Check out the #TCRP December Update, with eight great research solutions that you can now download for free > conta.cc/4s7SeWh New reports include: 1. Improving Transit Service in Rural and Tribal Communities 2. Improving Transit Customer Perception of Personal Security 🧵 (1/3)

As families gather this holiday season, we’re reminded that public transit does more than move people—it expands opportunity and supports families. In Atlanta, MARTA brings these benefits to life for thousands who rely on safe, reliable transit for work, school, and daily life. 🧵

Public transit is vital to rural communities, and federal dollars make it possible. In Fairbanks, AK, FTA awarded Fairbanks North Star Borough with $3.1M to upgrade its bus fleet with new, next-generation vehicles to help residents access essential services and expand job opportunities.🧵

Join us today at 2pm ET for "AI in Transit & Cities: Real-World Applications & Lessons Learned." We'll explore how agencies are adopting AI to enhance efficiency, decision-making, & customer experience while maintaining strong governance & data protection. learning.aptagateway.com/products/ai-...

APTA members, join us at 1pm ET for "Resilience Planning and Programs for Transit Agencies Big and Small." Practical insights into solutions that enhance risk mitigation, inform smarter capital decisions, and support operational stability and sustainability. learning.aptagateway.com/products/res...

Still haven't entered your best marketing, communications, and CX work into the 2026 AdWheel Awards? The deadline has been extended so you have a little more time to submit. Please finish uploading your content by Friday, December 12, at 11:59 pm ET > www.apta.com/member-resou...

Businesses supplying public transit agencies play a vital role in providing transportation to millions of Americans every day. To help keep the transit industry supply chain healthy, transit businesses members have a dedicated annual event, the APTA Business Members Annual Meeting.🧵

[email protected] has launched its light rail service to Federal Way, WA, delivering new high-capacity transit options to some of the fastest-growing communities in South King County. The nearly 8-mile extension of the 1 Line adds 3 new stations. aptapassengertransport.com/sound-transi...

This week, public transit leaders are in San Diego, CA, for APTA’s Safety & Risk Management Seminar, gathering in a city where public transit safety is making important strides.🧵

Last week, APTA and @usdot.bsky.social/FTA reviewed the #transit industry's Bus Manufacturing Task Force 2.0 recommendations to standardize bus procurements, which can help to reduce the cost of bus purchases and enhance the competitive environment. aptapassengertransport.com/apta-fta-rev...

Of the largest U.S. transit agencies (50 million+ annual riders) here are the 5 growing fastest: 1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15% 2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14% 3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10% 4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10% 5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9% #TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024

The top five fastest growing U.S. transit agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips are: 1. @sound-transit.bsky.social, WA ⬆️ 21% 2. Lynx, FL ⬆️ 10% 3. CATS, NC ⬆️ 9% 4. Metra, IL ⬆️ 9% 5. @valleymetro.org, AZ ⬆️ 8% #TransitWrapped2025 data is fall 2025 to fall 2024.

The top 5 fastest growing U.S. transit agencies (3 million to 15 million annual trips) over the last year are: 1. @caltrain.com, CA ⬆️ 56% 2. GoRaleigh, NC ⬆️ 42% 3. Blacksburg Transit, VA ⬆️ 26% 4. Airtrain JFK, NY ⬆️ 23% 5. Golden Empire Transit, CA ⬆️ 20% #TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025-fall 2024.

The top 5 U.S. transit agencies (under 3m trips) by ridership growth are: 1. Virginia Railway Express ⬆️ 42% 2. @smarttrain.bsky.social ⬆️ 36% 3. Delaware County Transit ⬆️ 35% 4. High Valley Transit ⬆️ 28% 5. Billings MET Transit ⬆️ 28% #TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024.

Yesterday, hundreds of public transit leaders gathered in Washington, DC, for APTA’s Winter Legislative Conference at @amtrak.com Union Station. APTA’s public transit system executives, transit board members, and business members met with FTA Administrator Marcus Molinaro, 🧵(1/4)

Tomorrow, as the world learns the World Cup matchups, public transit leaders from all 11 U.S. host cities are focused on what comes next: welcoming millions of fans and showing how strong, safe transit systems can help the U.S. shine on the world stage. aptapassengertransport.com/the-world-cu...

