Passenger Ferry Grant Program Infographic
This infographic summarizes the impact of FTA's Passenger Ferry Grants.
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FTA Announces Program for Cooperative Purchases of Transit Vehicles and Equipment
FTA announced last week the Pilot Program for Nonprofit Cooperative Procurements and is accepting expressions of interest from eligible nonprofit entities to participate. The pilot program aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of cooperative procurement contracts for transit rolling stock...
Summary of Manual on Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections to Transit (Report 0111)
This manual summary provides a compendium of best practices to help transit and other transportation professionals improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and access to transit, including information on evaluating, planning for, and implementing improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access...
Manual on Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections to Transit (Report 0111)
This manual provides a compendium of best practices to help transit and other transportation professionals improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and access to transit, including information on evaluating, planning for, and implementing improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access to transit.
Jane Williams Appointed Deputy FTA Administrator
K. Jane Williams has been appointed Deputy Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Williams will help lead the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that funds public transportation systems across the country and oversees their safety.
States Must Meet Rail Transit Safety Program Certification Deadline to Maintain Federal Public Transportation Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is again notifying the states where rail transit systems operate that federal law requires they establish an FTA-certified State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program by April 15, 2019. If a state fails to meet the...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $900 Million for Maryland Purple Line Project
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $900 million federal grant agreement for the Maryland Purple Line Light Rail Project. The light rail line will make travel across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties faster and more reliable for...
TSO Spotlight August 2017 Issue
The August 2017 issue of the Federal Transit Administration’s monthly newsletter about safety and oversight topics, events, training, and guidance that affect the public transportation industry.
FTA Hurricane & Natural Disaster Response
During hurricane season, FTA remains prepared to help transit agencies in affected areas provide rescue, recovery and transport services.