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Monthly Ridership

FTA collects monthly transit service data from Full Urban Reporters (agencies with over 30 Vehicles Operated in Maximum Service (VOMS) or modes operating over Fixed Guideway). These service data include Vehicle Revenue Miles (VRM), Vehicle Revenue Hours (VRH), Unlinked Passenger Trips (UPT), and VOMS. For a description of these data, please review the most recent NTD Policy Manual.

2024 NTD Safety and Security Reporting Policy Manual

The 2024 NTD Safety and Security Reporting Policy Manual consists of the following sections:

Table of Contents Policy Changes and Clarifications Introduction: The National Transit Database Reporting Requirements S&S-20: Safety and Security CEO Certification S&S-30:...

Knowledge Base Articles

The National Transit Database (NTD) knowledge base is intended to provide helpful tips and guidance for frequent technical actions taken within the NTD Reporting System or other basic NTD concepts and processes.

NTD Reporting System Login NTD Report Submission NTD Report Year...

B-15 CDP-Counties Crosswalk

A reference document that lists census designated places (CDPs) and counties by state or territories, which may be helpful for the completion of the B-15 Geographic Area Coverage form.

2023 NTD Reduced Reporting Policy Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive reporting policy and guidance to personnel who submit data to the NTD for urban transit systems operating 30 or fewer vehicles in maximum services OR for rural transit systems (e.g., State DOTs and Tribal Transit Programs). It may also be...

2023 NTD Reporting Policy Manual

The 2023 Reporting Policy Manual for the National Transit Database (NTD) includes:

Report Year 2023 Policy Changes and Reporting Clarifications Introduction Basic Information Requirements Financial Data Requirements Service Data Requirements Safety Data Requirements...