Legal Definitions - Federal Transit Administration

Federal Transit Administration

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation that helps increase the number of people who use public transportation by providing financial assistance and supporting demonstration projects.

• The FTA might provide funding to a city to build a new bus station or improve an existing one.
• The FTA might also support a pilot program for a new type of public transportation, such as a shuttle service that connects a neighborhood to a nearby train station.

These examples show how the FTA works to improve public transportation by providing financial support and promoting innovation. By funding projects like new bus stations and pilot programs for new transportation options, the FTA helps make public transportation more accessible and convenient for people in different communities.