Cities Area Transit in Grand Forks, ND, recently celebrated the reopening of its newly renovated transit facility, which was funded in part by FTA. The new facility features an upgraded wash bay, solar panels, training space and indoor vehicle storage – essential for North Dakota winters! The facility also has space for travel training through North Dakota Vision Services & the School for the Blind to help individuals with visual impairments learn to navigate the bus system.
Federal Transit Administration
Government Administration
Washington, DC 53,857 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.
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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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FTA is hiring! Join our team at the federal agency that supports public transportation for America’s communities. Open positions include chief data officer, Washington DC; associate administrator for Research, Demonstration and Innovation, Washington, DC; and community planner, Kansas City, MO. bit.ly/FTAjobs
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FTA's latest Transit Safety and Oversight Spotlight Newsletter highlights the final Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program regulation, participation at the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Small Urban Network Conference and the 60-year anniversary of the federal transit program. tinyurl.com/444dhtzf
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Kudos to the City of Chandler, Arizona for expanding its Chandler Flex microtransit service, thanks to $1 million in FTA funding. The ride-share service takes passengers on short trips to some of Chandler’s top destinations, helping students, seniors and transit riders travel easily around town. The federal funding will cover half of the service’s costs for 2 years.
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FTA’s Catherine Teebay provided a welcome address at the first-ever American Public Transportation Association Workforce Summit in Washington, DC. She focused on the transit industry's unique hiring, retention and retirement challenges and promoted useful resources, such as the Transit Workforce Center (TWC). FTA established the Center 3 years ago to help transit agencies hire, retain and train a diverse workforce.
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Last week, FTA staff spoke at the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Small Urban Network Conference, which allows small-urban transit agencies to hear from industry leaders, share ideas and help shape policies impacting their systems. FTA presented information about the U.S. Department of Transportation's competitive grant programs, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s technical assistance opportunities, bus safety and FTA’s work to prevent assaults on transit workers. tinyurl.com/ynxtf6dc
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To share knowledge and build partnerships, FTA’s Region 2 team recently visited several transit agencies in central New York, including Broome County Transit in Binghamton, Centro - Central New York Regional Transportation Authority in Syracuse and Ithaca’s Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. The staff toured maintenance facilities, discussed upcoming capital projects and explored future transit corridors, all with an eye toward better exchanging information and learning about the challenges facing bus systems upstate.
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Congrats to MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) for winning the American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public Transportation System Award in the large agency category. APTA recognized MARTA’s groundbreaking work in expanding its bus and rail systems – part of the agency’s largest extension since it launched its first bus line 45 years ago. tinyurl.com/yzncs6rb
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ICYMI: FTA recently hosted a webinar about regulations for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans & the National Public Transportation Safety Plan. Check out the recording to learn about compliance timeframes and specific regulations and guidance changes. tinyurl.com/5xwtue6c
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Check out the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility’s new national partner directory, which helps stakeholders learn about, engage, and coordinate with other organizations and technical assistance centers. With a user-friendly search function, this online resource highlights ways to increase human services transportation, including examples of partnerships that result in more accessible transportation options. tinyurl.com/yb48xkmp
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