This document provides an overview of the Bus Research and Testing program at Penn State University.

The Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) biweekly message is now available. Read this week’s updates with a focus on Safety Performance Measures, Safety...

The final rule on Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning and Metropolitan Transportation Planning, published in May 2016, places...

What is the legal basis for consulting with tribal governments?
The need and responsibility for Federal Transit Administration to consult with Indian Tribes is based on the Federal trust relationship. Numerous laws, regulations...

This report offers guidance for transit agency consideration in evaluating deployments of transit bus automation technologies. This report seeks to inform transit agency officials on how to think about and design an appropriate evaluation, while...

This document summarizes the key considerations for transit agencies when evaluating the deployment of transit bus automation technologies.

The Safety and Security Reporting Policy Manual consists of the following sections:

Table of Contents
Policy Changes and Clarifications
Introduction: The National Transit Database
Reporting Requirements
S&S-20: Safety and...

This issue includes information on FTA’s participation at the at U.S. DOT’s Grade Crossing Symposium and FTA’s recently published Safety Bulletin. In...