The TrAMS Guidance & Training sections provide resources for TrAMS activities. Listed below are training webinars, resources and tip sheets to help users.

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• Information is subject to change as modifications or corrections to the system are implemented. Please contact your FTA Regional Office if you need clarification.

Navigate to sections below:

• TrAMS User Basics
• Application Development
• Closeouts & Reporting (MPR/FFR's)
• User Manager
• Certs & Assurances
• ECHO
• Civil Rights

TrAMS User Basics

• TrAMS User Guide
• Introduction to TrAMS for New Recipient Users
• TrAMS Roles and Role Management (FACES) User Guide
• Understanding and Using TrAMS Data Reports
• FACES Portal Training: Webinar recording | Presentation

Application Development

• Apply Estimated Indirect Cost – Related Action Guidance
• TrAMS Demonstration – Apply Estimated Indirect Cost Related Action
• TrAMS Award Descriptions Guidance - August 2021
• FHWA and FRA Categorical Exclusions, February 2019
• Combining Multiple Funding Sources in a Single Application, July 2016

Closeouts & Reporting (MPR/FFRs)

• Initial FFR Report system changes, November 7, 2019
• Grant closeout process (presentation), Session 1, Session 2 (webinar recordings), August 2019
• Initial FFR Correction to Line E, June 21, 2019

User Manager

• User Guide for FTA Access Control and Entry System (FACES), April 2023
• FY 2020 TrAMS User Recertification User Manager Webinar, November 14 & 19th, 2019
• User Manager Designation Letter template, February 2018
• Designated Signature of Authority

Certs & Assurances

• All Certifications & Assurances
• Master Agreement

ECHO

• Echo Web User Manual

Civil Rights

• Civil Rights Program
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)