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== Introduction ==
The National Transit Database (NTD) is a Federal reporting structure for transit agencies receiving Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding. It serves as a primary repository on all transit related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used annually to allocate FTA funds to agencies as well as report on public transit performance to Congress and other interests. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].

== Requirements ==
Agencies receiving Federal funding under FTA programs 5307 (Urbanized Area Formula) and 5311 (Rural Area Formula) must submit data to the NTD.

BRIEF REVIEW OF DATA CATEGORIES

== Training ==
New administrators of public transit systems may be unfamiliar with collecting and managing data appropriately to meet the requirements of the NTD program. The National Transit Institute regularly offers [http://ntionline.com/courses/courseinfo.php?id=7 introductory courses on NTD reporting]. The training is provided free for employees of public transit agencies receiving Federal funds. The course is available for a fee for transit consultants and others wishing to become familiar with public transit related topics.

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 ===Using NTD Data===
-[[TransitCenter]] published a video describing how to download data from the NTD.<ref>http://transitcenter.org/2017/02/13/fun-with-the-national-transit-database/ TransitCenter. "Fun with the National Transit Database". The Connection (2017). </ref>
+[[TransitCenter]] published a video describing how to download data from the NTD.<ref>[http://transitcenter.org/2017/02/13/fun-with-the-national-transit-database/ TransitCenter. "Fun with the National Transit Database". The Connection (2017).]</ref>
 ==References==

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 New administrators of public transit systems may not know how to properly collect and manage data to meet NTD requirements. The National Transit Institute regularly offers [http://www.ntionline.com/national-transit-database-urban-reporting/ introductory courses on NTD reporting]. The training is provided free for employees of public transit agencies receiving federal funds.  The course is available for a fee for transit consultants and others wishing to become familiar with the process.
-==[https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd National Transit Database]==
+===Using NTD Data===
 ==References==
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 ==Additional Reading==
 [https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/2017%20NTD%20Policy%20Manual.pdf Office of Budget and Policy. (2017). "National Transit Database Policy Manual."]

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 ==Introduction==
-Formed in 1974, the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd National Transit Database (NTD)] is a federal reporting program for transit agencies receiving [http://www.transitwiki.org/TransitWiki/index.php/Federal_Transit_Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)] funding<ref name="ntdmanual">[https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/2017%20NTD%20Policy%20Manual.pdf Office of Budget and Policy. (2017). "National Transit Database Policy Manual."]</ref>. It serves as a primary repository for all transit-related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used to allocate FTA funding and to report on public transit performance to Congress and researchers. Transit agency data is publicly available on the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd NTD website]. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].
+Formed in 1974, the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd National Transit Database (NTD)] is a federal reporting program for transit agencies receiving [[Federal Transit Administration | Federal Transit Administration (FTA)]] funding<ref name="ntdmanual">[https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/2017%20NTD%20Policy%20Manual.pdf Office of Budget and Policy. (2017). "National Transit Database Policy Manual."]</ref>. It serves as a primary repository for all transit-related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used to allocate FTA funding and to report on public transit performance to Congress and researchers. Transit agency data is publicly available on the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd NTD website]. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].
 ==Requirements==

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-[[File:NTDsample.jpg|thumbnail|right|The NTD outputs one-page statistical overviews of all reporting agencies such as this one from 1999. ]]
+[[Image:FTA-logo.png|right|thumb|412px|The National Transit Database is a program for reporting system information to the FTA.]]
 ==Introduction==
-Formed in 1974, the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd National Transit Database (NTD)] is a federal reporting program for transit agencies receiving Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding<ref name="ntdmanual">[https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/2017%20NTD%20Policy%20Manual.pdf Office of Budget and Policy. (2017). "National Transit Database Policy Manual."]</ref>. It serves as a primary repository for all transit-related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used to allocate FTA funding and to report on public transit performance to Congress and researchers. Transit agency data is publicly available on the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd NTD website]. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].
+Formed in 1974, the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd National Transit Database (NTD)] is a federal reporting program for transit agencies receiving [http://www.transitwiki.org/TransitWiki/index.php/Federal_Transit_Administration Federal Transit Administration (FTA)] funding<ref name="ntdmanual">[https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/2017%20NTD%20Policy%20Manual.pdf Office of Budget and Policy. (2017). "National Transit Database Policy Manual."]</ref>. It serves as a primary repository for all transit-related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used to allocate FTA funding and to report on public transit performance to Congress and researchers. Transit agency data is publicly available on the [https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd NTD website]. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].
 ==Requirements==

