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Honoring Bus Safety and Security
APTA presented its annual Bus Safety and Security Excellence Awards to public transportation agencies that have implemented programs or projects with documented success in addressing specific safety or security areas. [More]
COTA Takes Grand Champion Title at Bus Roadeo
The Central Ohio Transit Authority in Columbus received the Grand Champion Award at the 40th Annual APTA International Bus Roadeo, an award that recognizes the public transportation agency with the highest combined bus operator and maintenance team score. [More]
What's New in Buses
Click here to see photos from throughout the 2015 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference in Fort Worth. [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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Rail Conference Session: The Race For America's First Subway
A highlight of the schedule for the 2015 APTA Rail Conference, June 21-24 in Salt Lake City, is a June 23 General Luncheon about the race to build America’s first subway, featuring Doug Most, author of The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry that Built America’s First Subway. [More]
Nine Members Achieve Higher Levels In Sustainability Commitment; Three Agencies Join Effort
APTA has announced that nine public transportation organization signatories have achieved a higher recognition level in its Sustainability Commitment and three member agencies have become signatories since the 2014 APTA Annual Meeting & EXPO. [More]
AdWheel Award Entries Accepted Through June 5
APTA is accepting nominations through June 5 for the 2015 AdWheel Awards competition.
The annual awards recognize excellence in public transportation marketing, advertising, promotion and communications. APTA members are encouraged to submit their best work for judging in one of the five main categories: print, electronic media, campaign, social media and special event. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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Foxx Discusses BRT at IndyGo
DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx recently visited IndyGo in Indianapolis to discuss plans for future BRT as part of “LadderSTEP,” a DOT technical assistance program that will help seven cities foster sustainable economic development related to planned transportation projects. [More]
Mass. DOT Breaks Ground for 'New Balance' Station
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and state Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack joined representatives of New Balance at May 12 ground-breaking ceremonies for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Boston Landing Station, located near the company’s headquarters. [More]
RTS Begins Installing High-Tech Bus Shelters Near Medical Center
The Regional Transit Service, Rochester, NY, recently began installing six innovative bus shelters that will make up the Mt. Hope Stations Transit Center. [More]
RTC Partners in 'Look Up and Look Out' Campaign
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) in Reno, NV, has joined the cities of Reno and Sparks, Washoe County and Nevada DOT in presenting a pedestrian and driver safety campaign for local television and social media. [More]
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APTA MEMBER PROFILE |
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Meet Darryl Irick!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing APTA members. The subject of this profile is Darryl Irick, president, MTA Bus Company; senior vice president, New York City Transit, Department of Buses, New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a member of the Clean Propulsion and Support Technology Committee. [More]
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE |
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Who's Doing What in the Industry
Passenger Transport announces the following hirings and promotions in public transportation agencies and business members. Items appear in People on the Move in the order in which they are received. [More]
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