Environmental Assessment (EA) Process Workflow

SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process Final Guidance (2006)

Legislation, Regulation and Guidance

To assist federal agencies in implementing the environmental policy and "action forcing" provisions of NEPA, CEQ issued Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508).

The regulations...

Rail ROW Program Comment - Program Comment to Exempt Consideration of Effects to Rail Properties with Rail Rights-of-Way

On August 17, 2018, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), in coordination with the U.S. DOT, issued a Program Comment to Exempt Consideration of Effects to Rail Properties within Rail Rights-of-Way (83 FR 42920). The Program Comment is an alternative means for Federal agencies to...

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.

Staying on Track with TAM: FTA Updates, Upcoming Deadlines and Resources Webinar Transcript

Webinar transcript from the Staying on Track with TAM webinar hosted on October 21, 2020. 

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...

FTA COVID-19 Listening Session Innovations in Restoring Passenger Confidence and Managing COVID-19 Operational Considerations

This listening session focuses on innovations transit agencies are implementing during their COVID-19 recovery efforts. Panelists from the transit industry will discuss strategies and tools and resources they use to restore passenger confidence while managing operational considerations...

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...