The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) is a tri-county public transit agency created in 1989 by the Florida Legislature to operate the Tri-Rail commuter rail line. Its mission is to provide a reliable and safe transportation system in the South Florida region, connecting major population and employment centers. "SFRTA Forward" is not a separate company but is the name of SFRTA's comprehensive Strategic Plan, which outlines the authority's goals and initiatives for future growth, system improvements, and service expansion.