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APTA Awards handed out in New Orleans

The American Public Transportation Association announced the individual and organizational winners of the 2011 APTA Awards this week in New Orleans during the APTA 2011 EXPO.

Tallahassee's StarMetro orders all-electric buses

Tallahassee’s StarMetro has signed a contract with Proterra Inc. for the construction of three brand new, zero emission, all-electric buses and a charging station.

APTA report: Transit now a $55 billion industry

The American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) EXPO 2011, the association released an updated report making the case for investment in the public transportation industry by detailing the enormous growth in ridership, service provided and funding levels.

Bennett named new Proterra CEO

During this week’s APTA EXPO in New Orleans, Proterra announced it has appointed David Bennett as its new chief executive officer.

The “T” begins new Spur Line

Fort Worth’s The “T” transit authority unveiled its new Spur Line Sunday in southeast Fort Worth.

PDRTA begins new HART service

On Monday, Hartsville, SC had a shiny new bus service called HART.

Millar: ‘This is as big as the APTA EXPO will ever be’

Preliminary numbers by APTA officials show nearly 15,000 attendees with over 6,300 exhibitors attended this week’s APTA EXPO at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Possible transit strike looms over Phoenix Valley residents

Transit users in Phoenix and surrounding cities are intently watching contract talks between bus operator Veolia Transportation Services and officials at Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1433, as a bus strike looms in the Valley of the Sun.

Santa Rosa announces new transportation and public works department

In Santa Rosa, CA, the Public Works and Transit Departments have been restructured to create the Transportation and Public Works Department.

SamTrams, workers reach three-year agreement

Officials of the San Mateo County Transit District and representatives for the agency’s bus operators and maintenance workers have agreed to a new three-year contract.