FTA
Federal agency responsible for regulations under FTA.
16 regulationsStatewide and Nonmetropolitan Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning
This proposed rule updates how federal transit agencies work with states and local communities to plan public transportation systems, including buses and trains. The changes aim to make sure transportation planning considers the needs of all communities and connects better with land use and environmental goals.
Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Regulations
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) updated its rules for how transit projects must evaluate their environmental impacts before getting approved and funded. These changes streamline the review process to make it faster for communities to plan and build new buses, trains, and other public transportation while still protecting the environment.
Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program
The Federal Transit Administration is proposing a new training program to make sure bus and train operators have the skills needed to keep passengers safe. The program would set national standards for safety training that transit companies would need to follow when hiring and training their workers.
School Bus Operations
This federal regulation sets new safety and operational standards for school buses run by public transit agencies. The rules aim to improve how school bus systems are managed, operated, and maintained to better protect students and ensure reliable transportation to schools.
Emergency Relief Program
The Federal Transit Administration is proposing a new Emergency Relief Program to help public transportation systems recover from disasters and emergencies. This program would provide federal funding to repair buses, trains, and transit infrastructure that are damaged or destroyed during crises like hurricanes, floods, or other emergencies.
Project Management Oversight
The Federal Transit Administration is proposing new rules to improve how federal transportation projects are managed and overseen to ensure they stay on budget and schedule. These rules would apply to transit agencies receiving federal funding and aim to prevent cost overruns and delays that waste taxpayer money.
Charter Service
The Federal Transit Administration updated rules about charter bus services to clarify when transit agencies can offer charter trips and how they compete with private bus companies. These rules affect both public transportation systems and private charter bus operators by defining fair standards for who can offer these services.
Major Capital Investment Projects
This Federal Transit Administration rule sets new requirements for how large public transportation projects like subway expansions or bus rapid transit systems are approved and funded. The regulation aims to make sure these major investments are planned carefully and use federal money responsibly.
Transit Worker Hours of Service and Fatigue Risk Management; Withdrawal
The Federal Transit Administration is withdrawing a proposed rule that would have set limits on how many hours bus and transit workers can work and required safety measures to prevent fatigue-related accidents. This withdrawal means there will be no new federal rules on transit worker schedules at this time.
Organization, Functions, and Procedures
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has updated its internal organizational structure and procedures for how it operates and makes decisions. These changes affect how the agency manages federal funding for public transportation systems and how transit agencies across the country interact with the federal government.
Private Investment Project Procedures
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing new rules for how private companies can invest in and help build public transportation projects like buses and trains. These rules aim to make it clearer and easier for private businesses to partner with government agencies on transit improvements that benefit communities.
Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection
The Federal Transit Administration is proposing new safety rules to protect workers who repair and maintain railroad tracks and equipment used by public transit systems. These rules aim to reduce injuries and deaths among rail workers by establishing clearer safety standards and requirements for transit agencies.