Provide funding for the state safety oversight agency (SSOA) in the state of new york

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the New York Department of Transportation $6.662 million on June 3, 2026, under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to establish and sustain New York's State Safety Oversight Agency.

Funds support administrative costs and personnel and contractor services to conduct safety oversight of rail transit agencies throughout New York State. The award ensures compliance with all safety requirements of the State Safety Oversight Agency and the rail transit agencies it oversees, benefiting riders and employees of the MTA New York City Transit Subway System and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Metro Rail System.

The period of performance runs through March 1, 2030, with place of performance in New York. No sub-recipients are identified in the award documentation.

Purpose

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

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 york.

Expected outcomes

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

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of this program include the ssoa and the riders and employees of the MTA new york city transit subway system and the niagara frontier transportation authority metro rail system.