Public Transit
FTA’s Top DBE Findings From Oversight Reviews
FTA’s Nicholas Sun, from the Office of Civil Rights, provided an overview of program oversight and FTA’s top Disadvantaged Business Enterprise findings from its oversight reviews.
Federal Transit Administration Update and Listening Session
FTA’s Deputy Associate Administrator of the Office of Transit Safety, Angela Dluger, provided an update and listening session which discussed Safety Advisory 22-1 and 22-2, Transit Worker Assault Special Directives and Risk-Based Inspection Programs.
Federal Transit Administration Office of Program Oversight Updates
FTA’s David Schilling, Division Chief in FTA’s Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, provided updates within the Office of Program Oversight regarding Triennial and State Management Reviews, Technical Assistance, and FTA’s Oversight Tracking System.
Research Report and Findings: Specifications and Guidelines for Rail Tunnel Inspection and Maintenance Report Summary
This document presents an overview of the report that summarizes current rail tunnel maintenance and inspection practices, including requirements, frequency, techniques, documentation, and tunnel rating criteria.
Research Report and Findings: Specifications and Guidelines for Rail Tunnel Inspection and Maintenance (Report 0236)
This report summarizes current rail tunnel maintenance and inspection practices, including requirements, frequency, techniques, documentation, and tunnel rating criteria.
Research Report and Findings: Review of Specifications and Guidelines for Rail Tunnel Repair and Rehabilitation Report Summary
This document summarizes the report that addresses tunnel repairs and rehabilitation in response to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) recommendations on development of regulatory and safety standards related to tunnel egress, including a condition-based rating system and...
Research Report and Findings: Review of Specifications and Guidelines for Rail Tunnel Repair and Rehabilitation (Report 0235)
This report addresses tunnel repairs and rehabilitation in response to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) recommendations on development of regulatory and safety standards related to tunnel egress, including a condition-based rating system and guidelines for a tunnel inventory...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13.1 Million in Grant Awards to Help Communities Plan for Transit-Oriented Development
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced 19 awards totaling approximately $13.1 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help boost local economies, fight climate change, and provide more transportation...