American Public Transportation Association

• Vidient Executive to Speak at American Public Transportation Association Conference with Amtrak, Bombardier, British Columbia Transit and Los Angeles Metro ; Vidient Systems Selected for Proven Expertise in Rail and Metro Safety and Security Solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Vidient Systems, the technology leader in intelligent video, announced that Jon Cook, its Vice President of Engineering, will speak at the 2010 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rail Conference on innovative technologies and strategies for protecting rail infrastructure, the public and employees. Jon's presentation is an element of a comprehensive discussion of strategies to address the safety and security risks faced by rail and metro operators. These facilities face unique challenges: to insure the safety of the travelling public and employees while maintaining the accessibility and convenience required for efficient public transportation. To provide a broad perspective on the issues, Jon is joined by representatives from Amtra...

• U.S. Newswire
• June 02, 2010

• Federal Funding Guarantee for Second Avenue Subway's First Phase Announced

Today is truly a historic moment for New York," said Governor [Eliot Spitzer]. "For much of the twentieth century, New York talked about building the second Avenue Subway. Today, with the help of our partners in Washington and Albany, the shovels are already in the ground. This project will provide much-needed relief for straphangers on the crowded Lexington Avenue line and will allow us to expand North America's largest public transportation system to meet anticipated population growth and the increased demand for transit service. When completed, the full-length second Avenue Subway is projected to carry 560,000 people per day. According to the latest figures from the American Public Transportation Association, Los Angeles' subway carries 133,200 riders on an average weekday; Atlanta...

• Culvert Chronicles, The
• August 21, 2009

• Exemption petitions, etc. American Public Transportation Association,

• FR, May 23, 2005
• Notices
• Federal Railroad Administration

• American Public Transportation Association Response to Comments Made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff

WASHINGTON, July 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following statement was released today by the American Public Transportation Association in response to comments made by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff: The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) condemns the remarks on public transportation made by Department Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff in a story by the Associated Press.

• U.S. Newswire
• July 14, 2005

• Exemption petitions, etc.: American Public Transportation Association,

• FR, June 19, 2007
• Notices
• Federal Railroad Administration

• Ignorami Festival 2011

American Public Transportation Association boss Bill Millar, former head of the Port Authority of Allegheny County, argues that there must be "significant, long-term investments in public transportation" to prevent the public from being stranded by high gasoline prices. That's like the fox that's raiding the chicken coop pleading for public subsidies to restock the flock to avoid a price spike caused by a chicken shortage. ...

• Tribune - Review / Pittsburgh Tribune - Review
• March 20, 2011

• Signing by President Bush of New Transportation Bill Will Make a Difference for All Americans, Says American Public Transportation Association

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "President Bush's signing of the transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU, is an historic moment that will make a positive difference for all Americans," said William W. Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), who is attending the signing ceremony in Aurora, Ill. today. Public demand for transit is on the rise and this new multi- year federal legislation will give a much needed boost to meet the needs of a growing public transportation system," said Millar. "Last year there were 9.6 billion trips on public transportation and since 1995 public transportation use has grown by 23 percent.

• U.S. Newswire
• August 10, 2005

• American Public Transportation Association.

Salt Lake City -- An advertising television campaign, King of the Road, created by R&R PARTNERS on behalf of the Utah Transit Authority, received top ...

• Utah Business
• Vol. 16 Nbr. 2, February 2002

• American Public Transportation Association (Apta) Calls On the Senate to Fund Transit Security with Needed Billions of Dollars

WASHINGTON, July 11 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "On behalf of the millions of Americans who use public transportation every day, APTA calls on the Senate to address a critical aspect of national security and fund transit security at the level needed to ensure that transit riders are as safe as possible," said William W. Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association. "There is no excuse, especially after the terrorist attacks on transit systems in London and Madrid, not to vote for adequate funding for public transportation. Making our public transportation systems safe is a national security issue," said Millar. "The federal government is responsible for national security and should make transit security a top priority. APTA stands ready to work with the Senate to deve...

• U.S. Newswire
• July 11, 2005

• Statement by the American Public Transportation Association On President Bush's Proposed Fy 2006 Budget

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a : At a time when President Bush is proposing cuts and the elimination of domestic programs, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is pleased that the Administration's proposed FY 2006 budget recommends increased investment in the nation's public transportation infrastructure in the context of reauthorizing TEA 21.

• U.S. Newswire
• February 07, 2005