Research & Technology

Our Mission

FTA undertakes nationally significant research, development, demonstration, deployment, and evaluation projects to improve public transportation services.

FTA Research Funding

• Applying for FTA Research Funding   

FTA Research Projects 

• Research Reports 

FTA Research Programs

• National Research and Technology Program 
• Intelligent Transportation Systems for Transit 
• National Fuel Cell Bus Program 
• University Transportation Centers 
• International Public Transportation Program 
• Transit Cooperative Research Program 
• Small Business Innovative Research 
• Bus Testing Program 
• Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) 

Public Transportation Research Digest

• FTA Public Transportation Research Digest 

Priority Areas supported by Research

• Environmental Sustainability 
• Livable and Sustainable Communities 
• Safety 
• State of Good Repair   
• Bus Rapid Transit 

Related Programs

• Training and Workforce Development