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Federal Transit Administration

Funds U.S. public transit — buses, subways, light rail, and ferries — through formula grants and competitive discretionary programs.

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The Federal Transit Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for public transportation. It supports buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys, and ferries nationwide, and its stated mission is to improve America's communities through public transportation.

FTA invests more than $20 billion a year in transit, some through annual formula grants

U.S. Department of Transportation
Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Source: www.transit.dot.gov