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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: Switching to public transit saves $807 a month

According to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) December Transit Savings Report, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $807 dollars this month, and $9,690 annually.

APTA: Public ridership up for three straight quarters

According to a new report by the American Public Transportation Association, for the first time three years public transportation ridership increased for three consecutive quarters.

Melaniphy officially takes APTA reins today

Tuesday is Michael P. Melaniphy first day on the job as the new president and CEO of the American Public Transportation Association.

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.

APTA: Transit saving passengers $830 this month

The American Public Transportation Association’s September Transit Savings Report shows people who switch from driving to public transit can save on average up to $830 this month.

APTA urges Congress to pass transportation bill extension

The American Public Transportation Association is backing President Obama in his call on Congress to pass an extension to the transportation bill to continue funding for highway and mass-transit projects.

APTA: Proposal underfunds transportation systems

APTA President William Millar says the current six-year, multi-modal surface transportation authorization bill is woefully short of what is required to address the nation’s transportation infrastructure needs.

APTA names Sun Metro top transit system

El Paso, TX-based Sun Metro has been named the most Outstanding Public Transit System of the Year for all the agencies in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.