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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2017

Industry vet John Maddox launches new consultant company

The Transit Bus Technical Advisors team specializes in assisting transit agencies, bus manufacturers, and fellow consultants with technical expertise regarding diesel, CNG, hybrid-electric, fuel-cell, and all-electric heavy-duty buses in an advisory role.

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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 19, 2017

LA Metro to be 'Guest of Honor' at European Mobility Exhibition

The exhibition is designed to encourage the sharing of mobility best practices, develop innovation, and tackle the transition from private vehicles to sustainable mobility, especially in major cities.

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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

Transit leaders react to proposed transit cuts in Administration's budget

APTA and the transit industry is calling on the Trump Administration and Congress to reject these cuts and reaffirm its support for these programs as part of the FY18 budget process

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2017

APTA displeased with Trump budget proposal to cut key public transit funding programs

In addition, while APTA officials appreciate the Administration putting forth an outline of an infrastructure proposal, they noted that public transit must be a significant part of any proposed infrastructure initiative.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

APTA, GIE Objectif strengthen partnership to promote sustainable mobility

The agreement is designed to encourage the sharing of beneficial experience and mobility practices, develop innovation, and facilitate transition from private vehicles to sustainable mobility, especially in major cities.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2017

Denver's RTD named APTA Bus Roadeo's 'Grand Champion'

The Grand Champion Award recognizes the system with the highest combined bus operator and maintenance team score.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

APTA announces 2017 Bus Safety & Security Excellence awards

Award winners include the San Diego MTS for their campaign to increase pedestrian safety and the Greater Bridgeport Transit for their "toolbox" to address preventable accidents.

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