Hampton Roads Transit is delivering for the community. @gohrt.bsky.social’s Base Express just celebrated 100k riders, 4x its projection, strengthening connections to Naval Station Norfolk both on and off-base. (1/3)

Congrats to BART rider and Oakland legend Alysa Liu on winning a gold medal at the Olympics and making the Bay Area proud!

"We've come to some common understanding of what we can do to help each other, agency and producer, to make sure that we're getting good quality products that meet the needs of the agency so they can serve their customers reliably." www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

APTA joins the nation in mourning the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a towering voice for civil rights and economic justice.

April 17 will mark #WorldPublicTransportDay, a brand new annual global celebration of the critical role public transportation plays in the everyday lives and success of communities and economies. aptapassengertransport.com/world-public... @uitp.bsky.social

Central Oklahoma transit is leveling up! 🚆✨ The Regional Transportation Authority has a new name – One Transit – reflecting a unified, fast, and safe system connecting Oklahoma City, Norman, and Edmond. (1/2)

APTA members, join us today at 2:00pm ET, join us for "A Practical Tutorial on Systems Integration – What Where, When, Why & How!" During the free, 60 minute webinar, you'll hear important lessons from Metrolinx, @translink.ca, @trimet.org, and others. learning.aptagateway.com/products/a-p...

Today we honor the leadership, courage, and sacrifice of Presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who advanced our democracy and helped us create a more perfect Union. Happy Presidents' Day!

[email protected] President Harris joined @usdot.bsky.social Deputy Secretary Bradbury, FRA Administrator Fink, and Siemens Mobility CEO Bauer to unveil the first new Airo trainset, marking a major milestone in Amtrak’s nationwide fleet modernization effort. aptapassengertransport.com/introducing-...

APTA applauds Congress for passing the bipartisan THUD Act, which provides $21.1B for critical public transit projects that improve safety, support U.S. jobs, and modernize systems. Federal investment in public transit keeps our economy moving! ⬇️ aptapassengertransport.com/apta-urges-u...

Thank you to @transportdems.bsky.social Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social for supporting robust federal investments in passenger rail and public transit.

Join us today at 1pm ET for "Automated Vehicles 101: What Public Transportation Agencies Need to Know." Whether you’re just exploring the idea or looking for a clearer path forward, this webinar will help you move from curiosity to confidence > learning.aptagateway.com/products/aut...

Federal investment in transit strengthens communities. In Texas, @capmetroatx.bsky.social, City of Austin, & ATP are launching new light rail, supported by a proposed $4B FTA investment to connect residents to jobs, healthcare, & local businesses, safely & reliably. thedailytexan.com/2026/01/26/p...

Thank you to Congressman Burgess Owens for taking time last week in Utah to meet with APTA VP Ward McCarragher and discuss surface transportation reauthorization through the @uschamber.bsky.social Keep America Moving campaign.

This weekend, the @seahawksofficial.com and @patriots.bsky.social will face off in Superbowl LX. No matter who you’re cheering for, public transportation will get you there! Across the Bay Area, transit systems like ... (1/2)

The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that public transportation can reduce airport road congestion, benefiting travelers, airline workers, and airport staff. The study reviews public transit availability, use, and strategies at 51 airports. aptapassengertransport.com/gao-reports-...

Innovation is at the core of America’s public transportation systems. Last month, Eugene, Oregon’s Lane Transit opened a modern operations facility designed to improve safety and efficiency to better serve riders every day. (1/2)

Today, public transit agencies across the U.S. are celebrating Rosa Parks Day, with free rides and community events. This year would have been Parks’ 113th birthday. aptapassengertransport.com/celebrating-...

Public transportation keeps our economy moving, and federal investment helps make that possible. With support from FTA/@usdot.bsky.social grants, South Florida’s Tri-Rail is partnering with Siemens Mobility to add 7 upgraded, American-made trains to its commuter rail fleet. (1/2)

APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas urges the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan FY 2026 Transportation Appropriations Bill. Swift action is needed to ensure communities across the U.S. can continue critical public transportation projects & service www.apta.com/news-publica...

In today's TCRP Update, there is a rural/tribal webinar you won't want to miss! Plus, it's your chance to participate on a 2026 Project Panel. And if you are attending the February #APTAmcx26 Workshop, stop by and meet w/ one of the #TCRP Ambassadors. 🔗 conta.cc/4t9EavM @trb.org @usdot.bsky.social

APTA invites members to share speaking ideas for two events: 1. APTAtech 2. Sustainability/ Operations Planning & Scheduling Workshop Learn how you can present at #APTAtech26 or #APTAsustainabilityOPS26 (co-located in St. Louis, August 9-12, 2026) and submit by March 6> conta.cc/4qNBAtE

13 major public transit infrastructure projects are set to open across the U.S. this year. They will expand economic opportunity, support good-paying jobs across industries, and strengthen American manufacturing. (1/2)

Today, Smart Cities Dive reports how this year's Surface Transportation Bill will shape the fate of public transit and passenger rail. You can hear from APTA leaders Paul Skoutelas and Ward McCarragher in this story > www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/congres...

Winter Storm Fern caused us to reschedule this week's Business Members Annual Meeting, but we've already been able to secure March 16-19, 2026, at the same hotel in Savannah! If you previously registered, we emailed you and details can also be found here > www.apta.com/conferences-...

