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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2017

New APTA study provides framework for measuring high-speed, intercity rail ROI

This seminal report, called "Framework for Assessing the ROI for High-Speed and Intercity Rail Projects," goes beyond the confines of the classic "benefit cost analysis" — which focuses on travel time and cost efficiency impacts.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2017

Creative Bus Sales Becomes Master Distributor for ARBOC’s Transit Rail Products

Dealer partnership includes new Spirit of Equess bus on exhibit at the APTA Expo in Atlanta.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2017

Stertil-Koni set to debut VR at APTA EXPO

Will display heavy duty vehicle lifts that are all fully Buy America-Compliant. There, visitors can see a real Skylift, Diamond, Ecolift, and wireless mobile column lifts in action.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2017

Transit's top 2017 sustainability achievers recognized by APTA

Amtrak, a Gold Level achiever, reduced electrical consumption of facilities, adopted green building codes, and expanded connectivity options for customers biking to and from stations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2017

CDTA named 'Best Mid-Size Public Transportation System'

CDTA representatives will attend the APTA conference in early October in Atlanta to receive the award.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Chicago RTA Chairman to receive APTA Local Distinguished Service Award

Kirk Dillard is a lifelong transit rider and regularly rides the RTA regional system from his suburban home to his offices in downtown Chicago, where he is a partner at Locke Lord LLP, one of Chicago’s oldest and largest law firms.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Toronto Transit Commission wins APTA's top transit agency award

Named Outstanding Public Transportation System for 2017, the TTC last won the award in 1986.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

Transit agencies celebrate 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day

Sponsored by APTA, this national public awareness day encourages people to "Dump the Pump" by parking their car and riding a bus or train instead.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

BART takes top honors at 2017 APTA International Rail Rodeo

The Rail Transit Team Achievement Award is given to the system with the highest rail operator and maintainer team combined score.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2017

APTA announces annual rail safety award winners

The Rail Safety & Security Excellent Awards recognizes exceptional safety and security programs for rail systems in North America.

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