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Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association, on the Selection by President-Elect Barack Obama of Rep. Ray LaHood for Secretary of the US Department of Transportation
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Now Is the Time for a Transportation Policy with a New Vision that Creates Economic Prosperity, Promotes Energy Independence, and Reduces our Nation's Carbon Footprint -- Investing in Public Transportation is Key To Meeting These National Goals
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Public Transit Ridership Surges as Gas Prices Decline -- Highest Quarterly Transit Ridership Increase in 25 years
Release Date: December 8, 2008
Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association, on President-Elect Obama's Call for Increased Transportation Infrastructure Investment
Release Date: December 7, 2008
Public Transit Users Save More Than $8,400 Per Household Even With Dramatic Dip In Gas Prices
Release Date: December 4, 2008
Transit Leaders Come To DC To Lobby Congress To Address The Transit Leasing Crisis
Release Date: November 18, 2008
Industry Leaders Address Transit Leasing Press Avail To Be Held on Tuesday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m.
Release Date: November 17, 2008
Despite Dramatic Dip In Gas Prices, Public Transit Users Save Almost $9,000 Per Household Annually
Release Date: November 6, 2008
Over 70 of Public Transportation Ballot Measures Pass -- At Least 75 Billion Approved for Public Transportation on State and Local Ballot Initiatives
Release Date: November 5, 2008
Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association -- Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joe Biden
Release Date: November 5, 2008
Public Transportation Projects Will Create Thousands of Jobs -- Federal Funding of $8 Billion will Start 559 Public Transit Projects and Create Economic Benefits
Release Date: October 29, 2008
Transit Measures On The Ballot in November 2008
Release Date: October 29, 2008
The American Public Transportation Association Honor Excellence in Public Transportation Marketing and Communications
Release Date: October 7, 2008
American Public Transportation Association Honors Top Public Transportation Leaders and Public Transit Systems
Release Date: October 7, 2009
High Gas Prices Put Public Transportation on Nations Agenda -- Industry Leaders Convening in San Diego for International Public Transit Expo
Release Date: October 6, 2008
Public Transit Users Save 9499 Per Household Annually Up Over 250 From Last Year
Release Date: October 6, 2008
Eighty Five Percent of Public Transit Systems Experience Capacity Problems as Ridership Surges -- 65% of Public Transit Systems Report Insufficient Revenue to Operate Additional Service
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Public Transit Ridership Surges in 2nd Quarter -- Almost 140 Million More Trips Taken Than 2007 Second Quarter
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Even With Declining Gas Prices Public Transit Users Save $9,596 Per Household Annually Up $411 From Last Year
Release Date: September 4, 2008
EXPO 2008 Features Full Card of Newsworthy Story Lines
Release Date: September 3, 2008
Public Transit Users Avoid High Gas Prices Save Over 8000 Per Household Annually
Release Date: July 31, 2008
American Public Transportation Association Applauds Passage of HR 6052
Release Date: June 26, 2008
Third Annual National Dump the Pump Day to Be Held June 19 Take Public Transportation and Beat the High Cost of Gas
Release Date: June 17, 2008
Third Annual National Dump the Pump Day to be Held June 19 Take Public Transportation and Beat the High Cost of Gas
Release Date: June 12, 2008
MSNBC News Report
Release Date: June 4, 2008
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Wins Top Honor at 2008 APTA International Rail Rodeo
Release Date: June 2, 2009
Public Transit Ridership Continues To Grow In First Quarter 2008
Release Date: June 2, 2008
Thirty-Five Percent of Summer Travelers More Likely to Use Public Transit to Save on Driving Costs When Visiting Cities
Release Date: May 19, 2008
San Francisco to Host 2008 APTA Rail Conference and International Rail Rodeo
Release Date: May 19, 2008
Delaware Transit Corporation Wins Top Honor at 2008 International Bus Roadeo -- Best Transit Bus Operator, Maintenance Crew and Grand Champion Named
Release Date: May 7, 2008
EXPO 2008 Registration is open -- PLAN NOW to attend public transportation’s premier showcase October 6-8 in San Diego, CA
Release Date: April 25, 2008
DC Metro Riders are Reminded of Their Sweet Contribution to a Healthy Environment by Taking Public Transportation on Earth Day
Release Date: April 21, 2008
Gas Tax Holiday Is Bad for America -- Statement by the American Public Transportation Association
Release Date: April 16, 2008
Make Earth Day Your Public Transportation Day
Release Date: April 16, 2008
Senator McCains Gas Tax Holiday Would Hurt The Economy Dont Cut Transportation Funds
Release Date: April 16, 2008
2008 APTA Bus Paratransit Conference and International Bus Roadeo
Release Date: April 10 , 2008
Access to Bus and Rail Lines Reduces Driving by 4400 Miles per Household Saves 42 Billion Gallons of Gasoline and 37 Million Metric Tons of Carbon
Release Date: March 10, 2008
Fact Sheet Public Transportations Contribution to Energy Savings and US Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Release Date: March 10, 2008
10.3 Billion Trips Taken On Public Transportation Ridership In 2007 -- The Highest Level in 50 Years; Ridership Increased as Gas Prices Remained High
Release Date: March 10, 2008
RGRTA Employee Wins First North American APTA Call Center Challenge
Release Date: February 29, 2008
Transit Leaders Converge In Washington DC
Release Date: February 29, 2008
Statement Regarding President Bushs Proposed FY 2009 DHS Budget
Release Date: February 4, 2008
Statement Regarding President Bushs Proposed FY 2009 DOT Budget
Release Date: Februrary 4, 2008
Statement On The Presidents State Of The Union By American Public Transportation Association APTA President William W Millar
Release Date: January 29, 2008
A Policy Forum Greenhouse Gas Reduction And Energy Conservation Public Transportations Strategic Role
Release Date: January 18, 2008
Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), On the Release of the Report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission
Release Date: January 15, 2008