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Transit ridership up, marking sixth consecutive quarter of growth

Transit ridership increased by 1.6 percent over the second quarter of 2011, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association.

Proterra welcomes new regional sales director

Proterra welcomes Michael Hennessy as its new regional sales director.

SEPTA receives Gold Recognition Level for sustainability

The American Public Transportation Association recognized the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Monday for its sustainability achievements.

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.

Bipartisan transportation bill to be unveiled Wednesday

Sources on Capitol Hill say that a deal is completed to pass a much-debated transportation authorization bill that’s been stalled between the House and the Senate.

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).

Study: Volatile gas prices point to rise in public transit use

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and Building America’s Future (BAF) today released a study predicting that record numbers of Americans will turn to public transportation as a cost-cutting measure in the face of volatile gas prices.

APTA report: Transit riders save big on gas, parking

APTA’s May Transit Savings Report found that commuters who ride public transit instead of driving can save $823 this month and $9,880 annually.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit best at 2012 International Bus Roadeo

Dallas Area Rapid Transit won the Grand Champion Award at the 37th International Bus Roadeo during APTA’s Bus and Paratransit Conference in Long Beach, CA this week.