$1,150,000 awarded for regional infrastructure accelerator program to washington metropolitan area transit authority

The Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary awarded a $1,150,000 cooperative agreement to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority on November 2, 2026, under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Program (CFDA 20.223).

WMATA will explore innovative funding strategies for transit projects prioritized by the region and advance long-term strategic planning for a world-class regional transit system. Deliverables include a work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables, and compliance with 2 CFR 200. The work is performed in Washington, DC, with benefits accruing to the District of Columbia and Washington Metropolitan Region commuters.

The period of performance runs from November 2, 2026, through November 1, 2029. The full $1,150,000 is obligated at award.

Activities to be performed: exploring innovative funding strategies for projects priority, advance long-term strategic planning for world-class regional transit system. Deliverables/expected outcomes: work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables and 2 CFR 200 compliance. Beneficiaries: district of columbia, washington metropolitan region commuters.