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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

APTA Releases 2025 Public Transportation Vehicle Database

The new data shows major transit technology advances across North America.

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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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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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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 28, 2025

How MBTA Uses Podcasting to Build Trust

In this conversation from a recent episode of METROspectives, Andrew Cassidy, Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement, discusses how the podcast came to be, the challenges of building it with a small team, and why it resonates with riders and employees alike.

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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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 4, 2025

Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA

Molinaro assumes leadership of the FTA following the tenure of Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari, who will now serve as deputy administrator.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2025

MARTA's GM/CEO Greenwood Announces Early Retirement

He joined MARTA in July 2019 as Chief of Bus Operations and Urban Planning, advanced to Deputy General Manager of Operations in 2021, and was named GM/CEO in January 2022.

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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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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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