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APTA Leaders Address TRB
APTA Chair Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., chief executive officer, Jacksonville (FL) Transportation Authority, outlined his priorities for the year during the Jan. 10 Transportation Research Board Executive Committee meeting in Washington, DC. [More]
TRB Honors APTA's Millar with Sharon Banks Award
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) honored William W. Millar, APTA president from 1996-2011, with the 2018 Sharon D. Banks Award for Humanitarian Leadership in Transportation Jan. 10, during its Annual Meeting in Washington, DC [More]
APTA Grows Public Transportation Ranks at 'Careers in Motion' Fair
APTA partnered with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) to showcase public transportation careers at the “Careers in Motion” networking fair, Jan. 7, during TRB’s 97th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. [More]
New CEOs Named
UITP and the Rockford (IL) Mass Transit District have named new chief executives, while Capital Metro in Austin, TX, has appointed an interim president/CEO. [More]
In Memoriam
APTA notes the passing of a former member of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees, a former CEO of ITS America, an agency executive in Connecticut and Pennsylvania and an employee of Pierce Transit in Lakewood, WA. [More]
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2018: THE YEAR AHEAD |
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Agencies Across U.S. Have Big Plans for 2018
Here are some highlights of public transit openings, launches of service and other improvements scheduled during 2018. [More]
Public Transportation Addresses Changing Needs Through Integrated Service and Technology Solutions
As demands grow for more responsive travel options, public transit agencies (and the manufacturers on whom they rely) have the potential to revolutionize public transportation as we know it. In an environment of congested roads and aging infrastructure, public transportation agencies can get users where they need to go—and in a time and fashion of their choosing—by capitalizing on new technologies and forging holistic partnerships with complementary service providers. [More]
Officials at Federal Agencies Review Priorities for 2018
The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board and the FTA deputy administrator share their visions for the year to come. [More]
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MEET THE APTA STAFF |
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Meet Polly Hanson!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing members of the APTA staff. The subject of this profile is Polly Hanson, director-security, risk and emergency management, Member Services Department. [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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BMBG Meeting to Address Legislative Issues, Procurement, Jobs
APTA invites all business members to participate in its 2018 Business Member Board of Governors (BMBG) Annual Business Meeting, Jan. 24-26 in Indian Wells, CA, to explore and discuss business member support for APTA’s transit advocacy efforts and other programs. [More]
New Online Home for TCRP
Public transit professionals looking for the most current research and information from the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) will now find it here or the APTA resource library at the website. TCRP made the change to better leverage the program. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Left Behind--The Wave of Disruptive Technology
As disruptive technology continues to emerge and impact public transportation over the next few years, public transit executives must not hold on to the systems of the past or they will be left behind. It is becoming clear that the public transportation industry will experience more technology-driven changes in the coming decade than almost any other field. Will elected officials, board members, and environmental and transit advocates allow their transit systems to adapt and remain relevant in this new competitive mobility model? [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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Palm Tran Program Puts Employees at the Forefront
Palm Tran in West Palm Beach, FL, understands that its employees may need assistance in climbing the career ladder—and that’s where the Upward Mobility Program comes in. [More]
App Helps Metrolink Riders Transfer to LA Metro
New optic reader technology being deployed by Los Angeles Metro will allow Metrolink commuter rail riders to use a mobile app to make a seamless transfer between the two systems. [More]
State Grant Will Help Transit Planning in Sacramento Area
The Sacramento (CA) Regional Transit District, in partnership with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), has received a $492,000 grant from California DOT (Caltrans) that will help the agencies integrate transportation and land use planning to optimize public transit and TOD throughout the county. [More]
'Talking' Maps in Stockton, CA
Visually impaired users of San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) buses in Stockton, CA, now have a new mobility aid: Talk to Me Maps, audio and tactile maps of public transit boarding areas available at major service hubs. [More]
Neighboring Agencies Collaborate in Time of Need
Public transit agencies understand the need for working together to keep service moving, sharing resources when neighboring systems face a problem. Here are two examples. [More]
Industry Briefs
Here are some brief news items from public transit agencies and businesses. [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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