FTA Raises Bar for Transit Project Oversight Rules
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
FTA is updating its project management rules by raising the cost and federal funding limits for oversight. This change mainly affects projects under the Small Starts program, making it easier for smaller projects to skip extra oversight. The update aims to save time and money while keeping big projects on track.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher Oversight Thresholds for Small Starts
The Federal Transit Administration will raise the total project cost and Federal investment thresholds that trigger project management oversight so they match the statutory thresholds for Small Starts projects in the Capital Investment Grant program. That change makes it easier for smaller Small Starts projects to avoid extra FTA oversight, which the agency says will save time and money while keeping larger projects under oversight.
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