Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) seeks to improve public transportation by assisting state and local governments with planning, implementation, and financing public transportation projects.

This agency rolls up to Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Official name: Federal Transit Administration
Display name: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Short name: FTA
Branch: Executive
Agency type: administration
Phone: 1-202-366-4043
Main address: 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

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Notice

Published April 7, 2026

91 FR 17671

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Competitive Programs

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $657 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Passenger Ferry Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program.

Comment by May 11, 2026

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Official website Contact page Office locator USA.gov profile U.S. Government Manual

Phone

1-202-366-4043

Main address

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

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Parent listing: Department of Transportation

Hierarchy

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Parent agency

Department of Transportation (DOT)

DOT

Notice

Published March 26, 2026

91 FR 14751

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: National Transit Database (NTD)

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve a request for an extension without change to an existing information collection: National Transit Database 49 U.S.C. 5335.

Comment by May 26, 2026

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Notice

Published March 26, 2026

91 FR 14750