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New CEO Named: Bhatt, ITS America
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) has named Shailen Bhatt, most recently executive director of Colorado DOT, its president and chief executive officer. [More]
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MEET THE APTA STAFF |
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Meet Mara Stark-Alcala!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing members of the APTA staff. The subject of this profile is Mara Stark-Alcalá, legislative representative,Government Affairs Department. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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Metropolitan Council Invests in TOD Near Light Rail
The Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis-St. Paul recently awarded almost $4.6 million in Livable Communities funds to four TOD projects along Metro Transit light rail corridors that ultimately will provide 361 affordable homes and more than 1,500 new permanent and temporary jobs. [More]
Grant Moves Laketran's Propane Agenda
Thanks to a grant of nearly $1 million from Ohio DOT’s Transit Preservation Partnership Program (OTP3), Laketran in Lake County, OH, will be able to purchase eight propane-fueled paratransit vehicles. [More]
RATP Dev North America Adopts Single Brand
RATP Dev North America, the North American subsidiary of the global transportation provider RATP Dev, has announced it is rebranding two subsidiaries, McDonald Transit Associates and RDMT, to operate under the corporate name. [More]
Preparing for Baltimore-Washington Maglev
Leaders from Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR), North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and the Baltimore/Washington building trades signed a Memorandum of Understanding Nov. 1 to use and develop a trained workforce for future Superconducting Maglev construction between Washington, DC, and Baltimore. [More]
Guide Dogs Learn to Ride LANTA
The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority, Allentown, PA, recently provided its buses to area volunteers training guide dogs in public transit settings. [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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Apply Now for Emerging Leaders
APTA members interested in participating in the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Class of 2019 can apply through Feb. 5. [More]
AdWheel Accepting Entries
APTA is accepting entries now through Nov. 20 for the 2018 AdWheel Awards. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Changing the Safety Culture in Public Transportation
Los Angeles Metro is the fastest-growing public transit system in North America. It has broad community support, evidenced by the recently approved $120 billion referendum to plan, build, operate and maintain an expanded network in Los Angeles County. [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 as space permits. [More]
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