Environmental Training and Technical Assistance

FTA sponsors training delivered by the National Transit Institute and other FTA technical assistance and training resources assists stakeholders with conducting the environmental review process. 

FTA encourages project...

Environmental Review Process

NEPA is the primary law governing the environmental review process for all federal agencies. NEPA establishes a decision-making process that agencies must follow to study the environmental impacts of proposed projects, both large and small.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8.45 Million Loan for Operations and Maintenance Facility Project in King City, California

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau (the Bureau) has provided a $8.45 million loan to the Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST) in Monterey County, California. This is the second loan under...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $354.6 Million Grant Agreement for West Lake Corridor Project in Indiana

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $354.6 million grant agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) for the West Lake Corridor Project. The project will improve transportation options...

Capital Investment Grant Funding Comparison Chart, October 28, 2020

FTA has advanced funding for 40 new CIG projects throughout the nation under this Administration since January 20, 2017, totaling approximately $10.7 billion in funding commitments.

Guidance Center

Welcome to the FTA Guidance Center. The guidance documents contained herein are not legally binding in their own right, and FTA will not rely upon them as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement actions or other administrative penalty. Conformity with these documents (as distinct from...

Public Transportation COVID-19 Research Demonstration Grant Program Slide Presentation

Presentation of FTA's webinar on the availability of $10 million in grant funding through the Public Transportation COVID-19 Research Demonstration Grant Program held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The webinar provided a high-level overview of the program.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $9.1 Million in Grant Awards to 10 Projects to Advance Transit Innovation and Safety Nationwide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that 10 projects in nine states will receive a share of approximately $9.1 million in funding through the Safety Research and Demonstration Program and the Bus Operator Compartment Program...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8.5 Million in Grant Awards to 25 Projects That Use Transit to Help Disadvantaged Communities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced 25 projects in 17 states will receive a share of approximately $8.5 million in funding through the Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) program to use transit systems as a...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $10 Million to Deploy Innovations that Help Transit Industry During COVID-19 Recovery

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $10 million in grant funding through a new Public Transportation COVID-19 Research Demonstration Grant Program that will identify ways to make transit operations more...