This grant is for $598637 with the purpose to cover the operations of premb SSO.

This $598,637 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) provides funding to the Emergency Management And Disaster Administration Bureau (PREMA), the designated State Safety Oversight (SSO) agency for Puerto Rico, to cover operating expenses related to the oversight and safety of the Tren Urbano rail system. Key activities supported by the grant include administrative expenses, staff training, consultant services, equipment purchases, information systems, and vehicle maintenance for the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The grant aims to enable PREMA to provide continued and effective oversight, maintain highly competent staff and contractors, and equip the agency to carry out its safety oversight responsibilities, ultimately contributing to the safe operation of Puerto Rico's public transportation infrastructure and benefiting Tren Urbano patrons and employees.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as:74.10.01: administrative expenses (period of 10/1/2026 to 9/30/2027)74.10.02 training (period of 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2027)74.10.03 consultant services (period of 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2027)74.10.05 miscellaneous equipment (period of 10/1/2026 to 9/30/2027)74.10.06 information systems (period of 10/1/2026 to 9/30/2027)74.10.10 other: support vehicle preventive maintenance (period of 10/1/2026 to 9/30/2027)

Expected outcomes

Offer continued and effective oversight of tren urbanos compliance with safety federal rules SSO program standards and ptasp.-have highly competent and trained staff and contractors-have the necessary equipment to carry out our work.

Intended beneficiaries

Contribute to the train system in puerto rico having a safe operation and infrastructure. Tren urbano patrons and employees will benefit from the success of our performance.

Subrecipient activities

Premb SSO does not have subrecipient. Premb SSO is financially and legally independent from puerto rico highway and transportation authority.