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Charter Bus Service Resources
Charter Dockets New Charter Service Rule Summary (PowerPoint) New Charter Service Rule Fact Sheet - Transit Agencies (PowerPoint) New Charter Service Rule Fact Sheet - Private Operators (PowerPoint) Section 5311 Charter Service Flow Chart (PDF) Section 5311 and Program Purpose...Charter Bus Service Registration
Charter Registration Website:
The Charter Registration Tool allows private charter providers to receive notices of upcoming charter opportunities. Private operators must register on a bi-annual basis, otherwise they will no longer receive notices after their registration expires....
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
MetrorailDue 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
TTY...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