APTA is offering grants for local transit advocacy coalitions that support grassroots efforts that expand mobility, boost public engagement, highlight transit’s economic impact, improve safe pedestrian infrastructure, and more.
Apply by April 24, 2026:
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6) Sustained Federal, State, and local commitment to public transit is a key strategy for broad-based economic growth and social well-being.
Learn about the impacts: www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/apta-26... #PublicTransitImpact
5) Investment in public transportation is both an economic catalyst and a community asset, strengthening national productivity and resilience.
4) Each $1 billion in direct spending also yields approximately $1 billion in worker income, supports about 13,400 jobs (at current wages), and generates $251 million in Federal, State, and local tax revenues.
3) $1.4 billion of value comes from the direct spending impacts of transit investment, such as manufacturing vehicles and equipment, constructing facilities, and supporting transit operations and maintenance activities.
2) $3.6 billion of value is realized through long-term performance benefits, including improved mobility, reduced congestion, vehicle cost savings, safety and environmental improvements, and expanded access to jobs and healthcare.
1) A program of enhanced transit investment sustained over 20 years can have a total effect on the economy and society of approximately 5 times the amount being spent annually. This is the equivalent of the value of 41,400 jobs per $1 billion spent (at current wages).
APTA’s latest Economic Impact Report outlines how investing in public transit creates jobs, boosts tax revenue, and benefits the economy with a 5-to-1 economic return on investment.
This analysis resulted in the following key findings:
We are excited to announce veteran journalist & long-time @cbsnews.com icon @jdickerson.bsky.social as APTA's 2026 Legislative Conference keynote speaker.
Join us April 12-14 in DC for an event with great speakers & incredible opportunities to advocate on behalf of public transit > bit.ly/APTAleg26
Deadline extended to Friday! If you are interested in sharing your ideas at APTA's Sustainability/ Operations Planning and Scheduling Workshop, respond to the call for speakers by Friday, March 13.
Learn about the guidelines and suggested topics > www.apta.com/conferences-...
The public transportation community is mourning the loss of Lenay Gore, retired @apta-info.bsky.social senior director of meetings and trade shows whose dedication and professionalism left an enduring mark on the association and the industry it serves. aptapassengertransport.com/in-memoriam-...
APTA’s new economic report shows how investing in public transit creates jobs, boosts tax revenue, and benefits the economy! #PublicTransitImpact
Learn about the impacts: www.apta.com/wp-content/u...
With expanded high frequency routes, and clearer, more efficient service, Georgians will get greater access to jobs, healthcare, and economic opportunity.
It’s a reminder that federal investment in public transit fuels America’s economy. More ⬇️
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This Spring, MARTA is launching the NextGen Bus Network, the largest upgrade to Atlanta’s bus system in decades.
“A $1 billion investment doesn’t just move people. It moves our entire economy forward, creating tens of thousands of jobs and unlocking billions in economic opportunity.” - Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO of APTA www.apta.com/news-publica...
Public transportation innovates!💡
San Jose rolled out AI-traffic signals, making @vta.org bus trips 20% faster and improving access to work and daily needs.
When buses move, the economy moves, and continued federal funding helps deliver these breakthroughs
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APTA announces public transit industry’s best marketing, communications, and customer experience work in First Place Round of the 2026 AdWheel Awards.
www.apta.com/news-publica... #APTAmcx26
Today, join APTA and @uitp.bsky.social, the International Association of Public Transport, for a 12:00-12:45pm ET webinar preparing the launch of #WorldPublicTransportDay on Friday, April 17, 2026.
APTA members can register free here > learning.aptagateway.com/products/wor...
Join #TCRP today at 11am ET for a webinar on "Improving Mobility in Rural & Tribal Communities."
Presenters will highlight practical strategies to strengthen mobility options in communities with various geographies, populations & resource constraints > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det... @trb.org
+ Patricia Lucy, @translink.ca Director
+ Michael Helta, MTA Maryland Chief CX Officer
+ Jennifer Vides, @metrolosangeles.bsky.social Chief CX Officer
+ Andy Stevenson, UTA CX Project Manager
+ Aaron Weinstein, Transit CX CEO
+ Alicia Leite, HNTB Senior Associate
> bit.ly/APTAmcx26pro...
This week's #APTAmcx26 Workshop has more than 25 sessions for our 420+ attendees. Right now, multiple sessions are going on in Savannah, like the one pictured: "From Challenges to Change: How to Design & Deliver a CX Action Plan."
Speakers on this morning session include:
+ Jaime Kazlo, Chair, APTA MCX Committee; Chief of Staff, CDTA
+ Anthony Huey, President & Presenter, CommunicateClearly.com
Virtual Remarks: @lreddenrta.bsky.social, Chair, APTA; Executive Director, RTA Chicago
See the full #APTAmcx26 program here > bit.ly/APTAmcx26pro...
Today, more than 420 marketing, communications, PR, and customer experience professionals kicked off the 2026 APTA MCX Workshop in Savannah.
Opening session speakers included:
+ Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, APTA
+ Local Host: Stephanie Cutter, CEO, Chatham Area Transit
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Congratulations to @gohrt.bsky.social for advancing these critical programs, and using federal investment to make a real difference in communities.
www.13newsnow.com/article/traf... #PublicTransitImpact
And this week, @gohrt.bsky.social secured $850K in FTA funding to grow its paratransit fleet, improving mobility for riders with disabilities who rely on transit for work, medical care, and daily essentials. (2/3)
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/...
Through his work with the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, he advanced the belief that access and mobility are fundamental to equality—principles at the heart of public transportation. His legacy reminds us that connecting people to opportunity is a civil rights imperative.
APTA joins the nation in mourning the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a towering voice for civil rights and economic justice.
