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New Interim CEO Named
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority has named an interim executive director. [More]
In Memoriam: Axton, Transit Agency Manager
Rollo Axton, 60, of Clifton, VA, a public transportation professional in Kansas and Virginia, died April 18. [More]
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IN-DEPTH |
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Collaboration Moves Cities Forward, Part 2
The most successful public transit agency general managers are masters of collaboration who build partnerships with transportation stakeholders as diverse as real estate developers, community activists, small business owners and engineers. [More]
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SPECIAL NEWS: EARTH DAY |
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Public Transit Goes Green; Agencies Nationwide Celebrate Earth Day
Public transportation agencies held special events on and around Earth Day, April 22, to showcase how their efforts save 40 million tons of emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gas each year. Here are a few examples of the ways they brought the message of sustainability to their communities. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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McCall Addresses KCATA Diversity Conference
Nothing symbolizes diversity and inclusion more than public transportation, which serves everyone regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or income. [More]
SARTA Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in Columbus
The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), Canton, OH, unveiled its first hydrogen fuel cell bus during an April 19 event at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, held in conjunction with the Ohio Public Transportation Association’s (OPTA) Annual Conference. [More]
FTA Final Rule Strengthens Rail Transit Safety
On April 15, the FTA State Safety Oversight Program final rule (SSO rule) officially came into effect, significantly strengthening state safety oversight and enforcement authority to prevent and mitigate accidents and incidents on public transit rail systems. [More]
New Flyer Introduces 60-Foot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus
New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc., recently conducted the inaugural road demonstration of its Xcelsior® XHE60 heavy-duty 60-foot articulated hydrogen fuel cell transit bus—according to the company, the first in North America. [More]
Georgia Governor Signs Historic MARTA Bill
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a landmark bill April 26 empowering Atlanta to hold a fall ballot referendum asking voters to support a half-penny sales tax to expand the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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MTI Honors Winners of Garrett Morgan Competition; APTA Hosts Symposium at DOT in Washington
A team of students from Morada Middle School, Stockton, CA, recently took first place in the Mineta Transportation Institute’s 16th annual Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition for its presentation, which focused on using discarded waste products including grape pomace and vineyard prunings to produce biofuels such as ethanol and methane. [More]
Melaniphy Shares Insights into National Public Transit Policy
APTA President & CEO Michael Melaniphy recently participated in a panel discussion for the 2016 Eno Transit Senior Executive Program in Washington, DC, a year-long leadership development program for top industry executives. [More]
Bus Conference: Opportunity to Celebrate Diversity
Consistent with APTA’s values and as part of its ongoing work advocating for access to mobility and inclusiveness for all people, the association’s Executive Committee decided to proceed with the 2016 International Roadeo and Bus & Paratransit Conference. [More]
Apply by June 1 for Leadership APTA Class of 2017
Leadership APTA is accepting applications for the Class of 2017 through June 1. [More]
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APTA COMMITTEE PROFILE |
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Meet the Transit Board Members Committee!
This is the latest in a series of columns showcasing APTA committees. The subject of this profile is the Transit Board Members Committee, chaired by David Stackrow, board chairman, Capital District Transportation Authority, Albany, NY. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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New Report: the Best Complete Streets Policies of 2015
A call to action on the United States’ obesity epidemic, a challenge on safety from a federal cabinet secretary, new standards for transportation in Congress and the first-ever perfect-scoring policy all made 2015 a banner year for the national movement for Complete Streets. [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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