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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.

How Revenue Bonds Work

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

PTP-4 Projects (FY 2009)

7 Organizations Share $722,000 in FTA Research Grants

The public health community may have more of a say in the planning of future public transportation services in their communities, thanks to a grant announced today by Peter Rogoff, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)....

PTP-3 Projects (FY 2008)

"Developing Public Participation Tools in Transit Dependent Communities"Sponsors:  Project for Public Spaces (New York, NY)Description: Develops a tool for transit agencies and MPOs to better engage the public in shaping walkable environments at transit stops in traditionally underserved...

PTP-2 Projects (FY 2007)

CNT / STPP Public Participation in Transportation Planning Project (Phase II)Sponsors:  Center for Neighborhood Technology and Surface Transportation Policy PartnershipDescription:  CNT and STPP are continuing their work that began under the first year of the PTP Program. Activities...

PTP-1 Projects (FY 2006)

The seven projects described below are currently being funded with FY 2006 funds.

CNT / STPP Public Participation in Transportation Planning ProjectSponsors:  Center for Neighborhood Technology and Surface Transportation Policy PartnershipDescription:  CNT and STPP are building...