Features the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Lists and links to information on FTA's administration, planning, budget and policy, public affairs, regional offices, civil rights, program management, research, and the Office of the Chief Counsel. Includes an agency overview, a site search function, a message from the administrator, FTA's mission statement and strategic plan, press releases, and a calendar of events.

The Fed. Transit Admin. (FTA) collects and analyzes data from across the country on public transportation (PT) fuel use, vehicles deployed, rides taken, etc. These data provides valuable insight into the impacts of auto, truck, SUV, and PT travel on the production of greenhouse gas emissions. There are significant greenhouse gas emission savings by using PT. This paper presents an analysis of the data and frames it in a broader context. It concludes with a description of FTA actions that address climate change. PT can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by: Providing a low emissions alternative to driving; Facilitating compact land use, reducing the need to travel long distances; and Minimizing the carbon footprint of transit oper.