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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2010

APTA: Americans took more than 10B trips in '09

Despite economic downturn, trips stay above 10 billion for fourth year in a row.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2010

APTA: Public transit saves riders $9,215 annually

Riders can save on average $768 per month. Amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the March 3 national average gas price of $2.703 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2010

Alstom to supply 23 trains to Germany

Features of the DMUs include mobile landings, adaptable to all platform heights; onboard surveillance cameras; a special access ramp and two wheelchair spaces.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2010

APTA: Public transit saves riders $9,242 annually

Riders can save on average $770 per month. Amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the January 11 national average gas price of $2.75 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2010

APTA launches Center for High-Speed Rail

Center will build on the efforts of other already existing APTA committees, including the High-Speed and Intercity Rail Committee and the Legislative Committee.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

APTA: Ridership drop reflects harsh economy

With high unemployment, significant decreases in gasoline prices, and less state and local revenue available for public transportation operations, public transit ridership declined by 3.8 percent in the first nine months of 2009.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2009

APTA a partner in older driver awareness week

Goal of event was to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2009

Study: transit upgrades reduce climate change costs

Key areas for federal policy action, including climate impacts and adaptation research, transportation planning processes, and federal programs and funding.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2009

APTA: Riding PT saves $9,171 annually

Transit riders can save, on average, $764 per month. The savings amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the December 8 national average gas price of $2.634 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2009

APTA: Public transit projects support, create jobs

Survey IDs more than $15 billion in public transportation capital projects that can be started in 90 days. It is estimated that this investment in public transportation would support and create more than 450,000 jobs.

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