Federal Transit Admn (@FTA

Federal Transit Admn

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Federal Transit Admn

@FTA_DOT

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

Washington, DC

Joined July 2009

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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Mar 3
.@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. transit.dot.gov/about/news/tru…
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jul 7
The deadline to apply for FTA tribal transit grants is approaching on August 25. FTA is making available $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
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jul 6
A reminder that FTA wants your input by August 3 on assessing public transit quality in large urban areas. Help us shape the future of family-friendly transit across 5 areas: safety, cleanliness, accessibility, real-time data, and reliability.
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jun 30
As National Safety Month concludes, FTA data highlights that while Rail Roadway Worker Protection fatalities have declined, injuries rose steadily over the last four years, a powerful reminder that track safety requires our unwavering, collective focus.
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jun 29
FTA Acting Executive Director Jamie Pfister joined DOT’s Director of Policy Coordination and Development Juli Huynh and FRA’s Associate Administrator for Research, Data and Innovation Mark Patterson at American Public Transportation Association Rail conference in Baltimore for a
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jun 26
DOT Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs James A. Crawford recently hosted an FTA webinar detailing the $19 million in available grants to expand and improve tribal transit systems. The session provided potential applicants with a comprehensive program overview, eligibility
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Secretary Sean Duffy
@SecDuffy
Jun 19
Great day on the ground with @ZachNunn highlighting how we’re delivering for Des Moines. 👨‍✈️ Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cut, @dsmairport will get $26M to modernize the airport’s air traffic control system. ✈️ The airport is also setting the standard for family friendly
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jun 16
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.
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jun 15
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
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jun 12
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
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@FTA_DOT
Jun 9
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.
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@FTA_DOT
Jun 5
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.
Federal Highway Admn
@USDOTFHWA
Jun 2
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 sam.gov/workspace/cont… and help us build awareness of tomorrow’s technologies today. The most promising
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Federal Transit Admn
@FTA_DOT
Jun 5
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;
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USDOT Rapid Response
@USDOTRapid
Jun 4
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 ⬇️
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