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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2004

APTA sets strategic initiatives at annual meeting in Atlanta

Asa Hutchinson, undersecretary of borders and transportation at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, told APTA attendees that it's critical to strike the right balance with transit security measures.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2004

APTA set to honor GM's Wagoner as outstanding business executive

Richard Wagoner, chairman and CEO of General Motors, will receive the first-ever Outstanding Business Executive of the Year Award from APTA at its annual show in Atlanta.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2004

Despite Progress, a Long Road Lies Ahead for Procurement Reform

Arguably more has been done in the past two years to improve the transit procurement process than ever before. Still, efforts spearheaded by the FTA, APTA and others are far from complete.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2004

APTA assumes ownership control of TransportMAX

The Internet-based marketplace offers e-procurement services for request-for-quotes, catalog purchasing and reordering, vendor sourcing and auctioning.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2004

APTA disappointed by Bush’s 2005 budget proposal

Association feels that the American public is "shortchanged" by the dollar amount allotted for public transportation in fiscal year 2005.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2004

Reauthorization, Economy Are Keys to a Successful 2004, Millar Says

The reauthorization of TEA 21 tops his priority list, but APTA's president also has his sights set on the association's strategic plan, (PT)2, procurement reform, standards development and, of course, security.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2004

Small operator wins big in APTA Roadeo

Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority in Antioch, Calif., wins grand championship of 2003 International Bus Roadeo.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2003

California bus operations win APTA competition

Tri Delta Transit of Antioch, Calif., garnered enough points to win the overall prize.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2003

METRO's Website wins APTA award

The site placed first in its category in the AdWheel Awards.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2003

Challenges aplenty for transit industry

APTA's annual conference features discussions on a range of puzzling questions and important issues facing the public transportation industry.

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