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In Memoriam: Rod Diridon Sr.
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (225+ words) Rodney "Rod" Diridon Sr. died April 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Widely known as the "father of modern transit" in California's Silicon Valley, Diridon devoted more than five decades to advancing public transportation, shaping systems that continue to serve millions today....
Transit Transformed: The Bay Area's New Age of Innovation
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (252+ words) By Shalonda Baldwin | 4/8/2026 With Super Bowl LX in the rearview and a convergence of major events on the horizon'from NCAA March Madness to World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium'transit agencies are being tested on their ability to deliver exceptional performance…...
Transit Industry Leaders Publish Book on Navigating Bureaucracy
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (168+ words) aptapassengertransport. com Transit Industry Leaders Publish Book on Navigating Bureaucracy Three veterans of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) have released a book about their experiences and what it takes to drive change. Joshua Schank was chief innovation…...
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Service Expanding
22+ hour, 39+ min ago (233+ words) aptapassengertransport. com Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Service Expanding Starting May 4, Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner will run additional trips between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo, CA. The expansion will improve weekday commuter service and regional connectivity between Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa…...
Legal Affairs Seminar Brings Transportation Lawyers Together in Philadelphia
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (280+ words) aptapassengertransport. com Legal Affairs Seminar Brings Transportation Lawyers Together in Philadelphia APTA's Legal Affairs Seminar held March 15-17 in Philadelphia, PA, was a resounding success, made possible by the collective support, engagement, and participation of transportation lawyers from across the country....
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Larsen to Speak at Legislative Conference
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (156+ words) aptapassengertransport. com Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Larsen to Speak at Legislative Conference Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) will be speaking at APTA's 50th Legislative Conference, April 12-14 in Washington, DC. As the lead Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Larsen is…...
Testing Last-Mile Connections: NJ TRANSIT Pilots Microtransit
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (230+ words) aptapassengertransport. com Testing Last-Mile Connections: NJ TRANSIT Pilots Microtransit NJ TRANSIT is piloting a program that will offer free connections to major bus stops and park-and-rides in two counties, linking customers to the agency's fixed-route bus network. The microtransit pilot…...
Sen. Blunt Rochester and Rep. Walkinshaw to Speak at APTA Legislative Conference
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (213+ words) aptapassengertransport. com Sen. Blunt Rochester and Rep. Walkinshaw to Speak at APTA Legislative Conference Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) will be speaking at APTA's 2026 Legislative Conference, April 12-14, in Washington, DC. Sen. Blunt Rochester is a leading…...
APTA Endorses'Build HUBS Act, Enhancing Transit-Oriented Development
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (192+ words) APTA Endorses Build HUBS Act, Enhancing Transit-Oriented Development'aptapassengertransport. com APTA Endorses Build HUBS Act, Enhancing Transit-Oriented Development In a letter to senators and representatives, APTA endorsed the Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services Act (Build HUBS Act) (S. 3636 and H. R. 7062). The Build…...
Paths to the Ballot: Lessons from CFTE's Route to Transit Ballot Success Webinar
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (158+ words) By Nicole Watkins | 4/1/2026 Attendees received a clear message: the rules matter, and vary dramatically by state and locality. As Grennan put it, "Measure twice, cut once. Know your laws, check them again, and then call your lawyers." From signature thresholds…...