News Archive
- October 28, 2015
- October 28, 2015
Transit Bus Safety
Quarterly NewsletterFTA Transit Bus Safety
and Security Program
Program OverviewAs FTA Administrator James S. Simpson stated in his...
- October 28, 2015
Moving from TEAM to TrAMS
The below highlights some of the most frequent questions. You can explore more in our TrAMS FAQs.
... - October 28, 2015
January 07, 2015
Dear Colleagues,
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently posted notices regarding the anticipated deployment of the Transportation Award Management System (TrAMS), our next generation of TEAM, expected to go live...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
We are in the final year of our contract with a private carrier for purchased transportation. Is there any advantage to procuring using sealed bid instead of using a competitive...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
I work for Children's Miracle Network. For the past 12 years we have come to Washington D.C. bringing a family from each state. We do some touring, take these kids to have lunch...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
NCTD is a direct grantee of Section 5307 funds, and is also our Sub-Recipient for 5311 funds. We understand that our agency has the duty of "verifying" NCTD's procurement process...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FTA determine whether a specific entity is a State agency or State instrumentality for purposes of implementing FTA's procurement requirements?
Whether or not an...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
We are considering financing via a lease 100% of the cost of buses to a transit authority that has received approval of a 5307 formula grant related to this capital outlay. Can the...
- October 27, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an FTA document that defines the level of detail that must be accomplished for bus "refurbishing", "rehabilitation", and "remanufacturing"? Years ago I thought there was...