Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection

Topic: Safety

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

Action: Final rule

Information: Federal Register

Title: Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection

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 Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) regulation. This final rule extends the time period for State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOA) to report RWP programs to FTA and allows SSOAs to complete annual audits simultaneously with other required audits.

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