MAP-21

MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century

Congress establishes the legal authority to commence and continue FTA programs through authorizing legislation covering several years. On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), reauthorizing surface transportation programs through fiscal year 2014. Each reauthorization amends the Federal Transit Laws codified in 49 USC Chapter 53. MAP-21 took effect on October 1, 2012.             

Directions to FTA Headquarters

U.S. Department of TransportationFederal Transit AdministrationEast Building1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590

Due to the limited amount of parking around DOT Headquarters, use of public transit is strongly advised. DOT is served by the Navy Yard Metrorail...

FTA Public Affairs

Contact the Federal Transit Administration 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

Federal Transit Administration East Building 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Main number: (202) 366-4043

Grant Projects

Emergency Relief Program

FTA’s Emergency Relief program was established under MAP-21, and enables FTA to provide assistance to public transit operators in the aftermath of an emergency or major disaster.

Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI)

FTA awarded $64 million in competitive grants to help veterans, military families, and others connect to jobs and services in their communities by improving access to local transportation options. All funded projects are displayed, with descriptions, on the map based on the location of service. For more information, read the news release.

Planning Resource Library

FTA Planning Resource Library

Funding & Finance Resources

What's New

• FTA announced new guidance that increases flexibility for transit agencies to pursue joint development projects.
• Recent changes in law now allow transit agencies to repurpose qualified properties for transit-oriented development and affordable housing projects.

Revenue Bonds

Revenue bonds are another source of funds for transit systems.  Revenue bonds may be issued directly by a transit agency or by a state or local government and secured by repayment from the transit agency.

A public referendum may be required before a revenue bond...

PTP Program Contacts

For more information on the PTP Program, please contact:

Cheryl HersheyFTA's Office of Planning and Environment202.366.6161Cheryl.Hershey@dot.gov

Catherine Duffy Volpe National Transportation Systems CenterCatherine.Duffy.CTR@dot.gov