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CFTE's Free Webinar Is March 8
The Center for Transportation Excellence (CFTE) invites public transit professionals to participate in a free webinar, “Building Support and Combating Critics,” March 8, 2-3 p.m. EST. [More]
Public Transit Helps with Voting Process
Numerous U.S. public transit agencies provided free trips to primary voters heading to the polls. [More]
DOT Accepting Applications for University Transportation Centers Program
DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced the availability of up to $377.5 million over five years for the University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program, including awards of up to $72.5 million for Fiscal Year 2016. [More]
New CEOs Named
A major bus manufacturer, a public transit agency and a transportation think tank have named new chief executives. [More]
In Memoriam: Buckley, Longtime MARTA Board Member
Harold S. Buckley Sr., 72, the longest-serving member of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors in the agency’s history, died Feb. 23. [More]
PT: A Real Page Turner
Passenger Transport is also available in a hard-copy format
that makes it easy to pass along to colleagues, mark up with handwritten
notes, display in your reception area or office and annotate with
post-its for future reference. Get your own printed copy today. [More]
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APTA COMMITTEE PROFILE |
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Meet the Legislative Committee!
With this issue, Passenger Transport introduces a new column showcasing APTA committees. The subject of this profile is the Legislative Committee, chaired since 2014 by J. Barry Barker, executive director, Transit Authority of River City, Louisville, KY. [More]
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MEET THE APTA STAFF |
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Meet Zachary Smith!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing members of the APTA staff. The subject of this profile is Zachary Smith, program manager-policy and planning, Policy Department. [More]
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LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE |
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Foxx, Members of Congress to Address Legislative Conference
DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx, FTA senior officials and five members of Congress are among the speakers who will address the APTA Legislative Conference, March 13-15. [More]
A Path Forward: An FTA Safety Rulemaking Update
Every passenger who takes public transportation should feel safe when riding any transit system, whether bus or rail. [More]
The FAST Act by the Numbers; Summarizing Its Key Facts and Figures
As the public transportation industry transitions from advocating for a long-term authorization bill to implementing the new five-year Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), Passenger Transport and APTA’s Government Affairs team offer this summary of its public transportation-related facts and figures. [More]
FAST Act's Fresh Focus on Regulations; Industry Turns Its Attention to Implementation
Now that the FAST Act ensures a predictable federal funding stream to public transit organizations for the next five years, industry experts are engaged in the numerous—and complex—details of administering its implementation and regulatory requirements. Passenger Transport recently took the opportunity to ask several experts to share their assessment of next steps. [More]
Public Transit's Impact at a Glance; APTA's Online Tool Simplifies Outreach
APTA has created an online tool to help its members connect with congressional leaders and public transit providers and businesses in their region. [More]
10 Ways to Say Thanks to Congress
APTA-sponsored Voices for Public Transit (VPT), a national grassroots group of public transportation advocates, has published a list of ways to say thank you to Congress for passing the FAST Act, the first long-term transportation bill in a decade. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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CHSRA Sets Opening of Silicon Valley Route; Coordinates with Regional Agencies
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) officials announced their intention to complete construction of the high-speed rail line between Silicon Valley and Central Valley by 2024, with operations beginning the next year, according to the authority’s recently released draft 2016 business plan. [More]
MARTA's Parker Named to White House Council
President Barack Obama has announced his intent to appoint Keith T. Parker, general manager/chief executive officer, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. [More]
King County Metro Transit Welcomes All-Electric Buses
King County Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond recently unveiled the first of three Proterra battery-powered, all-electric buses that the Seattle agency will test this year on two heavily traveled routes. [More]
Rock Region Metro Tax Vote Defeated
Voters, by a margin of 57 percent opposed to 43 percent in favor, defeated a March 1 ballot measure in Pulaski County, AR, that would have raised the countywide sales tax by one-quarter percent to support public transportation. [More]
MCI to Build 332 More Commuter Coaches for NJ Transit
New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) has authorized an option on a contract with Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc., to purchase an additional 332 MCI 45-foot commuter coaches for an estimated $166 million. [More]
Palm Tran Connection Receives Natural Gas Rebate
Palm Tran Connection, the paratransit division of Palm Tran in Palm Beach County, FL, recently received $381,294 from the state’s Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate Program. [More]
LIRR, Metro-North Report Historic Performance Records
The two commuter rail agencies of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and MTA Metro-North Railroad, both experienced the best mechanical performance records in their recorded history in 2015. [More]
Cleveland Event Spotlights Human Trafficking Awareness
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking recently sponsored their fifth annual human trafficking awareness program at Tower City’s Skylight Concourse. [More]
Industry Briefs
Here are some brief news items from APTA member agencies, business members and partners. [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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More Bus Conference Sessions Set
The schedule is finalized for the APTA International Bus Roadeo, May 13-17, and Bus & Paratransit Conference, May 15-18, in Charlotte, NC. [More]
Apply for Early Career Program
APTA’s Early Career Program (ECP) is seeking nominations through March 21 for the Class of 2017. [More]
TCRP Dissemination Program Selects New Ambassadors
The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Dissemination Program has selected 11 new individuals to serve as Ambassadors for the program during the 2016-2018 term. [More]
Transit Board Members in San Antonio
VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio is hosting the Transit Board Members & Board Support Seminar, April 30-May 3. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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A Conversation with APTA Chair Valarie J. McCall; Focus on Expanding Collaboration, Inclusion, Value
Passenger Transport recently sat down with APTA Chair Valarie J. McCall about her priorities in office and what she has learned since becoming chair in October 2015. [More]
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE |
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Who's Doing What in the Industry
Passenger Transport announces 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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