Title: Federal Transportation Agencies – Transportation Law
Headings: Federal Transportation Agencies
Federal Transportation Agencies
Inside Federal Transportation Agencies

Content: strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and
increasing safety awareness. The Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) was created by the DOT Act of 1966. The purpose of FRA is to: promulgate and enforce rail safety regulations; administer railroad assistance programs; conduct research and development in support of improved railroad safety and national rail transportation policy; provide for the rehabilitation of Northeast Corridor rail passenger service; and
consolidate government support of rail transportation activities. The Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) is one of the operating administrations within the U.S. DOT.