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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 1d

Work will be performed at @ctranvancouver.c-tran.com’s facility in Vancouver, Washington, where CCW teams will ensure each barrier meets C-TRAN’s specifications, transit industry safety standards, and installation deadlines.

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C-TRAN Awards CCW Contract to Supply and Install Driver Protection - Passenger Transport

C-TRAN, Vancouver, WA, has awarded Complete Coach Works (CCW) a contract to supply and install Wabtec vShield driver safety and security barriers across a portion of the agency’s fixed-route fleet. Th...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 19h

"APTA congratulates David Fink on his confirmation as @usdot.bsky.social FRA Administrator. His decades of rail leadership & deep industry expertise will be invaluable as the nation strengthens its passenger rail network," begins a statement from APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas. www.apta.com/news-publica...

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Metro @wmata.com · 1d

It’s #CustomerExperienceDay and our very own @wmatagm.bsky.social joined our call center team to take calls, listen in, and answer customer questions.

We're here to serve you every day, so don’t hesitate to reach out by phone (202-GO-METRO), wmata.com and MetroPulse chat and email.

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 1d

LA Metro Unveils Transit Guide for Sporting, Music Events www.msn.com/en-us/travel... @metrolosangeles.bsky.social

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 2d

This month, the APTA Standards Development Program is running a public review of seven documents on rail transit signals and communications. If you have any feedback, please share you comments with us by November 2, 2025 > conta.cc/48hVHtO

October Comment on Rail Transit Signals and Comms

Standards Public Comment - 10/6/2025 October 2025 Public Review and Commenting on Rail Transit Signals and Communications The APTA Standards Program has advanced seven new documents for public revi

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 2d

How Boston transit leaders fixed a failing transit system www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/mbta-bo... #APTAtransform25 @mbta.com

How Boston transit leaders fixed a failing transit system

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority recovered from safety lapses that prompted the Federal Transit Administration to oversee the agency’s transit rail system in 2022.

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 5d

Join APTA in celebrating National Transit Career Day November 13! The day is the perfect opportunity for public transit agencies and businesses to partner in recruiting new talent and engaging current employees. aptapassengertransport.com/highlight-an... #TransitCareers

Highlight and Celebrate Rewarding Careers in Public Transportation! - Passenger Transport

Join APTA in celebrating National Transit Career Day Nov. 13. The day is the perfect opportunity for public transit agencies and businesses to partner in recruiting new talent and engaging current emp...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 6d

At #APTAtransform25, we unveiled our new 2025 Fact Book, highlighting the impact of public transit. From brake systems and seat frames to GPS tracking and fare tech, public transportation is built by American companies. #PublicTransitImpact

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 6d

Transit Executives Driving Cyber Resilience: How to Build on That Momentum aptapassengertransport.com/transit-exec...

Transit Executives Driving Cyber Resilience: How to Build on That Momentum - Passenger Transport

Transit leaders across the United States are tackling the cybersecurity challenge head-on by balancing modernization efforts, operational demands, and an increasingly complex threat landscape. The goo...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 9d

Metro RTA in Akron, Ohio is using federal investments to fuel economic growth. Their latest maintenance and operations facility will improve bus performance and support hundreds of new jobs.

Check out the historic project and what it means for the Akron community: www.apta.com/a-new-facili...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 9d

[email protected] officially celebrated the installation of new fare gates at all of its stations to satisfy customer demands, particularly around fare evasion and safety on trains.

Those efforts were felt by the passengers @abc7news.bsky.social talked to before Friday's event abc7news.com/post/bart-ce...

BART celebrates installation of new fare gates at all of its stations

BART General Manager Bob Powers says the agency has spent months working to install the new gates - an initiative driven by the need to satisfy customer demands, particularly around fare evasion and s...

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 6d

The Crucial Link of Aging in Place: Transportation That Works aptapassengertransport.com/the-crucial-...

