MBTA Plans Overhaul of Historic PCC Cars
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in Boston has announced plans to invest $7.9 million in a complete overhaul of its historic Presidential Conference Committee (PCC) streetcars that have operated on the 2.6-mile Mattapan-Ashmont Station High Speed Line since 1955; the vehicles date to 1945-46. [More]
In Memoriam: Fisher, Longtime MST Board Chairman
Morris (Morrie) Fisher, 79, of Pacific Grove, CA, the longest-serving member of the Monterey-Salinas Transit Board of Directors in its history, died March 13. [More]
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MORE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE |
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Legislative Conference Features Public Transit Industry Experts and Washington Insiders; Attendees Gather to Hear about Transportation's Impact and Investments, Policies and Politics
The following brief reports recount some of the highlights from the APTA Legislative Conference. [More]
APTA Analysis: Investment in Public Transit Could Yield 10 Million U.S. Jobs; Message Resonates with National Media
A $200 billion investment in public transit—a portion of President Trump’s proposed $1 trillion infrastructure plan—could create 10 million jobs nationwide and help sustain economic growth by contributing $800 billion to the Gross Domestic Product over a 20-year period, according to the APTA Infrastructure Analysis released during a press conference at the recent Legislative Conference. [More]
Scenes from the Conference
Click here to see more photos from the 2017 APTA Legislative Conference. [More]
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Bus Conference Announces Lineups for Two General Sessions
APTA continues to add general session speakers to the schedule for the 2017 Bus & Paratransit Conference, May 7-10 in Reno, NV. [More]
APTF Accepting Scholarship Applications
The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) is accepting applications for its 2017 scholarships for college students or public transit professionals who are interested in pursuing or advancing a career in the public transportation industry. [More]
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FROM THE PT ARCHIVES |
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1970: 'Surge in Technology' Ahead for Transit
As Passenger Transport celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding, we will feature short articles summarizing some of the important news, people and events from past issues. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Urban Transportation's Multimodal Future; Expanded Transit Part of a New 'Mobility Paradigm'
Second perhaps only to waterways, road systems have had the greatest impact on the design and physical structure of our cities. The car-centric redesign of the American city that began in the early 20th century was embraced with open arms by urban planners and citizens alike. Yet now, in the early 21st century, its limitations are clear. There is a rapidly growing awareness that simply expanding our roadways won’t end congestion and gridlock. [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 as space permits. [More]
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