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

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Public Utilities Commission Division, $1,720,876 on August 12, 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 Colorado, ensuring compliance with all safety requirements of the State Safety Oversight Agency and rail transit operators. The funding supports the SSOA's role in monitoring light, heavy, and rapid rail systems, monorail, inclined plane, funicular, trolley, and automated guideway operations within the state's jurisdiction that are not regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Colorado. The source indicates no sub-recipients involved in this award. The grant is classified as a formula award, with annual appropriations executed as separate grant agreements for each fiscal year.

Activities

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

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 colorado.