The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which included the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Feb. 3. The THUD Act, in part, includes federal transit funding at $21.1 billion for public transit for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
The package funds Federal Transit Administration (FTA) transit formula grants at $14.6 billion for FY 26 from the Mass Transit account of the Highway Trust Fund. This funding covers essentially all major formula programs that fall within the purview of transit.
In addition, $1.7 billion in funding for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) was included, providing over $1.3 billion for New Starts and Core Capacities and $200 million for Small Starts, over $25 million for project delivery and engineering support and $100 million for FAST Act pilot projects.
While the act covers yearly transportation appropriations, the expiration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in September is approaching, the multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill. The new bill is in the works with hearings being held in both the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Environment and Public Works committees.
For more information, https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/news/55356488/consolidated-appropriations-act-of-2026-becomes-law-funds-transit-through-sept-30