Federal Transit Administration Updates National Database Reporting for 2025-2026
Published Date: 7/10/2025
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Summary
Starting in 2025 and 2026, transit agencies across the U.S. will see some updates to how they report their data to the National Transit Database. These changes make reporting clearer and more accurate, helping agencies get the right funding faster. If you run or work with public transit, get ready to adjust your reports and meet new deadlines to keep the money flowing smoothly!
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