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

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the New Jersey Department of Transportation $1.957 million on August 10, 2026, under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to establish and operate the State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) for New Jersey.

Funds support administrative costs and personnel and contractor resources to conduct safety oversight of rail transit agencies throughout New Jersey and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The SSOA ensures all safety requirements applicable to itself and the rail transit agencies under its jurisdiction are met, benefiting the rail transit ridership across the state.

The award obligates $1.957 million through April 30, 2031. Performance occurs in New Jersey. No sub-recipients are involved. The Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program provides annual funding to assist states in financing safety oversight of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems within their jurisdiction that are not regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration, including light rail, heavy rail, rapid rail, monorail, inclined plane, funicular, trolley, and automated guideway systems.

Purpose

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

Activities

Funds will be used for administrative costs and to provide personnel and contractors to conduct safety oversight of the rail transit agencies throughout the state of new jersey and in philadelphia pennsylvania.

Expected outcomes

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

Intended beneficiaries

The ssoa and the ridership of all rail transit agencies in the state of new jersey.