Federal Register #FTA 20260036

FTA Information Collection for Transit Research, Development, and Training Projects

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on its information collection requirements for transit research, development, demonstration, deployment, and training projects. - Government Buyer: - Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Request: - Information collection to support grant programs for research, demonstration, deployment, cooperative research, technical assistance, standards development, and workforce training in public transportation - Used to evaluate applications, select projects, monitor progress, and disseminate results - Respondent Profile: - Federal, state, and local government agencies - Public transportation providers - Private and nonprofit organizations - Higher education institutions, technical and community colleges - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors identified - Focus is on information collection activities, not procurement of goods or services - Notable Requirements: - Estimated 175 respondents annually, with 775 responses and a total annual burden of 20,550 hours - Supports a wide range of transit-related research and workforce development initiatives - Place of Performance: - Federal Transit Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Description

This notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) related to Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The Federal Transit Administration administers grant programs supporting research, development, demonstration, deployment, cooperative research, technical assistance, standards development, and workforce training in public transportation. These programs fund projects that advance new technologies and practices, address operational challenges, support national research efforts, and strengthen the public transportation workforce. Information collected is used to evaluate applications, select projects for funding, monitor progress, and share results with stakeholders.

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