The New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) inducted APTA President William Millar into the New York Public Transit Industry Hall of Fame during its spring conference in Buffalo, NY. Although the association traditionally presents this honor during its fall conference in November, NYPTA leaders decided on an early induction to call special attention to Millar’s accomplishments and contributions to public transportation, specifically his role in dramatically increasing federal public transportation investment.

Millar has served as APTA president since 1996—part of a public transportation career spanning more than 40 years. He spent 19 years with the Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, the last 13 as executive director, and four years with Pennsylvania DOT.

“As an international figure in public transportation, Bill Millar’s reach and impact has been great,” said NYPTA President Carm Basile. “He has fought long, oftentimes hard, battles in support of public transportation; and has represented and championed our cause. We admire Bill as a leader and one of the very best of our profession.”

APTA President William Millar, left, accepts the New York Public Transit Industry Hall of Fame plaque from NYPTA President Carm Basile.