Transit Research Data Collection: Smooth Extension No Surprises

2026-05918 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs and Low or No Emission Program

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for its bus and clean energy bus programs without changing anything. This affects transit agencies that get funding to improve buses and bus facilities, especially those focusing on low or no emission vehicles. If you have thoughts, send them in by May 26, 2026, so the government can keep supporting cleaner, better bus rides.

2026-05919 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info through the National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System, which helps track and care for public transit vehicles and equipment. This affects transit agencies across the country and won’t change how they report, but they need to send comments by May 26, 2026. No new costs or big changes are planned—just a smooth extension to keep things running.

2026-05920 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: State of Good Repair Program

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for its State of Good Repair Program without changing anything. This affects transit agencies that maintain buses and trains, helping them keep everything running smoothly. If you have thoughts, send them by May 26, 2026—no new costs or rules, just a paperwork extension!

2026-05921 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 49 U.S.C. 5310 Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons With Disabilities & Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for programs that help elderly folks, people with disabilities, and rural communities get around. They’re asking for public comments by May 26, 2026, but no big changes or new costs are planned. If you or your community rely on these transit programs, now’s the time to speak up!

2026-05152 — Announcement of Fiscal Year 2026 Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program Project Selections

The Federal Transit Administration is awarding $388 million to 34 projects that will help states and public agencies buy new buses, fix old ones, and improve bus facilities in 2026. This funding supports cleaner, safer, and better bus services across the country. If you applied, get ready to start your projects soon and reach out to your regional office for next steps!

2026-02042 — Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has decided to stop working on updates to transportation planning rules that would affect statewide, non-city, and metro areas. This means no new changes or costs will happen from this rule, and the plan was officially canceled on February 2, 2026. Anyone involved in transportation planning can keep doing things as usual without worrying about new rules coming soon.

Previous: 2025-23676 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program

The Federal Transit Administration wants to keep collecting info for the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program without changing anything. This affects transit agencies getting emergency funds to keep buses and trains running smoothly. If you have thoughts, send them by February 23, 2026, so the program can keep helping communities without missing a beat!

Next: 2025-23678 — US SFR Owner, LLC; Notice of Hearing

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding a hearing about a new construction permit for a nuclear power plant in Wyoming, requested by US SFR Owner, LLC. This affects local communities and energy users as the project moves forward, with key deadlines for submitting questions and documents set through early 2026. No money changes are announced yet, but this step is crucial for building the Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1.