"On behalf of the 1,500 organization members of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), I offer our condolences to the people of Brussels and to all who have lost loved ones and friends in today's horrific attacks on public transportation and airport sites," said Valarie J. McCall, APTA Chair and board member of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. "We stand united with the people of Brussels."
Noting that safety and security is the number one priority for public transportation systems, APTA President and CEO Michael Melaniphy said, "As a result of these unthinkable attacks, public transit systems nationwide are implementing expanded security measures.
"APTA also reminds the millions of transit riders in the United States to be vigilant and observant, as well, and to report any unattended bags or suspicious behavior," said Melaniphy. "If you see something, say something. We all need to work together to make sure that our public transit systems are as safe and secure as possible."
