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Public Transit Industry Shines Light on Customer Experience on CX Day! - Passenger Transport The public transit industry celebrated Customer Experience (CX) Day, Oct. 7, by recognizing, celebrating, and amplifying how agencies are placing customers at the forefront of everything they do. APTA...

Public Transit Industry Shines Light on Customer Experience on CX Day! aptapassengertransport.com/public-trans... #APTACXDay2025 @apta-info.bsky.social

Join #TCRP today at 1pm ET for a free webinar exploring how drug use on transit systems has become one of the most pressing and complex challenges for public transportation agencies.

Register > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det...

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On the ballot: Mecklenburg's transit referendum Mecklenburg voters will decide on a referendum to levy a 1-cent sales tax to fund Charlotte’s transit plan. That tax would generate nearly $20 billion over 30 years for various transit projects. Propo...

On the ballot: Mecklenburg's transit referendum www.wfae.org/show/charlot...

Tucson's new safety push: Enhancing transit and tackling crime Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing community safety and well-being. The Safe City Initiative was introduced on social media Sunday and on Monday during

Tucson's new safety push: Enhancing transit and tackling crime www.kvoa.com/news/local/t...

Reporter shares eye-opening video from newly unveiled US high-speed train: 'Incredibly nice' Many commenters on the video were quick to point out how far the United States lags behind Europe and Asia.

Reporter shares eye-opening video from newly unveiled US high-speed train: 'Incredibly nice' www.yahoo.com/news/article...

New, American-Made Locomotives Begin Service on Metro-North Railroad - Passenger Transport New 4,200-horsepower, American-made Siemens Charger locomotives received last year for testing by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) have begun passenger service on Metro-North R...

New, American-made Siemens Charger locomotives began service on @mta.info Metro North Railroad.

These locomotives provide passengers with more reliable service and reduce airborne pollutants by 85%, all while producing 1,000 more horsepower than .... 🧵

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National Transit Career Day Resource Toolkit - American Public Transportation Association National Career Day is Thursday, November 13, 2025! You can access the free APTA resource toolkit for transit agencies, government partners, schools, and public and private-sector organizations. If yo...

National #TransitCareer Day is November 13! Let APTA help you make your plans now. Sign up to participate and get our free toolkit > www.apta.com/research-tec...

Tomorrow, join #TCRP at 1pm ET for a free webinar on "The Impacts and Responses to Drug Use on Transit."

Based on new research, the webinar demonstrates how five cities (Portland, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia) are responding to this issue. Presenters will share responses that ... 🧵

LA Metro SetGo Playbook Helps Agencies Plan for Mega Events - Passenger Transport The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has released its Special Event Transportation – Guidance and Opportunities (SetGo) Playbook: a comprehensive resource for managi...

Designed for public transit agencies of all sizes, the playbook includes guidelines, strategies, and best practices. aptapassengertransport.com/la-metro-set...

APTA Industry Footprint Explore APTA Public Transit Data

See where public transit powers jobs & innovation! The APTA Industry Footprint Tool maps suppliers & economic impact nationwide. Investing in transit means investing in America’s future.

Check it out here: footprint.apta.com

San Diego transit crime down 24% in first eight months of 2025 The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has seen a 24% drop in crime throughout its transit system during the first eight months.

.@sandiegomts.bsky.social officials credited the crime decrease to bolstered security efforts initiated two years ago following a rider survey that indicated travelers sought a larger security presence. timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/1...

Our 2025 FactBook was unveiled at #APTAtransform25!

Public transportation is a $93.4 billion industry, making it a significant economic driver, with 77% of federal transit funds supporting private businesses through contracts, services, and supply chains. #PublicTransitImpact

Transit measures are on the November ballot in these local elections Voters in four states are being asked to approve taxes to support roads and public transit and form a new transportation authority.

While the new federal administration in Washington, D.C., brought changes in transportation policies and priorities, local governments continue to look ahead for the funding they need to maintain and improve local transportation. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/local-t...

San Diego transit crime down 24% in first eight months of 2025 The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has seen a 24% drop in crime throughout its transit system during the first eight months.

San Diego transit crime down 24% in first eight months of 2025 timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/1... @sandiegomts.bsky.social

Southern Nevada to Expand AI Gun Detection on Transit System The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is deploying more AI-powered gun detection technology at its transit centers, following the addition of more armed officers and a panic button...

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is deploying more AI-powered gun detection technology at its transit centers, following the addition of more armed officers and a panic button pilot project. www.govtech.com/artificial-i...

The Secret to Vancouver’s Public Transit Ridership Recovery The Canadian city’s transit agency, TransLink, bounced back from Covid even as other North American systems have struggled. Its leader explains why riders returned.

The Secret to Vancouver’s Public Transit Ridership Recovery www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social has released its Special Event Transportation – Guidance and Opportunities Playbook: a comprehensive resource for managing public transit service for special and ‘Mega’ events, such as the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Summer Olympics in LA, and 2034 Winter Games in Utah.

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...

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.

aptapassengertransport.com/c-tran-award...

"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...

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

.@bart.gov 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...

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...

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