Monitor Federal Transit Administration Updates for Compliance and Opportunities
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Understanding the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an essential arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation, plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation's mass transportation infrastructure. Established under the Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1968, the FTA's mission is to facilitate the development of improved mass transportation systems. It encourages the formation of areawide mass transportation systems and provides financial assistance to both state and local governments for fostering these critical activities.
Why Following FTA Updates is Crucial
For professionals involved in transportation planning, government contracting, compliance, and risk management, staying informed about the latest developments from the FTA is imperative. Here’s why:
- Compliance and Regulatory Awareness: Ensuring that your operations meet federal guidelines helps avoid penalties and ensures smooth, uninterrupted services.
- Risk Mitigation: Changes in FTA regulations can significantly impact federal transit projects. Knowledge of these changes allows for proactive risk management.
- Engage in Public Comment Periods: The FTA often opens public comment periods for proposed changes to regulations, offering stakeholders an opportunity to influence policy.
- Federal Funding Opportunities: Understanding the latest announcements can help agencies and contractors position themselves to benefit from available funding.
Who Should Monitor FTA Announcements?
Monitoring FTA activities is crucial for:
- Transportation Planners: To align development projects with federal transportation goals and regulations.
- Government Contractors: For awareness of new projects and compliance requirements that may affect contract terms.
- Compliance Officers: To ensure all operational practices meet current federal guidelines.
- Policy Advisors and Analysts: Who need to understand shifts in federal transit policy and its local impacts.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts
Recent FTA updates have focused on sustainability, innovative public transit solutions, and expanding transportation networks to reduce congestion and environmental impact. These initiatives not only align with national transit goals but also open up new avenues for funding and partnership opportunities for state and local entities.
Leveraging AI-powered Monitoring with FedMonitor
As the landscape of federal regulations grows more complex, staying updated manually can be time-consuming and challenging. This is where our service, FedMonitor, steps in. By leveraging AI-powered monitoring, FedMonitor ensures:
- Relevance Filtering: Receive notifications only about what matters to you, whether it's new policy changes, funding opportunities, or compliance mandates.
- Instant Understanding: Quick insights into document relevance with minimal effort.
- Seamless Integration: Stay informed through popular integrations. Alerts can be sent directly to Slack channels, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and through email or SMS.
Incorporating FedMonitor into your workflow not only saves time but also ensures strategic alignment with federal transit goals, ultimately helping you capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks effectively. To learn more or to start experiencing seamless FTA monitoring, contact us or sign up today.
Stay ahead of the curve with FedMonitor—where federal updates meet innovation.
Agency Details
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The Federal Transit Administration is currently a functional sub-agency of the Transportation Department. It continues to carry out its mission of developing mass transportation systems and providing financial assistance to state and local governments. There are no indications that it is non-operational or undergoing significant structural changes.
- Acronym: FTA
- Website: Visit
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Latest Documents
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This document announces that FTA will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with the State Safety Oversight final rule, published on October 18, 2024, until March 20, 2025.
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Rule | Feb 24, 2025 |
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This document delays the applicability date of the January 16, 2025, Third-Party Contracting Guidance Circular (C 4220.1G), which makes updates to reflect statutory and regulatory changes that have occurred since the previous update in C 4220.1F.
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Notice | Feb 12, 2025 |
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By this notice, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is establishing an Emergency Relief Docket for calendar year 2025, so grantees and subgrantees affected by a national or regional emergency or disaster may request temporary relief from FTA adm...
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Notice | Jan 21, 2025 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has made available on its website the final updated Third-Party Contracting Guidance Circular (C 4220.1G). The updated circular reflects statutory and regulatory changes that have occurred since the last updat...
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Notice | Jan 16, 2025 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing to amend regulations that govern the provision of charter service by recipients of Federal financial assistance. The proposed changes will remove the Federal Financial Assistance Programs listed i...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 08, 2025 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is reopening the comment period for the Federal Register notice regarding FTA's National Transit Database reporting changes and clarifications, which was published on October 31, 2024, with the original commen...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2025 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR descri...
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Notice | Dec 30, 2024 |
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This notice proposes to clarify FTA's policy on the applicability of FTA's drug and alcohol testing program to transportation network companies. FTA proposes to update the Shared Mobility frequently asked questions, published in 2016 on FTA's website...
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Notice | Dec 30, 2024 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has received multiple requests for a Buy America waiver for battery electric minibuses based on the non-availability of Buy America-compliant vehicles. FTA is proposing a general non-availability waiver of lim...
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Notice | Dec 20, 2024 |
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This notice requests comments on FHWA, FRA, and FTA's (collectively the "Agencies") revised Section 139 Efficient Environmental Reviews for Project Decisionmaking and One Federal Decision Interim Final Guidance (Interim Final Guidance). This Interim...
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Notice | Dec 17, 2024 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is making available the agency's final policy guidance for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. This version amends FTA's Initial CIG Policy Guidance published in January 2023, and incorporates feedbac...
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Notice | Dec 17, 2024 |
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This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the following project: Midtown Manhattan Bus Terminal Replacement Project, also known as the Port Authority Bus Terminal, in New York, New Y...
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Notice | Dec 16, 2024 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for a total of $5,000,000 from Fiscal Years (FY) 2022, 2023, and 2024 in Public Transportation Innovation Program funds for a competitive cooperative agreement to develop and...
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Notice | Dec 03, 2024 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has placed in the docket and on its website proposed guidance in the form of an updated circular pertaining to procurements financed in whole or part with Federal assistance awarded by FTA through grants or co...
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Notice | Nov 27, 2024 |
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This notice announces the calendar year 2025 drug and alcohol random testing rates for specific recipients of FTA financial assistance. The minimum random drug testing rate will remain at 50 percent, and the random alcohol testing rate will remain at...
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Notice | Nov 26, 2024 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR descri...
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Notice | Nov 26, 2024 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has determined that street-running rail collisions are a risk to public transportation and is issuing Safety Advisory 24-2 to recommend actions to mitigate this risk.
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Notice | Nov 25, 2024 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a public meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS).
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Notice | Nov 19, 2024 |
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Following consideration of comments, and because the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has been unable to identify any manufacturer of non-Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible vans and minivans that fully complies with Buy America, FTA...
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Notice | Nov 18, 2024 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to submit applications for the Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program for up to $10,000,000 under the Public Transportation Innovation Program in multiple fiscal years. The str...
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Notice | Nov 18, 2024 |
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