In fiscal 2015, FTA had an actual budget of $11.008 billion and 551 full-time equivalents.2
• Carries out duties and powers prescribed by the secretary (49 U.S.C. § 107)
• Represents the department and advises the secretary on public transportation matters
• Develops comprehensive and coordinated mass transportation systems to serve metropolitan and other urban areas
• Implements a national public transportation system plan to improve the safety of all public transportation systems that receive funding
• Administers urban mass transportation programs and functions
• Assures appropriate liaison and coordination with other governmental organizations3
• Ensures that grantees follow federal mandates along with statutory and administrative requirements4