T.J. Doyle
@commsteej.bsky.social
Vice President, Communications & Marketing, APTA https://bsky.app/profile/apta-info.bsky.social
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Today, APTA is celebrating National #TransitCareer Day, joining over 100 U.S. transit organizations to highlight diverse career paths across the industry.
Events today include job fairs, recruitment events, & community outreach highlighting available #TransitCareers.
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Events today include job fairs, recruitment events, & community outreach highlighting available #TransitCareers.
www.apta.com/news-publica...
APTA Celebrates National Transit Career Day - American Public Transportation Association
Washington, D.C. (November 13, 2025) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) will celebrate National Transit Career Day on Thursday, November 13, 2025, joining public transit agencies ...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today, APTA is celebrating National #TransitCareer Day, joining over 100 U.S. transit organizations to highlight diverse career paths across the industry.
Events today include job fairs, recruitment events, & community outreach highlighting available #TransitCareers.
www.apta.com/news-publica...
Events today include job fairs, recruitment events, & community outreach highlighting available #TransitCareers.
www.apta.com/news-publica...
"An 11-year-old’s daily bus ride led to an unlikely friendship that would steer his life — and career — in a direction he never expected." www.wusa9.com/article/life... #TransitCareers @wmata.com @apta-info.bsky.social
How a daily bus ride sparked a lifelong connection — and a Metro career
An 11-year-old’s daily bus ride led to an unlikely friendship that would steer his life — and career — in a direction he never expected.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
"An 11-year-old’s daily bus ride led to an unlikely friendship that would steer his life — and career — in a direction he never expected." www.wusa9.com/article/life... #TransitCareers @wmata.com @apta-info.bsky.social
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This National #TransitCareer Day, MTA is making it easy to start your next career! Meet our HR reps at one of 3 pop-up events tomorrow, Nov. 13, to learn about becoming a Police Officer, Bus Operator, or Mechanic with great pay, benefits, and stability. #TransitCareers
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This National #TransitCareer Day, MTA is making it easy to start your next career! Meet our HR reps at one of 3 pop-up events tomorrow, Nov. 13, to learn about becoming a Police Officer, Bus Operator, or Mechanic with great pay, benefits, and stability. #TransitCareers
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Today we are celebrating National #TransitCareer Day! More than 437,000 Americans work for public transportation agencies and the industry supports millions of private sector jobs across the United States.
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today we are celebrating National #TransitCareer Day! More than 437,000 Americans work for public transportation agencies and the industry supports millions of private sector jobs across the United States.
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A transit career is a career spent helping people!
If you like helping your neighbors and people in your community, a #TransitCareer is a great match.
Hear how Ericka's transit agency keeps her customer service job interesting and provides many ways to learn new skills.
If you like helping your neighbors and people in your community, a #TransitCareer is a great match.
Hear how Ericka's transit agency keeps her customer service job interesting and provides many ways to learn new skills.
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A transit career is a career spent helping people!
If you like helping your neighbors and people in your community, a #TransitCareer is a great match.
Hear how Ericka's transit agency keeps her customer service job interesting and provides many ways to learn new skills.
If you like helping your neighbors and people in your community, a #TransitCareer is a great match.
Hear how Ericka's transit agency keeps her customer service job interesting and provides many ways to learn new skills.
Today, #Voices4Transit honors the veterans who have bravely served our nation. We’re grateful—today and every day—for your courage, dedication, and service. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Today, #Voices4Transit honors the veterans who have bravely served our nation. We’re grateful—today and every day—for your courage, dedication, and service. #VeteransDay
Metra Rail Car Brings Art and Light to Life for Aurora’s LUMENAURA Festival car aptapassengertransport.com/metra-rail-c...
Metra Rail Car Brings Art and Light to Life for Aurora’s LUMENAURA Festival - Passenger Transport
Metra, Chicago’s commuter rail agency, joined forces with the city of Aurora, IL, to bring art, light, and community together in a dynamic new way this fall. In celebration of Aurora’s LUMENAURA festi...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Veterans, military service members, and their families deserve high-quality transportation choices. The Transit Cooperative Research Program has community tools to improve transportation options > bit.ly/TCRPveterans...
Happy Veterans Day! #TCRP @usdot.bsky.social @trb.org
Happy Veterans Day! #TCRP @usdot.bsky.social @trb.org
Community Tools to Improve Transportation Options for Veterans, Military Service Members, and Their Families
Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Veterans, military service members, and their families deserve high-quality transportation choices. The Transit Cooperative Research Program has community tools to improve transportation options > bit.ly/TCRPveterans...
