Circulars

FTA circulars provide instructions to grantees on how FTA grants are administered. This guidance provides grantees with direction on program specific issues and is a resource for grantees on how to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements. Grantees are required to comply with all circulars after signing the agreement accepting federal financial assistance.

Guidance on Joint Development

• Circular: C 7050.1B
• Topic: Joint Development
• Date: 08-14-2020

Program Guidance for Metropolitan Planning and State Planning and Research Program Grants

• Circular: C 8100.1D
• Topic: Planning
• Date: 09-10-18

Award Management Requirements

• Circular 5010.1E
• Topic: Award Management
• Date: 7-16-2018

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act Guidance

• Circular: 4704.1A
• Topic: Civil Rights
• Date: 09-29-2016

Americans with Disabilities Act Guidance

• Circular: C 4710.1
• Topic: Civil Rights
• Date: 10-05-15

Bus and Bus Facilities Program: Guidance and Application Instructions

• Circular: C 5100.1
• Topic: Bus and Bus Facilities Program
• Date: 05-18-15

Research, Technical Assistance and Training Program: Application Instructions and Program Management Guidelines

• Circular: C 6100.1E
• Topic: Technology Development and Deployment
• Date: 04-10-15

State of Good Repair Grant Program: Guidance and Application Instructions

• Circular: C 5300.1
• Topic: State of Good Repair Program
• Date: 01-28-15

Formula Grants for Rural Areas: Program Guidance and Application Instructions

• Circular: C 9040.1G
• Topic: Capital Facilities and Formula Grant Program
• Date: 10-24-14

Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Guidance and Application Instructions

• Circular: C 9070.1G
• Topic: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
• Date: 06-06-14

Urbanized Area Formula Program: Program Guidance and Application Instructions

• Circular: C 9030.1E
• Topic: Urbanized Area Formula Program
• Date: 01-16-14

Third Party Contracting Guidance

• Circular: C 4220.1F
• Topic: Procurement
• Date: 03-13-13

Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients

• Circular: C 4702.1B
• Topic: Civil Rights
• Date: 10-01-12

Environmental Justice Policy Guidance For Federal Transit Administration Recipients

• Circular: C 4703.1
• Topic: Environmental Review/Civil Rights
• Date: 08-15-12

Capital Investment Program Guidance and Application Instructions

• Circular: C 9300.1B
• Topic: Capital Facilities and Formula Grant Programs
• Date: 11-01-08

Safety and Security Management Guidance for Major Capital Projects

• Circular: C 5800.1
• Topic: Safety and Security for Major Capital Projects
• Date: 08-01-07

New Freedom Program Guidance and Application Instructions

• FTA cancelled this circular in July 2018

The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program Guidance and Application Instructions

• FTA cancelled this circular in July 2018

Full-Funding Grant Agreements Guidance

• Circular: C 5200.1A
• Topic: Grants Management - General
• Date: 12-05-02

Financial Capacity Policy

• FTA cancelled this circular in July 2018

Cross-Border Leasing Guidelines

• FTA cancelled this circular in July 2018

Human Resource Programs (Section 20) Application and Project Management Guidelines

• FTA cancelled this circular in July 2018

Sampling Procedures for Obtaining Demand-Responsive Bus System Operating Data Required Under the Section 15 Reporting System

• See current procedures in the National Transit Database Sampling Manual

Section 15 Accounting and Reporting Release Number 1

• FTA cancelled this circular in July 2018

Section 15 Accounting and Reporting Release Number 2

• FTA cancelled this circular in July 2018

Intergovernmental Review of FTA Planning, Capital and Operating Programs and Activities

• Circular: C 9500.1
• Topic: Capital Facilities and Formula Grant Programs
• Date: 03-30-84