Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To improve public transportation safety by assisting States with the financing of safety oversight of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the jurisdiction of the state not regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- State
Eligible States are those with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system within the jurisdiction of the State that is not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration; or a rail fixed guideway public transportation system in the engineering or construction phase of development within the jurisdiction of the State that will not be subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration. Subrecipients must be public agencies that are eligible to become Federal Transit Administration recipients.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- State
Eligible States are those with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system within the jurisdiction of the State that is not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration; or a rail fixed guideway public transportation system in the engineering or construction phase of development within the jurisdiction of the State that will not be subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration. Subrecipients must be public agencies that are eligible to become Federal Transit Administration recipients.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
An FTA grant award obligating Federal funds is reflected in a grant agreement. Grants are awarded electronically using FTA's Transit Asset Management System (TrAMS) https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grantee-resources/teamtrams/transit-award-management-system-trams . Once the funds are reserved in TrAMS and the project information has been reviewed and approved by Headquarters, the recipient must execute the grant agreement to access the funds.
The approval process for the SSO Program can vary based on the number of applications per State. If you have questions, please contact FTA Regional Offices at https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/regional-offices/regional-offices
Program details & compliance
Description
FTA created the Safety Oversight (SSO) Program to improve rail transit safety. It provides safety oversight to the rail transit systems in their jurisdiction
Rail Fixed-Guideway Systems (RFGS) affected by this program include any light, heavy, or rapid rail system, monorail, inclined plane, funicular, trolley or automated guideway operating within the state’s jurisdiction that:
1.) is not regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration; 2.) is included in FTA’s calculation of fixed-guideway route
miles or receives funding under FTA’s formula program
for urbanized areas (49 U.S.C. 5336) or;
3.) has submitted documentation to FTA indicating its intent to be included in FTA’s calculation of fixed-guideway route miles to receive funding under FTA’s formula program for urbanized areas (49 U.S.C. 5336)
Mission Categories
Primary: Urban Mass Transit
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
SSO funds may be used for:
- personnel costs
- training and certification
-travel and field work
-equipment and supplies
-safety oversight activities
- administration and indirect costs
Restrictions
Prohibited uses include:
-transit operations
-capital projects for commuter rail operations
-non-safety programs
-lobbying or political activities
-unapproved admin. costs
Required Documentation
Recipients must complete certifications and assurances as compiled in FTA's Annual List of Certifications and Assurances. Eligible costs will be in accordance with OMB cost principles for State and local governments in part 225 of Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Federal Register Notice FTA Fiscal Year Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information, published annually, contain the capital investment apportionments. . Grant requirements will also be published in the Federal Register along with the program’s Fiscal Year apportionment. Apportionment notices and other grant information is available on the FTA website: www.fta.dot.gov/. Subrecipients State Safety Oversight Agencies must be included in the State Safety Oversight Program submission.
Matching Requirements
80% Federal / 20% State. Matching fund shall include in-kind contributions by an eligible State. The non-Federal share may not be met by any Federal funds, any funds received from a public transportation agency or any revenues earned by a public transportation agency.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
USC 49