Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement (PRIIA) Projects for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Objective

To assist in financing part of the capital and preventive maintenance projects included in the Capital Improvement Program approved by the Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The grants are used to address needed safety improvements including track repairs, train control systems, new rail cars, and escalator repairs.

Who Can Apply

• Transit Authority

PRIIA §601 was written as a WMATA-specific statutory authority, created in response to: -Safety findings by the NTSB -Aging capital infrastructure -Need for dedicated Federal capital support The law names WMATA directly as the sole eligible recipient of funds.

Who Benefits

• Transit Authority

WMATA, transit riders, and general public.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

John.Bodnar@dot.gov
202-366-9091