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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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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Names Bus Safety, Security Excellence Award Winners

The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 11, 2025

APTA Testifies Before U.S. House: 77% of Federal Transit Funding Goes to Private Sector

Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority, recently testified to the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of the APTA regarding the impact of federal funding on public transit agencies.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 9, 2024

APTA's 'Transit Wrapped' Names Agencies with Top Ridership Gains

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Seattle’s King County Metro, and San Franciso Muni were the top three agencies in terms of ridership growth for agencies with 50 million or more annual trips, while GO Transit topped the list for Canadian agencies.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 11, 2024

Forging a Path of Firsts Key to Michele Wong Krause's Career

As part of its Women in Transportation series, METRO spoke to the former APTA chair about her term, her career path, diversity and equity in the industry, and much more.

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