The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) https://www.transit.dot.gov/ is responsible for providing grants to local transit systems including buses, subways, light and commuter rail,  trolleys, and ferries.  It also conducts research in these areas and administers a transit safety program.  FTA was established by Public Law 88-365 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-78/pdf/STATUTE-78-Pg302-2.pdf signed by President Johnson on July 9, 1964. 49 USC 107 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title49/html/USCODE-2022-title49-subtitleI-chap1-sec107.htm is its governing … Continue reading Federal Transit Administration (FTA)