New Starts Statutes, Regulations, and Policies

New Starts Statutes

• 49 USC §5309

New Starts Regulations

• Major Capital Investment Projects; Final Rule

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on New Starts/Small Starts Final Rule

• Major Capital Investment Projects; Proposed Rule (August 3, 2007) [PDF][HTML]
• Notice of Availability of Proposed Policy Guidance on Evaluation Measures for New Starts/Small Starts (August 3, 2007) [PDF][HTML]
• Proposed Policy Guidance on Evaluation Measures for New/Small Starts (August 3, 2007) [Word Version]
• Powerpoint Presentation from NPRM Outreach Sessions [PPT]

New Starts Policies

• 2009 Additional Guidance on New Starts/Small Starts Policies and Procedures - September 2, 2009
• 2009 Guidance on New Starts/Small Starts Policies and Procedures - July 29, 2009
• 2008 Guidance on New Starts Policies and Procedures - August 8, 2008 
• 2007 Guidance on New Starts Policies and Procedures - June 4, 2007
• 2006 Guidance on New Starts Policies and Procedures - May 16, 2006

Discussion Paper on the Evaluation of Economic Development

• Discussion Paper on the Evaluation of Economic Development - October 2008

• Comparing the Environmental Benefits of Transit Projects - Proceedings from a Colloquium - October 28 & 29, 2008