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Jennifer L. Dorn, FTA Administrator
Jennifer L. Dorn
Administrator
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Robert D. Jamison, FTA Deputy Administrator
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Deputy Administrator
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Ridership

Riders Drive Transit!

Our goal is to increase ridership in every transit market as we position public transportation as a mode of choice in the U.S.

FTA has launched the Innovative Practices for Increased Ridership initiative to bring together the most innovative practices that have been undertaken by transit operators across the nation to increase ridership.

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United We Ride

Coordinating Transportation Services Gets the Most Out of Our Transit Dollar

For many people who cannot drive or lack access to personal transportation--including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people with low incomes--the lack of appropriate public transportation can be a major barrier to accessing employment, health care, education, and other opportunities for community participation.
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Transit & Economic Growth

Public Transit is an Engine of Economic Growth in Communities Throughout America

Public transit is an engine of economic growth in communities throughout America. Creating development-orientated transit can boost and encourage transit industry economic growth.
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Security & Emergency Preparedness

Today Our Nation's Transit Systems are More Secure Than Ever But Security Remains a Top Priority for FTA

FTA has implemented an aggressive program to improve safety on public transit focusing on three strategies: training all transit employees and supervisors; improving emergency perparedness; and increasing public awareness of security issues.
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