As we continue promoting safety in the transit industry, FTA recently spoke at the International Brotherhood of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Passenger Transportation Conference and discussed safety regulatory updates, assaults on transit workers and fatigue risk management. tinyurl.com/4dmad6rk
Federal Transit Administration
Government Administration
Washington, DC 51,284 followers
Improving public transportation for America's communities
About us
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) works to improve public transportation for America's communities. Since 1964, FTA has partnered with state and local governments to create and enhance public transportation systems. Today, we invest more than $20 billion annually to support and expand public rail, bus, trolley, ferry and other transit services. That investment has helped modernize public transportation and extended service into small cities and rural communities that previously lacked transit options. FTA also oversees safety measures and helps develop next-generation technology research. An agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), FTA is headed by an administrator appointed by the President of the United States. FTA is one of DOT’s 10 modes of transportation and is run by a headquarters in Washington, D.C. as well as 10 regional offices that assist transit agencies in all states and U.S. territories. FTA is an organization of more than 550 diverse, talented, enthusiastic people working to strengthen American communities, promote economic vitality, and maintain personal freedom through the development and support of public transportation.
- Website
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http://www.transit.dot.gov
External link for Federal Transit Administration
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Public Transportation, Transit, Subway, Bus & Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, Transit Safety, and Innovation in Public Transportation
Locations
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Primary
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590, US
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Employees at Federal Transit Administration
Updates
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GRTC will receive $750,000 from FTA to plan for equitable growth along the city’s second proposed bus rapid transit line extending from Henrico County through downtown Richmond and into Chesterfield County. Transit-oriented development and affordable housing will be key features in the area’s Pulse Corridor, making it possible for people of all income levels to access quality rapid transit. tinyurl.com/FY24TOD
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Congrats to City of Phoenix, which will receive $1.2 million from an FTA transit-oriented development planning grant to study ways to incorporate affordable housing and mixed-use development around 3 light rail stations under construction downtown. The goal: to increase ridership, spur economic development and enhance quality of life. tinyurl.com/FY24TOD
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Congrats to Greater Cleveland RTA for being awarded a $700,000 grant from FTA to plan for transit-oriented development on Cleveland’s busy Lorain Corridor. A proposed multi-modal project will incorporate a bus rapid transit line with existing Red Line train service connecting downtown to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). The plan for a 15-mile BRT, one of the longest in the area, complements the city’s vision for encouraging economic development and connecting neighborhoods on Cleveland’s west side. tinyurl.com/FY24TOD
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FTA Special Advisor Catherine Teebay joined a panel discussion at the WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR FOUNDATION annual conference in New Orleans, outlining FTA priorities for 2024. Teebay discussed how FTA is collaborating with other U.S. Department of Transportation agencies, including participating in White House Interagency Councils and working together on transportation planning for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. She also told the women’s industry group about FTA’s support for the DOT Equity Action Plan, improving the rollout of electric bus fleets, micromobility, and building a diverse transportation workforce.
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Transportation workers: We need your input! Let us know how you find and use transportation research. Your response to Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida's questions will guide FTA in delivering research findings. Please share this link with your colleagues and let us know your thoughts. #TransportationResearch tinyurl.com/yc5467rd
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Congrats to City of Alexandria, Virginia, which will receive a $550,000 FTA grant to plan for mixed-use development and affordable housing along a proposed 4-mile bus rapid transit line. The city’s first BRT will link 2 ends of the city, and the TOD plan will expand housing options, improve affordability and address barriers to equitable housing access in the West End and the King Street Metro station, and the Alexandria stations for the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Amtrak. tinyurl.com/FY24TOD
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The City of McAllen, TX will receive $500,000 from FTA to plan for transit-oriented development around Metro McAllen stations and bus routes, including a proposed BRT corridor. The plan will enhance housing options and walkability around Central Station in downtown McAllen with mixed-use development and improve multimodal connections at the new North Transfer Station. tinyurl.com/FY24TOD
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Did you know? In the early 1970s, FTA funded innovative experiments in on-demand transportation. The programs were called “Dial-a-Ride.” A demonstration project in Haddonfield, NJ allowed riders to call a control center to request a pickup, with a minibus ready to arrive at their location within 20 minutes. Dispatchers used both manual and new computerized scheduling techniques to plan routes, then radioed bus drivers with the locations of their next stops. Over 3 years, the service carried more than 700,000 passengers, many of whom were older adults and people with disabilities. Today, FTA continues to work toward improved paratransit and enhanced mobility for all.
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ICYMI: FTA recently spoke at the American Public Transportation Association’s Mobility Conference and discussed safety rulemaking updates, fatigue management, transit worker assaults and transit’s role in the National Roadway Safety Strategy. tinyurl.com/mvy5h3ft