Public transit keeps American businesses moving, including manufacturers like GILLIG. With federal investment—including @usdot.bsky.social's FTA Low-No grant— @gilligllc.bsky.social delivers safe, modern, reliable transit nationwide, fueling U.S. manufacturing jobs and economic growth. 🧵(1/4)

“The arrival of the Type 6 represents a major step toward a new era,” said @trimet.org COO Inessa Vitko. “These trains are an investment in our region’s future-one that will move our riders to opportunities safely & reliably, all while saving time & money.” aptapassengertransport.com/trimet-marks...

As families gather this holiday season, we’re reminded that public transit does more than move people—it expands opportunity and supports families. In Atlanta, MARTA brings these benefits to life for thousands who rely on safe, reliable transit for work, school, and daily life. 🧵

We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers for APTA's Winter Legislative Meeting on December 4, 2025. FTA Administrator Marcus Molinaro and House @transportdems.bsky.social Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social (D-WA) will address meeting attendees at Union Station in Washington, DC. 🧵

Join us today at 2pm ET for a free webinar on the National Railroad Partnership Grant Program.🚆 The webinar features panelists from Virginia & New England on how they benefited from NRP awards. 🔗 learning.aptagateway.com/products/fra... @usdot.bsky.social will also do Q&A on NOFO ending Jan 7.

Miami-Dade’s new public transit system helps fulfill a promise made two decades ago www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...

Public Transit Agencies Celebrate National Transit Career Day aptapassengertransport.com/public-trans... #TransitCareers

Join FRA/APTA Webinar on National Railroad Partnership NOFO aptapassengertransport.com/join-apta-fr...

Getting around on Metrobus is now as easy as Tap. Ride. Go.! A huge thank you to our local mascots & speakers, including Metro Board Member Tracy Loh, DC Administrator Kevin Donahue, & executive leadership from Littlepay & CubicTS. Try our new payment method today 💳 🚌 ☑️

Welcome back! @wmatagm.bsky.social and FTA DOT Administrator Molinaro rode Metrorail to Navy Yard and welcomed federal employees returning to work. They also thanked Metro staff for keeping the region running safely. America’s Metro System is proud to support our federal workforce.

Join @apta-info.bsky.social / FRA Webinar on National Railroad Partnership NOFO aptapassengertransport.com/join-apta-fr...

APTA Statement on New DOT Proposals Regarding the Highway Trust Fund 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

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...

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.

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

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. 🧵

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. aptapassengertransport.com/amtrak-advan...

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

[email protected] 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. 🔗 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...

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... 🧵

[email protected] 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.🧵

The 20-mile corridor serves a growing population of 200k+ residents and 11.5k businesses within a one-mile radius, improving access to jobs, schools, & services. The BRT is expected to strengthen economic vitality & spur new affordable & workforce housing. aptapassengertransport.com/miami-dade-b...

It started with a simple but great idea: train a cohort of transit professionals, who were already gathered at #APTAtransform25, as official Operation Lifesaver Authorized Volunteers to amplify rail safety education on local levels. aptapassengertransport.com/from-idea-to... #STOPTrackTragedies

KCATA and @kcstreetcar.org marked a major milestone last Friday with the opening of the Main Street Streetcar Extension in Kansas City, Missouri. 🧵

Last week, APTA members met with more than 100 Members of Congress and staff during APTA's Legislative Advocacy Fly-In to advocate for robust federal investment in public transportation infrastructure and critical statutory reforms. aptapassengertransport.com/apta-members...

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.

David Miller says TCRP's detailed syntheses and timely research on the topics most relevant to public transit are an invaluable resource for his work with Foursquare ITP. #TCRP American Public Transportation Association ow.ly/rcw650XeCVL

🚉 APTA is hiring! 🚍 Join us as 'Human Resources & Office Services Coordinator', a key role supporting recruiting, onboarding, staff engagement, and office operations that keep our DC headquarters running smoothly. 📍 Hybrid in Washington, DC 🔗 www.apta.com/about/career...