Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Programs

Overseeing the transformation of public transportation in American cities and towns

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assists in developing improved mass transportation systems for cities and communities nationwide. Through its grant programs, FTA helps plan, build, and operate transit systems with convenience, cost and accessibility in mind. While buses and rail vehicles are the most common type of public transportation, other kinds include commuter ferryboats, trolleys, inclined railways, subways, and people movers.

California is committed to safety first, mitigating transportation sector climate impacts, and advancing transportation equity for all. On this page, learn about specific programs that have been created using funds from IIJA, to understand how they will impact Californians and travelers in our state.

More details about FTA are available at the Federal Transit Administration website

Programs Facilitated By FTA

All Stations Accessibility Program

Provides competitive grants to upgrade the accessibility of legacy stations or facilities

Bus and Bus-Facilities Competitive Grants Program

Competitive grants that support rehabilitation, purchase, or lease of buses, bus related equipment and facilities

Capital Investment Grants Program (CIG)

Supports new and expanded high-capacity rail and bus service through comeptitive grants.

Low or No Emission Bus Grants Program

Competitive funding that supports transitions buses to zero-emission alternatives

Pilot Program for Transit Oriented Development Program (TOD)

Focuses on growth around transit stations to create communities with easy access to jobs and services through competitive grants.

Public transportation on Indian Reservations Program

Competitive grants funds public transit projects that meet the growing needs of rural tribal communities.

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