The May 2016 issue of the Federal Transit Administration’s  monthly newsletter about safety and oversight topics, events, training, and guidance that affect the public transportation industry. 

DOT letter to NTSB regarding safety recommendations for WMATA Metrorail safety oversight.

The Federal Transit Administration today announced an opportunity to apply for $8 million in federal funding for projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to mobility issues in public transportation. 

This presentation provides an overview of FTA's Bus and Bus Facilities and Low-No Competitive Grant Programs funding opportunity, April 2016.

The FTA WMATA Safety Oversight Office conducted a three-part WMATA Metrorail safety blitz focused on key areas of safety concern: red signal overruns, track integrity and rail vehicle securement.

This program provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to states to support public transportation in rural areas with populations less than 50,000, where many residents often rely on public transit to reach their destinations.