Resources

Reference material for transit finance

Start with the Guide for Transit Newbies if you are new to the industry.

Training

Guide for Transit Newbies

Ten self-study modules on transit basics for finance professionals.

Glossary

Transit Glossary

Definitions of common transit terms.

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Transit Acronyms

A list of transit-related acronyms.

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Federal Grants

An introduction to federal grants.

External

National Transit Database

FTA's database of transit system financial and operating data.

GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The best budget documents provide a wealth of information, including industry trends, the economic environment, relevant federal grant programs, and even a glossary of terms and acronyms. Per the Government Finance Officers Association, the award “recognizes local governments that produce and make available to decision makers and citizens, useful, transparent budget documents that include information about policy, financial planning, operations, and communications.” These transit agencies have received it:

  • Rock Region Metropolitan Transit Authority (Arkansas)
  • Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
  • Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
  • Long Beach Transit
  • North County Transit District (California)
  • Sacramento Regional Transportation District
  • San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
  • San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
  • San Mateo County Transit District
  • Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
  • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
  • Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
  • Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System
  • Chicago Transit Authority
  • Pace Suburban Bus Service
  • Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation
  • Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
  • Bi-State Development Agency (Missouri & Illinois)
  • North Central Regional Transit District (New Mexico)
  • Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
  • Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
  • TriMet
  • Allegheny County Port Authority
  • Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
  • Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority
  • Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
  • Dallas Area Rapid Transit
  • Denton County Transportation Authority
  • Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
  • Trinity Metro
  • VIA Metropolitan Transit
  • Utah Transit Authority
  • Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
  • Community Transit (Washington)