TAMNews - July 2023
This issue of TAMNews provides access to new resources, a summary of the roundtable, and publications for transit agencies.
Public Transit
Legacy ID
301
Tools for Implementing a Comprehensive Safety Training Program
The Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) regulation at 49 CFR § 673.29(a) requires applicable transit agencies to establish and implement a comprehensive safety training program, including refresher training as necessary, for all employees and contractors directly responsible for...
Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning FY2023 Notice of Funding Supplemental Form
Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning FY2023 Notice of Funding Supplemental Form.
Note: You must download FTA’s supplemental form to apply for this grant opportunity. To do so, right click on the file and save it on your local drive, then open the local file through...
2023 Biennial FTA State and Tribal Programs and Transit Partnerships Conference
FTA sponsors the 2023 Biennial FTA State and Tribal Programs and Transit Partnerships Conference in partnership with AASHTO, APTA, and CTAA. This event will be held in person, without a virtual component. Presentation slides will be made available after the event. Attendees can register here....
APTA Safety Spotlight Webinar: FTA Safety Updates
FTA’s Joe DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight and Chief Safety Officer gave an overview of the National Public Transportation Safety Plan and the upcoming 2023 FTA Joint State Safety Oversight and Rail Transit Agency Hybrid Workshop.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Grants to Help Communities Prosper with Improved Access to Transit
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that it will award $20 million to 47 communities to help improve public transportation options in areas experiencing long-term economic distress, one of the many ways the Biden-Harris...