At an event in northern New Jersey today, FTA Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool announced an $83 million grant to NJ TRANSIT for renovations at the Brick Church Station, a commuter rail station on the Morris & Essex line that averages 1,600 riders a day. The regional transit hub connects 7 bus routes, including commuter bus service. Through the All Stations Accessibility Program, the agency and 7 others will improve accessibility at rail stations with renovations like elevators, ramps and improved platforms. We’re pleased to support the work that helps agencies make these improvements so everyone can reliably access the rail systems in their communities. tinyurl.com/4ayf8hmy
Federal Transit Administration
Government Administration
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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.
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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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Today, we celebrate our work with transit agencies to help make the nation’s oldest rail stations accessible to people with disabilities. Eight transit agencies will receive a share of $343 million through the All Stations Accessibility program. By improving stations to ensure people with disabilities can get on board with the same ease as anyone else, we are taking a major step toward promoting equity in our transportation systems. tinyurl.com/4ayf8hmy
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FTA's latest Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter highlights the final Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program regulation and FTA’s participation at the American Public Transportation Association’s Mobility Conference. tinyurl.com/n6279ytw
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During FTA’s recent Safety Management System in Practice workshop in Atlanta, GA, FTA staff shared strategies for managing safety risks and introduced tools designed to expand the use of safety data. The workshop also allowed participants to engage with their peers, exchanging insights on best practices for safety risk management and safety assurance processes. tinyurl.com/2ze3w8x2
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IndyGo, Indiana’s largest public transportation provider, recently announced a win-win-win with its plans to debut 60-foot electric battery buses when the Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit route launches later this year. The buses will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 14K metric tons and, by using solar panels to charge the low-emission buses, IndyGo will reduce energy costs and improve air quality along the 15-mile Purple Line connecting downtown Indianapolis to City of Lawrence, Indiana.
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Congrats to City of Alexandria, Virginia, which will receive a $550,000 FTA grant to create a land use plan for mixed-use development and affordable housing along the proposed 4-mile bus rapid transit line being planned for Duke Street. The city’s first East-West BRT will link 2 ends of the city, and the plan calls for transit-oriented development best practices to prioritize multimodal, walkable neighborhoods and address barriers to equitable housing access for the Duke Street plan area. As part of the effort, the city will strategically connect communities from the West End to the King Street Metro Station and the historic Union Station, which is used by Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Amtrak for regional service. tinyurl.com/FY24TOD
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Just announced: a new round of funding available for transit agencies to plan sustainable, walkable communities near transit. $10.5 million through FTA’s transit-oriented development planning grants will support efforts by communities to plan and invest near transit hubs to promote sustainable, equitable communities, focusing on affordable housing. Apply by July 22. tinyurl.com/y2eexftj
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Save the date! The 2024 Making Connections Conference hosted by the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) will be November 11–13 in Baltimore. With FTA support, TWC focuses on recruiting and retaining the transit workforce needed to best serve communities nationwide. Registration will open soon. tinyurl.com/hzj2pspt
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During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, FTA will host a webinar on suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention in the transit industry. We will feature guest speakers from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), San Francisco Suicide Prevention, BART and Utah Transit Authority who will share resources and experiences from successful interventions. Register: tinyurl.com/39d3mmbe