The Washington Information Directory (WID) is a topically organized reference resource that lists contact information for federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations in the Washington metro area along with a brief paragraph describing what each organization does related to that topic. In addition, WID pulls together 55 organization charts for federal agencies, congressional resources related to each chapter topic, hotline and contact information for various specific areas of interest (from Food Safety Resources to internships in Washington), and an extensive list of active congressional caucuses and contact details. WID has two appendices, one with thorough information on congresspersons and committees, and the second with governors and embassies.

Transit Systems

Transit systems

General

▶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 ...

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