Emergency Relief for Disaster-Damaged Public Transportation Systems: In Brief.

The article focuses on the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) role in emergency relief for disaster-damaged public transportation systems, particularly within the broader context of FEMA's responsibilities in disaster assistance. It delves into the relationship between FEMA and FTA, outlines the operation of FTA's Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program, and highlights key issues for Congress to consider, such as program funding, and infrastructure resilience.