The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of 1,500 public and private member organizations, engaged in the areas of bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed rail. This includes: transit systems; planning, design, construction, and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; transit associations and state departments of transportation. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada are served by APTA member systems.
Mission: APTA's Mission is to strengthen and improve public transportation, APTA serves and leads its diverse membership through advocacy, innovation and information sharing. APTA and its members and staff work to ensure that public transportation is available and accessible for all Americans in communities across the country.
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“On behalf of the more than 1,500 member organizations of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the tens of millions of public transit riders, we welcome and congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris." https://www.apta.com/news-publications/press-releases/releases/apta-congratulates-president-elect-joe-biden-and-vice-president-elect-kamala-harris/
"The 2020 election was a good one for public transit, even as the pandemic continues to drive down ridership, fares and tax revenues that support the systems. More than a dozen local transit measures passed around the country, gaining approval at an historic rate," reports Marketplace Business News.
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Even as the pandemic drives down ridership, voters approved more than a dozen local transit measures worth billions of dollars.
Join us today at 3pm ET for our Post-Election FutureView Webinar on public #transit impacts, with leaders from City of Austin Government, VIA Metropolitan Transit, Oregon Metro , Valley Transportation Authority, and APTA's Center For Transportation Excellence > https://conta.cc/2Ibq23k
Voters across the U.S. support public transportation in record numbers. In this week's election, Americans passed 8 out of 10 measures supporting public transportation, boosting the 2020 win rate to 91% > https://bit.ly/3kZcXsj
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San Antonio voters said “yes” to funding the VIA Metropolitan Transit Keep SA Moving Plan, designed to connect more people to jobs and economic opportunity through improved and expanded #transit services.
City of San Antonio - Municipal Government Center For Transportation Excellence
Additional 1/8-cent of existing sales tax to support public transit programs beginning in 2026 San Antonio voters said “yes” to funding...
Voters approved Measure 2A and 2B, which would raise Denver’s sales tax to fund green initiatives and aide the homeless.
RTD City and County of Denver Government The Denver Post
The measures — which would charge shoppers an extra 2.5 cents for every $10 purchase — come as city finances languish due to the coronavirus and economic recession.
"Revenues would be dedicated to transit network maintenance and associated capital improvements; low-income fare programs for Seattle seniors, students, workers, and residents; and transportation needs related to both COVID-19 recovery and the closure of the West Seattle Bridge."
Via MyNorthwest.com King County Metro Transit Seattle Department of Transportation
A "yes" vote on Seattle Proposition 1 supports renewing a sales tax to fund transit projects for six years, increasing the tax from 0.1% to 0.15%.
"Voters have given the green light to a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revolutionize our transportation infrastructure and provide people in our community with a safe, reliable way to get around"
Via CBS Austin Capital Metro City of Austin Government
Proposition A, the $7 billion project to expand bus and rail lines across Austin, has been approved by voters. The massive undertaking, Project Connect, promises to beef up mass transit and cut down on traffic. It will allow for a dedicated rail line to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as well...
Looking to positively pass some time this evening? Check out the latest edition of Passenger Transport with stories on new Bus Rapid Transit by Ride On Montgomery County Transit, $290 million for intercity rail, and APTA's new local coalition grant recipients.
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Today, there are 16 public transit measures on the ballot! Check out our 2020 ballot measure preview, including big measures in Portland, Austin, San Antonio, the Bay Area, the Atlanta area, Seattle, and Missoula. Check back for updates and make sure you #VoteTransit #VOTE
Sixteen #transit measures representing over $38 billion in funding will be considered by voters tomorrow. Read highlights from APTA and the Center For Transportation Excellence.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a call Tuesday, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas and APTA’s Center for Transportation Excellence Executive Director Josh Cohen overviewed public transit’s record at the ballot box so far in 2020 and previewed what to wa...
See the latest final report from the Transit Cooperative Research Program, on improving the safety, health, and productivity of #transit operators. PLUS attend a free webinar today titled "Employee Safety Reporting in Public Transit" > https://conta.cc/320706U
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Today's free Innovations in Mobility Webinar looks at how Marin Transit / Transportation Authority of Marin created Connect2Transit, combining mobility services into a single platform > https://conta.cc/2HQ28tC
Join APTA at 3pm ET for this APTAU webinar, presented by Uber I Routematch.