The Crucial Link of Aging in Place: Transportation That Works - Passenger Transport

By 2030, more than 71 million Americans will be over 65, nearly 20 percent of the population. Yet policy and service design still center on the general population, leaving growing gaps for those aging...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 8d

Federal transit investment = lasting economic growth.

With federal funding, Siemens Mobility is building a $220M rail facility in Lexington, NC—creating 500+ jobs, adding $1.6B to the state’s economy, and expanding U.S. passenger rail. 🚆

Learn more: www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/compan...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 7d

Today is #TCRPday! The public #transit industry is advancing and innovating, and today local volunteers at public transportation organizations are sharing with their colleagues the latest research and transit solutions. 🧵

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 7d

See APTA's new Legislative Update on today's government shutdown and its impacts on public transportation > myemail.constantcontact.com/Government-S...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 13d

APTA today released its 2025 Public Transportation Vehicle Database, an annual report detailing the bus and rail fleet characteristics of U.S. and Canadian transit agencies, representing systems that carry 80 percent of U.S. transit ridership. www.apta.com/news-publica...

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 13d

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social’s A Line is officially open, now extending to Pomona with 4 new stations, connecting even more LA communities and expanding access to jobs, education, and opportunity.

Learn more: www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/g...

Metro to open A Line extension project. Here's what to know

Metro is expected to celebrate the grand opening of its A (Gold) Line Extension Project Friday, bringing new local rail service to the San Gabriel Valley cities of Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Po...

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 15d

"Ride safe, keep it cute, and keep it moving!"

We teamed up with NYC's own Cardi B on PSAs that will play in subway stations across our system.

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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 14d

Are you in the DC area? Today is is your last chance to register for the free October 1, #TCRPday celebration at the Transportation Research Board's DC headquarters. Learn more or sign up now > conta.cc/46l1VHR

#TCRP @usdot.bsky.social

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 14d

With World Games on the Horizon, Cities Need to Invest in Their Transit Now aptapassengertransport.com/with-world-g...

With World Games on the Horizon,Cities Need to Invest in Their Transit Now - Passenger Transport

Major events can make or break a transit system. From massive concerts to the Super Bowl, large gatherings have brought unprepared systems to a halt, frustrating fans and entire cities alike.

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 15d

From mules to electric streetcars: 145 years of Tucson transit www.kgun9.com/absolutely-a...

From mules to electric streetcars: 145 years of Tucson transit

Sun Tran is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Back in 1975, Tucson's bus service had rebranded itself as Sun Tran. But Tucson's transit history dates back nearly 145 years.

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 15d

Trinity Metro Launches Storytime Trains aptapassengertransport.com/trinity-metr...

Trinity Metro Launches Storytime Trains - Passenger Transport

This summer, Trinity Metro launched Storytime Trains to invite families to enjoy children’s stories while experiencing our sleek trains. The innovative campaign focused on two major goals: increasing ...

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T.J. Doyle @commsteej.bsky.social · 15d

Laketran Modernizes Paratransit with New Rides aptapassengertransport.com/laketran-mod...

Laketran Modernizes Paratransit with New Rides - Passenger Transport

In a bold move toward inclusive and flexible mobility, Laketran, the regional public transportation system serving Lake County, OH, has launched Rides on Demand, a new app-based transit service that t...

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Metro @wmata.com · 16d

An award this big calls for new bus & train wraps! 👏🚇🚍

In case you missed it, Metro has won @APTA_Info’s 2025 Transit Agency of the Year award! We’re so proud of our talented team & thankful for our customers who made this possible!

A bus for the WMATA Metro system in Washington, D.C., parked on a street. It's painted with a red, white, and blue pattern and has the text "2025 APTA Transit Agency of the Year" and "the best in North America because of you."

A Washington DC Metro train at a station with passengers inside. The train is painted with the text: "the best in North America because of you" and shows "Branch Ave" as the destination.

A metro train at a station, marked with "2025 APTA Transit Agency of the Year". Passengers are visible inside. A man stands outside the train with a guitar case. The station has a distinctive tiled floor and arched ceiling.

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