Program Summary and Objectives

• Federal Agency:  federal transit administration, department of transportation
• Program Website: http://www.fta.dot.gov.
• Authorization: 49 U.S.C. 5309.
• Headquarters: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. FTA Office of Transit Programs, Henrika Buchanan-Smith (202) 366-2053.

To assist in financing the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and improvement of facilities, rolling stock and equipment for use in public transportation service. Funds are currently made available is three categories: Fixed Guideway Modernization formula program; Bus and Bus Facilities discretionary program; and New Starts discretionary program (new fixed guideway systems and extensions of existing systems).

Examples of Projects Funded

Bus and Bus Facilities: Flint, Michigan, Mass Transportation Authority Rehabilitation/Construction of the downtown Flint Transfer Center New Starts: Portland, Oregon, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District Design and construct a 14.7 mile commuter rail line Fixed Guideway Modernization: Ventura County, California, Ventura County Transportation Commission Rehabilitation of rail tracks.

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2007, $4.7 billion was obligated under the capital grants for Bus and bus facilities, to replace over-aged buses and expand service; fixed guideway modernization; and New Starts projects in 13 States and the District of Columbia.

Program Obligations
(as compiled by Subsidyscope)

Direct Expenditures Over Time