See what's new and what's next at APTA, starting today with a #CEU certified webinar, followed by Thursday's free Innovations in Mobility webinar featuring Marin Transit. Learn all about APTA's three webinars in next 10 days, followed by three new virtual events > https://conta.cc/3moFTu3
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Check out the latest edition of Passenger Transport, including stories on two more big wins for public transit, APTA's Center For Transportation Excellence launching a virtual bus tour, and early impressions of #TRANSform20 > https://conta.cc/3jpPdvy
Next Tuesday at 2pm is an APTAU CEU Academy Webinar: New Services, New Technologies: Implications for Operations Planning. Learn more about this October 27th session and how you can earn 1.5 planning credits.
New Services, New Technologies: Implications for Operations Planning Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET 1.5 CEU Credits for Planners This CEU workshop will explore what happens when an agency introduces a new type of service (BRT) and a new technology (electric buses) at the same
Metro Forward and 200+ other public transit systems have committed to APTA's Health & Safety Commitments Program and to providing passengers with safe #transit as we recover from #COVID19. Learn about the program, which was designed with transit user input > https://www.apta.com/covid-19-resource-hub/health-safety-commitments-program/
At Metro, we're #DoingOurPart to keep the DC area moving. With deep cleaning, face masks and hand sanitizer... but remember... No Mask, No Metro!
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Metro has worked tirelessly to keep riders safe from infection from the coronavirus. By signing on to the American Public Transportation Association Health and Safety Commitments Program with more than 100 public transit systems, Metro and the public transit industry are actively working to instill confidence in riders that it’s committed to protecting their health and safety. Learn more at wmata.com/doingourpart
Santa Cruz METRO Transit District and 200+ other public transit systems have committed to APTA's Health & Safety Commitments Program and to providing passengers with safe #transit as we recover from #COVID19. Learn about the program, which was designed with transit user input > https://www.apta.com/covid-19-resource-hub/health-safety-commitments-program/
Today Santa Cruz METRO Transit District Launched Its American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Health & Safety Commitments Program.
METRO Joins Over 200 Public Transit Centers in the Pledge
Today, Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 METRO launched our APTA Health & Safety Commitment Program with a masked social distanced event with local media and County Representatives.
Now more than ever, we need our community to know that the health and safety of METRO passengers and employees is a priority for METRO. To convey this priority, METRO signed onto the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Health and Safety Commitments Program with more than 200 public transit systems, the public transportation industry’s overarching pledge to passengers that public transit systems are taking all the necessary measures to operate safely as the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attendees were able to hear from METRO CEO/General Manager, Alex Clifford, County of Santa Cruz Supervisor and METRO Board of Directors Vice Chair, Supervisor John Leopold, METRO Board of Director Chair, Mike Rotkin, and SMART Local 0023 Union General Chairperson, James Sandoval about METRO’s safety and prevention measures, such as between row sneeze barriers, operator curtains, hand sanitizer dispensers, and additional efforts METRO is taking to keep our employees and customers safe while using METRO services. These prevention efforts also includes the launch of the METRO Splash Pass, our new mobile ticketing application available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Allowing for a cash-fee, contactless, and COVID-19 safe way for customers to purchase fares and display tickets on their smartphone devices.
METRO is doing our part to make our community feel confident in continuing to use METRO services and getting them to their destinations safely.
For more information on METRO’s commitment to safety visit scmtd.com/safety
For more information on METRO’s Health & Safety Commitments Pledge visit scmtd.com/aptapledge
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After two days of compelling conversations at APTA TRANScend, the closing discussion is going on now, led by APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas, APTA Chair/ Valley Transportation Authority CEO Nuria Fernandez, and APTA Vice Chair/ Metro IL Quad Cities GM Jeffrey Nelson.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
What megatrend should we be paying most attention to right now? Answers at APTA TRANScend come from Georgia Tech Prof. Kari Edison Watkins, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) CEO Nat Ford, Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, and TriMet GM Doug Kelsey.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
How have calls to reform policing affected #transit security? Attendees at APTA TRANScend hear answers from Regional Transit Authority CEO Alex Wiggins, Metro Forward Police Chief Ronald Pavlik, Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Chief Ed Alvarez, Houston METRO Police Chief Vera Bumpers, and TriMet Executive Director of Safety & Security Marla Blagg.
https://apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
Join Transportation Research Board, Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials - COMTO, and #TCRP at 2:00 pm ET today for a free #transit research webinar, "Balancing the Scales--Equity Analysis in Transportation Planning" > https://bit.ly/3mgTMKv
How can the public transit industry put social and racial equity and inclusion at the forefront?
