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'The Comet' Provides Support Following Columbia, SC Flood
Residents of Columbia, SC, are beginning to recover from the catastrophic flooding that struck Oct. 3-4—and the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (the Comet) has been pitching in to help since the emergency began. [More]
Industry Briefs
Here are a few news highlights from APTA public transit agencies and business members. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Welcoming Remarks from Valarie J. McCall
The following remarks were delivered by APTA Chair Valarie J. McCall at the Opening General Session of the APTA Annual Meeting October 5 in San Francisco. [More]
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APTA MEMBER PROFILE |
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Meet Madeline Chun!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing APTA members. The subject of this profile is Madeline Chun, partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP, San Francisco, a member of the APTA Board of Directors; chair, Legal Affairs Committee; and member, Procurement Steering Committee. [More]
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MORE FROM THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING |
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McCall Assumes Chair; Calls for More Collaboration
In the Opening General Session, McCall, a member of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees, listed collaboration among all sectors of the industry—public transit agency employees, board members, business members and other organizations—as the way to stay current and successful and meet the future. [More]
Kanter: Moving Forward with Investment
Author and Harvard business professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter, second from right, spoke about the future of U.S. infrastructure at “MOVE: America’s Transportation Future,” a General Session sponsored by APTA’s business members. [More]
A Conversation with FTA
Acting FTA Administrator Therese McMillan brought more than an abundance of news to the 2015 Annual Meeting. She also brought a large contingent of senior FTA staff—a tangible demonstration of her commitment to two-way communication. [More]
'Generation Y is Why'
Demographer Ken Gronbach said understanding the future of public transportation in the U.S. is all about the math—particularly counting millennials and Latinos, two population groups that promise to have a greater impact on society than baby boomers. [More]
Public Transportation: 'The Great Enabler'
Henrika Buchanan-Smith, FTA associate administrator for program management, moderated the Closing General Session, “Public Transportation: A Pathway to Health,” which focused on the connection between healthcare and public transit. [More]
Photos from the Annual Meeting
More than 2,200 public transportation professionals gathered in San Francisco to participate in the 2015 APTA Annual Meeting. Click here to see a photo spread showing APTA members networking, attending educational sessions, questioning speakers and learning about new public transit technologies and services. [More]
Integrated Mobility and Transformative Technology
“Not since the invention of the automobile has transportation technology seen so much change.”
That statement by Kim Green, executive director of business development for Genfare and APTA secretary-treasurer, was the main thesis of “Integrated Mobility/Transformative Technology: Positioning Public Transportation in a World of Game-Changing Innovation.” Green presided at the session, which was sponsored by Accenture. [More]
ADA: An Industry Game-Changer
APTA celebrated the 25th anniversary of ADA at a General Session that featured a panel of access advocates and industry leaders who discussed the civil rights act as a game-changer for public transportation, systems and businesses and individual riders—one that has resulted in technological innovations, ridership growth and social benefits. [More]
Diversity Council Holds Listening Session
Numerous Annual Meeting attendees participated in the APTA Diversity Council’s lunchtime listening session regarding ways that public transportation professionals can enhance inclusiveness of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the workplace and in community and stakeholder outreach. [More]
2015 APTA AdWheel Grand Award and First-Place Winners
APTA celebrated excellence in marketing and communications initiatives during the annual AdWheel Grand Awards at the Annual Meeting in San Francisco. [More]
Lessons on Collaboration
APTA Chair Valarie J. McCall noted that “collaboration begins at home” in her Annual Meeting opening speech and then brought that idea to life by moderating a concurrent session titled “Strengthening Public Transportation through Strategic Collaboration,” where she assembled public officials who work with various constituencies in cities with strong public transit systems. [More]
APTA Awards Honor Industry's Best
APTA bestowed its highest honors on six exemplary industry professionals and two organizations during a special ceremony at the Annual Meeting. [More]
APTA Celebrates Tomorrow's Leaders
Three groups of current and emerging industry leaders gathered at the Annual Meeting to celebrate their accomplishments and milestones: Leadership APTA’s graduating class of 2015, incoming class of 2016 and the recipients of scholarships bestowed by APTF, the association’s foundation. [More]
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE |
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Who's Doing What in the Industry
Click here to see the latest 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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