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CTA Opens Cermak-McCormick Place Station
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) opened its newly constructed Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station Feb. 9 on the city’s Near South Side, filling a 2.5-mile gap between CTA stations that has existed since 1977, when the previous station at that location was demolished. [More]
Houston METRO Opens Newest Station
Houston’s Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County opened its 25th and newest station on the METRORail Red Line, Central Station Main, on Feb. 18. [More]
New CEOs Named
Three public transportation agencies have announced new chief executives and one other named an interim chief executive officer. [More]
Business Acquisitions
Three APTA business members have announced their acquisitions of other companies. [More]
Chicago Mayor Cuts Ribbon at Freedman Seating
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined Chicago Alderman Emma Mitts and Craig Freedman, president of Freedman Seating Company, to cut the ribbon at the company’s new office space on the city's West Side. [More]
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APTA MEMBER PROFILE |
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Meet Tracy Reed!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing APTA members. The subject of this profile is Tracy Reed, rail activation manager, Sound Transit, Seattle; member, Leadership APTA Class of 2012; mentor, Early Career Program, 2014, 2015; and member, Human Resources, Rail Safety and Policy & Planning committees. [More]
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MEET THE APTA STAFF |
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Meet Kamille Turner!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing members of the APTA staff. The subject of this profile is Kamille Turner, administrative assistant, Workforce Development and Educational Services Department. [More]
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Case Study |
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The Outer Limits
How New Mexico's RTD Serves Diverse Needs in a Vast Landscape [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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Stand Up for Transportation Day Is Central Feature of Transit CEOs Seminar
Public transportation chief and senior executives gathered to participate in professional development and educational sessions at APTA’s Transit CEOs Seminar, Feb. 7-10 in Phoenix. [More]
APTA Seeks Nominations for Awards
Do you, your agency or your business have what it takes to be recognized for exemplary operations and practices?
If so, prepare your nominations packets now for either the APTA Awards program or its Safety & Security Excellence Awards initiative. [More]
APTA Welcomes New Members
APTA welcomes new members who joined and renewed between July 1, 2014 and Jan. 31, 2015. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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FTA Seeks Comment on Emergency Relief Program Guidance
FTA is seeking public comment through April 6 on proposed guidance for the Emergency Relief (ER) Program it published Feb. 4 as part of the agency’s new Emergency Relief Manual: A Reference Manual for States and Transit Agencies on Response and Recovery from Declared Disasters & FTA’s Emergency Relief Program. [More]
Sound Transit Opens Permanent Tukwila Sounder Station
Sound Transit held ribbon-cutting ceremonies Feb. 18 for a permanent Sounder commuter rail station, a new regional hub that will replace a temporary structure. [More]
Business Solution Center Opens Along L.A.’s Crenshaw Corridor
Los Angeles Mayor and Los Angeles Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti spoke Feb. 9 just before ribbon-cutting ceremonies for Metro’s Business Solution Center at the entrance to the Los Angeles Urban League building, where the center is located. [More]
TSA Commends Five Public Transportation Agencies
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has commended five APTA members for earning the highest rating of “Gold Standard” on its 2014 Baseline Assessments for Security Enhancement (BASE) for their dedication to building a strong security program. [More]
New Reports Show Value of Public Transportation
Several organizations recently released reports of interest to the public transportation community. [More]
Industry Briefs
A round up of brief news items about public transporation agencies and businesses. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Why I've Just Decided to Sell My Car
Hi. My name is Amanda Eaken and I’m a walking, biking, transit-riding hypocrite. All this time I’ve been advocating sustainable transportation choices and shared mobility, and yet I still own my own car. At least for the next few weeks. …
With smart technology and an explosion of innovative mobility choices, coupled with the emergence of the sharing economy and a souring of America’s romance with the automobile, should anyone living in a city actually need to own a car? [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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