Passenger Transport Express - 03/11/2016 (Plain Text Version)NEWS HEADLINESNew APTA Study Released on Public Transit and the Knowledge Economy
A new study commissioned by APTA reveals that public transportation investments can yield a 2-to-1 return for local "innovation districts" defined as communities with a cluster of business incubators, startups and anchor institutions (such as academic or research facilities). Further, public transportation is the catalyst that attracts most knowledge workers to live and work in these high-growth business centers, according to the findings. “Ultimately, investment in local public transit helps generate new economic activity and yields a huge profit to local companies in the area,” said APTA President & CEO Michael Melaniphy. "It also provides tremendous benefits for the entire community, even after subtracting the cost of the ongoing investment in the local public transit system.” Melaniphy Meets with Canadian Advisor
As part of APTA's continuing successful partnerships with Canadian transportation operations, APTA President & CEO Michael Melaniphy met with Mathieu Bouchard, senior advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, this morning at the APTA offices. They discussed several issues, including public transportation. Bouchard is in Washington for the Canadian Prime Minister's state visit. APTA Is Soliciting Comments on Proposed Rules
APTA’s advocacy is in high gear in response to FTA's proposed rules on safety, grant management and equal opportunity employment, all of which are open for public comment. APTA Chair McCall Promotes Collaboration with NLC and AMPO
APTA Chair Valarie J. McCall was in Washington, DC, this week to strengthen working relationships with two national organizations. She participated in the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional Cities Conference, delivering remarks at the
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Infrastructure and Services Federal Advocacy Committee meeting. Additionally, she addressed the board of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO). ARTBA Head To Address APTA Legislative Conference
Dr. Peter Ruane, president & CEO of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), will be the breakfast speaker on the first full day of APTA's 2016 Legislative Conference, March 14. Dr. Ruane has been a strong advocate for increased federal funding to repair and modernize the nation's infrastructure. ARTBA and APTA worked closely on the FAST Act in 2015 and are currently collaborating on implementation issues, SAVE THE DATE
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