title: Gordon Linton
text: # Gordon Linton
  
  Gordon J. Linton (born March 26, 1948) served as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration in the United States Department of Transportation ( 1993-1999). He was nominated by President Bill Clinton, confirmed by the United States Senate and appointed by the President on August 6, 1993.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Linton previously was elected and served six terms as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. First elected on November 2, 1982 ,he represented the 200th legislative district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1983-1993).
  
  