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Public Transit

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301

Performance-Based Planning and Programming

Performance management is a strategic approach that uses performance data to inform decision-making and outcomes. When implemented effectively, performance management can improve project and program delivery, inform investment decisions, focus staff on leadership priorities, and provide greater...

TSO Spotlight March 2017 Issue

The March 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.

Vision, Mission, and Purpose

Vision

To be recognized as the FTA and industry leader in safety promotion, information sharing and fair oversight.

Mission

To make transit safer through policy development, hazard investigation, data collection, risk analysis, effective oversight programs and information sharing.

Purpose...

Central Subway Project

Record of Decision, Phase 2 of the Third Street Light Rail Project. City and County of San Francisco, California by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

Vehicles Purchased vs. Total Vehicles FY 2015

The Statistical Summaries have many tables that display the number of vehicles acquired for a particular FTA program for bus and rail. With respect to rail, there are fewer vehicles funded across fewer programs; all of that information is captured in 2 tables (10A and 10B).Compiling or...