The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is finalizing guidance for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.
The update amends the guidance policy published in December 2024 and eliminates Biden administration calculations for the social cost of carbon. The agency reverted to a previously used methodology that relies on the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Ambient Air Quality Standards designation for the city where a transit project is located.
The update also includes the feedback FTA received when it asked for public comments last August. There were 16 comments from transit agencies, interest groups, policy organizations, and individuals.
“This is another example of how FTA is slashing red tape and getting back to basics under the leadership of President (Donald) Trump and (Transportation) Secretary (Sean) Duffy so we can deliver projects for the American people,” FTA Administrator Marc Molinaro said. “More than half of transit agencies who responded to our change agreed with dumping this Green New Scam calculations. When common sense wins, America can build again.”
The agency will use the guidance for the CIG program’s fiscal year 2026 annual report ratings that will be available on its website.
Earlier this year, executive orders rescinded policies referring to green energy and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.