SWTA encourages transit agencies, technology providers, manufacturers, and industry partners to submit Statements of Interest by October 16, 2026.

The South West Transit Association (SWTA) is sharing an opportunity from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for organizations developing innovative technologies and solutions that could improve public transportation nationwide.

FTA has issued a Special Notice on SAM.gov inviting Statements of Interest for its upcoming Transit Innovation Showcase, a one-day immersive event to be held at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The showcase will highlight technologies and solutions addressing challenges across public transportation, including buses, commuter rail, subways, light rail, and ferries.

Statements of Interest must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 16, 2026, for priority consideration.

What Innovations Is FTA Looking For?

FTA is seeking demonstrations of technologies and solutions that can strengthen transit safety, security, accessibility, cleanliness, reliability, and the overall passenger experience.

Areas of interest include:

• Safety and Security: Bus operator protective barriers, station platform barriers, and innovative fare enforcement systems.
• Accessibility: Technologies and standards that improve access for passengers with disabilities.
• Customer Information: Real-time service information, trip planning, and wayfinding solutions.
• Training: Simulation technologies that support operator training and safety preparedness.
• Cleanliness: Technologies that monitor and improve conditions aboard vehicles and at transit stations and facilities.
• System Reliability: Innovations that improve service dependability and operational performance.

FTA welcomes solutions that address critical safety and operational challenges across different modes of public transportation.

An Opportunity for SWTA Industry Partners

SWTA encourages transit agencies, manufacturers, technology developers, consultants, and other industry partners throughout our eight-state region to review the opportunity.

The showcase provides an opportunity for organizations with relevant innovations to express interest in demonstrating their solutions as part of a national transportation event.

Organizations should review the official Special Notice for submission instructions, eligibility information, and additional requirements.

How to Submit

Priority Consideration Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026

Time: 11:59 p.m. Eastern

Location of Showcase: USDOT Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

Official FTA Special Notice:

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/26db230cf3bc475eacab6dc165fdc39b/view

Questions regarding the Special Notice may be directed to:

ftashowcase@dot.gov

SWTA encourages members to share this opportunity with colleagues and organizations developing technologies that could help address public transportation's evolving needs.

Innovation across SWTA Nation can help shape the future of public transit.