APTA Issues Call for Papers for 2015 Bus, Rail Conferences
APTA invites its members to submit abstracts by Sept. 3 for papers and presentations for the 2015 Bus & Paratransit Conference, May 3-6 in Fort Worth, TX, and the 2015 Rail Conference, June 21-24 in Salt Lake City. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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Nippon Sharyo U.S.A. Holds Grand Opening Ceremony for Shop 3
Nippon Sharyo Manufacturing LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Sharyo U.S.A. Inc., celebrated the opening of its expanded railcar production facility, Shop 3, in Rochelle, IL, on July 30. [More]
Public Transit Agencies Celebrate Anniversaries
Five U.S. public transportation agencies are celebrating noteworthy anniversaries in 2014. [More]
DOT Proposes New Regulation to Reduce Risk of Large Bus Rollovers
DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard related to motor coach and other large buses in the event of rollovers. The proposal affects some public transit agencies that use over-the-road coaches for commuter bus service. [More]
Los Angeles Metro Wins Local Emmy for Union Station Broadcast
Los Angeles Metro recently received a local Emmy Award for an episode of its quarterly Metro Motion television show commemorating the 75th anniversary of Los Angeles Union Station. [More]
A Rolling Art Gallery in Des Moines
“Underfoot,” a sculpture by artist and educator Rachel Buse, is one of four artworks currently on display inside a Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority bus. [More]
BART 'Octopus' Promotes Free Rides
As part of a partnership between the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and the Monterey Bay Aquarium promoting free student field trips, BART has wrapped five railcars with the image of an octopus. [More]
Industry Briefs
Here's a roundup of news from public transportation's transit agencies and private sector companies. [More]
APTA's Stanley Receives COMTO Scholarship
Mariah Stanley, educational services coordinator in APTA’s Workforce Development and Educational Services Department, received a Conference of Minority Transportation Officials scholarship, funded by Parsons Brinckerhoff, during the organization’s recent Annual Meeting in Atlanta. [More]
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Perspectives on the Highway Trust Fund Short-Term Patch
Who's saying what about the short-term patch to the Highway Trust Fund? These excerpts from opinion pieces and blogs reflect some national perspectives released a few days following congressional approval of the bill. [More]
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE |
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Who's Doing What in the Industry
Passenger Transport announces the following hirings and promotions in public transportation agencies and business members. Items appear in People on the Move in the order in which they are received. [More]
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