The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $4,584,610 Formula Grant under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC). The purpose of this 5-year award, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, is to provide operating assistance to the WMSC to execute its federally-mandated State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for the WMATA Metrorail system. Specifically, the grant funding will enable the WMSC to cover salaries, benefits, and other operating expenses needed to conduct safety monitoring, inspections, audits, and technical assistance activities to enhance the safety and compliance of the Metrorail system. The intended beneficiaries of this award include Metrorail riders, personnel, local first responders, and the broader National Capital region. No sub-award activities were noted in the provided information.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.7m | 7/9/24 |