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Additionally, the plan calls for a number of policy changes in the program that will ensure that the industry provides effective and efficient public transportation.
Read More →In 2013, 10.7 billion trips were taken. It was the eighth year in a row that more than 10 billion trips were taken on public transportation systems nationwide, according to an APTA report.
Read More →The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle.
Read More →CNBC focused on cities providing rail transportation to airports and how the trend has proven both convenient and financially beneficial.
Read More →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 Jan. 16, 2014 average national gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.
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Peter Varga’s theme for his year as chair is “America’s Future is Riding on Public Transportation.” This is reflected in his success at accommodating increasing ridership and improving job access as CEO at Michigan’s The Rapid and his work with APTA on a reauthorization plan.
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Following the education, engineering and enforcement philosophy of rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, transit systems are developing effective outreach tools such as video campaigns produced by teenagers, and installing pedestrian fencing to prevent straight-through crossings.
Read More →President and CEO Michael Melaniphy issued a statement urging Congress to vote to extend the commuter tax benefit, which is set to expire on Dec. 31.
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Two of APTA’s Early Career Program participants discuss their experiences with transit and what the industry needs to do to replenish its workforce and draw young talent to its ranks.
Read More →Research projects that 480,000 new jobs representing $32 billion per year in income will be at risk due to congestion by 2040.
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