FTA is investing nearly $5.6 million in Eagle Valley’s Core Transit in central Colorado to buy up to 5 low-emission hybrid-electric buses. In addition to replacing aging diesel models, the new buses will reduce emissions and mark the beginning of better service and reliability. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
Federal Transit Administration
Government Administration
Washington, DC 53,270 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
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Shout out to Fairfax County Government in northern Virginia for being awarded over $50 million to buy up to 60 low-emission hybrid buses! 🚍 ⚡ 🔋 The new buses will replace the county’s aging diesel models while reducing emissions, improving reliability & addressing the transportation needs of disadvantaged communities. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
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We're excited to support the City of Greensboro and the Greensboro Transit Authority with a $22.4 million investment to buy new electric and hybrid buses to reduce carbon emissions and improve service and reliability in North Carolina. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
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Hoping for more sustainable transit on campus? Kudos to the University of New Hampshire for receiving a $2.7 million FTA grant to replace several of its diesel buses with low-emission CNG models. The new buses will allow UNH’s Wildcat Transit to maintain service while improving air quality and moving the university closer to achieving its sustainability goals. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
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FTA is pleased to provide Rhode Island Public Transit Authority $7.4 million to renovate its historic Melrose Street facility in Providence, which has been a cornerstone of its operations since 1922. Improving the bus facility will keep buses in good condition and provide space for valuable worker training, helping RIPTA’s buses and drivers stay on the road connecting Rhode Islanders to jobs and opportunities. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
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Hats off to WeGo Public Transit for receiving $10 million from FTA to develop a new bus transit center at Donelson Station in Nashville. 🚌🏬 The project will improve connections, enhance safety and set the stage for future transit-oriented development. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
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We love seeing our leaders #TakeTransit! Shout out to Metro Transit GM Lesley Kandaras for riding all 60 bus and rail routes in the Twin Cities to hear more about how to improve transit from those who use it every day. FTA’s Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool also chooses to #TakeTransit when she’s on the go, looking for new ways to make our systems better. #ftaonbrand
She did it! Shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday, following end-to-end rides on the Blue and Green lines, General Manager Lesley Kandaras completed her mission to ride every route we operate within her first year on the job. On each trip, Lesley spoke with riders about why they value transit and what we could do to make their experience better. Thank you to everyone who shared their story, and to all the operators who welcomed her on board! To continue hearing from riders, Lesley and Chief Ernest Morales III will host listening sessions at several light rail stations in August. Read about Lesley’s mission to ride every route in The Star Tribune here: https://lnkd.in/gefPrzxq View a map of Lesley’s travels here: https://lnkd.in/gJKa9nx9 Review the schedule of upcoming listening sessions here: https://lnkd.in/gcriXAYs
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Hats off to MetroLINK! #busmonth
It’s #BusMonth, and we are pleased to announce that #MetroQC has been awarded $10 million in federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration for battery electric bus storage and expansion. This substantial investment will drive economic development and help us keep our promises to riders and the QC community to continue our growth and investment in transportation infrastructure and a more sustainable future. Thank you for your continued support as we work towards a greener tomorrow! #QCThatsWhere #PublicTransportation #Sustainability
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Shout out to Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority in Texas for receiving $5.8 million from FTA. With federal funding, CCRTA will replace some of its aging diesel fleet with low-emission CNG buses to better serve historically disadvantaged areas with high ridership. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
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Looking for better transit service in southeast New Hampshire? Good thing FTA is investing close to $20 million for Manchester Transit Authority to build its first-ever transit center! This major investment will replace an outdated bus facility and enable MTA to expand transit services throughout Manchester and the rapidly growing region. #busmonth tinyurl.com/busmonth2024
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