American Public Transportation Association
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APTA leads public transportation in a new mobility era, advocating to connect and build thriving communities.
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.
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.
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. 🧵
Earlier this year, the East Texas Council of Governments, with support from the Texas DOT, expanded GoBus Veteran Transport. This program now helps veterans in 14 rural counties access healthcare, jobs, groceries, and other services, making a real difference for those who served.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Earlier this year, the East Texas Council of Governments, with support from the Texas DOT, expanded GoBus Veteran Transport. This program now helps veterans in 14 rural counties access healthcare, jobs, groceries, and other services, making a real difference for those who served.
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. 🧵
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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...to gain insights on the innovations in transit policy, technology, operations and maintenance that make Singapore's transit system world-class.
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
...to gain insights on the innovations in transit policy, technology, operations and maintenance that make Singapore's transit system world-class.
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...
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
.@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. 🧵
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...
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...
"While rail transit is expected to take years to build out, CATS said improvements to the bus system can be finished in five years. @ridecats.bsky.social will upgrade 15 routes to have buses arriving every 15 minutes; all other routes would have buses arriving no later than every 30 minutes."
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"While rail transit is expected to take years to build out, CATS said improvements to the bus system can be finished in five years. @ridecats.bsky.social will upgrade 15 routes to have buses arriving every 15 minutes; all other routes would have buses arriving no later than every 30 minutes."
building commuter rail, expanding light-rail, faster buses, better sidewalks, more bike paths, & road improvements.
"The vote caps off a push that began more than 5 years ago, and represents the biggest single source of new infrastructure funding in the region’s history," reports @wfae.bsky.social.
"The vote caps off a push that began more than 5 years ago, and represents the biggest single source of new infrastructure funding in the region’s history," reports @wfae.bsky.social.
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
building commuter rail, expanding light-rail, faster buses, better sidewalks, more bike paths, & road improvements.
"The vote caps off a push that began more than 5 years ago, and represents the biggest single source of new infrastructure funding in the region’s history," reports @wfae.bsky.social.
"The vote caps off a push that began more than 5 years ago, and represents the biggest single source of new infrastructure funding in the region’s history," reports @wfae.bsky.social.
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... 🧵
.@rtachicago.bsky.social statement on passage of SB 2111: "This bill provides the stable funding & governance reforms needed to protect transit service for millions who ride @chicagocta.bsky.social, Metra, & @pacesuburbanbus.bsky.social the thousands of frontline workers who keep our region moving.🧵
October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
.@rtachicago.bsky.social statement on passage of SB 2111: "This bill provides the stable funding & governance reforms needed to protect transit service for millions who ride @chicagocta.bsky.social, Metra, & @pacesuburbanbus.bsky.social the thousands of frontline workers who keep our region moving.🧵
KCATA and @kcstreetcar.org marked a major milestone last Friday with the opening of the Main Street Streetcar Extension in Kansas City, Missouri. 🧵
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
KCATA and @kcstreetcar.org marked a major milestone last Friday with the opening of the Main Street Streetcar Extension in Kansas City, Missouri. 🧵
The new DART Silver Line links Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano, with a stop at DFW Airport. It will expand job access, fuel economic growth, and boost mobility across one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas.
October 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The new DART Silver Line links Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano, with a stop at DFW Airport. It will expand job access, fuel economic growth, and boost mobility across one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas.
On Friday, APTA CEO Paul P. Skoutelas joined Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nadine Lee, Carrollton Mayor Steve Babick, @repjuliejohnson.bsky.social, and other local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the transformative 26-mile Silver Line—marking a major investment in North Texas transit.
October 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On Friday, APTA CEO Paul P. Skoutelas joined Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nadine Lee, Carrollton Mayor Steve Babick, @repjuliejohnson.bsky.social, and other local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the transformative 26-mile Silver Line—marking a major investment in North Texas transit.
And you can read about the purpose of #APTAinDC25 here > www.apta.com/news-publica... #PublicTransitImpact
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
And you can read about the purpose of #APTAinDC25 here > www.apta.com/news-publica... #PublicTransitImpact
APTA members were on Capitol Hill yesterday to advocate for public transportation. Our photographers tagged along on several of the 100 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, and you can see lots of great pictures in our Flickr album > www.flickr.com/photos/aptat...
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
APTA members were on Capitol Hill yesterday to advocate for public transportation. Our photographers tagged along on several of the 100 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, and you can see lots of great pictures in our Flickr album > www.flickr.com/photos/aptat...
Yesterday, APTA members met with more than 100 key Members of Congress and staff to advocate for robust federal investment in public transportation infrastructure & critical reforms.
See what APTA business members, transit agency CEOs & transit board members asked for > www.apta.com/news-publica...
See what APTA business members, transit agency CEOs & transit board members asked for > www.apta.com/news-publica...
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Yesterday, APTA members met with more than 100 key Members of Congress and staff to advocate for robust federal investment in public transportation infrastructure & critical reforms.
See what APTA business members, transit agency CEOs & transit board members asked for > www.apta.com/news-publica...
See what APTA business members, transit agency CEOs & transit board members asked for > www.apta.com/news-publica...
Transit leaders kicked off today's APTA Legislative Advocacy Washington DC Fly-In with discussions of how public transit creates good-paying jobs across all sectors of the economy—from manufacturing and engineering to operations and information technology.
October 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Transit leaders kicked off today's APTA Legislative Advocacy Washington DC Fly-In with discussions of how public transit creates good-paying jobs across all sectors of the economy—from manufacturing and engineering to operations and information technology.
Transit leaders kicked off today's APTA Legislative Advocacy Washington DC Fly-In with discussions of how public transit creates good-paying jobs across all sectors of the economy—from manufacturing and engineering to operations and information technology.
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Transit leaders kicked off today's APTA Legislative Advocacy Washington DC Fly-In with discussions of how public transit creates good-paying jobs across all sectors of the economy—from manufacturing and engineering to operations and information technology.
Join #TCRP this morning for a free webinar on new research to improve bus operator safety and health with better workspace designs and barriers > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det...
October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Join #TCRP this morning for a free webinar on new research to improve bus operator safety and health with better workspace designs and barriers > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det...