In early 2003, a joint memorandum from Federal Highway Administrator Peters and Federal Transit Administrator Dom put forth a proposal that the two administrations should develop plans for collaboration initiatives in the transportation planning arena. As a result, Federal Highway Administration (FHW A) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) field, regional and headquarters staff participated in several teleconferences and developed guidelines for a joint FTA and FHW A national Memorandum ofAgreement (MOA). This effort established a mechanism through which FTA Region (hereinafter referred to as FTA-10) and the FHW A Washington Division (hereinafter referred to as FHW A-WA) can further improve coordination in implementing program oversight activities and increase efficiency in delivering service to our customers and partners. The national MOA efforts have been used as a framework for the development ofthis MOA between FTA-10 and FHWA-WA.