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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2013

OLI chief talks rail safety at APTA conference

President/CEO Joyce Rose told attendees of the APTA 2013 Rail Conference that with record-breaking ridership on the nation’s rail transit systems, there’s an increased risk of safety incidents involving drivers and pedestrians at rail crossings, along mixed-used rights of way and for pedestrians.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2013

SEPTA team wins APTA Rail Roadeo

The Rail Transit Team Achievement Award is given to the system with the highest rail operator and maintainer team combined score. The winning team members were Rob Brooks, Don Chakov, Nicholas Baldassarre, Adrian Mapp and Sharon Mapp.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2013

APTA: Public Transportation users save $9,795

Releases this monthly Transit Savings Report to examine how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2013

Allison Transmission hosts APTA 2013 Bus Roadeo

An Allison-equipped hybrid test vehicle was used in the 12-meter bus competition, characterized by APTA as the “ultimate test of a bus operator’s driving skills.”

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2013

APTA: 56% of summer travelers will use public transportation

The five most popular cities for travel this summer are New York, Miami, Chicago, Orlando and San Francisco.

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ArticlesMay 20, 2013

APTA Bus Roadeo test skills, fosters learning

This year, SEPTA won the overall Grand Champion Award, which recognizes the system with the highest combined bus operator and maintenance team combined score.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 15, 2013

Highlights from APTA's 2013 International Bus Roadeo

A look at APTA's 2013 International Bus Roadeo

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMay 15, 2013

2013 APTA Bus Showcase Highlights

Highlights from APTA's 2013 Bus Showcase in Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2013

National Express wins APTA safety award

Recognized for their commitment to safety and for the implementation of the Smith System to improve upon the quality of their overall safety action plan.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanMay 10, 2013

My APTA Bus Roadeo Experience

Driving a bus never looked easy. Living in California and being stuck in my car as much as I am, I’ve always had tremendous respect for the men and women who operate buses on a daily basis. So, when the call came that I would get my shot to drive in Sunday’s APTA Bus Roadeo, I was both excited and nervous.

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