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ArticlesFebruary 18, 2019

Q&A with APTA's Paul P. Skoutelas

METRO spoke with Skoutelas to get his thoughts on the government shutdown, his agenda, and his most memorable ride on public transit.

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicFebruary 12, 2019

Come Together to Shut Down the Shutdown, Fund a Transit Bill

As I write this, we are a few days away from another potential government shutdown if negotiations on border security are not hammered out.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Nearly 90% of Americans support bipartisan infrastructure spending

Support for work on a broader, bipartisan infrastructure bill was expressed by 88% of both Republican and Democrat likely voters.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2019

APTA urges President, Congress to open U.S. DOT

36% of agency members report the government shutdown is substantially impacting their operations and/or capital programs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2018

Nearly 80% of Commuters See Public Transit as Backbone of Mobility

APTA report is based on the results of a qualitative focus group and a quantitative nationwide survey with a strong focus on millennials.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

Freedman's 10-month road show logs 45,000 miles

Combining product and safety education with promotional opportunities, the “Show On The GO" was Freedman’s third tour in three years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2018

Transit Authority of River City Executive Director Barker retires

"I’m now looking forward to staying engaged in volunteer organizations, traveling and enjoying family and friends more.”

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2018

Commuter rail makes significant, substantial PTC progress: APTA

Ninety-six percent of 16,722 wayside (on track equipment) installations have been completed.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2018

85% of transportation-related ballot measures successful

Overall in 2018, public transportation won 30 of 36 ballot measures in primary and general elections, a win percentage of 83%, according to APTA.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2018

APTA announces new executive committee and board of directors

The new APTA Chair is David M. Stackrow Sr., Board Member, Capital District Transportation Authority, Albany, N.Y.

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