💘 Love is in the air—and on transit systems. This #ValentinesDay, some transit agencies are getting creative and spreading the love with fun events and surprises for riders. ❤️ In Maryland, Montgomery County Department of Transportation wants to help you pay for chocolates. 📸 Snap a pic of Flash buses decked out in neon hearts, tag @MCDOTNow and enter to win a $25 gift card! 💑 Looking for love or new friendships in the Bay Area? Hop on the "Valentraine," a unique speed dating experience on a BART train. RSVP required. 🚋 🗽In New York, Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants to help you get to your date and potentially pay for dessert. The agency is giving away two $25 OMNY vouchers along with fun transit-themed merch! 🎟️ Public transit keeps us connected to people and places. Whether you're celebrating love or just love transit – or both, we hope – life is better when you #TakeTransit.
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
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Public Transportation, Transit, Subway, Bus & Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, Transit Safety, and Innovation in Public Transportation
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1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590, US
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Attention sports fans: Heading to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans? Skip the traffic and parking fees by choosing to #TakeTransit to the big game. 🏈 New Orleans Regional Transit Authority buses, streetcars and ferries can get you within walking distance of Caesars Superdome, so leave the driving to others and enjoy a safe, stress-free trip! norta.com/superbowl.
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Check out FTA’s latest Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight newsletter. tinyurl.com/yc7ddj7b In this edition, you’ll find: - A data summary from a general directive addressing assaults on transit workers - Highlights from the recent PTASP Dear Colleague letter - Updates to FTA’s Drug and Alcohol Program - A recap of FTA’s participation at the @NASEMTRB Annual Meeting
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93rd Winter Meeting: Opening Plenary Session Join us live for the Opening Plenary Session at our 93rd Winter Meeting.
93rd Winter Meeting: Opening Plenary Session
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FTA released a preliminary analysis of how transit agencies are tackling worker safety. We're sharing initial responses to FTA’s general directive requiring transit agencies to take action to reduce assaults on workers and highlighting how they are assessing and mitigating safety risks. tinyurl.com/5xs7bjpd
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Today, FTA Regional Administrator Susan Fletcher and Deputy Regional Administrator Scot Rastelli joined King County Metro Transit in Seattle to celebrate a nearly $80 million FTA grant to support its next big transit project: construction of the RapidRide I Line. This 17-mile BRT route will transform a busy travel corridor between Renton, Kent, and Auburn, bringing: ✅ Faster travel times ✅ Traffic signal priority ✅ 41 stations with 2 miles of bus-only lanes ✅ Reliable connection to over 50,000 jobs ✅ Future transit-oriented development Congratulations, KCM, on another huge step forward in building a more connected and sustainable transit system for the region. bit.ly/4hhd4w7
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FTA wrapped up its series of safety risk management virtual workshops. These sessions, focused on common challenges identified through FTA audits, technical assistance and safety plan reviews, provided transit safety personnel opportunities to practice essential skills to better protect passengers and employees, such as identifying hazards and prioritizing risks. Learn more about FTA’s efforts to enhance transit safety: tinyurl.com/yjzfup28
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Exciting news from Tampa, FL! Last week, Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) launched the city’s first free bus service on its 1 Route. The initiative provides fare-free rides for a year, benefiting students, veterans, and daily commuters. With service every 15-20 minutes, the program will connect residents and visitors to key destinations like downtown Tampa, the University of South Florida, and the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. bit.ly/4fP4pj6
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Catch the wave of progress! 🌊 This week, FTA Regional Administrator Ray Tellis joined Monterey-Salinas Transit to announce $22.2 million in FTA funding to support the 19.5-mile SURF! bus rapid transit line, which will carve a fast lane from downtown Monterey to Salinas. With the federal funding, MST will build the 6-mile, bus-only portion of the route that will bypass the busiest stretches of Highway 1, linking transit stations in Marina, Sand City and Seaside. The SURF! BRT line is set to make a splash in the region, providing a smooth ride to over 25K jobs while connecting residents to its legendary beaches, new residential and commercial developments, and healthcare and education facilities. This project is sure to make waves as it enhances transit access and keeps the community riding high. 🏄♀️ bit.ly/4gNyTDu
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