Transit News
September 8, 2006
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced today that more than 125 public transportation agencies and suppliers across the nation have agreed to participate in a new national Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (ERPP). Administered by APTA, and with funding support from the Federal Transit Administration, ERPP coordinates resources and personnel to assist agencies that are conducting emergency evacuations or are responding to other catastrophic situations.
“The Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (ERPP) is the first national program to help the transit industry respond to our country’s emergency events,” said William W. Millar. “Last year, when Hurricane Katrina hit, red tape and a lack of national inventory of available resources made responding effectively difficult.”
Participating organizations will list available equipment and personnel in a national ERPP database.
“With an inventory of available vehicles, equipment and personnel in place, the U.S. transit industry can quickly respond to major and minor emergencies,” continued Millar. “This voluntary program will help fellow transit systems respond to the needs of citizens in the communities they serve.”
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APTA is a nonprofit international association of 1,600 member organizations including public transportation systems; planning, design, construction and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; and state associations and departments of transportation. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical public transportation services and products. APTA members serve more than 90 percent of persons using public transportation in the United States and Canada.
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