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Speeches

Overview

Get the latest developments about FTA here including speeches by the Acting Administrator or Former Administrator of FTA.

Officials

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. In addition, staff in five metropolitan offices provide support to meet the needs of the nation's largest transit operators.

About FTA

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries. FTA also oversees safety measures and helps develop next-generation technology research.

Apportionment Resources

Apportionments Fiscal Year 2025 Apportionment Tables (Full-Year) Formula Apportionments Data Archived Apportionments Apportionment Formula Flowcharts Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Formula Flowcharts Flowcharts for Prior Transportation Authorizations FAST ACT...

FTA Library

Overview

Documents in this library are found throughout the FTA Public Web.  You may find the same document on several Library pages based on its set of key words.  The key words for each page are listed at the top of each Library page. 

Every Library page contains a table that can be sorted by the column headings.  The sort order always starts in alphabetical order by title.  Click any column to change the sort order by that topic.  Clicking the same column twice changes the order from top to bottom to bottom to top. 

FTA Library - Transit Types & Systems

The following topics are presented in this Library page:

Advanced public transportation      systemsAlternative fuelsBus and paratransit systemsBus rapid transitFacilities and infrastructuresIntegrated corridor managementIntelligent transportation systems  ...

FTA Library - Reports & Miscellaneous

The following topics are presented in this Library page:

AgreementsAnnual reportAppropriations reports  Award or honorCircularDrug & alcohol testing results annual reportFunding recommendations News updateOrg chartOversightPolicy LetterPresentationReportReports to Congress...

FTA Library - Forms & Accessibility

FTA Library - Forms & Accessibility Documents Table Name Topic Publication Date Description Required Supplemental Form - Alternatives Analysis Program (PDF) Forms 09-28-11

Applicant and Proposal Profile (alternative...

Jobs at FTA

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Make the Federal Transit Administration your next stop!

FTA is an organization of over 600 talented, enthusiastic people working to strengthen American communities, promote economic vitality, and maintain personal freedom through the development and support of public transportation.

Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (5320)

Program Overview

The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. America’s national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests were created to protect unique...