METRO Briefs

APTA announces emergency response program

Available equipment and personnel to be listed on a national database

APTA set to honor GM's Wagoner as outstanding business executive

Richard Wagoner, chairman and CEO of General Motors, will receive the first-ever Outstanding Business Executive of the Year Award from APTA at its annual show in Atlanta.

Obama signs ARRA provision

The new measure enables transit agencies to amend previously submitted applications to redirect ARRA funds toward operating needs.

MTA NYC Transit wins top honors at APTA's Rail Rodeo

Agency takes top three prizes, including Rail Transit Team Achievement Award.

.Travel to attend UMA Expo

As an exhibitor, .Travel will be among 180 other travel-related companies, including the American Bus Association, National Tour Association, and the Mississippi Division of Tourism.

APTA Names Winners of 2020 Bus and Rail Safety, Security Excellence Awards

The awards recognize public transit providers for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

APTA honors International Bus Roadeo winners

Houston Metro's Frank Gonzales wins Customer Service Challenge and Best Driver — 40-foot and over — awards.

Lyft, ALC partner to provide on-demand transport, paratransit

ALC provides health plans and government agencies with wheelchair, gurney, door-to-door and curb-to-curb transportation services.