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Overview of Environmental Review Process for Major Project EIS

The major project EIS process chart is organized to best meet the two-year One Federal Decision timeframe from Notice of Intent to Record of Decision and 90 days for authorization. The timing of the concurrence points within the NEPA process are suggested to help best meet the two-year timeframe...

Overview of Environmental Review Process for EA

The EA process chart is organized to best meet the One Federal Decision timeframe from initiation of the EA to publication of the EA or the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and applicable timeframes for authorization. The timing of the concurrence points within the NEPA process are...

2025 CIG Policy Guidance

This 2025 Policy Guidance serves as a guide for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. The document is arranged in chapters that outline the requirements associated with each CIG eligibility -- New Starts, Small Starts, Core Capacity, and Bundles of CIG projects.

TAM Resource Updates and Learning Opportunities

FTA hosted a webinar to discuss the latest TAM Program resource updates and learning opportunities. The webinar featured updates to TAMPLATE, the NTD narrative template, NTI’s Introduction to TAM course, forthcoming technical assistance, a sneak peek into peer program activities, and research...

Dear Colleague Letter: TrAMS Recipient Documents Enhancement

On December 5, 2024, FTA introduced enhancements to the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) to improve how recipient documents are labeled and organized. Enhancements include additional instructional text and added search functionality. This correspondence informs recipients about the system...

TAMNews - December 2024

This issue of TAMNews provides access to new resources, announcements of funding awards, and publications for transit agencies.

Circular 9040 Program Development and Management Presentation

This presentation covers the development and management of FTA’s rural programs in more detail, discussing State Management Plans, intercity bus, Rural Transportation Assistance Program, Public Transportation on Indian Reservations, and flexible funding. This presentation was shared during the...

Circular 9040 and Program Overview Presentation

This presentation introduces Circular 9040 and provides a high-level overview of changes, programs covered by the circular and their relationship to other FTA programs. This presentation was shared during the first session of our Rural Areas Formula Grant Programs Guidance (Circular 9040) series...