This conversation at APTA TRANScend is being led now by APTA Secretary/Treasurer & Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. VP Freddie C Fuller II, WSP's Alva Carrasco, Transdev North America VP Adelee Marie Le Grand, and Prof. Eddie Glaude of Princeton University.
https://apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
Starting day two of #TRANScend20, APTA Vice Chair and Metro IL Quad Cities GM Jeff Nelson introduces keynote speaker Eddie S. Glaude, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and chair of African American Studies at Princeton University.
https://apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/ #transit #equity
Today's free Transit Cooperative Research Program webinar is "Balancing the Scales--Equity Analysis in Transportation Planning." Register now > https://bit.ly/3mgTMKv
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How do we bring back riders and broadly position public #transit in the year ahead? A compelling conversation now at #TRANScend20 with Transport for London Commissioner Andy Byford, Port Authority CEO Katharine Eagan Kelleman, IndyGo CEO Inez Evans, and Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
What will cities look like in 2025? Discussing that topic now at APTA #TRANScend20 are Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works Director Alice Bravo, MobilityData IO's Marla Westervelt, City of Pittsburgh - Office of the Mayor Department of Mobility/ Infrastructure Director Karina Ricks, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Assoc. Professor of Urban Science & Planning Andres Sevtsuk.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
Up for discussion now at #TRANScend20 is "How Can Transit Lead in a Disrupted Future" with Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) GM Leslie Richards, Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff, and GRTC Transit System CEO Julie Timm.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
Tony Seba, author of “Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation,” tells #TRANScend20 attendees about the role of public #transit in redesigning cities over the next decade.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
Today's #TRANScend20 keynote speaker Tony Seba explains how we are on the cusp of the fastest, deepest transformation of civilization in history, impacting the 5 foundational sectors of the economy: Information, energy, transportation, food, and materials.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
Addressing the public transportation industry at today's APTA TRANScend virtual event, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Deputy Administrator K. Jane Williams thanks public transit agencies for keeping America and Americans moving during the Covid-19 pandemic.
https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
APTA's major fall conference is underway! The TRANScend virtual event is kicked off this morning by APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas and APTA Chair/ Valley Transportation Authority CEO Nuria Fernandez. https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/transcend/
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of former U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Alan Boyd. Boyd spent a lifetime serving Americans and ensured that upon its creation DOT was on even footing with all other departments. As the first DOT Secretary, he had a keen eye for the future and built the strong foundation on which the department now sits, always seeing the roles of DOT and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as interlocking. He worked to ensure that our cities would be built with the needs of all in mind, knowing that housing and transportation were community bedrocks that would help our country prosper. Boyd served in multiple federal roles as a Secretary and on commissions, and because of his hard work and dedication our country is a better place. APTA and the entire public transportation industry sends our condolences to his family,” says APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas.
Don't miss critical public transit conversations for your year ahead, register now for APTA's #TRANScend20 virtual event > https://conta.cc/2HjW904
“Deceptive and misleading” ballot measure struck down by Washington Supreme Court, restoring voter approved public transit funding.
Sound Transit Seattle Department of Transportation The Seattle Times Washington State DOT
Initiative 976, which cut car-tab taxes to $30, is unconstitutional because it “contains more than one subject, and its subject is not accurately expressed in its title,” the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
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To limit the enormous economic damage to the #publictransportation industry caused by the pandemic, we IMPLORE Congress and the Administration to provide at least $32 billion of additional emergency public transit funding in the Covid-19 relief package being discussed TODAY.
APTA is pleased to announce the new Health & Safety Commitments Program, with more than 100 public transit agencies already pledging to participate. Learn more > https://conta.cc/3k3pgTq
Starting next week, APTA kicks off the first of three summertime Virtual Events. Each event brings you the timely, relevant content -- delivered directly to your desk -- that would have been part of our in-person conferences. And while we can't meet in person, you can count on our Virtual Events to offer you the education and networking opportunities you've come to expect from APTA. Learn more > http://bit.ly/APTAmeetings
APTA members are #HeroesMovingHeroes during the coronavirus pandemic. APTA staff are proud to serve you and the entire public #transit industry during these challenging times. We are here for you!
See May 21 highlights of #SoundTheHorn events from coast to coast, thanking public transit employees who continue to provide essential trips during the COVID19 pandemic. #HeroesMovingHeroes
Thank you to the public transportation workers continuing to provide essential trips during the coronavirus pandemic. #HeroesMovingHeroes
Watch public transportation employees serve their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
See news stations report on public transit systems serving essential workers who are fighting the #coronavirus.
The public transit industry continues to provide safe, essential transportation during the coronavirus pandemic. APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas provides new information on March 30.
APTA stands with its members in these challenging times. Please watch this video message from APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas.
