Transit contract rules delayed one month for prep time
Published Date: 2/12/2025
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The Federal Transit Administration is pushing back the start date for new rules on third-party contracts from February 18 to March 20, 2025. This delay gives everyone more time to get ready for updated guidelines that reflect recent law changes. If you work with transit contracts funded by the FTA, this means a little extra breathing room before the new rules kick in—no extra costs, just more time to prepare!
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