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-== Introduction ==
+==Introduction==
-The '''National Transit Database (NTD)''' is a Federal reporting structure for transit agencies receiving Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding<ref>National Transit Database. http://www.ntdprogram.gov/ntdprogram/ntd.htm Accessed 16:23 December 7, 2013</ref>. It serves as a primary  repository on all transit related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used annually to allocate FTA funds to agencies as well as report on public transit performance to Congress and other interests. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].
+==Requirements==
-== Requirements ==
+The four main types of data required by the NTD cover financial information, service, safety, assets, and federal funding.
-Agencies receiving Federal funding under FTA programs 5307 (Urbanized Area Formula) and 5311 (Rural Area Formula) must submit data to the NTD. There are many forms which cover most statistical aspects of operating transit service, such as agency characteristics, inventory of rolling stock, level of service and patronage, and system finances. Data must be submitted through the NTD Program online portal and format requirements are strict to ensure quality of data.
+* '''Financial data''' - This section of the NTD records revenues and expenses (operational and capital). Expenses are broken down by funding type: directly generated (e.g. passenger fares), local, state, and federal.
-=== Waivers ===
+===Waivers===
-Small transit systems can apply for a '''Small Systems Waiver'''. Eligible systems must operate fewer than 30 vehicles including fixed-route and paratransit (either directly or by contract), and can have no fixed-guideway service. Agencies granted this waiver must still report to the NTD but may have reduced requirements. While the waiver does not affect funding eligibility, it may affect funding allocation because passenger miles are not reported <ref>National Transit Database. http://www.ntdprogram.gov/ntdprogram/pubs/SmallSystems/2013/pdf/SSW1-Introduction.pdf 2013. Accessed 16:43 on December 7, 2013</ref>.
+The FTA maintains different reporting requirements for different kinds of agencies. In particular, small transit systems can apply for a Small Systems Waiver to receive reduced reporting requirements<ref>[https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/SSW_Manual.pdf Office of Budget and Policy (2013). "Small Systems Waiver Reporting Manual."]</ref>. Eligible systems must operate, directly or by contract, fewer than 30 vehicles (including fixed-route and paratransit), and can have no fixed-guideway service. While the waiver does not affect funding eligibility, it may affect funding allocation because passenger miles are not reported.
-Other waivers are available:
+Other waivers available include:
-* '''Natural Disaster Hold Harmless Adjustment''': for decreased service as a result of a natural disaster
+* '''Natural Disaster Hold Harmless Adjustment''' - This waiver accounts for decreased service prompted by a natural disaster
-* '''Data, Report or Passenger Miles Traveled Sampling Waivers''': rarely issued specific waivers. Sometimes granted to agencies in their first year or which have suffered a major disaster.
+* '''Data, Report or Passenger Miles Traveled Sampling Waivers''' - Theses situationally specific waivers are rarely granted, but can be used in an agency's first year or if data collection is hampered by natural disaster.
-* '''Special Request – Strikes''': for agencies suffering negative effects of labor strikes
+* '''Special Request – Strikes''' - Agencies can receive waivers if labor strikes impede service.
-== Training ==
+==Training==
-New administrators of public transit systems may be unfamiliar with collecting and managing data appropriately to meet the requirements of the NTD program. The National Transit Institute regularly offers [http://ntionline.com/courses/courseinfo.php?id=7 introductory courses on NTD reporting]. The training is provided free for employees of public transit agencies receiving Federal funds.  The course is available for a fee for transit consultants and others wishing to become familiar with public transit related topics.
+New administrators of public transit systems may not know how to properly collect and manage data to meet NTD requirements. The National Transit Institute regularly offers [http://www.ntionline.com/national-transit-database-urban-reporting/ introductory courses on NTD reporting]. The training is provided free for employees of public transit agencies receiving federal funds.  The course is available for a fee for transit consultants and others wishing to become familiar with the process.
-== Sources ==
+==[https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd National Transit Database]==
 <references />
 [[Category:Managing transit]]

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	The '''National Transit Database (NTD)''' is a Federal reporting structure for transit agencies receiving Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding<ref>National Transit Database. http://www.ntdprogram.gov/ntdprogram/ntd.htm Accessed 16:23 December 7, 2013</ref>. It serves as a primary repository on all transit related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used annually to allocate FTA funds to agencies as well as report on public transit performance to Congress and other interests. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].		The '''National Transit Database (NTD)''' is a Federal reporting structure for transit agencies receiving Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding<ref>National Transit Database. http://www.ntdprogram.gov/ntdprogram/ntd.htm Accessed 16:23 December 7, 2013</ref>. It serves as a primary repository on all transit related data and statistics in the United States. The performance data from the NTD is used annually to allocate FTA funds to agencies as well as report on public transit performance to Congress and other interests. The NTD is legislated under [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/USCODE-2011-title49/USCODE-2011-title49-subtitleIII-chap53-sec5335/content-detail.html Title 49 U.S.C. 5335(a)].