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💙Safer transit takes training, technology & strong partnerships.
Today, we highlighted our partnership with @SNHDinfo, which has helped save 19 lives since July through Narcan response. We also shared encouraging news: assaults on transit operators dropped nearly 29% last year.
Behind every successful mega-event is a winning team. During the @FIFAWorldCup, public transit agencies & their partners worked together to keep people moving & set new ridership records.
At APTA TRANSform & EXPO, leaders from host cities talked about their lessons learned. (1/2
As cities prepare for future events, one thing is clear – when public transportation is fully funded, communities can move people more safely and reliably.
Learn more: aptapassengertransport.com/t… #aptaEXPO
Nearly 700 companies and more than 13,000 people attended #aptaEXPO, which happens once every three years, reports @smartcitiesdive and @planetizen. planetizen.com/news/2026/10/…
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When the Loma Prieta earthquake hit on Tuesday October 17, 1989, BART was put to the test like never before.
Not only did service resume just a few hours after the quake, BART ran 24-hours a day, seven days a week for about a month while the Bay Bridge was closed.
Federal funding cuts in the Continuing Resolution are putting public transportation projects, maintenance work, and reliable service at risk.
Congress must restore these investments and keep America on track. @TransportGOP @TransportDems
Learn more:
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APTA concluded its 2026 TRANSform & #aptaEXPO, held Oct. 4–7, at Chicago @McCormick_Place. The event featured ~700 exhibitors and drew 13,700 attendees, including public transit leaders, private-sector partners, policymakers, and international delegations. apta.com/press-release/apta-…
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Major progress continues on the Portal Bridge replacement project! This photo captures the complexity of the cutover work, showing a section of the existing viaduct from the old Portal Bridge being carefully slid out of place for removal.
Learn more about this project at njtransit.com/portalcutover
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@Metra and rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler debuted a battery-electric train at the @APTA_info conference and expo in Chicago last week.
smartcitiesdive.com/news/sta…
4. Strategies to enforce bus lanes
5. Implementing microtransit
All #TCRP reports are free > conta.cc/4i6rOQy
Plus, #TCRP ambassadors will be in-person at 6 events across the U.S. this fall. See where you can meet them > conta.cc/4i6rOQy
@FTA_DOT @NASEMTRB (2/2)
Public transit agencies are using data, visible security, employee training, and community partnerships to improve safety, panelists said during the APTA TRANSform session 'Preparing for More Transparency – @FTA_DOT’s Transit Moves America Online Tool'
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Today, APTA released a new report showing American households can save an average of $14,100 a year by owning one fewer vehicle and riding public transportation.
See the full report > apta.com/press-release/house… #ThatsTransit
Friday, October 16 is the deadline to participate in FTA's Innovation Showcase on December 6 in DC.
@FTA_DOT is inviting transportation agencies, transit associations, vendors, manufacturers, and tech companies to submit statements of interest > aptapassengertransport.com/t…
Public transportation safety is moving forward. Through APTA’s SECURE Task Force, transit agencies are sharing what works and using the latest tools to deliver safer rides. #ThatsTransit
Learn how we’re moving safety forward at apta.com/MovingSafetyForward
"The two moves [announced at #aptaEXPO by @ABC_Companies & @VinFastofficial] come amid a strong demand for transit buses in North America, which has created a backlog of orders leading to long delivery times for transit agencies," reports @smartcitiesdive
smartcitiesdive.com/news/abc…
Come with me on public transit to the @ChicagoBears game!
Last week, Chicago hosted APTA TRANSform & #aptaEXPO, and one of our staffers wanted to see how easy it would be to travel on transit to and from @SoldierField. Does he make it? Come along for the ride with @cta!
Exactly one month until #NationalTransitCareerDay!
Nov. 12 is a great opportunity to tell the story of the jobs available in the public transportation industry. Plan your workforce event now to help grow and retain your #transit team.
See our resources > apta.com/professional-develo…
"LA’s influencer set has found a new hotspot: the bus stop.
"With gas prices spiking and parking a never-ending headache, hip Angelenos are ditching their cars for the city’s @metrolosangeles transit system, & encouraging others to do the same" - @nypost. nypost.com/2026/10/09/lifest…
