About FTA

As authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005 (SAFETEA-LU), the FTA supports locally planned and operated public mass transit systems throughout the United States.

In this section of the website "About FTA", information is provided which describes the administration of the agency, including how it is structured, how it operates, its vision and mission, performance measurement, employment opportunities, and how to contact offices and staff (see the links to the left). Other sections of the website provide greater detail about FTA's programs.

• Public Transit in the United States
• Planning and Project Development Process
• Major Assistance Programs
• Safety
• Oversight Requirements
• Grantee Requirements
• Initiatives and Other Programs
• How to Contact the FTA
• Appendix I: SAFETEA-LU Authorization Levels

	About FTA
History Frequently Asked Questions Organization Chart Photo Gallery FTA On The Move

People boarding a bus in Kansas City , MO. Learn about Kansas City Area Transportation Authority on the web at: http://www.kcata.org/