SEPTA receives Gold Recognition Level for sustainability
The American Public Transportation Association recognized the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Monday for its sustainability achievements.
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APTA applauds Congress for transportation bill agreement
Word on Friday that Congress had finally passed the long-delayed transportation bill brought praise from Michael Melaniphy.
APTA: Using public transit saves $9,743 a year
According to the APTA June Transit Savings Report, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $812 this month and $9,743 annually.
APTA: Public transportation ridership surged in first quarter of 2012
Public transportation ridership surged in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 5 percent over the first quarter of last year, according to a report released Monday by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
APTA: 57 percent of summer city travelers will use public transit
Approximately 57 percent of city travelers this summer plan to use public transportation, according to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2012 “Travel like a Local” Summer Travel Survey.
VIA Metro Transit ridership gains for January
Overall ridership for San Antonio-based Via Transit increased by 10.07 percent for January 2012 over January 2011.
APTA strongly opposes political committee proposal
The American Public Transportation Association opposes a proposal by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee to divert $25 billion in dedicated fuels tax revenues from the Mass Transit Account.
Melaniphy praises President Obama for transportation investment focus
A day after President Obama’s State of the Union address, American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Michael Melaniphy applauded the President for what he called his “focus on investment in our nation’s transportation infrastructure.”
Melaniphy addresses need for 2012 transit funding
American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Michael Melaniphy says it is crucial that the U.S. invest in its overall transportation infrastructure.
APTA: Commuters can save $816 a month with public transit
According to the American Public Transportation Association’s January Transit Savings Report, people who utilize public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $816 a month.