ECHO Web User Manual
This manual provides guidelines and procedures for the program and regional offices to follow for the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) web based Electronic Clearing House Operation System (ECHO-Web).
Public Transit
Legacy ID
301
Scope & Activity Line Codes
Scope & Activity Line Item Codes (Excel)FTA Scope & Activity Line Item Codes (PDF)Log of Changes (Excel)Certifications & Assurances
FTA is authorized to consolidate the certifications and assurances required by federal law or regulations for its programs into a single document that an applicant for or recipient of federal assistance under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 must submit annually or as part of its application for federal...
Safety Rulemaking
Navigate to these topics: Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection Final Rule Transit Worker Hours of Service and Fatigue Risk Management Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Final Rule State Safety Oversight (SSO) Final Rule Public...Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program Project Selections (2015)
Project Name/SponsorProject PartnersProject DescriptionFederal FundingInstitute for Advanced Transportation Technology Training – Transportation Pathway for Academic Career and Transfer Success (T-PACTS)
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, CA
LACMTA, the local ATU, and several...Fiscal Year 2013-14 Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program Project Selections
On February 5, 2015, the Federal Transit Administration announced projects selected for Fiscal Year 2013 and Fiscal Year 2014 funding under the Low and No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program.
The main purpose of the LoNo Program is to deploy the cleanest and most energy efficient U.S.-made...
FTA Grant Agreements
These grant agreements are used for FTA awards of federal financial assistance.
Small Purchases
Frequently Asked QuestionsHas FTA incorporated and flowed down to its regional offices the instructions as outlined by OMB in OM-18-18 dated June 20, 2018, increasing the micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds?On June 20, 2018, OMB issued memorandum OM-18-18, “Implementing...
Procurement System Reviews
The FTA has a vested interest in assisting recipients to maintain efficient and effective procurement systems as well as a responsibility to ensure that its recipients expend their funds in accordance with FTA regulations, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit...
Contract Clauses
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. Do contract documents such as the Project Labor Agreement need to contemplate or incorporate by reference the Beck Decision for construction contracts of more than $200,000?A. Grantee contracts are only required to contain those terms and conditions required by the...