Transit Bus Automation Quarterly Update Q3 2024
This document highlights transit bus automation activities from the third quarter of calendar year 2024 (July - September).
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Guía para la Contratación de Terceros
Esta circular proporciona asesoramiento en materia de contratación a los recipientes de asistencia federal otorgada por la Administración Federal de Transportación Colectiva (FTA, por sus siglas en inglés) cuando utilizan dicha asistencia federal para financiar sus adquisiciones (contratos con...
Part 674 Final Rule Formatted
FTA is publishing a final rule for State Safety Oversight (SSO). This final rule implements new requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)), removes outdated references, and simplifies notification requirements.
TSO Spotlight October 2024 Issue
FTA's latest Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter highlights the recent State Safety Oversight and Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection final publications, an introduction to new TRACS member Joe D'Elia, and a preview of the Drug & Alcohol September 2024 newsletter.
State Safety Oversight Final Rule Webinar
This webinar provided an overview of FTA's updates to the State Safety Oversight rule. The updates to the final rule implement Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requirements, remove outdated references, clarify existing...
Cybersecurity Awareness for Transit Agencies
The webinar provided participants with an opportunity to hear from transit agencies on best practices and learn about the USDOT’s cyber initiatives, followed by a Q&A session. Panelists included representatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation, FTA’s Office of System...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Rule to Protect Rail Transit Workers Nationwide
First-of-its-kind rule sets minimum standards for rail transit agencies to improve safety conditions and protect track workers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is issuing a regulation to make transit...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $85 Million to Build Faster, Greener, More Reliable Public Transit in Rochester, Minnesota
The Biden-Harris Administration’s latest investment in transit supports new service for residents and Mayo Clinic patients
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced an $84.9 million grant award to...
Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection
The Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) regulation establishes minimum standards to ensure the safe operation of public transportation systems and prevent injuries and fatalities for transit workers. Rail transit agencies nationwide are required to create programs and...