Federal Transit Admn

FTA provides financial & technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, & commuter rail. We are part of @USDOT

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

.@SecDuffy and @USDOT announced that transit agencies in the eleven 2026 @FIFAWorldCup host cities will share $100 million to help safely and efficiently move millions of fans. https://t.co/iGusDp0sEo

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA partnered with @FMCSA to highlight transit roadway safety initiatives to close out Our Roads, Our Safety Week. This annual event focuses on safe road sharing with trucks and buses through coordination with our safety partners.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA Chief Safety Officer Joe DeLorenzo and Region 1 staff spoke to the New England Public Transportation Association, focusing on critical strategies for cultivating a robust agency safety culture, the dangers of worker fatigue and how agencies can effectively leverage data to measure and improve safety performance.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

The FIFA World Cup is officially here, and the real party starts long before kickoff when you ride transit. Skip the parking fees and traffic -- whether you jump on a bus, train, or ferry, it's a chance to soak up the energy with fellow fans.  Plan your trip today and ride straight to travel victory

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA Associate Administrator Connor Torossian addressed the board of ITS America at its Detroit conference focusing on the real-world deployment of intelligent transportation system innovations, spanning AI, automated vehicles and digital infrastructure.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA invites transit stakeholders to share innovative examples of how they are enhancing safety on our roadways through transit operations. This includes innovations for the operators, pedestrians accessing transit, or other roadway users in and around transit stations and stops.  Interested in having a specific technology innovation that has successfully been incorporated into transit operations and improved roadway safety showcased at the USDOT Roadway Safety Innovation Expo? Place your submission in the by June 12 for the Fall event hosted at DOT Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

[Federal Highway Admn @USDOTFHWA]

The @USDOT is looking for innovations that can save lives on America's roads in the coming years. Respond to the USDOT Roadway Safety Innovation Expo Special Notice at https://t.co/moPK8ZiBKy and help us build awareness of tomorrow’s technologies today. The most promising innovations will be selected for demonstration at the Expo this fall.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA published a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from the transit industry and the public about how to assess the quality of public transportation service in large, urbanized areas across five categories: safety and security; cleanliness; universal accessibility; real time service data availability; and system reliability. FTA will use this information to develop tools to help transit agencies, all levels of government, and the public more directly assess the quality of public transportation service in their communities and identify actions necessary to improve family-friendly service.

[USDOT Rapid Response @USDOTRapid]

Every American should be DISTURBED by the HORRIFIC CRIMES we are witnessing on Atlanta’s public rail system.

The latest victim is a great-grandmother who was stabbed 20 TIMES to DEATH on MARTA.

@USDOT @FTA_DOT is demanding IMMEDIATE ACTION

@FoxandFriends reports ⬇️

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

The FTA Region 7 team was thrilled to recently celebrate the opening of the Kansas City Streetcar northern extension supported by $35.8 million in FTA funding. This vital project will expand local transit options and play a key role in moving fans during the upcoming World Cup matches.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA announced the availability of $19 million in transit infrastructure grants for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native communities, advancing a core mission to improve and expand vital transit services on tribal lands. The deadline to apply is August 25.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

@SecDuffy announced the availability of $166 million in FTA grants to invest in America’s rail services and infrastructure, building modern and family-friendly rail transportation systems that will improve the quality of life for Americans. The deadline to apply is July 6.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

@SecDuffy announced the availability of $166 million in FTA grants to invest in America’s rail services and infrastructure, building modern and family-friendly rail transportation systems that will improve the quality of life for Americans. The deadline to apply is July 6.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

@SecDuffy announced the availability of $166 million in FTA grants to invest in America’s rail services and infrastructure, building modern and family-friendly rail transportation systems that will improve the quality of life for Americans. The deadline for transit agencies to apply is July 6.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

As you ride transit this Memorial Day, join FTA in remembering and honoring our nation’s fallen heroes. Their courage and dedication made it possible for us to move freely, safely, and together as a community. When we pay tribute to their memory, we honor their sacrifice.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA was out in full force at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Mobility Conference in Salt Lake City delivering an engaging roundtable discussion highlighting how FTA policies, grants, and initiatives are improving bus and paratransit connections for riders nationwide.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA Chief Counsel Matthew Cahill celebrated the grand opening of the new Acadia National Park transit center in Maine. Backed by a $33.3 million federal investment by President Trump, this modern facility will greatly improve park accessibility, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the overall visitor experience.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

This National Police Week, we’re sending out a huge thank you to the transit officers who patrol our stations, platforms, and buses making them safe for commuters. Transit officers lend a helping hand, whether assisting a lost traveler or ensuring a secure ride home for millions of riders across the country, a presence that makes transit more connected and confident.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA Chief Counsel Matthew Cahill moderated a roundtable discussion at the Community Transportation Association of America Expo in Omaha, Nebraska. Joined by several agency program managers, he led a discussion about current FTA priorities and initiatives and how they assist rural and small-urban systems.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA is making $28.5 million in grants available through our Transit-Oriented Development program, funding projects that bring affordable housing, retail, and office spaces to transit hubs, revitalizing neighborhoods and expanding new communities. FTA has had a Transit-Oriented Development planning grant program since 2012 and has funded 160 projects with $132 million. The application deadline is July 10.