Increases in auto and fuel costs mean that people can save more than before by using public transportation instead of driving. Prices for new and used cars have increased significantly since the ...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (October 10, 2022) – Public transportation providers across North America face a shortage of operators and mechanics during a period of economic instability and reshuffling ...

Rail Awards – Certificates of Merit Award: Rail Safety, Commuter Rail MTA Metro-North Railroad, New York, New York ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 28, 2023) – The American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) most recent Transit Savings report shows that individuals who ride on public transportation instead of ...

APTA's Public Transportation Wage Rate Database is a report containing the top hourly wage rates for public transportation bus and rail operators and mechanics for transit agencies in the U.S. and ...

Because of demographics and improved healthcare, more of the population can benefit from universal design, whether from longer life spans, better outcomes for diseases or injuries that would not have ...

Portland, OR (May 2, 2024) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 International Bus Roadeo, an event recognizing the skill and ...

Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2025) – American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement: “The American Public Transportation ...

In July, both the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations marked up the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (THUD Appropriations bill). APTA ...

Look at your community as a business. This groundbreaking study shows that planned public transportation investments will yield a 2 to 1 return while helping to generate income for local businesses, ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 28, 2022) – According to APTA’s Ridership Trends Dashboard, the public transportation industry saw ridership rebound to more than 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels in ...

Washington, D.C. – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is pleased to recognize the First Place winners of its 2022 AdWheel Awards. The awards go to APTA member systems and business ...