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NewsJune 15, 2021

Fernandez Confirmed as FTA Administrator

The Senate approves Nuria Fernandez as the nation’s 15th FTA administrator. She is also the first woman of color to lead the agency.

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NewsJune 11, 2021

APTA Releases New High-Performance Rail ROI Report

The report intends to provide both decision making support and to strengthen public and stakeholder understanding of developing high speed and intercity passenger rail projects.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

House T&I Committee Introduces $547B Surface Transportation Bill

The proposal included $109 billion for public transit and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail.

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NewsMay 17, 2021

APTA Honors WSP, MARTA for Sustainability Practices

Public transit agencies and businesses voluntarily choose to join the APTA Sustainability Commitment program. The organizations are recognized based on specific measurable achievements.

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NewsApril 7, 2021

NTSB Releases 2021-22 'Most Wanted' Safety List

Missing from this year’s list is the Positive Train Control mandate, which was removed after the successful implementation by rail providers at the end of 2020.

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NewsMarch 24, 2021

HNTB Names Mendes Corporate President, Infrastructure and Mobility Equity

An HNTB Fellow, Mendes most recently served as the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Division president overseeing the growth, operations, and client service in six states and the District of Columbia.

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NewsMarch 8, 2021

Senate Approves American Rescue Plan, $30.5B in Transit Relief

The bill is expected to return to the House for a vote and, should it pass, will then be sent to President Biden for a signature.

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ArticlesMarch 4, 2021

Leveraging Digital Signage for Public Safety

During emergencies, digital displays can deliver real-time information, directions, and announcements directly to passengers to enable and enhance transit safety and security.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2021

APTA’s Skoutelas Backs Latest COVID Relief Bill

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 would provide $30.5 billion in emergency funding for the transit industry.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2021

Transit, Motorcoach Associations Respond to Latest COVID Relief Bill

The proposed budget reconciliation title from the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee would provide the transit industry with $30 billion in emergency funding.

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