Happy Veterans Day! #TCRP @usdot.bsky.social @trb.org
Happy Veterans Day! #TCRP @usdot.bsky.social @trb.org
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Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in the US military, especially the many veterans now working in public transportation. We're also pleased to highlight some of the ways public transit is serving veterans in 2025. 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in the US military, especially the many veterans now working in public transportation. We're also pleased to highlight some of the ways public transit is serving veterans in 2025. 🧵
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Transit connects job creators with workers!
Your transit career could include helping others in your community find their own jobs with local employers. People need reliable, affordable transportation to get to work and public transit employees like Tenille Warren help make that possible. 🧵
Your transit career could include helping others in your community find their own jobs with local employers. People need reliable, affordable transportation to get to work and public transit employees like Tenille Warren help make that possible. 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Transit connects job creators with workers!
Your transit career could include helping others in your community find their own jobs with local employers. People need reliable, affordable transportation to get to work and public transit employees like Tenille Warren help make that possible. 🧵
Your transit career could include helping others in your community find their own jobs with local employers. People need reliable, affordable transportation to get to work and public transit employees like Tenille Warren help make that possible. 🧵
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Last week, @amtrak.com President Roger Harris joined federal, state, and local leaders to celebrate the start of construction at Ivy City Rail Yard in Washington, DC, underscoring the project’s role in reshaping rail travel across the East Coast.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Last week, @amtrak.com President Roger Harris joined federal, state, and local leaders to celebrate the start of construction at Ivy City Rail Yard in Washington, DC, underscoring the project’s role in reshaping rail travel across the East Coast.
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"Through transit-oriented development, we are working to transform areas around transit stations into dense, vibrant, connected communities," said Samantha Biddle, acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation. www.wmar2news.com/news/region/...
Over 500 new housing units, retail space planned near Odenton MARC station
Leaders said the plans include 585 multifamily units, including 130 affordable units, as well as 30,000 square feet of retails space and 180,000 square feet of public amenity space.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"Through transit-oriented development, we are working to transform areas around transit stations into dense, vibrant, connected communities," said Samantha Biddle, acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation. www.wmar2news.com/news/region/...
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APTA thanks the Singapore Land Transport Authority, Singapore Public Transportation Operators SMRT and SBST for hosting a delegation of 25 APTA members from the public and private sector...
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
APTA thanks the Singapore Land Transport Authority, Singapore Public Transportation Operators SMRT and SBST for hosting a delegation of 25 APTA members from the public and private sector...
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This week, voters fast-tracked $11.8 Billion for public transportation.
And in all elections in 2025, Americans approved pro-public transit measures 16 out of 19 times at the ballot > www.apta.com/news-publica... #PublicTransitImpact
And in all elections in 2025, Americans approved pro-public transit measures 16 out of 19 times at the ballot > www.apta.com/news-publica... #PublicTransitImpact
November 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This week, voters fast-tracked $11.8 Billion for public transportation.
And in all elections in 2025, Americans approved pro-public transit measures 16 out of 19 times at the ballot > www.apta.com/news-publica... #PublicTransitImpact
And in all elections in 2025, Americans approved pro-public transit measures 16 out of 19 times at the ballot > www.apta.com/news-publica... #PublicTransitImpact
Amtrak Advances Fleet Modernization with Ivy City Rail Yard Transformation aptapassengertransport.com/amtrak-advan...
Amtrak Advances Fleet Modernization with Ivy City Rail Yard Transformation - Passenger Transport
Amtrak has broken ground on a major modernization project at its Ivy City Rail Yard in Washington, DC—marking a key milestone in the railroad’s expansive fleet renewal and infrastructure improvement p...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Amtrak Advances Fleet Modernization with Ivy City Rail Yard Transformation aptapassengertransport.com/amtrak-advan...
Riders, community groups praise L.A. transit safety program heysocal.com/2025/11/06/r... @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
Riders, community groups praise L.A. transit safety program
The Metro train and bus system in Los Angeles has recently formalized and expanded its transit ambassador program, earning praise from...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Riders, community groups praise L.A. transit safety program heysocal.com/2025/11/06/r... @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
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.@miamidadecounty.bsky.social is investing in the future of transit—and the region’s economy. Metro Express, the first SMART corridor, is now up and running. At 20 miles, it’s the longest BRT line of its kind in the U.S., connecting Florida City to Dadeland South. 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
.@miamidadecounty.bsky.social is investing in the future of transit—and the region’s economy. Metro Express, the first SMART corridor, is now up and running. At 20 miles, it’s the longest BRT line of its kind in the U.S., connecting Florida City to Dadeland South. 🧵
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Valley Metro is highlighting significant progress in security across the Arizona system, including a drop in rail security incidents by more than 50% year over year.
