PASSENGER TRANSPORT
The weekly newspaper of the public transportation industry
2007 Editorial Calendar
It is Passenger Transport's mission to communicate news and information about public transportation and to serve as the voice of the public transportation industry.
Now in its 64rd year of covering the public transportation industry, Passenger Transport is a trusted voice that continues to deliver to readers news of the latest developments that affect every person and every organization in public transportation.
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To contact the Editorial Department:
Kathy Golden
Editor -
(202) 496-4884
kgolden@apta.com
Susan Berlin,
Managing Editor -
(202) 496-4847
sberlin@apta.com
FAX: (202) 496-4321
To contact the Advertising Department:
Jack Gonzalez,
Display Advertising
Sales -
(202) 496-4824
jgonzalez@apta.com
FAX: (202) 496-4321
Lekeshia Lee,
Classified Advertising
Sales -
(202) 496-4828
ptads@apta.com
FAX: (202) 496-4898
To contact the Subscription Department:
(202) 496-4819
ptsubscriptions@apta.com
FAX: (202) 496-4898
Contributing News and Articles to Passenger Transport
Passenger Transport strives to give readers timely and useful news and information on the events, ideas, and issues shaping public transportation. To do this, we depend on contributions from readers throughout the industry.
DEADLINES
Passenger Transport is published every Monday, except for the last week in August and the last week in December. To be considered for a specific edition, articles should be received at least 10 calendar days in advance of the Monday publication date. On fast-breaking, major news, please contact the Editorial Department as quickly as possible to arrange coverage. Deadlines for APTA Conference Editions and In Focus and other Special Editions are several weeks in advance.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE MATERIAL
Passenger Transport receives contributions by e-mail, FAX, mail, or computer disk. Insofar as possible, we prefer contributions to be sent via e-mail as part of the e-mail message or as an attachment in Microsoft Word for Windows or WordPerfect.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON PHOTOGRAPHS: Passenger Transport encourages photographs (color or black-and-white) or electronic art to accompany contributions. Electronic art must be sent as either a TIF or JPG file with a minimum resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) in the size similar to how it would appear in Passenger Transport.
Submitted photographs become the property of the American Public Transportation Association and may be used for other association purposes. Photographs will be returned, if prior arrangements are made.
NEWS, FEATURE ARTICLES, PRESS RELEASES
News articles, feature material, and press releases from throughout the public transportation industry are welcomed by Passenger Transport. In addition to covering the news in public transportation, we also want to present the "why" and "how" behind the news - why something worked, and how others can apply the same ideas. We are constantly looking for innovative and practical solutions to challenges facing transit operators and businesses. We are especially interested in receiving articles that dig beneath the surface of the news, telling readers what's significant about a program or activity.
IN ADDITION TO WEEKLY COVERAGE OF THE LATEST PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEWS, SOME OF OUR REGULAR FEATURES INCLUDE:
Washington
Passenger Transport is unmatched by any other public transportation publication in its coverage of Congressional actions and debates and the activities of federal agencies affecting the industry.
State, Regional, National, International Departments
These are devoted to covering news of significance in each of these areas.
Opinion
Syndicated and guest columnists, opinion pieces from inside and outside the industry, reprints of editorials from publications around the country, and readers speaking out on pressing issues. Readers are invited to comment on federal, state, or local policies and actions; to share their views on current issues in transportation; and to offer an opinion on areas of public transportation in which they have a special interest. Please contact Editor Rhonda Goldberg to arrange.
People on the Move
A roundup of news about the people who are the public transportation industry - new hires, promotions, board appointments, and honors. (Note: In order to treat all contributions equally, material for the People on the Move column is used in the order received.) Please submit items to Senior Editor Susan Berlin.
Management Notebook
Share the lessons you've learned in operations and management. Contributions should be geared toward practical management experience that can be applied by others. Please contact Editor Rhonda Goldberg to discuss ideas.
Calendar
A once-a-month summary of upcoming transit conferences and meetings. Please submit information to Senior Editor Susan Berlin.
Industry Briefs
Capsules of important news and information from operators, businesses, and organizations in public transportation.
2007 SPECIAL EDITIONS
In 2007, Passenger Transport will publish In Focus special reports on Quality of Service, Technology, Fare Collection, and the Transit Bus Industry. Throughout the year, Passenger Transport will publish four conference editions in conjunction with major APTA meetings. Articles in these editions focus on the themes or transit mode of the conference. In addition, Passenger Transport will preview APTA's October Annual Meeting during the summer, and then conclude the year with its traditional Year in Review special edition.
Schedule and deadlines for 2007 are:
JANUARY 29
In Focus: Quality of Service
A look at how quality of service affects transit operations and ridership. (Contact Editor with story ideas)
FEBRUARY 19
In Focus: Technology
At look at information technology, e-commerce, and intelligent transportation systems issues affecting public transportation systems. (Contact Editor with story ideas)
MARCH 12
APTA Legislative Conference, Washington, DC
A focus on the issues under consideration on Capitol Hill and the Administration and how it will affect the public transportation industry. (Article deadline: February 27)
MARCH 26
In Focus: Fare Collections
A look at the latest developments in fare collection and revenue management, revenue practices, systems standards, and fare policies. (Contact Editor with story ideas)
MAY 7
APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference, Nashville, TN
Special reports and features from bus transit systems on operations, maintenance, management, facilities, and marketing. (Article deadline: April 10)
JUNE 4
APTA Rail Transit Conference, Toronto, ON
Special reports and features from commuter rail, heavy rail, and other rail transit systems addressing planning, design, and operation issues. (Article deadline: May 8)
JULY 30
APTA Annual Meeting Preview
An in-depth look at the educational opportunities to be featured at the 2007 APTA Annual Meeting, descriptions of Charlotte attractions, and information on travel and registration. (Contact Editor with story ideas)
OCTOBER 8
APTA Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC
Features on public transportation operations, management innovations, and other current issues facing transit. (Article deadline: August 31)
NOVEMBER 19
In Focus: The Transit Bus Industry
A comprehensive look at today's transit bus industry. (Contact Editor with story ideas)
DECEMBER 17
In Focus: Public Transportation's Year in Review
A review of the significant events and people making news in public transportation throughout 2007. (Contact Editor with story ideas)
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