FTA’s Rail Transit Safety Initiative

While rail transit is safe, the Administration believes we must take serious steps now to make it even safer and ensure it remains safe.
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Denver Union Station

FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff announces $304 Million for Denver Union Station.
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FY 2011 New Starts and Small Starts Report

This report provides the U.S. DOT’s project funding recommendations to Congress for the FY 2011 New Starts and Small Starts programs.
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FTA Issues Notice of Intent

To Prepare EIS for Proposed Transit Improvements in the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2, Eastern Portion of Los Angeles County, CA
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Obama Administration Proposes

Major Public Transportation Policy Shift to Highlight Livability

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Upcoming Events

In the FTA Spotlight...

Department of Transportation Livability Initiative

In early December, Secretary LaHood announced $280 million for urban circulator, bus, and bus facility projects which support the Department of Transportation Livability Initiative. Project proposals are due in February 2010 with expected project selection by summer 2010.

Read more about funding opportunities. For frequently asked questions please click here.

Guidance on H1N1 and Transit

Stop H1N1

  • New Icon National Transit Institute (NTI) in collaboration with FTA is scheduling a series of half-day regional train-the-trainer sessions for a new course, Understanding H1N1 Risks in the Transportation Sector.  Participants will receive a package including presentation materials and resources for delivery of a two-hour employee awareness program.  Contact Fran Conti at 732-932-1700 ext. 238, read the brochure, or download the Regional Train-the-Trainer Host form.

  • Latest H1N1 Pandemic Solutions For You

  • Secretary Napolitano Announces H1N1 Preparedness Guide for Small Businesses. Read the Press Release
    View the Guide.

  • Mass Transit Sub Sector Pandemic Flu Preparedness Guide
    http://www.dot.gov/pandemicflu/pdf/masstransit.pdf
    This document is a non-prescriptive reference for transit operators to use to augment and tailor their existing emergency response plans.

  • Pandemic planning guidance, checklists, and resources -
    http://www.flu.gov/professional/transport/index.html#gentrans
    Resources for passenger rail car cleaning, transit station cleaning, passenger and cargo vessel cleaning, and more.

  • For general influenza reference - www.flu.gov

  • Admin Rogoff announces $304m in federal funding at ARRA event for Denver Union Station.

    3:15 PM Feb 5th | @FTA_DOT

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

 

Funds Obligated:
FTA has awarded 712 grants totaling $7.23 billion. A total of 205 grants valued at $1.06 B are undergoing review and pending award for a potential total of 917 grant awards valued at $8.3 B dollars in FTA Allocated ARRA funds.

Note:
Pie chart does not include FHWA funds Transferred to FTA.

Pie Chart representing distribution of ARRA Funds - 0.47%, Funds Awarded - 86.81% and Pending Review and Approval - 12.72%. Funds Obligated: FTA has awarded 712 grants totaling $7.23 billion. A total of 205 grants valued at $1.06 Billion are undergoing review and pending award for a potential total of 917 grant awards valued at $8.3 billion dollars. Note: Pie chart does not include FHWA funds transferred to FTA.

Remaining Funds - 0.47%

Funds Awarded - 86.81%

Pending Review & Approval - 12.72%

Click here for a list of ARRA grants awarded [Excel] [HTML]

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  • News Releases
  • Providing information for FTA stakeholders.
  • Administrator Speeches
  • Read the latest speeches from FTA’s Administrator, Peter Rogoff.
  • FTA Circulars
  • Guidance to provide grantees with direction on program specific issues and statutory requirements.
  • 1512 Training Webinars
  • Section 1512 training webinars for reports due in January 2010.
  • Congressional Testimonies
  • The Administrator or other FTA staff is sometimes called upon to give testimony to Congress. These written submissions are required to be provided at that time.