U.S. Reps. Bill Shuster (R-PA), Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Peter DeFazio (D-OR) are all receiving APTA’s Distinguished Service Award.
Now serving his second term as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, Shuster has focused on promoting the safe and efficient movement of goods and people, increasing transparency and reducing regulatory burdens. He also spearheaded a signature achievement of the 114th Congress — the passage of the five-year, $305 billion FAST Act surface transportation bill.
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The most senior member from Ill. of the T&I Committee, Lipinski recently served as a key player in the drafting and passage of the FAST Act. By offering over 20 amendments, Lipinski was able to ensure increased funding for local road and transit projects, as well as address regional transportation priorities. In addition, key provisions of his Future TRIP Act were included in the research portion of the FAST Act to speed the development and deployment of new transportation technology, including connected and autonomous vehicles, which will improve safety, save fuel and reduce congestion.
In November 2014, DeFazio was elected Ranking Member of the T&I Committee, making him the lead of the House Democratic Caucus on issues under the committee’s jurisdiction. DeFazio has long championed the fight to increase funding to maintain, rebuild and expand transit systems throughout the country and will continue to use his position as Ranking Member to fight for robust investment in the country’s aging system.
Created in partnership with Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners, the contractor for CTA’s historic $5.7 billion RLE project, the new $250,000 scholarship program will provide three students a year from 2026 to 2030 with $3,000 scholarships.
The Foundation produces the report each quarter, using data collected from surveys of major motorcoach manufacturers that sell vehicles in the US and Canada.
The new mobile booking platform and backend system aim to streamline operations, improve communication, and better serve riders across a 20,000-square-mile region.
BRIT patrols are over and above those already occurring within the district. For example, the agency experienced three copper wire thefts along the G Line in April, followed by others later in the month and in early May.
The company partners with manufacturers such as Kiel Seating, Camira Fabric, and TSI Video, focusing on areas that directly impact both passenger experience and operational performance.
Erin Hockman will officially assume the role on May 7, as current CEO Amanda Wanke departs to take a leadership position with Metro Transit in the Twin Cities.
The survey showed that commute trips still make up the majority of ridership, with most riders boarding 2 to 3 days a week, reflecting hybrid work schedules. Two-thirds of Caltrain riders have access to a car, while 37% of Caltrain riders are considered low-income.
