Transit agencies get more time to claim federal emergency aid

The US Department of Transportation wants to give transit agencies more time to apply for federal emergency relief money. This means agencies will have a longer window to show that a disaster caused their financial losses, making it easier to get reimbursed.

When a disaster hits, transit agencies often have to spend money quickly to restore service. Proving those expenses meet federal rules can be slow and complicated, especially when staff are busy with the emergency itself. This change gives them more breathing room, which could mean more federal money actually reaches local transit systems after a crisis.