Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) (49 CFR 571) apply to rail cars?
The FMVSS requirements in 49 CFR 571 apply to motor vehicles and motor vehicle...
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- October 22, 2015
- October 22, 2015
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I need to add FHWA language to an RFP and don't know where to find the applicable federal language. Is there a website with all of the applicable FHWA language, Terms, and...
- October 22, 2015
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We are currently re-bidding our Security Services contract for our Park and Ride facilities. I have had several requests for the name of the current vendor and their current rate. I...
- October 22, 2015
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Since 1980 - how many revisions have there been to the FTA Circular 4220?
There have been five revisions to FTA Circular 4220 (1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and 1F). (Revised: July 29, 2009...
- October 22, 2015
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A bus manufacturer requested a letter of intent for the purchase of several hybrid vehicles. We are willing to issue a non-binding letter of intent, however our funding has not yet...
- October 22, 2015
- October 22, 2015
- October 22, 2015
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What are the product liability insurance requirements for a product before it is purchased by a transit authority?
There is no standard requirement in the transit industry...
- October 22, 2015
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Are there any conditions when FTA Section 5307 grant money can be used to purchase used vanpool vans? We may need them for a short (4 year) construction project.
FTA...
- October 22, 2015
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Can the lead agency include the diesel/hybrid buses as part of this procurement even though diesel it's not allowed in the area? A couple of agencies have come together to do a...