Provide funding for the state safety oversight agency (ssoa) in the state of arizona

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Arizona Department of Transportation Intermodal Transportation Division $1,524,693 on August 11, 2026, under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). The award funds personnel and contractors to conduct safety oversight of rail transit agencies throughout Arizona, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements of the State Safety Oversight Agency and rail transit operators statewide. Performance runs through September 30, 2030, with all work taking place in Arizona. The program supports the State Safety Oversight Agency and ridership across Arizona's rail transit systems not regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration, including light, heavy, or rapid rail systems, monorail, inclined plane, funicular, trolley, and automated guideway systems operating within state jurisdiction. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the state safety oversight agency (ssoa) in the state of arizona.

Activities

Funds will be used to provide personnel and contractors to conduct safety oversight of the rail transit agencies throughout the state of arizona.

Expected outcomes

Ensure all safety requirements of the SSO and rail transit agencies are met.

Intended beneficiaries

The SSO and the ridership of all rail transit agencies across the state of arizona.