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Welcome to the Federal Transit Administration

FTA is one of 10 modal administrations within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Headed by an Administrator who is appointed by the President of the United States, FTA administers federal funding to support a variety of locally planned, constructed, and operated public transportation systems throughout the U.S., including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, streetcars, monorail, passenger ferry boats, inclined railways, and people movers.

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To carry out its mission, FTA administers a variety of grant programs to serve local communities throughout the United States.

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What's New: Read more What's New Items
Clean Fuel Grants

FTA Issues Announcement of Project Selections for FY 2008 Clean Fuels Grant Program Discretionary Funds.
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SAFETEA-LU Content

We have moved the SAFETEA-LU section of our website to the Legislation, Regulations & Guidance section.
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PPP Seminars

FTA-Sponsored Public-Private Partnerships in Transit Seminars Are Weeks Away. Don't Delay - Sign Up Today!
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New Starts Guidance

FTA Issues 2008 Final Guidance on New Starts Policies and Procedures.
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