Transit Systems

▶Agencies

Federal Transit Administration (Transportation Dept.), 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., #E56-311, 20590; (202) 366-4043. Fax, (202) 366-3200. K. Jane Williams, Administrator (Acting), (202) 366-4040; Matthew Welbes, Executive Director. Information and press, (202) 366-4043. TTY, (800) 877-8339. TTY Voice, (866) 377-8642.

Web, www.transit.dot.gov, Twitter, @FTA_DOT and Facebook, www.facebook.com/FTADOT

Responsible for developing improved public transportation facilities, equipment, techniques, and methods; assists state and local governments in financing public transportation systems; oversees the safety of U.S. public transit.

Federal Transit Administration (Transportation Dept.), Budget and Policy, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., #E52-326, 20590; (202) 366-4050. Fax, (202) 366-7116. Robert Tuccillo, Associate Administrator. Press, (202) 366-4043.

Web, www.transit.dot.gov/funding/budget-performance

Develops budgets, programs, legislative proposals, and policies for the federal transit program; evaluates program proposals and their potential impact on local communities; coordinates private sector initiatives of the agency.

Federal Transit Administration (Transportation Dept.), Program Management, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., 4th Floor, 20590; (202) 366-2053. Fax, (202) 366-7951. Bruce Robinson, Associate Administrator (Acting). Information and press, (202) 366-4043.

Web, www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/grant-programs

Administers capital planning and operating assistance grants and loan activities; monitors transit projects in such areas as environmental impact, special provisions for the elderly and people with disabilities, efficiency, and investment.

Federal Transit Administration (Transportation Dept.), Research, Demonstration, and Innovation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., #E43-431, 20590; (202) 366-4052. Fax, (202) 366-3765. Vincent Valdes, Associate Administrator. Information and press, (202) 366-4043.

Web, www.transit.dot.gov/research-innovation

Provides industry and state and local governments with contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants for testing, developing, and demonstrating methods of improved mass transportation service and technology.

Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202-1614; (410) 539-5000. Kevin B. Quinn Jr., Administrator. Information, (866) 743-3682. MobilityLink (Paratransit), (410) 764-8181. TTY, (410) 539-3497.

Web, http://mta.maryland.gov, Twitter, @mtamaryland and Facebook, www.facebook.com/mtamaryland

Responsible for mass transit programs in Maryland; provides MARC commuter rail service for Baltimore, Washington, and suburbs in Maryland and West Virginia.

Surface Transportation Board (STB), 395 E St. S.W., #1220, 20423-0001; (202) 245-0245. Fax, (202) 245-0458. Ann D. Begeman, Chair. Library, (202) 245-0288. Press, (202) 245-0238. TTY, (800) 877-8339.

Web, www.stb.gov

Regulates mergers and through-route requirements for the intercity bus industry. Library open to the public.

Virginia Railway Express (VRE), 1500 King St., #202, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-1001. Fax, (703) 684-1313. Doug Allen, Chief Executive Officer. Press, (703) 838-5416. Toll-free, (800) 743-3873. TTY, (703) 684-0551.

General email, gotrains@vre.org

Web, www.vre.org and Twitter, @VaRailXpress

Regional transportation partnership that provides commuter rail service from Fredericksburg and Manassas, Va., to Washington, D.C.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), 600 5th St. N.W., 20001; (202) 962-1234. Fax, (202) 962-1133. Paul J. Wiedefeld, General Manager. Information, (202) 637-7000. Lost and found, (202) 962-1195. Metro access (for those with disabilities), (800) 523-7009. Press, (202) 962-1051. TTY (Administration), (202) 962-1000. TTY (Metro access), (301) 588-7535.

Web, www.wmata.com and Twitter, @wmata

Provides bus and rail transit service to Washington, D.C., and neighboring Maryland and Virginia communities; assesses and plans for transportation needs. Provides fare, schedule, and route information; promotes accessibility for persons with disabilities and the elderly.

▶Congress

For a listing of relevant congressional committees and subcommittees, please see page 753 or the Appendix.

▶Nongovernmental

[Page 784]Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), 10000 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20903; (301) 431-7100. Fax, (301) 431-7117. John A. Costa, President. Toll-free, (888) 240-1196.

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