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APTA is requesting $138 billion for public transit and $130 billion for passenger rail to help modernize systems and fuel innovation.
Aug. 21, 2025
DART
A DART bus.
The APTA Sustainability Commitment program is a voluntary initiative where public transit agencies and businesses pledge to implement practices that continuously advance environmental...
July 16, 2025
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MTA LIRR presented with the APTA Gold Award for Security Operations at the 2025 APTA Rail Conference in San Francisco.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
July 2, 2025
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APTA honored 13 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership and commitment to public transportation and will induct six new members into the APTA Hall ...
June 25, 2025
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APTA’s new fact book and policy brief document 7.7 billion passenger trips completed in 2024—491 million more than in 2023.
May 15, 2025
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A bus driver.
The proposed exemption would allow states to waive the specific requirement for CDL applicants seeking to operate public transportation vehicles, including those involved in interstate...
Nov. 5, 2024
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APTA releases its 2024 Public Transportation Vehicle Database.
The annual report offers detailed insight into the fleet characteristics of approximately 158 U.S. and six Canadian transit agencies.
Sept. 25, 2024
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Luminator's RoadRunner Pro video system.
The new mobile video system has been redefined to have cutting-edge capabilities and a user-friendly design, paired with Luminator’s mSET software.
Sept. 24, 2024
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APTA honored 13 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership and commitment to public transportation and will induct three new members into the APTA Hall...
July 31, 2024
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This event held discussions of the role the public transportation industry plays in America’s economic and environmental future.
July 16, 2024

Videos

San Francisco Cable Car Bell Ringer APTA Conference Open
Seven-time San Francisco Cable Car Bell Ringer Byron Cobb opened the American Public Transportation Association's Marketing & Communications Workshop on February 26, 2018, in ...
March 2, 2018
APTA Public Transportation and Universities Bus Displays
The Bus Display showcased some of the latest and greatest in bus components and technologies from APTA's business members.
April 21, 2016
Top 40 Future of Public Transportation v2
In their own words, the 2015 Top 40 Under 40 talk about what they would like to see for the future of public transportation.
Sept. 22, 2015
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Congressman Ed Pastor is the recipient of a 2014 APTA award.
Aug. 14, 2014
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“Gear Up!” Working in Transit Video Promotion
June 22, 2012
Leah Thumnail
Brought to you by SmartDrive, this episode looks at Talgo's open house, the U.S. High Speed Rail Association's conference in San Francisco and the upcoming 7th annual Dump the...
June 1, 2012

Blogs

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The paper airplane created for the impromptu flying contest at the C gates at O'Hare International Airport.
Customer experience will continue to grow in importance as technology changes the workforce around us.
June 13, 2018
Paul Comfort
Paul Comfort, VP of Business Development, Trapeze NA
Public transportation has offered the same solutions of bus and rail for over half a century but the approach is quickly changing to meet the needs of the communities and compete...
Jan. 4, 2018
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SMART projects a savings of over $1 million by switching to propane autogas vehicles.
Volkswagen was found guilty and agreed to spend billions to settle these allegations they violated the Clean Air Act, which includes a $2.9 billion Environmental Mitigation Trust...
Oct. 6, 2017
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With MAP-21 coming to an end this fall, the launch of an upcoming marketing campaign created a lot of energy at the APTA Marketing & Communications Workshop.
Feb. 26, 2014
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A 'Building a new Chicago' banner hangs from a temporary staircase at the Garfield Green Line station in Chicago.
With the annual meeting coming to a close in Chicago, transit leaders are going back to their communities with new ideas, new perspectives and glimpses at new products to take...
Oct. 2, 2013
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Excitement is buzzing around the opening night of the American Public Transportation Association's Annual meeting as a record number of attendees and exhibitors have shown up ...
Sept. 30, 2013
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“Innovative Partnerships for Sustainability and State of Good Repair,” will focus on the connection between sustainability and “state of good repair” (SOGR) and how innovative...
Aug. 6, 2012

News

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The 10 agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects ...
July 1, 2026
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A male hand holding a smartphone with the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo over a black background and a goal blurred background.
Transit agencies throughout the U.S. have been preparing for the 39-day international event for years.
June 12, 2026
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A Utah Transit Authority compressed natural gas bus, number 25001, navigates an orange traffic cone course during the APTA International Bus Roadeo competition. The red, white and blue bus displays a Markosian Auto advertisement on its side and shows Route 101 Marcus heading on its destination sign.
The event featured 80 bus operators and 49 maintenance teams demonstrating their abilities in various driving, safety and repair scenarios.
May 21, 2026
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The American Public Transportation Association logo featuring the letters 'APTA' in bold blue text centered within a circular emblem formed by two overlapping arcs — one blue, one red — suggesting motion and connectivity, set against a white background.
APTA highlighted the achievements of 11 transit agencies with awards at its Salt Lake City Mobility conference.
May 20, 2026
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Two MTA New York City Transit articulated buses — one marked 'Select Bus Service' (fleet number 6175) and one in standard blue livery (fleet number 7944) — are stopped at a bus terminal with glass-enclosed shelters and route signage. An elevated rail structure is visible to the left, and a city skyline rises in the background under a clear blue sky at golden hour.
The materials were generated through agency surveys and employee interviews.
May 15, 2026
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A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority articulated bus.
The annual report details the bus and rail fleet characteristics of U.S. and Canadian transit agencies.
Sept. 26, 2025
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The image displays the APTA Honors award winners on the ballroom stage.
The awards recognize excellence in communications, marketing and customer experience.
Sept. 25, 2025
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An outbound train from The Loop in Chicago on a station approach.
The fact book revealed 7.6 billion trips were taken in 2024 and marked transit as a near-$100 billion industry.
Sept. 5, 2025

