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Organization Structure

The Office of Transit Safety and Oversight has three Program Offices including the:

Office of Safety Management  Office of Safety Oversight and Compliance Office of Program Oversight

Learn more about the Office Leadership.

Under MAP-21, Congress granted...

FTA MAP-21 Safety Oversight Questions and Answers

How does MAP-21 expand FTA’s safety authority?

While passengers who travel by airplane, railroad, motorcoach, and oceangoing vessels have had the assurance that their carriers were required to be in compliance with federal safety regulations, there were no such safety regulations for public...

Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Does an MPO need to follow the procedures provided in FTA Circular 4220.1F when contracting for services?

A. It depends on the legal status of the MPO and the source and purpose of the funds expended - see Chapter II of FTA Circular 4220.1F.

If the clear...

Construction Project Information

Frequently Asked QuestionsI was interested if there was a web site to see construction projects in the FTA Region 5 (Illinois)?

The FTA website does not have a page devoted to Region 5 construction projects.  You will need to contact the state DOT and local jurisdictions for this information...

Bus Refurbishing - Definition

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there an FTA document that defines the level of detail that must be accomplished for bus "refurbishing", "rehabilitation", and "remanufacturing"? Years ago I thought there was such a document that specified that this type of work should result in an extended life of xx...

Assignment of Grant Funds

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are considering financing via a lease 100% of the cost of buses to a transit authority that has received approval of a 5307 formula grant related to this capital outlay. Can the formula grant funds be pledged to us by the authority as a source of repayment?

Generally...

Definition of "State" in FTA 4220.1F

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does FTA determine whether a specific entity is a State agency or State instrumentality for purposes of implementing FTA's procurement requirements?

Whether or not an entity is a State or qualifies for State privileges by virtue of being an agency or instrumentality...

Subrecipient Compliance with FTA C4220.1F

Frequently Asked QuestionsNCTD is a direct grantee of Section 5307 funds, and is also our Sub-Recipient for 5311 funds. We understand that our agency has the duty of "verifying" NCTD's procurement process since they are our sub-recipient. Will FTA exempt CalTrans from "verifying" NCTD's federal...

FTA's Charter Service

Frequently Asked QuestionsI work for Children's Miracle Network. For the past 12 years we have come to Washington D.C. bringing a family from each state. We do some touring, take these kids to have lunch with their Senator and also visit the President at the White House. We have used the WMATA...

RFP Versus Sealed Bids

Frequently Asked QuestionsWe are in the final year of our contract with a private carrier for purchased transportation. Is there any advantage to procuring using sealed bid instead of using a competitive negotiation? The contract will be in excess of $2,000,000. We have had the same carrier...