NJ Transit to install new paper management system

Agency expects to convert 24,000 paper documents annually to electronic workflows.

Standards Spell Progress for Procurement

The American Public Transportation Association's vigorous movement to develop transit standards has become an integral part of procurement reform, increasing cost efficiency and cultivating better products.

Bus fires ignite discussion at APTA workshop

According to research, nearly a third of vehicle fires are due to electrical malfunction.

Despite Progress, a Long Road Lies Ahead for Procurement Reform

Arguably more has been done in the past two years to improve the transit procurement process than ever before. Still, efforts spearheaded by the FTA, APTA and others are far from complete.

APTA assumes ownership control of TransportMAX

The Internet-based marketplace offers e-procurement services for request-for-quotes, catalog purchasing and reordering, vendor sourcing and auctioning.

Reauthorization, Economy Are Keys to a Successful 2004, Millar Says

The reauthorization of TEA 21 tops his priority list, but APTA's president also has his sights set on the association's strategic plan, (PT)2, procurement reform, standards development and, of course, security.

FTA streamlines contracting rules

One of the most significant changes is a clear, page-by-page explanation of the most complex contracting requirements.

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WMATA to purchase 175 CNG buses for $36.5 million

The procurement, which WMATA expects to award in the next six months, will increase the fleet to 339 compressed natural gas buses.

Transportmax marks first anniversary, adds members

The newest members of on-line marketplace are the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority and the Charlotte Area Transit System.