Articles

Eman Abu-Khaled
GDC has appointed Thomas Prendergast as its CEO. CTA chief of staff Nora Leerhsen has been named acting CTA president. Sound Transit has appointed Nadia Anderson, Ph.D., as chief strategy officer. Brian Marshall has been named NORTA’s chief transit officer. APTA has brought on Taria Barron to serve as general counsel. NCTD has hired Adrienne Johnson to serve as the agency’s human resources director.
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Jan. 17, 2025
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The 2024 TRANSform conference host agency was Orange County Transportation Authority.
The conference brought together public transit professionals, policymakers and industry leaders from across the country to share best practices, collaborate and celebrate industry...
Oct. 4, 2024
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The introduction of an ecofriendly bus that filters pollution as it travels is revolutionizing public transportation and urban air quality HUD icon of green transportation.
The vehicles of public transit systems are confined spaces that can result in close contact and potential increased transmission of infectious diseases.
Aug. 20, 2024
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Brian Alberts, Senior Director, Safety and Advisory Services, American Public Transportation Association
Brian Alberts, MPP, WSO-CSE, TSSP, Senior Director, Safety and Advisory Services, American Public Transportation Association
Aug. 20, 2024
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The MARTA Team being awarded the Bus Safety Award.
The 2024 award winners were rewarded in categories based on bus ridership and submissions are evaluated on criteria including effectiveness, benefit, innovation and transferability...
May 2, 2024
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APTA presented Blumenauer with the APTA Congressional Legacy Award at the 2024 Legislative Conference.
Rep. Blumenauer accepted the awards from the American Public Transportation Association and the Community Streetcar Coalition for his efforts to increase accessibility to transportation...
April 11, 2024
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The recommendations include proposals to help solve OEMs immediate cash-flow challenges, quick action items to limit procurement customization and suggestions to enhance competition...
Feb. 8, 2024
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APTA’s latest "Transit Savings" report has determined transit users can save more than $1,100 per month following steep increases in auto costs and gas prices.
Sept. 29, 2023
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Thomas Moloney, Director of Fire Life Safety at BART, accepts the 2023 APTA Rail Safety Gold Award on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
BART’s director of fire life safety department opens up about what BART’s Fire Life and Safety program is all about.
Sept. 19, 2023
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Aerial view of the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse where APTA TRANSform and EXPO will return for its 2023 event.
Following a successful APTA TRANSform and EXPO in 2021, the association is preparing an event that will engage and inform attendees.
Sept. 19, 2023

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MARTA
MARTA accepts its Rail Emergency Management Award at the 2024 APTA Rail Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 4, 2024.
The six agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
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Paul Skoutelas speaks during the opening session of APTA Rail.
The conference runs through June 5 and includes sessions and workshops to address the critical priorities and challenges facing all rail modes.
June 4, 2024
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U.S. Capitol building.
APTA wants Congress to provide $21.9 billion for public transit and $20.6 billion for passenger rail at a minimum
June 3, 2024
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APTA has revealed the winners of 2024 International Bus Roadeo.
Taking place during the 2024 Mobility Conference in Portland, Ore., this was the first time the event has taken place since the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2024
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At the 2024 Legislative Conference on April 9, APTA presented former FTA Administrator Nuria I. Fernandez with a special Proclamation of Appreciation for advocating on behalf of public transportation during her career spanning three decades in the transit industry.
Fernandez recently retired as FTA administrator after serving more than three decades in the transit industry.
April 10, 2024
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From the panel on implementing AI for mobility solutions at the 2024 APTA Legislative Conference. From left to right: Nat Ford, CEO Jacksonville Transportation Authority, MJ Maynard, CEO Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Dan Katz, vice president of public policy, Hayden AI, and Laura Chance, president and CEO, Intelligent Transportation Society of America.
The annual event includes sessions with federal officials on top public-policy issues affecting public transportation, including implementing Artificial Intelligence for mobility...
April 9, 2024
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APTA has applauded the final THUD Appropriations Act.
The THUD Appropriations Act, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s advance appropriations, provides $20.9 billion for public transit in FY 2023 and provides...
March 6, 2024
CUTA
From left: Carita Ducre, APTA vice president – workforce development and educational services; Simon Minelli, CUTA director – research, technical services and industry programs; Marco D’Angelo; Paul P. Skoutelas; Petra Mollet, APTA vice president – strategic & international programs and Art Guzzetti, APTA vice president – mobility initiatives and public policy.
The three-year MoU reconfirms the close partnership between CUTA and APTA in their efforts to advance public transportation in North America.
Jan. 16, 2024
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APTA is urging THUD Appropriations Committee leaders to provide funding to improve public transit, passenger rail and infrastructure
APTA wants THUD Appropriations Act to provide $21.1 billion for public transit and $16.7 billion for passenger rail at a minimum.
Jan. 12, 2024
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The results of the 2023 election continue a trend for public transit initiatives, as more than 85 percent of ballot measures to fund public transit have passed during the past...
Nov. 10, 2023
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The Orlando Convention Center is the host of APTA EXPO 2023.
At the largest gathering of North American transit professionals, APTA EXPO 2023 will showcase more than 650 global suppliers and host more than 12,000 industry professionals ...
Oct. 10, 2023
Safety Tech
The CMS Smart-Vision and bus driver security barrier Savety-Door.
Smart-Vision is a compact system that replaces mechanical rearview mirrors with high-definition cameras and interior displays to offer optimized visibility and enhanced ergonomics...
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