Transit at the Table
In order for transit to play a meaningful role in creating sustainable transportation systems, transit agencies have to become more meaningful and pro-active partners in the Federal transportation planning and programming process. In order to get transit at the table (i.e., included in plans, funded, and built), transit agencies must first make their way to the table and actively participate in transportation decision-making. Recognizing that this may not be a traditional role for many transit agencies, the FTA sponsored a series of publications, supported by peer events and roundtables, called "Transit at the Table" that identifies ways for transit agencies to effectively participate in metropolitan and statewide transportation planning.
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 Eight states have case studies for Transit at the Table III. Click on a highlighted state to read that case study.
Transit at the Table I - Explores how transit agencies in larger metropolitan areas (more than 200,000 in population) could be more effective partners with MPOs in the metropolitan transportation planning and programming process.
- Transit at the Table II - Explores how transit agencies in smaller metropolitan areas (populations between 50,000 and 200,000) could be more effective partners with MPOs in the metropolitan transportation planning and programming process.
- Transit at the Table III - Explores how transit agencies in non-urbanized and rural areas can be more effective partners with state departments of transportation (DOTs) and other entities in the statewide transportation planning and programming process. View the text-only version of Transit at the Table III. You can also view the report by section:
Chapter 1 - Chapter 2 - Chapter 3 - Chapter 4 - Appendix A - Appendix B - Appendix C
Discussion Guides
- Recent publications on transit planning:
- To find existing publications and resources related to Transit at the Table or to add new ones, visit the TPCB Resource Index.
- Upcoming conferences and webinars related to Transit at the Table:
To browse all events on the TPCB website or to add new ones, please visit the events calendar or the TPCB Resource Index.
The TPCB peer program is a free resource for agencies in need of transporation planning assistance. Visit the peer program page to learn more or apply for a peer event.
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For more information about the TPCB program, contact Michelle Noch at FHWA (202-366-9206) or John Sprowls at FTA (202-366-5362). | 
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