TAMNews - November 2023

This issue of TAMNews provides access to new resources, a summary of the roundtable, and publications for transit agencies.

2023 Tribal Consultation: FTA Tribal Transit Program (TTP)

This is the recording and presentation slides for the TTP virtual consultation. FTA conducted a webinar on November 2, 2023 which included information about the TTP and feedback on questions related to the consultation.

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Additional 2020 Census Information Related to FTA’s Metropolitan Planning Requirements

Additional information for MPOs that previously served an urban area with a population of at least 50,000 but now serve a principal area under 50,000 in population as determined by the 2020 Census.

TAM: Creating the Foundation for Quality Asset Data Webinar Transcript

Webinar Transcript from the 2023 TAM Creating the Foundation for Quality Asset Data held on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Federal Transit Administration Seeks Input on New Training Requirements to Improve Rail Safety Oversight

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a proposed update to the Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program regulation that would build upon existing training requirements for safety professionals in rail transit...

Interim Asset Disposition Guidance

Operations Implementation

Title: Operations Implementation  Phase: Startup Category: Management Date: June 2023

Description of The Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit Project – The Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit (VNBRT) project was a civic improvement project that featured San Francisco’s first BRT...

Construction Phasing

Title: Construction Phasing  Phase: Startup Category: Management Date: June 2023

Description of The Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit (VNBRT) Project – The Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit (VNBRT) project was a civic improvement project that featured San Francisco’s first...

Guide for Preparing an Appraisal Scope of Work

An appraisal scope of work is a written set of expectations that form an agreement or understanding between the appraiser and the recipient as to the specific requirements of an appraisal to ensure real property is appraised in compliance with Uniform Act requirements.

Non-Residential Relocation File Evaluation Form

This document is for FTA use and is provided for project sponsor information only. The evaluation form may serve as a resource to project sponsors for ensuring its nonresidential relocation files contain adequate documentation to demonstrate compliance with Uniform Act (49 CFR part 24)...