APTA CEO Paul P. Skoutelas expresses deep appreciation to Delegate @eleanornorton.bsky.social for her extraordinary 35 years of service to the District of Columbia and her steadfast leadership in championing public transportation nationwide. 🔗 www.apta.com/news-publica... @transportdems.bsky.social

Join us today at 2pm ET for a free webinar on "Transit's Role in Combatting Human Trafficking." You'll hear important lessons from APTA, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), @amtrak.com Police, NJ Transit Police, and the Federal Transit Administration. > learning.aptagateway.com/products/com...

LIRR crews used salt, heat, and jet-powered snow blowers to keep trains moving yesterday. Yes, jet-powered. The railroad has seven rail-bound jet blowers — repurposed jet and helicopter engines — that blast snow and ice clear of switches and the third rail.

From frontline operators to leadership, San Antonio takes public transit safety seriously. Congratulations to VIA Metropolitan Transit for their 2025 safety ranking!

Due to Winter Storm Fern's likely major impact on travel across the U.S., this morning, APTA emailed all registrants of the Business Members Annual Meeting announcing the postponement of next week's event. If you are registered for #APTAbmam26, please check your email for rescheduling details.

House and Senate Appropriation Committees Unveil Bipartisan FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act. Read the full report from #PassengerTransport > aptapassengertransport.com/house-and-se...

APTA’s hotel is almost full for the 2026 MCX Workshop, the premier event for transit professionals in marketing, communications, and customer experience. Book your room now and stay near the action in Savannah, February, 22-25 > conta.cc/4b8qaff Special thanks to #APTAmcx26 local host CAT.

APTA today applauded House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders for releasing a bipartisan FY26 THUD Appropriations Act, as a part of H.R. 7148. The legislation delivers the vast majority of public transit and passenger rail investments authorized by the IIJA. www.apta.com/news-publica...

Legislative Alert: Yesterday, the House and Senate unveiled the bipartisan, final FY26 THUD Appropriations Act that provides robust public transit and passenger rail funding. See the details on why APTA strongly supports the bill > conta.cc/49x7PHt

There is still time to sign up for today's Rapid Reaction webinar on the newly released FY 2026 Transportation Appropriations Act. Join us at 3:00 pm ET to hear the impacts on public transit and passenger rail in the United States. APTA members register free here > bit.ly/APTAthudWebi...

🚨New webinar alert! 🚨 APTA members, join us tomorrow, January 21 at 3:00 pm ET for a Rapid Reaction Webinar on the release of the FY 2026 Transportation Appropriations Act. Members register free here > bit.ly/APTAthudWebi...

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of dignity, opportunity, and justice for all Americans reshaped our nation. His progress was not instant—it was built through years of courage, sacrifice, and peaceful protest that moved America forward.

Baltimore is rolling out the first MD-made Hitachi railcars, a big win for economic development and a clear example of why federal funding for transit matters. The new @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social fleet enhances safety, reliability, & comfort, while fueling the local economy with good-paying jobs.

Check out the program for APTA's MCX Workshop, featuring more than 25 sessions for transit professionals in marketing, communications, PR, and customer experience > conta.cc/4qW89p9 #APTAmcx26 is hosted in Savannah, GA by Chatham Area Transit. Join your public transit colleagues February 22-25!

APTA and a broad-based coalition, the Public Finance Network (PFN), wrote to leaders of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Jan. 13 to stress the importance of protecting and enhancing tax-exempt municipal bonds. aptapassengertransport.com/apta-coaliti... #BuiltByBonds

Check out this @trb.org overview of 2025 transit research from groups like #TCRP, the Transit Cooperative Research Program.

Attorneys and general counsels in public transportation will soon gather at APTA’s Legal Affairs Seminar, March 15-17, in Philadelphia, for a program filled with great speakers and continuing legal education credits. (1/2)

APTA members, join us today from 2:00-3:00 pm ET for the webinar "Data Governance in Action: From Policy to Practice." > learning.aptagateway.com/products/dat... (1/4)

In 2025, communities across America saw people choosing buses, trains, and ferries in record numbers to get to work, school, and family activities. www.dcnewsnow.com/news/travel/...

APTA members, join us Tuesday, January 13, from 2-3:00 pm ET for a free webinar on "Data Governance in Action: From Policy to Practice." Register Now > learning.aptagateway.com/products/dat... 🧵 (1/5)

Laketran and Geauga Transit are taking a major step toward stronger workforce mobility in NE Ohio. The agencies are working together to launch new cross-county transit options to open doors to economic opportunity, with $2M in support from the @odot-statewide.bsky.social Workforce Mobility Program.

Friday is the early-registration deadline for APTA's MCX Workshop! Marketing, communications, PR, and customer experience professionals are encouraged to sign-up now and join #transit peers in Savannah, February 22-25 > conta.cc/4ssIdTx Special thanks to #APTAmcx26 local host Chatham Area Transit.

2026 is an EXPO year! Save the date and join the mailing list for public transportation's biggest showcase. We'll let you know as soon as registration opens for TRANSform & APTA EXPO, October 4-7, in Chicago > www.aptaexpo.com

Last month, APTA’s Bus Manufacturing Task Force approved a second package of recommendations that will help move the bus industry toward more standardized vehicles. This will lead to economies in production and a stronger, more competitive supply chain. aptapassengertransport.com/moving-towar...

Investment in public transit connects local communities and boosts regional economies. This month, Southeastern Wisconsin launched the MARK Rail project plan, designed to link three of the state’s largest urban hubs: Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha. 🧵(1/2)