During #NationalPoliceWeek, FTA Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari attended the National Peace Officers Memorial Service to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Our officers deserve our full support and gratitude for their commitment to keeping our communities safe. 👮♀️👮♂️
Federal Transit Administration
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Improving public transportation for America's communities
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) works to improve public transportation for America's communities. Since 1964, FTA has partnered with state and local governments to create and enhance public transportation systems. Today, we invest more than $20 billion annually to support and expand public rail, bus, trolley, ferry and other transit services. That investment has helped modernize public transportation and extended service into small cities and rural communities that previously lacked transit options. FTA also oversees safety measures and helps develop next-generation technology research. An agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), FTA is headed by an administrator appointed by the President of the United States. FTA is one of DOT’s 10 modes of transportation and is run by a headquarters in Washington, D.C. as well as 10 regional offices that assist transit agencies in all states and U.S. territories. FTA is an organization of more than 550 diverse, talented, enthusiastic people working to strengthen American communities, promote economic vitality, and maintain personal freedom through the development and support of public transportation.
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http://www.transit.dot.gov
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- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Public Transportation, Transit, Subway, Bus & Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, Transit Safety, and Innovation in Public Transportation
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Washington, DC 20590, US
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It’s #NationalPoliceWeek and FTA is proud to honor the extraordinary acts of service carried out by transit officers every day. While on patrol at Bachman Station, DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) officer Lee Cannon found an unresponsive individual on the platform and performed life-saving CPR before paramedics arrived. For his heroism, Officer Cannon was honored with the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders. 📷: American Red Cross
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Transit agencies: Apply for a share of $1.5 billion through FTA’s Bus and Bus Facilities and Low or No Emission Programs. We are proud to get America building again with projects that expand bus manufacturing and infrastructure to improve transit access for American families, workers, and businesses nationwide. Apply by July 14, 2025. bit.ly/3Fc7Jsm
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This #NationalPoliceWeek, FTA is spotlighting the everyday heroes who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe. We’re grateful for caring transit officers like the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)’s William Juliana, who helped reunite a 10-year-old girl with her family after she boarded the wrong bus and ended up miles from home. Our families are safer with officers like Officer Juliana on patrol. 💙
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This #NationalPoliceWeek, FTA recognizes our fearless transit officers who put their lives on the line to protect American families and transit workers. Right outside the U.S. Department of Transportation HQ, a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) police sergeant was recently stabbed at DC’s Navy Yard metro station. Thankfully, the sergeant has recovered and the suspect was apprehended. This incident is a powerful reminder of the daily risks transit officers face and the importance of cracking down on violent crime to ensure their safety on the job. Thank you to our nation's finest for your unwavering courage that helps keep America moving safely.
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This #NationalPoliceWeek, FTA honors the dedication and service of our nation’s law enforcement officers who are working tirelessly to #MakeCommutingSafeAgain. From local police departments to transit officers on the ground, your commitment to protecting riders ensures millions of Americans can travel with confidence every day. 🚔🚇
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Last month, Metrolink recorded its highest-ever weekend ridership, with over 122,000 boardings, surpassing its previous record set in 2018. With service improvements, expanded off-peak options, and weekend passes, Metrolink is connecting more people to jobs, schools, and community events across Southern California. Nationwide, transit ridership is rising, and FTA is proud to support the work of transit systems as they build a stronger, more connected future. bit.ly/4lQCJP2
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Today, our Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari joined 300 safety and oversight officers from across the country at FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program to thank them for their work to Make Commuting Safe for American families and share the Administration’s goal of keeping our frontline teams safe on the job.
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In less than six months, IndyGo’s newest bus rapid transit service, the Purple Line, has become the system’s top-performing route, recording over 102,000 trips in March. Thanks to $81 million in FTA support, the 15-mile BRT route has made an immediate impact, connecting Indianapolis residents to destinations such as Ivy Tech Community College, the Indiana State Fairgrounds, job centers, medical facilities, and more.
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NJ TRANSIT recently celebrated the completion of its new Lyndhurst Station, replacing two historic facilities, including one built more than a century ago in 1918. The new station is expected to open on June 8 with accessibility upgrades such as elevators and high-level platforms, making boarding easier for riders with disabilities. FTA supported the project with a $30.9 million grant. bit.ly/3SbYA5X
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