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APTA Surface Transportation Authorization Recommendations Deliver $5 in Economic Benefits for Every $1 Invested; 41,400 Jobs Created or Sustained per $1 Billion Invest…

A new independent economic study assessing the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Surface Transportation ...
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Coalition Letter to Congressional Leaders on IIJA Advance Appropriations

PDF The Honorable Susan Collins Chair Appropriations Committee U.S. Senate The Honorable Tom Cole Chair Appropriations Committee U.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Patty Murray Vice Chair ...
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Solicitation of nominations for membership on the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee

Rule/Notice/NOFO: Solicitation of nominations for membership Federal Register/Notice: FederalRegister.gov Title: Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Description: The Department solicits nominations for ...
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Engage Your Members of Congress Today Regarding Earmark and Program Requests

Chairman Cole signals the start of the FY 2027 Appropriations process On February 25, House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) sent a Dear Colleague letter to Members of Congress ...
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APTA Announces Public Transit Industry’s Best Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Work in First Place Round of the AdWheel Awards

The (APTA) honored the First Place winners of its 2026 AdWheel Awards at this week’s APTA Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience Workshop Savannah, GA. The awards recognize APTA member public ...
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Public Transportation Fare Database

APTA's Public Transportation Fare Database is an annual report of major elements of fare structures by mode for U.S. and Canadian transit agencies. The report includes fixed-route adult base fares, ...
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Transit Savings Grow as Auto Costs and Gas Prices Increase

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 ...
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Transit Workforce Shortage: Root Causes, Potential Solutions, and the Road Ahead

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 ...
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APTA 2025 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards

Rail Awards – Certificates of Merit Award: Rail Safety, Commuter Rail MTA Metro-North Railroad, New York, New York ...
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Public Transportation Wage Rate Database

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 ...
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New APTA Data Shows Public Transportation Drives Economic Growth, Creates Jobs, and Powers U.S. Mobility

Washington, D.C. (September 4, 2025) – New data released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) highlights the growth and economic impact of the public transportation industry ...