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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2015

HART's Grabauskas added to UITP policy board

UITP is an international organization for public transportation authorities and operators, policy and decision makers, scientific institutes, businesses and suppliers. APTA has a long-standing partnership with the organization.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2015

Valley Metro's Banta to represent APTA on UITP board

UITP is an international organization for public transportation authorities and operators, policy and decision makers, scientific institutes, businesses and suppliers. APTA has a long-standing partnership with the organization.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2015

APTA recognizes public transit agencies, companies for sustainability efforts

Public transit agencies and businesses that voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program commit to implementing processes and actions that create continuous improvements in environmental, social and economic sustainability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2015

APTA commemorates 25 years of ADA

Is also calling on Congress to find a dedicated funding solution and to pass a long-term sustainable bill that increases funding for transportation including public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2015

Utah team wins APTA Rail Rodeo grand prize

The APTA International Rail Rodeo Competition is designed to encourage excellence and professionalism in rail transit operations. The competition was held June 17 to 21 at the UTA's Jordan River Rail Service Center.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2015

APTA announces 2015 Rail Safety & Security Excellence Award winners

The awards ceremony took place on Monday at the 2015 APTA Rail Conference, which is being held in Salt Lake City.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2015

Public Transit Helps Support National Dump the Pump Day

Sponsored by APTA, in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council, this national public awareness day encourages people to change their travel behavior and switch from driving a car to riding a bus or train.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2015

APTA: Public transit users save $9,524 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the May 27 average national gas price of $2.74 per gallon — reported by AAA — and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2015

APTA honors 2015 Bus Safety & Security Excellence winners

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority; Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority were among the agencies recognized during the Bus & Paratransit Conference held in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2015

COTA wins APTA Bus Roadeo's Grand Champion title

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Austin, Texas team took second place overall achievement honors, while the team from Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority of Philadelphia won third place overall achievement honors.

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