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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2003

APTA ‘Webinar’ gives pointers on cutting rising health care costs

Increasing again at 1980s-style rates, health care costs are backing many public transport agencies into a Hobson’s choice between cutting coverage and risking labor-management conflict or cutting service to cope with exploding operating budgets.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2003

APTA to coordinate public transportation ISAC

The Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) will collect, analyze and distribute critical security and threat information from government and other sources.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 1, 2003

Transit officials address complexity of trying to create diverse workforce

Creating a more diverse workforce within an accepting, respectful business environment was discussed during an APTA Webinar.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

APTA Strikes it Rich in Las Vegas

EXPO draws in record attendance and showcases the latest technology. Reauthorization and security are common themes at meeting.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2002

APTA's new chair faces reauthorization

Celia Kupersmith, general manager of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District in San Francisco, was elected chair of the American Public Transportation Association.

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2002

APTA recognizes transit's top performers

METRO Publisher Frank Di Giacomo was among the outstanding individuals and organizations recognized at the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Awards Breakfast at the 2002 meeting in Las Vegas.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2002

APTA's Vegas meeting was a showstopper

In addition to its sheer size, the 2002 APTA EXPO was astonishing in its display of innovation in buses, railcars and nearly every other transit-related product and service.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2002

Public transportation ridership up 2% in 2001

APTA reports that Americans rode public transportation a record 9.5 billion times in 2001.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2002

APTA Legislative Conference spotlights TEA 21’s successor

The reauthorization of TEA 21 should build on the success of the transportation act with predictable and stable funding levels while streamlining the grants process.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2002

TransportMAX to open April 1

APTA enters the eMarketplace business.

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