Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments and recommendations.
Summary
Section 3040 of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) directed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to issue regulations establishing a demonstration program that would permit transit operators to provide charter services for the purpose of meeting the transit needs of the government, civic, charitable, and other community activities which otherwise would not be served in a cost effective and efficient manner. Section 3040 required FTA to consult with a board representing public transit operators and privately owned charter services. Section 3040 also required FTA to submit a report to Congress evaluating the effectiveness of the charter demonstration program and providing recommendations for improving the current charter service regulations. Today's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) presents results and conclusions drawn from the charter demonstration program, and seeks comments and recommendations regarding improvements to the charter service regulations.