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60 years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law legislation creating the federal transit program, marking the federal government’s major role in supporting transit bus and rail systems across the U.S. In the 60 years since, the program, now managed by FTA, has reshaped transit in America. We have evolved from supporting a few scattered bus lines and city subways to funding world-class rail, bus, ferry and bus rapid transit systems to ensure everyone can fully participate in all their communities have to offer. Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we now have more support to help transit agencies expand and modernize their systems. transit.dot.gov/FTA60