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FTA is an organization of over 600 talented, enthusiastic people working to strengthen American communities, promote economic vitality, and maintain personal freedom through the development and support of public transportation.
The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. America’s national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests were created to protect unique...
The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program was established to address the unique transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income persons seeking to obtain and maintain employment.
The transit capital investment program (49 U.S.C. 5309) provides capital assistance for three primary activities:
Modernization of existing rail systems (Fixed Guideway Modernization program).New and replacement buses and facilities (Bus and Bus Related Equipment and...What is the legal basis for consulting with tribal governments? The need and responsibility for Federal Transit Administration to consult with Indian Tribes is based on the Federal trust relationship. Numerous laws, regulations and executive orders reinforce this fundamental responsibility to...
In cities and regions across the country, people are increasingly leveraging public investment in transit to build sustainable, equitable communities. This development approach is commonly called transit oriented development (TOD). TOD is typically defined as more compact development within easy...
Performance-based planning and programming (PBPP) refers to the application of performance management principleswithin the planning and programming processes of transportation agencies to achieve desired performance outcomes forthe multimodal transportation system. The Guidebook has been...