Project Grant NJ2025001
- The National Transit Institute (NTI) at Rutgers University received a $10 million project grant award from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531). Over the five-year period from September 2022 through June 2029, NTI will deliver training and education services to enhance the skills of public transportation agency staff. NTI will expand the national delivery of its training programs,...
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $625,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Public Transportation Innovation (CFDA 20.530) program to the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America). The 26-month project aims to promote knowledge sharing and best practices in transit data interoperability. Key activities include: Conducting quarterly peer exchanges on topics such as multimodal mobility, zero-emission transit, and vehicle/operator safety to facilitate discussion...
- The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,710,239.44 cooperative agreement to the Community Transportation Association of America under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development federal grant program (CFDA 20.531) for the period of April 2, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The award supports the National Center for Mobility Management II Year 3 to provide technical assistance and training to increase transportation options and access to services for...
- This federal Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants), is funding $179,824,708 in preventive maintenance activities for the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit). The grant will support repair, maintenance, and servicing of NJ Transit's revenue and non-revenue vehicle fleets, as well as its facilities, to ensure reliable performance and maximize asset useful life. The expected...
- This Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531), provides $500,000 in funding to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. to extend rail safety education and awareness efforts to the transit community. The key activities include: 1) Transit safety education grants and project support, 2) An online pledge program, and 3) Developing and disseminating transit safety best...
- The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) received a $3,079,430 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531). The goal of this multi-year award is to establish a new transit standards program for the public transportation industry. Key activities include: 1) Conducting an industry needs survey to identify focus areas for new or updated standards,...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) provides $3,250,723 to the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association, Inc. (NVTMA) to operate the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (NRTAP) Technical Assistance Center for a one-year period from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. The NRTAP Technical Assistance Center supports...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration awarded a $1,518,128 Formula Grant under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. The grant will fund the following key products and services: The University of Nebraska-Omaha will provide direct services including developing and maintaining the Nebraska Transit Portal, conducting public outreach and promotion, and managing Title VI compliance....
- This $600,000 Project Grant was awarded on August 18, 2025 by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.505). The grant will fund professional services to develop recommendations for a reimagined bus network in the cities of Paterson and Passaic and surrounding municipalities in southern Passaic County, New Jersey. The expected outcome is a recommended final service plan, capital...
- This $5,345,938 Cooperative Agreement award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.529 - Bus Testing) supports the continued operation of the FTA Bus Testing Center at Pennsylvania State University's Larson Transportation Institute. The purpose is to perform federally mandated testing of new transit bus models and previously tested bus models with major changes, to evaluate their maintainability, reliability, safety, performance, structural integrity, fuel economy, emissions, and...
This $5,000,000 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Technical Assistance and Workforce Development program (CFDA 20.531) funds the ongoing efforts of the National Transit Institute (NTI) at Rutgers University from August 2026 to June 2027. The grant supports NTI's mission to provide high-quality training and educational programs that enhance the skills and performance of public transportation professionals across the United States. Key activities include delivering accessible training by qualified instructors, continuously developing and improving training programs to address industry trends and technological advancements, and maintaining strong fiscal management and operational efficiency. This funding enables NTI to fulfill its Congressional mandate under 49 U.S.C. 5314 (c) to cooperatively develop and conduct training for federal, state, and local transportation employees engaged in government-aided public transportation work.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.0m | 9/25/25 |