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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....

Directions to FTA Headquarters

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

Metrorail

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...

Expired Grant Programs

The following FTA grant programs have expired or been repealed:

Mobility Payment Integration (MPI) Program Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) Fixed Guideway Modernization (5309 (b)(2))  Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (...

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...