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Railway-Highway Crossings: Improvements Needed to Federal Technical Assistance About Pedestrian Projects Related to Trespassing
GAO-25-107115
Apr 10, 2025
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Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Federal Highway Administration The Administrator of FHWA should review RHCP technical assistance materials and update them to add information about the types of pedestrian projects related to trespassing that might be eligible for RHCP funding. This could include providing examples of noteworthy projects. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Bridge Investment Program: DOT Should Refine Processes to Improve Consistency
GAO-25-107227
Dec 11, 2024
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Federal Highway Administration The FHWA Administrator should improve instructions for reviewers on how to conduct and document their evaluation of applications in the Bridge Investment Program evaluation plan. For example, FHWA could provide examples of narratives for the different scores for each criterion or clarify whether applicants must meet each part of a criterion to receive particular scores. (Recommendation 1)
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In December 2024, DOT concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm the actions DOT has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Federal Highway Administration The FHWA Administrator should create additional instructions for reviewers on how to conduct and document the quality control process to ensure all applications are consistently evaluated. (Recommendation 2)
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In December 2024, DOT concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm the actions DOT has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Actions Needed to Safeguard Inspector General Independence and Evaluate Capital Investment Outcomes
GAO-25-107104
Nov 21, 2024
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3 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Other The WMATA Board Chair should work with the Board members to develop formal procedures for the removal of an IG that include a Board vote and advance notification of Congress, for example by providing Congress with the Board's rationale for removing the IG 30 days in advance. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Other The WMATA Board Chair should work with the Board members to establish a policy providing that the IG may communicate directly with Congress about findings and recommendations from the OIG's work, at the IG's discretion. This would include communication with committees, subcommittees, members, and staff. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority The General Manager of WMATA should adopt leading practices for the Capital Investment Performance Outcome Measurement Program. This includes (1) preparing and implementing an evaluation plan that clearly articulates an assessment methodology and data gathering strategy for all components of the program, (2) identifying criteria and standards to inform decisions about scalability, and (3) preparing and implementing a data analysis plan to track program progress and facilitate evaluation of final results of the program. (Recommendation 3)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Discretionary Transportation Grants: DOT Should Fully Document Key Selection Decisions for Its Rural Program
GAO-24-106882
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Transportation The Secretary of Transportation should ensure Rural program officials fully document the rationale behind key decisions related to advancing and selecting applications for award. (Recommendation 1)
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DOT did not concur with GAO's recommendation to fully document the rationale for key decisions related to advancing and selecting applications for award. DOT stated, as part of its review of the draft report, that it believes its documentation of key decisions is full and complete in accordance with its own guidelines. However, GAO continues to believe that DOT should implement this recommendation for the reasons outlined in the report, including improved transparency and integrity of its selection process. GAO will continue to monitor the status of this recommendation.
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