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FFATA Subaward Reporting Information
The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) was signed on September 26, 2006. The intent is to empower every American with the ability to hold the government accountable for each spending decision. The end result is to reduce wasteful spending in the...
Scope & Activity Line Codes
Scope & Activity Line Item Codes (Excel)FTA Scope & Activity Line Item Codes (PDF)Log of Changes (Excel)Notice of Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rate - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I handle the Notice by the FTA Administrator that the random drug testing rate has been lowered to 25%?If a transit employer or third party administrator (TPA) already performed a random selection for the first quarter/first month (etc.) of this year, they can retain and test the employees...Public Safety
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FY 2009 Annual List of Certifications and Assurances for FTA Grants and Cooperative Agreements
October 31, 2008
SummaryPursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(n), FTA is authorized to consolidate the certifications and assurances required by Federal law or regulations for its programs into a single document. FTA is also required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(n) to publish a list of those certifications and...
FY 2010 Annual List of Certifications and Assurances for FTA Grants and Cooperative Agreements
SummaryPursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(n), FTA is authorized to consolidate the certifications and assurances required by Federal law or regulations for its programs into a single document. FTA is also required by 49 U.S.C. 5323(n) to publish a list of those certifications and assurances annually....
Security Manpower Planning Model
The Security Manpower Planning Model is a flexible decision support tool created to enable transit security planners the ability to assess impacts of strategic decisions on resources and staffing. Based on the data inputted, the model identifies staffing levels and budgeting. The SMPM is can be...
Transit System Safety
The goal of FTA's Safety and Security Program is to achieve the highest practical level of safety and security for all modes of transit. In order to protect passengers, employees, revenues, and property, all transit systems are encouraged to develop and implement a proactive system safety...
Fire / Life Safety
The FTA Office of Safety and Security has teamed with the National Association of State Fire Marshals. to update the Recommended Fire Safety Practices for Rail Transit Materials Selection Manual. The manual is comprised of research into the adequacy of existing railcar and bus fire safety...