Transit Bus Automation Quarterly Update Q2 2023
This document highlights transit bus automation activities from the second quarter of calendar year 2023 (April - June).
Public Transit
Federal Transit Administration Awards Research Grant to the University of South Florida to Support Worker Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $500,000 research grant award to the University of South Florida (USF) to identify safety risks for transit workers and riders and determine the most effective strategies to minimize them. The initiative will better inform FTA’s efforts in developing public transportation safety measures in the light of many reports of violence toward transit workers. Better understanding the data and risks will lead to strategies that improve safety on the nation’s transit systems.
2023 Tribal Consultation: Seeking Comments on the Tribal Transit Program
FTA is conducting a consultation with Tribal Nations and requesting comments related to the Tribal Transit Program (TTP). Specifically, FTA is consulting with Tribal recipients to ensure the TTP is administered in a beneficial manner following increases in the amount of funding available and...
Dear Colleague Letter: Requesting Comments to Proposed Changes to Tribal Transit Program
As part of FTA’s commitment to ensuring programs and policies are responsive to the needs and concerns of Indian Tribes and Tribal Leaders, this Dear Colleague letter informs stakeholders that FTA is seeking comments on FTA’s Tribal Transit competitive grants program and technical assistance. It...
2020 Census Implementation in Transportation Planning Webinar Presentation
Presented on Aug 1, 2023, this presentation describes the implications for metropolitan and statewide transportation planning based on 2020 Census population changes in urban and rural areas. The information describes a timeline for implementing changes in metropolitan areas and provides...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13.4 Million Funding Opportunity for Transit-Oriented Development
Priority will be given to mixed-use development projects near transit stations that promote affordable housing
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the availability of approximately $13.4 million in competitive grant funds...
Talking Safety Management Systems
Safety communication sets the tone for the agency and helps build a robust safety culture. This article offers considerations for agencies reviewing how they communicate about safety with their employees. This article was originally published in the July 2023 issue of the Transit Safety &...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $102.3 Million in Disaster Relief Funding for Transit Agencies Nationwide
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $102.3 million in funding to 17 transit agencies, cities, and planning councils in eight states and territories to help recover from recent natural disasters. The funding, provided...
TSO Spotlight July 2023 Issue
FTA’s July 2023 Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight newsletter explores how transit agencies are addressing public safety through a community-based approach and features perspectives from Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Tri-County Metropolitan...