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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2003

Public transportation can help combat congestion, says new APTA report

The study shows that each American wastes about eight full working days annually in congestion delays.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2003

SEPTA takes top prize at APTA rail rodeo

SEPTA earned fourth place in the operator and second place in the maintainer competitions, garnering enough points to win the overall prize.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2003

Transit needs not addressed by SAFETEA, APTA says

Under the proposal, guaranteed highway funding is slated to grow 24% from 2003 to 2009, while guaranteed public transit funding would actually be 8% less in 2009 than in 2003.

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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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