Special Notice for the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Innovation Showcase: Request for Statements of Interest

The Federal Transit Administration is requesting Statements of Interest from transportation agencies, transit associations, vendors, manufacturers, and technology companies for the Transit Innovation Showcase. This one-day event is scheduled for December 2026 at the U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The showcase aims to feature high-tech, immersive demonstrations of innovative breakthroughs across all public transportation modes, including buses, ferries, subways, light rail, and commuter rail, with a specific focus on making transit more family-friendly, accessible, and responsive to rider needs. Selected participants must provide interactive displays, such as live simulators or full-scale vehicle mockups, that address improvements in safety, security, cleanliness, universal accessibility, system reliability, and real-time data availability. A DOT review panel will evaluate submissions based on theme alignment, uniqueness, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and logistical feasibility, prioritizing new and leading-edge technologies. Interested parties must submit a Statement of Interest of no more than two pages, with an optional two pages of supporting imagery, to FTAShowcase@dot.gov. For priority consideration, submissions are due by 11:59 PM ET on October 16, 2026. It is important to note that no federal funding is available for this opportunity; all costs related to participation, including transportation, assembly, and breakdown of equipment, are the sole responsibility of the exhibiting entity. Selection for the event does not constitute a government endorsement of the product or entity.