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In response to increasing interest from the transit industry in partnering with on-demand, shared mobility services such as ride-hailing companies, the FTA has identified FAQs about funding eligibility under federal public transportation law for FTA grant programs, like the Urbanized Area and...
The following definitions are used in the FTA's Shared Mobility frequently asked questions (FAQs). Many are based on TCRP Research Report #188: Shared Mobility and the Transformation of Public Transit.
Term Meaning Alternative Terms Bikesharing...In response to increasing interest from the transit industry in partnering with on-demand, shared mobility services such as ride-hailing companies, FTA has identified FAQs about funding eligibility under federal public transportation law for FTA grant programs, like the Urbanized Area and Rural...
The following communities were selected to receive assistance in planning development near transit systems as part of the second round of FTA's Transit Oriented Development Technical Assistance Initiative. The initiative supports efforts to create mixed-use, walkable communities near...
Thanks to smart phone tools, web applications and innovations in public transportation technology, on-demand transportation solutions like bike-sharing, car-sharing, and demand-responsive bus and van services are on the rise. As the transit industry embraces partnerships with these on-demand...
Dear Colleague letter on equity and access obligations for Transportation Network Companies, December 5, 2016
This report summary describes Transit Asset Management Guide (FTA Report No. 0098), with the objectives to explain what transit asset management is and the business benefits to an agency; provide an enterprise asset management framework and business model that agencies can refer to as...
The objectives of this guide are to explain what transit asset management is and the business benefits to an agency; provide an enterprise asset management framework and business model that agencies can refer to as "best practice"; describe the elements of a transit asset management...
Art and Non-Functional Landscaping in Federally Funded Public Transit Projects frequently asked questions.
Safety update presentation given by Candace Key and Kim Burtch at the APTA Midyear Safety Committee Meeting in Miami, December 5, 2016.