Public Transit
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301
Federal Transit Administration Awards Research Grant to the University of South Florida to Support Worker Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $500,000 research grant award to the University of South Florida (USF) to identify safety risks for transit workers and riders and determine the most effective strategies to minimize them. The initiative will better inform FTA’s efforts in developing public transportation safety measures in the light of many reports of violence toward transit workers. Better understanding the data and risks will lead to strategies that improve safety on the nation’s transit systems.
2023 Tribal Consultation: Seeking Comments on the Tribal Transit Program
FTA is conducting a consultation with Tribal Nations and requesting comments related to the Tribal Transit Program (TTP). Specifically, FTA is consulting with Tribal recipients to ensure the TTP is administered in a beneficial manner following increases in the amount of funding available and...
Dear Colleague Letter: Requesting Comments to Proposed Changes to Tribal Transit Program
As part of FTA’s commitment to ensuring programs and policies are responsive to the needs and concerns of Indian Tribes and Tribal Leaders, this Dear Colleague letter informs stakeholders that FTA is seeking comments on FTA’s Tribal Transit competitive grants program and technical assistance. It...
2023 NTD Monthly Ridership and Weekly Reference Policy Manual
The 2023 Monthly Ridership and Weekly Reference Policy Manual for the National Transit Database (NTD) includes:
Introduction Service Data Requirements for Monthly and Weekly Reference Requirements Monthly Ridership Reporting Form (MR-20) Weekly Reference Reporting (WE-20)2020 Census Implementation in Transportation Planning Webinar Presentation
Presented on Aug 1, 2023, this presentation describes the implications for metropolitan and statewide transportation planning based on 2020 Census population changes in urban and rural areas. The information describes a timeline for implementing changes in metropolitan areas and provides...