Federal Transit Administration Email Format
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States501-1000 Employees
The Federal Transit Administration is a U.S. government agency within the Department of Transportation focused on improving public transportation across American communities. Since 1964 it has partnered with state and local governments to develop and expand transit systems, investing more than $20 billion annually to support rail, bus, trolley, ferry, and other services. It also oversees safety programs and supports research into next-generation transportation technology, operating from a headquarters in Washington, D.C. and ten regional offices. Its primary customers are state and local transit agencies and the communities they serve, with the agency providing safety oversight and substantial annual investment to modernize systems and extend access to smaller cities and rural areas. As part of the Government Administration sector and the U.S. DOT, FTA is based in Washington, D.C., and maintains a workforce described as hundreds of professionals across its headquarters and regional offices.