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Routematch Acquires 2g Transit Solutions
Routematch Inc. has acquired 2g Transit Solutions Inc. (2g), a data analytics company for public transit services. This move will connect more than 500 Routematch clients with 2g’s flagship product, Transit Miner, and provide 2g’s customers with additional business and technical resources for further innovation. [More]
Reno's RTC Launches Lincoln Line BRT Dec. 14
As Passenger Transport went to press, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC), Reno, NV, was preparing for the Dec. 14 opening of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit Project, branded as the Lincoln Line. [More]
New CEOs Named
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the San Diego Association of Governments have announced new chief executives. [More]
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW: 2018 |
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A Busy Year of Government Affairs Activities for APTA
BY APTA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DEPT. STAFF
During 2018, the APTA Legislative Committee was hard at work forming surface transportation authorization recommendations. [More]
2018: A Great Year for Public Transportation!
This year saw APTA member agencies and businesses across the country open new lines, extensions, stations and facilities, and welcome members of Congress, governors and other dignitaries to their special events. APTA welcomed a new president and CEO, elected a new chair and continued its strong working relationship with DOT and other government entities on behalf of its members. Click here to see just some of the highlights from a great year: [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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APTA Strengthens Ties with International Partners
APTA signed a new addendum to its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Union of Railways (UIC) Dec. 7 in Paris, during the UIC’s 93rd General Assembly. [More]
Get on Board Day: Increasing Support for Public Transit and Mobilizing Advocates
Get on Board Day! That’s the name of APTA’s new national awareness and advocacy day aimed at generating awareness of and increasing support for public transportation among riders and non-riders, elected officials and stakeholders. [More]
APTF Launches New Mentoring Initiative to Support Future Leaders
The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) has unveiled a new pilot mentoring initiative to support APTF scholars’ long-term commitment to the public transportation industry. [More]
Emerging Leaders Program Accepting Applications
APTA invites emerging public transportation professionals to apply through Feb. 4, 2019, for the Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2020. [More]
APTA Welcomes New Members
APTA announces the following new members who joined the association between June and November 2018. [More]
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MORE FROM INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP WEEK |
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Adapting to Changing Customer Preferences Essential: Common Theme Across Industries
At a Nov. 28 panel discussion, Embracing Disruption: Success Stories from Other Industries, during APTA’s Industry Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, experts described their responses to a rapidly changing world, drawing parallels to challenges and opportunities facing the public transportation industry including innovation and workforce development. APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas moderated. [More]
APTA Holds Fifth High-Speed Rail Policy Forum
Al Engel, chair of APTA’s High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, welcomed approximately 100 attendees to APTA’s Fifth Annual High-Speed Rail Policy Forum during the association’s Industry Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. [More]
Relationship Between Public Transit and Cities Praised at APTA Leadership Summit
At a featured luncheon, The Role of Public Transit in Reinventing Cities, during APTA’s Industry Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, Clarence E. Anthony, CEO/executive director of the National League of Cities (NLC), acknowledged the leadership role of public transit in transforming cities by bringing together people, businesses, services and policies. [More]
NTSB's Sumwalt Addresses APTA Safety Seminar
Robert L. Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, gave the keynote address at APTA’s Mid-Year Safety Seminar Nov. 29. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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New CNG Buses, Fueling Station in Flint, MI
The Mass Transportation Authority in Flint, MI, recently took delivery of 13 new CNG-fueled 40-foot buses from Gillig and opened a CNG fueling station that is also available for public use. [More]
TCRP Publishes Reports, Seeks Panel Nominations
The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) recently released several public transit research reports and invited nominations for members of panels who will oversee individual research projects. [More]
Continental Opens Training Center in Clinton, MS
Continental, based in Allentown, PA, opened its new Employee Training Center in Clinton, MS, at recent ceremonies attended by Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant as well as federal, state and local officials. [More]
Public Transit Agencies Show Holiday Spirit This Winter
As Christmas nears and temperatures fall in much of North America, public transit systems and employees across the country are doing their part to help less fortunate residents in their service areas. Among those are Natalie Barnes, a bus operator with the Milwaukee County Transit System. [More]
'STRETCH' Buses Support Quad Cities Commuters
To ease traffic congestion during a period of bridge construction in the Quad Cities region between Illinois and Iowa, the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLink), Moline, IL, introduced two new free “STRETCH” commuter bus routes on Dec. 3. [More]
MassDOT Installs New Bridge Superstructure
Massachusetts DOT recently installed new superstructure to the East Street Bridge Replacement in Westwood that carries the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Franklin Commuter Rail Line, replacing a bridge originally constructed in 1911. [More]
Caltrain Accepts Toy Donations on 'Holiday Train' in Silicon Valley
Caltrain commuter rail, San Carlos, CA, partnered with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation in early December to collect toys and books through its annual Holiday Train event. [More]
Catch the 'Elf' on Gold Coast Transit
For the third year, the Gold Coast Transit District, Oxnard, CA, is brightening the holidays with its “Elf on the GO” decorated bus. [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]
Last 'PT' Issue of 2018
Passenger Transport is on a holiday break. The next issue will be published Jan. 14, 2019. [More]
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