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Welcome to the Federal Transit Administration

FTA is one of 10 modal administrations within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Headed by an Administrator who is appointed by the President of the United States, FTA administers federal funding to support a variety of locally planned, constructed, and operated public transportation systems throughout the U.S., including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, streetcars, monorail, passenger ferry boats, inclined railways, and people movers.

FTA Programs

To carry out its mission, FTA administers a variety of grant programs to serve local communities throughout the United States.

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In the Spotlight
  • Public Private Partnership Seminars
  • Only two seminars left in FTA's Partnerships in Transit Series on the use of PPP's for development of transit projects. Don't miss out!
  • Charter Registration
  • The new charter rule was published on Jan. 14, 2008. To register as a private charter operator or search existing registrations click link above.
  • New Starts Project Planning & Development
  • The federal program for major transit capital fixed guideways (bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail), including Small Starts.
  • Transit and Sustainability
  • Learn how FTA supports transit’s role in promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Ridership
  • The FTA recognizes the benefits of transit depend on riders. Learn more in the Transit Ridership Forum.
 
What's New: Read more What's New Items
SAFETEA-LU Content

We have moved the SAFETEA-LU section of our website to the Legislation, Regulations & Guidance section.
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EIS - East-West

FTA Issues Preparation of an EIS on Central Broward East-West Transit Analysis in Broward County, FL
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PPP Seminars

FTA-Sponsored Public-Private Partnerships in Transit Seminars Are Weeks Away. Don't Delay - Sign Up Today!
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New Starts Guidance

FTA Issues 2008 Final Guidance on New Starts Policies and Procedures.
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