Federal Register #2026-17035

Request for Public Comment on National Transit Database Information Collection Requirements

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on proposed updates to the National Transit Database (NTD) information collection requirements. - Government Buyer: - Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation - Purpose: - Renewal and extension of information collection requirements for the NTD - NTD collects financial, operational, geographic, and asset condition data from public transportation systems - Scope: - No procurement of products or services; this is an information collection notice - No OEMs or vendors are involved - Notable Requirements: - Proposed changes include consolidation of station and facility reporting, clarification of security reporting, trip planning and geospatial data, and ensuring a state of good repair - Annual reporting required from state or local government entities operating public transportation - Estimated 2,481 respondents with a total annual burden of 456,179 hours - Feedback Requested: - Public input on the information collection process and requirements - No products, services, or contract awards are associated with this notice

Description

This notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) for the National Transit Database (NTD) have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The NTD collects financial, operating, geographic service area coverage, and asset condition information from public transportation systems nationwide to support public transportation service planning. The collection includes proposed changes finalized in July 2025, such as consolidation of station and facility reporting, security reporting clarification, trip planning and geospatial data, and ensuring a state of good repair. Comments on the information collection must be submitted by September 21, 2026.

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