FTA has developed policies and guidelines relative to Financial Capacity, including:
- FTA Circular 7008.1A, January 2002 - "Financial Capacity Policy"
- FTA Circular 5200.1A, December 2002 - "Full Funding Grant Agreement Documents"
- Technical Guidance on Section 5309 New Starts Criteria, which is issued every Summer - "Local Financial Commitment"
- "Guidance for Transit Financial Plans" - June 2000
2005 - Federal Transit Administration