Formula Grant CA2026072
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a formula grant of $8.513 million on August 16, 2025, under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). This award reimburses the state for up to 80% of its State Safety Oversight (SSO) program expenses through September 30, 2030. The CPUC will continue implementing SSO activities mandated under 49 CFR Part...
- The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $8,442,149 Formula Grant under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The grant, with a period of performance from July 29, 2024 to September 30, 2029, will fund the CPUC's continuation of state safety oversight activities for FTA-funded rail fixed guideway public transportation systems (RFGPTS) in California....
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City & County of San Francisco, through its Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), a formula grant of $165.6 million under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) on August 29, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2029. The grant funds three primary capital projects: procurement of 24 replacement light rail vehicles to retire aging rolling stock; implementation of a next-generation...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the Utah Department of Transportation $1.37 million under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) on July 28, 2025. The grant funds safety oversight activities for Utah's State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA), which will utilize personnel and contractor resources to conduct comprehensive safety monitoring, inspections, and technical assistance for...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528), will provide $6,387,519.00 in funding to the New York Department of Transportation to conduct safety oversight of rail transit agencies in the state of New York. The purpose of the award is to ensure all safety requirements of the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) and rail transit agencies are...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the New York State Department of Transportation $6.66 million under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) on June 3, 2026. This funding supports the establishment and operation of New York's State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA), which is responsible for comprehensive safety oversight of rail transit systems throughout the state not...
- Federal Formula Grant Award Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City & County of San Francisco, through its San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), $22.765 million in State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) funding on August 29, 2025, with a project completion deadline of December 31, 2028. The award supports SFMTA's Central Train Control Rail/Bus Signal Systems Rehabilitation and Replacement Program, with $18.212 million in Fiscal Year...
- This $4,726,297 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) will provide funding to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (MA DPU) to support state safety oversight activities. The award, with a performance period from January 29, 2025 to June 30, 2026, will cover staff salaries, training, consultant services, equipment including personal protective...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $1,035,794 Formula Grant under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MN DPS) Fiscal and Administrative Services Division. The purpose of this 5-year (June 2024 to March 2029) grant is to provide funding for the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) in Minnesota to conduct safety oversight of the...
- Summary The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) a formula grant totaling $3,742,420 under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) on July 9, 2025, with a completion date of March 30, 2033. This grant funds Florida's State Safety Oversight (SSO) program to enhance the safety of public transportation systems and reduce transit-related injuries, fatalities, and...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a formula grant totaling $9.36 million on June 9, 2026, under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528). This award reimburses California for up to 80% of its State Safety Oversight (SSO) program costs through September 30, 2031. The CPUC will continue performing mandatory SSO activities as required by 49 CFR Part 674, encompassing both operational and administrative expenses related to oversight of FTA-funded rail fixed guideway public transportation systems (RFGPTS) within the state. The grant supports comprehensive safety oversight services including safety monitoring, inspections, audits, personnel costs, staff training, consultant services for accident investigations and hazard analysis, and information systems management. These activities advance a Safety Management Systems approach to ensure compliance and improved safety outcomes for California's eligible rail transit systems, which include light rail, heavy rail, monorail, and automated guideway systems. The intended beneficiaries include all California residents who use or interact with RFGPTS, transit employees, passengers, and California taxpayers. No subrecipient activities are identified under this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $7.5m | 6/9/26 |