How the FTA Supports Transit Across the U.S. with Acting FTA Administrator Veronica Vanterpool

In a Transit Unplugged exclusive, Paul talks with Veronica Vanterpool, Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) about the inner workings of the FTA, how the Regional Administrators help set priorities and connect agencies with funding, the transformative developments in public transportation over the past four years, and Veronica’s vision for transit in 2025. In the U.S., the FTA is responsible for large-scale oversight, rule-making, and, most importantly, funding for transit agencies across the country. The historic $15.5 billion in funding for transit has helped jumpstart and complete projects across the U.S., but as the Trump Administration enters the White House, what will happen with future funding tranches, especially for low-no emissions programs? Find out this week on Transit Unplugged. Next week on the show we have Ned Freeman, CEO of UZURV, talking about how his company is changing lives, one ride at a time. 00:00 Introduction to the show and Veronica Vanterpool 01:03 Introduction and Welcome 01:14 Challenges and Achievements in Public Transportation 02:08 Role of Public Transportation in Crisis 04:09 Federal Transit Administration's Mission and Structure 06:00 Funding and Support for Transit Projects 07:42 Congestion Pricing and Capital Investments 11:03 Accessibility and Inclusivity in Public Transit 13:36 Low and No Emission Grants 15:40 Support for Tribal and Rural Transit 19:08 Structure and Role of the FTA 25:15 Veronica Vanterpool's Background and Career 29:04 Conclusion and Future Outlook 31:18 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Paul ComfortProducer: Paul ComfortEditor and Writer: Tris HusseyExecutive Producer: Julie Gates Special thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeSocial Media: Tatyana MechkarovaMarketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris Hussey If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - Facebook Sign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.