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A blue and white graphic with a headshot of Frank Di Giacomo and text reading "APTA Honors METRO's Former Publisher."
Newsby Alex RomanSeptember 18, 2025

METRO and SBF's Frank Di Giacomo Named to APTA's Hall of Fame

In addition, the association also named its outstanding public transit systems, partnerships, and individual awards for 2025.

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A red, white, and blue graphic with text reading "APTA Data Shows Public Transportation Drives Economic Growth."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 5, 2025

New APTA Data Shows Public Transportation Drives Economic Growth

Public transit ridership hit pre-pandemic highs in 2024, fueling a $93.4B industry that drives jobs, economic growth, and community access.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "APTA Calls for Federal Action on Public Transit Investment."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 21, 2025

APTA Calls on Congress, Administration to Boost Public Transit Investment

The association calls for $138 billion for public transit and $130 billion for passenger rail over five years.

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A blue and white graphic with an APTA logo and text reading, "Sustainability Commitment Awardees: DART & Pierce Transit."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 15, 2025

APTA Announces Sustainability Commitment Awardees

DART and Pierce Transit earn gold and silver for leadership in clean energy, emissions cuts, and sustainable transit practices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

APTA Announces the 2025 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Winners

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.

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An overview of busy rail lines outside Hamburg Station.
Newsby StaffJune 24, 2025

Hitachi Rail to Highlight New Report, Rider Priorities at APTA Rail

The recently released “Better Connected” report finds U.S. citizens overwhelmingly support increased public transit funding at a ratio of three to one.

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Videosby Alex RomanMay 19, 2025

Inside MBTA’s Award-Winning Podcast Spilling the T with Host Andrew Cassidy

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman had a chance to talk to MBTA’s Sr. Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement, and Host of Spilling the T, Andrew Cassidy about the podcast’s recent APTA AdWheel Award, the logistics of getting the podcast off the ground, and much more.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

New APTA Data Finds Ridership Up to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

APTA’s 75th edition of the Public Transportation Fact Book and its latest Ridership Policy Brief highlight the sector’s rebound, with transit agencies delivering 7.7 billion passenger trips in 2024 — 491 million more than the previous year.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Mobility's Bus Display and More in Photos

All the latest buses and more were on full display during the conference, which was held this year in Austin, Texas.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Announces Bus Roadeo Winners

This year’s competition took place in Austin, Texas, where 75 bus operators, 52 maintenance teams, and 43 combined teams demonstrated their abilities in various driving, safety, and repair scenarios.

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