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APTA NEWS |
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What's New? Annual Meeting & EXPO Update
APTA has announced speakers for two Oct. 15 sessions during the 2014 Annual Meeting and EXPO, Oct. 12-15 in Houston. [More]
Multimodal Workshop Marks 25 Years
APTA reported record attendance at its 25th annual Multimodal Operations Planning Workshop, Aug. 11-13 in Chicago: 181 registrants, almost twice what was expected. [More]
Reaching Out to Members of Congress
While your lawmakers are away from Capitol Hill and in their congressional districts, APTA encourages you to invite members of Congress to tour your organization or system and see firsthand the benefits of public-private partnerships in the public transportation industry. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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Getting Out the Vote, CATA Style
When 75 percent of voters in a community approve a tax to support public transit—especially in today’s tax-averse environment—you can bet that agency is doing something right.
In the case of the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) in Lansing, MI, it’s doing several things right, says Sandy Draggoo, chief executive officer and executive director, describing her agency’s recent win at the ballot box when voters overwhelmingly approved CATA’s millage proposition to renew its operating funds. [More]
Mathews Named NARP CEO
Jim Mathews will join the National Association of Railroad Passengers as president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 8. [More]
Report: Less Driving, More Public Transit in Arizona
Residents of Arizona are shifting away from individual vehicles and toward public transportation, according to Bikes, Trains and Less Driving, a new report released by the Arizona PIRG Education Fund and St. Luke’s Health Initiatives. [More]
Industry Briefs
Following is a roundup of news from public transportation's transit agencies and private sector companies. [More]
'Art Everywhere'--Even on Transit
The Outdoor Advertising Association of America partnered with five U.S. art museums to reproduce 58 artworks in numerous public venues—including public transit vehicles and stations—during August as part of “Art Everywhere US.” [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Board Development by Design: A Board-Savvy CEO Role
A couple of months ago, I was privileged to facilitate a “high-impact governing” work session for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose, CA, at which VTA General Manager and CEO Nuria Fernandez, her board of directors, and the executive team discussed significant advances in the rapidly changing field of public transportation governance and considered possible steps to strengthen the VTA board’s governing capacity. The session was aimed at taking an already excellent board to the next level of leadership. [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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