Results:
81% of bus, streetcar & light rail riders feel very secure or secure (71% in 2022) www.valleymetro.org/news/2025/11...
Results:
81% of bus, streetcar & light rail riders feel very secure or secure (71% in 2022) www.valleymetro.org/news/2025/11...
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Valley Metro is highlighting significant progress in security across the Arizona system, including a drop in rail security incidents by more than 50% year over year.
Results:
81% of bus, streetcar & light rail riders feel very secure or secure (71% in 2022) www.valleymetro.org/news/2025/11...
Results:
81% of bus, streetcar & light rail riders feel very secure or secure (71% in 2022) www.valleymetro.org/news/2025/11...
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Join us at 1:00 pm ET for a member webinar: "2025 Transit Ballot Measure Recap & Preparing for 2026."
You'll hear insights on the 16 transit funding measures on the November 4 ballot. Panelists include transit campaigners from Charlotte, Michigan, & more.
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You'll hear insights on the 16 transit funding measures on the November 4 ballot. Panelists include transit campaigners from Charlotte, Michigan, & more.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Join us at 1:00 pm ET for a member webinar: "2025 Transit Ballot Measure Recap & Preparing for 2026."
You'll hear insights on the 16 transit funding measures on the November 4 ballot. Panelists include transit campaigners from Charlotte, Michigan, & more.
🔗 learning.aptagateway.com/products/tra...
You'll hear insights on the 16 transit funding measures on the November 4 ballot. Panelists include transit campaigners from Charlotte, Michigan, & more.
🔗 learning.aptagateway.com/products/tra...
@valleymetro.org highlights significant progress in security across system www.valleymetro.org/news/2025/11...
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@valleymetro.org highlights significant progress in security across system www.valleymetro.org/news/2025/11...
"Voters in communities as diverse as Yampa Valley, Colorado and Kalamazoo, Mich. all said yes to public transportation on Tuesday, approving billions in new funding for light rail, buses and more as well as establishing at least once new transit agency." usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/t...
Transit Wins Big Again In Local Elections Across America — Streetsblog USA
Several candidates who ran on ambitious transportation reform platforms won at the ballot box on Tuesday — but even more communities said yes to supporting transit directly.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Voters in communities as diverse as Yampa Valley, Colorado and Kalamazoo, Mich. all said yes to public transportation on Tuesday, approving billions in new funding for light rail, buses and more as well as establishing at least once new transit agency." usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/06/t...
@amtrak.com breaks ground on Ivy City Rail Yard project www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/l...
Amtrak breaks ground on Ivy City Rail Yard project
Major construction is beginning on a new maintenance facility at Amtrak’s Ivy City Rail Yard in D.C. News4’s Juliana Valencia explains what it means for riders.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
@amtrak.com breaks ground on Ivy City Rail Yard project www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/l...
On Election Night, Voters Fast-Tracked $11.8 Billion for Public Transportation: In 2025, voters approved pro-public transit measures 16 out of 19 times at the ballot www.apta.com/news-publica... @apta-info.bsky.social
On Election Night, Voters Fast-Tracked $11.8 Billion for Public Transportation - American Public Transportation Association
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 5, 2025) – On Tuesday, November 4, voters in Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Washington supported measures that boost funding for public transit improvem...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
On Election Night, Voters Fast-Tracked $11.8 Billion for Public Transportation: In 2025, voters approved pro-public transit measures 16 out of 19 times at the ballot www.apta.com/news-publica... @apta-info.bsky.social
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Congratulations to the residents of Charlotte and surrounding @meckcounty.bsky.social! The community came together yesterday and voted to support a regional plan for faster commutes and less congestion.
A new 1% sales tax increase exempts food & medicine, and will raise $19 billion for... 🧵
A new 1% sales tax increase exempts food & medicine, and will raise $19 billion for... 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Congratulations to the residents of Charlotte and surrounding @meckcounty.bsky.social! The community came together yesterday and voted to support a regional plan for faster commutes and less congestion.
A new 1% sales tax increase exempts food & medicine, and will raise $19 billion for... 🧵
A new 1% sales tax increase exempts food & medicine, and will raise $19 billion for... 🧵
Mecklenburg Co. voters pass sales tax increase for transit improvements: “It increases frequency, reliability, security and options accessibility throughout transit, so it's really a holistic plan to address mobility needs." spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
Mecklenburg Co. voters pass sales tax increase for transit improvements
The sales tax will increase from 7.25% to 8.25%
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November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Mecklenburg Co. voters pass sales tax increase for transit improvements: “It increases frequency, reliability, security and options accessibility throughout transit, so it's really a holistic plan to address mobility needs." spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...