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Managementby Louis PrejeanOctober 11, 2023

FTA Discusses Initiatives, Bus Manufacturing at APTA TRANSform & Expo

Leaders from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) hosted a session, "Federal Partners Update," at the 2023 APTA TRANSform & Expo.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanOctober 10, 2023

Women in Transportation: Lauren Skiver

Lauren Skiver, COO of Transdev U.S., has worked her way to the top of the transit industry after beginning her career as a maintenance clerk. Skiver opens up about her path to leading an agency, the challenges of working as a woman in transit, and more.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanOctober 10, 2023

APTA TRANSform Conference & Expo Welcomes Attendees with Fitting Theme

The Chapin Theatre at the Orange County Convention Center became the biggest attraction for public transit leaders and attendees during the opening ceremony and keynote address.

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Managementby Alex RomanOctober 9, 2023

Executive Q&A: How Transit Leaders Worked to Improve Workforce, Ridership

What has changed for agencies in the last two years? We asked transit leaders from across the U.S. about their latest workforce and ridership efforts.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanOctober 9, 2023

Women in Transportation: Meredith Greene

Meredith Greene has built a 20-year career in public transportation with a passion and confidence that she found along the way. Now, Greene shares how other women working in transit can find theirs.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanOctober 5, 2023

Women in Transportation: Lauren Cochran Scoville

Lauren Cochran Scoville is a zero-emission advocate, breast cancer survivor, and an overall important figure in the transit industry. Cochran Scoville shares why she became passionate about zero-emission transportation and advice for other women working in transportation.

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Managementby Anand PeralaOctober 2, 2023

Florida Transit Leaders Meet for Strategic Planning Session

Hosted at the Coste d’Este Beach Resort and Spa with a scenic ocean view, the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) held a two-day strategic planning retreat aimed at addressing challenges, formulating strategies, and setting goals for the next five years.

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Paratransitby Alex RomanOctober 2, 2023

The Wave, Genfare Bring Fare Collection To Paratransit System

After working with Genfare to implement a new mobile fare payment system, Alabama's The Wave decided to give some of the same capabilities to its paratransit customers, which increased efficiency and earned them an Innovative Solutions Award for 2023.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanSeptember 29, 2023

Women in Transportation: Ann Derby

Transit industry stalwart Ann Derby went from working at a TV station to a notable career at INIT, serving as director, marketing & events. Not every person has had the same career path as Derby, and she now shares her unique insight into working in transit.

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Technologyby Alex RomanSeptember 28, 2023

TTC Enhances Rail System, Decreases Emissions in City Centers

The TTC won not one but two Innovative Solutions Awards this year, thanks to a rail partnership with Hatch and a "Green Zones" partnership with BAE Systems.

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