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Transit Speaks Out During Infrastructure Week
Public transit agencies across the U.S. hosted events and issued statements as part of the fourth annual Infrastructure Week, May 16-23, to highlight the need for greater investment in public transportation infrastructure and to meet state of good repair challenges. [More]
Acting GM, New CEO Named
Boston's Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has announced an acting general manager who will succeed Frank DePaola when he retires June 30, and Urban Engineers named a new CEO. [More]
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COVERAGE OF THE BUS & PARATRANSIT CONFERENCE |
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Opening General Session: Focus on Diversity Sets Tone for Conference
“Public transportation makes change happen; we don’t just open doors, we open minds,” said APTA Chair Valarie J. McCall, who officially kicked off the conference at the Sunday afternoon Opening General Session. [More]
FTA Update: FAST Act Helps But Doesn't 'Completely Satisfy' Needs
The FAST Act provides steady, reliable funding for public transportation, beginning at $11.8 billion this fiscal year and increasing to $12.6 billion by FY 2020 when the bill will expire, but the industry has more to do, advised FTA Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers at a Monday afternoon General Session moderated by APTA Vice Chair Doran Barnes. [More]
Breakthroughs General Session: Panel Explores Transit's Future
The growing connection between public transit and shared modes (bike sharing, car sharing and ride sourcing services) was the topic of “Breakthroughs and Building Blocks,” a May 17 General Session. [More]
Two Special Diversity Sessions
Diversity and inclusion were prominent and timely topics at two special sessions conducted during the Bus & Paratransit Conference. [More]
Closing General Session: Futurist Cites Trends in Public Transportation
John W. Martin, one of the industry’s leading futurists, shared his insights on “Transcendent Trends Reshaping the Future of Transportation” at the Closing General Session. [More]
Dallas Wins Grand Champion Title at Bus Roadeo; Top Bus Operators, Maintenance Crew Also Named at Banquet Honoring Participants
Dallas Area Rapid Transit received the Grand Champion Award at the 41st Annual APTA International Bus Roadeo, recognizing the agency’s bus operator and maintenance team for achieving the highest combined team score. [More]
A Champion of Customer Service
Bennie Williams of the Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore was honored as first-place winner of the Customer Service Challenge at the roadeo banquet. [More]
Collaboration Initiative Co-Chairs Report Progress
The APTA Task Force on Member Collaboration held its fourth listening session at the Bus & Paratransit Conference to report on its progress. A fifth and final session is scheduled during the Rail Conference in Phoenix, June 19-22. [More]
Md. MTA, KCATA Take the Gold; Agencies Win Top Safety, Security Honors
The Maryland Transit Administration (Md. MTA) in Baltimore and the Kansas City Area (MO) Transportation Authority (KCATA) received Gold Awards in the 2016 APTA Bus Safety and Security Excellence Awards, presented May 15 during the Opening General Session. [More]
All About the Bus
Click here to see more photos from the 2016 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Public Transportation Infrastructure 'Crumbling,' Say APTA Members; Agency GMs Speak Out on SGR during National Media Call
To mark this year’s National Infrastructure Week, APTA conducted a national press call with CEOs of large, mid-size and small public transportation systems who sounded the alarm for the urgent need to increase infrastructure investment. [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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Rail Conference Sessions Address Safety, Security, SGR
What’s next for the rail industry—and how can professionals stay on top of the changes? Technology expert and futurist Michael Rogers will share his views at the Closing General Session of the APTA Rail Conference, June 19-22 in Phoenix. [More]
Expert Discusses Impact of Private Providers on Public Transit
Richard Alexander, senior vice president, business development, Transdev North America, offered a “lunch and learn” program for APTA staff on new developments involving the contracted management of public transportation, which comprises about 25 percent of all transit service. [More]
Dump the Pump Day, June 16
Again this year, APTA is offering a National Dump the Pump Day toolkit to help public transportation agencies, businesses and supporters promote the 11th annual event on June 16. [More]
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APTA MEMBER PROFILE |
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Meet Leanne Redden!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing APTA members. The subject of this profile is Leanne Redden, executive director, Regional Transportation Authority, Northeastern Illinois, member, APTA Board of Directors, Authorization Task Force; Legislative, Policy and Planning, Sustainability committees; and Commuter Rail, Rail Transit CEOs subcommittees. [More]
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MEET THE APTA STAFF |
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Meet Dennis Lytton!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing members of the APTA staff. The subject of this profile is Dennis Lytton, program manager-safety and security, Member Services Department. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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FTA, FHWA Release Final Rule on Planning
FTA and FHWA jointly issued the final rule on statewide and nonmetropolitan transportation planning-metropolitan transportation planning on May 27. [More]
SEPTA Launches Reconstruction of Key Transit Hub
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority kicked off a thorough overhaul of a major transit hub in West Philadelphia at a May 23 event attended by local officials and neighborhood leaders. [More]
WMATA Extends Metroway Route in Arlington, VA
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority recently extended its Metroway premium bus service further into Arlington County, VA, completing the 4.5-mile route along the Crystal City-Potomac Yard Corridor. [More]
OCTA Welcomes First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus
Officials of the Orange County (CA) Transportation Authority and partnering agencies and bus companies participated in an event May 23 to welcome the agency’s first hydrogen fuel cell electric bus. [More]
Nelson\Nygaard Partners with Perkins+Will
Transportation planning consultancy Nelson\Nygaard has entered into a strategic partnership with architecture and design firm Perkins+Will. [More]
CCW Completes Jobs for California, Maryland Agencies
Complete Coach Works (CCW) recently completed a rebranding project for Foothill Transit in West Covina, CA, and remanufactured five new fully electric refurbished buses for TransIT Services of Frederick County, MD. [More]
TIGER Grant Update: Agencies Collaborate on Joint Application; Amtrak Receives 10M Grant
Two Florida public transportation agencies, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority in Tampa and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority in St. Petersburg, have partnered on an application for a $9 million joint TIGER program grant. [More]
Knoxville Introduces New Downtown Trolley Routes
Knoxville (TN) Area Transit recently introduced three new downtown trolley routes—the Green, Blue and Orange lines—replacing its previous service. [More]
FTA Updates: FTA Requests Comments, Issues Advisory on Safety Issues
FTA recently issued a safety advisory regarding third rail traction power electrification systems and, separately, a Federal Register notice seeking comments on a compendium of existing public transportation safety standards and protocols. [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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