Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program

Topic: Safety

Agency: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Action: Final Rule

Information: Federal Register

Title: Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program

Published Date: June 4, 2026

Dates: This rule is effective July 6, 2026

Summary: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is publishing a final rule amending the reporting requirements for the Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP). This final rule reduces reporting burdens for rail transit agencies (RTA) and State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOA).

Staff Advisor: Taria Barron, General Counsel, tbarron@apta.com