SFRTA Builds First LEED-Certified Station in Pompano Beach
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Tri-Rail) has begun construction on its first LEED-certified station, adjacent to the agency’s new headquarters site in Pompano Beach, FL. [More]
SORTA, Transdev Partner for Streetcar Operation in Cincinnati
The Board of Trustees of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, operator of Cincinnati Metro, joined Transdev Services July 6 in a $38 million contract agreement regarding operations and maintenance for Cincinnati’s new streetcar service, scheduled to open in September 2016. [More]
Spreading the Word About National Parks
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is among public transit agencies showcasing next year’s centennial anniversary of the National Park Service at bus shelters—including this one near the Dupont Circle Metrorail Station—and on public transit vehicle exteriors and interiors. [More]
MTI: Most Americans OK with Gas Tax Increase When Targeted
The majority of Americans will support increased taxes at the gas pump, but only if the revenue is invested in specific transportation improvements that people value, states a newly released research report from the Mineta Transportation Institute, the sixth in an annual series. [More]
New Vehicles, Branding at Gold Coast
The Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD), Oxnard, CA, recently unveiled its new fixed route and paratransit vehicles and their new branding. [More]
MBTA Announces $83.7 Million Winter Resiliency Plan
Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Gov. Charlie Baker have proposed an $83.7 million Winter Resiliency Plan, which includes purchasing additional snow removal equipment, upgrading infrastructure and bolstering operations during harsh weather—all recommendations from an APTA peer review conducted in April regarding system disruptions during the past winter. [More]
Taking Capital Metro to the Fireworks
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, TX, provided a front row seat for crowds attending the annual July 4 celebration featuring fireworks and an outdoor concert by the Austin Symphony Orchestra. [More]
Welcome New APTA Members
Click here to see the list of APTA's newest members. [More]
Burke Dies; San Diego MTS Police Chief
Bill Burke, 68, chief of police for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), died June 23. [More]
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Youth Summit Sparks the Next Generation of Public Transit Workers
Fifty high school juniors and seniors from around the country converged in Washington, DC, for a packed week of discussions, tours and presentations at this year’s APTA Youth Summit, June 28-July 2. [More]
Summer Interns at APTA
APTA Interns Sarah Dickens, Akila Copeland and Julia Davis are spending eight weeks working for the association on several projects, including Dump the Pump and the Youth Summit. [More]
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DOT Blog on Investing in Transportation, Committing to Healthcare
Two recent postings on DOT’s “Fast Lane” blog focus on strengthening federal investment in transportation and on the FTA’s commitment to connecting transportation and wellness. Read excerpts below. [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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