NTD Reporting Just Got Easier: Key Updates Starting in Report Year 2025

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced several important updates to the National Transit Database (NTD) reporting requirements for Report Year 2025. These changes aim to simplify the reporting process, reduce administrative burden, and align with evolving industry standards. 

If you missed the announcement, don’t worry—we’ve summarized the key changes below and how they may affect your agency. 

What’s Changing in NTD Reporting?

1. Form Consolidation for Simpler Reporting: The A10 and A15 forms will be combined into a single form, streamlining asset reporting and making it easier to report facility conditions and counts in one place.

2. A20 Form Alignment with TERM: The A20 form, which covers transit way mileage, will be updated to align with the Transit Economic Requirements Model (TERM). This change is expected to be intuitive for agencies already familiar with mileage reporting.

3. Cybersecurity Event Reporting Requirement: Agencies will now be required to report cybersecurity events to the NTD. If you use TransTrack Manager, this can be easily managed by setting up a new incident type.

4. Clarification on Disabling Damage: Disabling damage will now be reported as a subset of substantial damage for rail collisions. Additional guidance will be provided in the upcoming annual reporting manual.

5. Rural Reporting Exemptions: Agencies operating primarily in rural areas may now waive certain reporting requirements, helping to reduce the burden on smaller transit providers.

How We Help Transit Agencies Stay Compliant and Stress-Free

We know that staying compliant with NTD reporting can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Our NTD reporting software is designed to make your reporting process painless. From form consolidation to incident tracking, our tools help you stay accurate, efficient, and stress-free. 

• Streamlined Data Entry: User-friendly interfaces and automated validation make entering data faster and more accurate.
• Comprehensive, FTA-Compliant Reporting: Generate detailed reports that meet all FTA requirements—no guesswork, no gaps.
• Real-Time Updates & Notifications: Stay on top of deadlines and regulatory changes with timely alerts built into the platform.
• Customizable Dashboards: Monitor key performance indicators and reporting progress at a glance with flexible, visual dashboards.
• Secure Data Management: Your data stays protected with robust encryption and secure access controls.
• Efficient Incident Tracking: Easily log and report incidents, including cybersecurity events, through a streamlined, built-in workflow.
• Tailored Support for Rural Agencies: Designed with smaller systems in mind, our tools help reduce the reporting burden for rural transit providers.

Connect with us today to learn how we can simplify your reporting processes, allowing you to focus on what really matters—running your transit operations smoothly and efficiently.