Every trip taken on public transportation meets a need or provides an opportunity — getting people to school, work or healthcare options. Learn more about how public transportation is #MovingAmericaForward
See why more than 1,600 transit professionals have already registered for APTA's 2019 TRANSform Conference in New York City, October 13-16. Attend for the unparralled networking, more than 35 educational sessions, six workshops, a longer Products & Services Showcase, committee meetings, and 11 technical tours, provided by our local hosts, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and NYC DOT. Learn more at http://bit.ly/APTAtransform19
New APTA study highlights critical need for expansion of public transit services to support late-shift workers > http://bit.ly/LateShiftReport
Have you seen the latest Netflix episode of Patriot Act? Hasan Minhaj breaks down the incredible economic benefits of public transportation, including APTA's research showing every billion dollars spent on public transit creates more than 21,000 jobs. That's more than highways, water, energy, or defense.
America’s transportation infrastructure is critical to continued economic growth President Donald J. Trump House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Senator Chuck Schumer -- #FixTheTrustFund #InfrastructureNow #Transit @Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition
APTA staff are happy to join with the public transportation industry to highlight the many ways public transit provides economic, social, cultural, environmental, and safety benefits for all Americans. Get on Board > https://getonboardday.org/
APTA, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), and Rasmussen Reports released a poll today that found a strong partisan divide on border wall funding, but strong bipartisan support for a broad infrastructure initiative in 2019 > http://bit.ly/APTA-ARTBA-Poll
Want to learn about boosting student ridership? TCRP Synthesis 131 is all about the benefits of college student transit pass programs, and how the best ones work. Find the full report here > http://www.trb.org/TCRP/Blurbs/177362.aspx Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transportation Research Board
Daymond John, Founder/CEO of FUBU and Star of ABC Television Network's Shark Tank, invites you to APTA's Annual Meeting in Nashville, September 23-26. Learn more > http://bit.ly/APTAannual
Watch a preview of APTA's Future of Mobility Summit with the forum's all-day moderator, David Zipper, Fellow - Urban and Regional Policy at the The German Marshall Fund of the United States. David discusses how the shifting mobility landscape is transforming the way that people move.
The survey results are in, and 87% of attendees rated APTA's 2018 Bus & Paratransit Conference as "excellent" or "very good"! WATCH the wrap-up video to see a few experiences from the 1,800 transit industry professionals and 130 vendors in Tampa.
“In late March, Congress appropriated $13.5 billion for public transit – that’s the largest annual amount of federal transit funding since 1981,” says APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. #TransitFundingTuesday
“We want to see a bipartisan package that will enhance our transportation network, and specifically public transportation. The Administration proposal to move dollars away from public transit is foolhardy,” says APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. #TransitFundingTuesday
Public transportation’s value is being recognized by suburban and downtown Atlanta, with residents voting to tax themselves to improve and expand service. Major companies are now inviting public transit to the decision table, and that has gotten the attention of the Georgia legislature, which is looking at supporting MARTA for the first time. The federal government also needs to do more for American infrastructure to keep citizens mobile and the economy growing. Hear more of the story from MARTA Chairman Robert L. Ashe III. #TransitFundingTuesday
“Private industry supports public transit agencies as hand-in-hand partners… APTA business members spend a lot of time doing advocacy work on the Hill to generate awareness of the needs of public transportation,” says Jeff Wharton, Chair of the APTA Business Member Board of Governors #TransitFundingTuesday
“Now you have reliability that approaches 100% in anything you want to do, and you can do it with a [smart phone]. Public transportation needs to use technology to provide that same level of service and reliability. The challenge is funding,” said APTA Chair and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) CEO Nat Ford. “Our main mission is advocacy for public transit, to bring additional capital funding to support critical services for our communities.” #TransitFundingTuesday
“Despite public transit success stories, we still have a big hill to climb… we are more than $100 billion dollars short in maintaining a state of good repair,” said APTA Acting CEO Richard A. White. “Of all the infrastructure categories that The American Society of Civil Engineers tracks, transit is the lowest, D-. It is not because we aren’t trying hard, it is because transit is under-invested.” #TransitFundingTuesday
Take a look back at APTA's largest-ever Annual Meeting & EXPO! APTA's 2017 Annual Meeting ran concurrently with EXPO in Atlanta, Georgia. The Annual Meeting program offered a wide array of educational sessions, technical tours, networking receptions, and other valuable learning opportunities, while the triennial APTA EXPO connected nearly 800 global companies with more than 13,000 attendees.
“The federal government needs to do their share … in order to maintain our infrastructure in a state of good repair and grow to meet the demands that we have as our cities grow,” says Paul Dean, Managing Director of Dean & Dean Consulting, LLC. “As our highways get more congested, and as our urban areas grow at a historic rate, public transportation is an integral part of our nation’s transportation system”
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