Reports to Congress

Through authorizations, appropriations, or as a result of meetings with FTA staff, Congress requests reports from FTA regarding agency activities and the status and/or development of programs. Though you may find these reports in other locations on this website, the following list is provided for your reference.

Annual Reports

• Annual Report on New Starts 
• Before and After Studies of New Starts Projects 
• Contractor Performance Assessment Report
• Research Reports
• Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges and Transit: Condition and Performance 

SAFETEA-LU Authorization Reports

• Alternative Fuels Study 
• Contractor Performance Incentive Report 
• Report on the Debt Service Reserve Pilot Program 
• Report on the Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Pilot Program 
• Report on the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program 
• Report to Congress on Incentives in Federal Transit Formula Grant Programs 
• Report to Congress on the Costs, Benefits and Efficiencies of Public-Private Partnerships for Fixed Guideway Capital Projects 
• Small Starts Impact Report 

Appropriations Reports

• Rail Modernization Study: Report to Congress (PDF)
• Transit Green Building Action Plan
• Better Coordination of Transportation and Housing Programs to Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit