In 2012, Passenger Transport will publish several theme issues as well as four conference editions in conjunction with major APTA meetings.
We will also produce a Looking Ahead issue in January and a Preview issue in the summer—highlighting the October Annual Meeting—and will conclude the year with our traditional Year in Review edition.
Looking Ahead
January 16, 2012
What will happen in our industry in the coming year? What kind of federal funding will be authorized? From technology to training, from software to standards, industry experts weigh in..
Ad Close: January 6
Material Close: January 9
Technology
February 13, 2012
The PTC mandate, crashworthiness, cyber security – these and many other issues involving technology and public transit will be examined.
Ad Close: February 3
Material Close: February 6
APTA Legislative Conference
March 12, 2012
What subjects are heating up Capitol Hill? Authorization? Special infrastructure funding? Transit security? Greening America? And what is public transportation’s relationship to these and other issues?
Ad Close: March 2
Material Close: March 5
APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference
May 7, 2012
This issue, one of our largest, will feature timely stories from bus systems on such topics as operations, management, marketing, security, and facilities.
Ad Close: April 27
Material Close: April 30
APTA Rail Conference
June 4, 2012
This will also be a very large issue. There will be stories on planning, design, and operations relating to all modes of rail, including commuter, heavy, and light.
Ad Close: May 25
Material Close: May 28
High-Speed Rail (UIC World Congress)
July 2, 2012
The first Passenger Transport to highlight the UIC World Congress will welcome stories from high-level government officials from around the world as well as experts from international rail authorities and organizations. These stories will share information on technical and practical matters in terms of implementing and running highspeed rail systems.
Ad Close: June 22
Material Close: June 25
APTA Annual Meeting Preview
July 30, 2012
Want an advance look at the workshops and sessions to be featured at the 2012 APTA Annual Meeting in Seattle? This issue will also contain travel information, lodging availability, and sights to see in the host city.
Ad Close: July 20
Material Close: July 23
APTA Annual Meeting
September 24, 2012
Make plans to contribute to our largest issue of the year! It will be chock full of stories on the latest information in public transportation – from management and security innovations to case studies on doing more with less – an issue not to be missed.
Ad Close: September 14
Material Close: September 17
APTA/TRB Light Rail & Streetcar Conference
November 19, 2012
Published every three years, this issue will focus on the most recent development and openings of light rail and the re-emergence of streetcars as a favored public transportation mode.
Ad Close: November 9
Material Close: November 12
Year in Review
December 17, 2012
The last issue of the year, this is a comprehensive look back at significant events – including legislation actions – and the people who made news in public transportation.
Ad Close: December 7
Material Close: December 10