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PROGRAM AND SERVICES

APTA Conferences, Seminars, Workshops & Exhibits
American Public Transportation Foundation
Awards Programs
Human Resources Programs
Information Services
Marketing Programs
Member Services
Professional Development Programs and Online Events
Safety & Security Programs
Standards Programs

PUBLICATIONS

New Publications for 2007
Passenger Transport
Advocacy & Education
Communications & Marketing
Management
Operations & Technical Services
Automated Guideway Transit
Bus & Paratransit
Technical Specifications-Bus
Commuter Rail
Rail Transit
Policy & Planning
Safety & Security
Surveys & Statistics
Index
Order Form

Programs & Services

APTA CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITS

Each year, APTA hosts numerous meetings that are geared toward improving the knowledge, professional skills, and business practices of individuals in the public transportation industry. The meetings provide an opportunity to interact with leaders and peers in the industry. Additionally, Showcases, where manufacturers and suppliers are able to display their products and services, are held in conjunction with many conferences.

Meetings include:

Annual Meeting
Bus & Paratransit Conference & International Bus Roadeo
Bus Technical, Maintenance & Procurement Workshop
Business Member Board of Governors Annual Business Meeting
Fare Collection Workshop
Intermodal Operations Planning Workshop
Legal Affairs Seminar
Legislative Conference
Marketing & Communications Workshop
Rail Conference & International Rail Rodeo
Risk Management Seminar
Sustainability & Public Transportation Workshop
State Public Transit Partnerships Conference
TransITech
Transit CEO Seminar
Transit Board Members/CEOs Seminar & Board Support Employee Development Workshop
Transportation & University Communities Conference

For more information on any APTA meeting, contact APTA meetings department at (202) 496-4800 or meetings@apta.com or visit www.apta.com.

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION (APTF)

The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) is the charitable affiliate of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Founded in 1987, APTF’s mission is to increase and retain the number of young professionals entering the transit field as a career by providing scholarships to deserving students.

APTF has made the commitment to be the guiding force in preparing transit’s future leaders for the challenges of the 21st century. To help further APTF’s mission, a Fellows Program helps provide continued funding of the APTF Scholarship Endowment. Individuals who contribute to one of the five Fellow categories will be formally recognized as an APTF Fellow at the APTF Awards Ceremony at APTA’s Annual Meeting. All APTA members in good standing may nominate candidates for the Scholarship Program.

For more information, contact Yvette Conley at (202) 496-4868 or yconley@apta.com.

AWARDS PROGRAMS

APTA Awards

The APTA Awards recognize and promote excellence and high achievement among individuals and organizations in the public transportation industry.

For more information, contact Virginia Miller at (202) 496-4816 or vmiller@apta.com.

AdWheel Awards

Each year, APTA members submit their very best advertising, marketing, promotion, and communications materials in the media categories of print, electronic, campaign and special events to the AdWheel Awards competition. The best of the best are selected by a panel of independent judges and announced at APTA’s Annual Meeting.

For more information contact Jack Gonzalez at (202) 496-4824 or jgonzalez@apta.com.

Bus Safety Awards

The Bus Safety Awards recognize achievement in bus safety by transit agencies in the U.S. and Canada. The awards exist to publicly acknowledge those transit systems which have superior safety records and have demonstrated excellence in their safety programs. The Bus Safety Awards are presented in six competitive divisions, which are based on the service characteristics and operating environment of the transit systems. The classifying variables include weather, population, total number of bus vehicle miles operated, and the general traffic conditions of the service area.

For more information, contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com.

International Bus Roadeo

This popular yearly event pits bus operators from North American transit systems against each other in tests of their driving skills and expertise. Likewise, bus maintenance technicians compete in troubleshooting defects in the engine, transmission, brake system, and complete vehicle.

For more information, contact Lurae Stuart at (202) 496-4844 or lstuart@apta.com.

International Rail Rodeo

This annual event brings together North America’s rail systems in a competition to test and measure contestants’ professional customer service skills, and knowledge of safety regulations, train equipment and maintenance, wayside rules, regulations, and procedures.

For more information, contact Saahir Brewington at (202) 496-4834 or sbrewington@apta.com.

HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAMS

Bus Operator Services & Selection (BOSS) Program

APTA, in cooperation with EB Jacobs, offers a process to aid transit systems in selecting better bus operators. The process involves a written survey and a companion interview program. Transit systems screening potential bus operators may expect it to help improve attendance and safety, lower the cost of transit operations and improve the selection of new bus operators.

For more information, contact Heidi Salati at (202) 496-4818 or hsalati@apta.com.

INFORMATION SERVICES

Information Center

The Information Center maintains publications and databases on a wide range of topics relating to public transportation such as light rail, safety & security, alternative fuels, new bus technologies, and economic benefits of transit. The basic collection contains federal, state, and local reports, more than 100 periodicals, as well as news clippings, and biographies. Staff will search the APTA Information Center Catalog database, plus other computerized resources, in response to a research request. The Catalog and other transit information resources are also accessible via the APTA Web site. Researchers are welcome to use the Center in person, by appointment.

For more information, contact Rose Gandee at (202) 496-4889 or rgandee@apta.com.

Online Book Store

Order APTA publications online using a credit card through the Book Store. A variety of online publications and reports are also available at no charge for downloading through the Web site. Visit www.apta.com and click on Book Store.

APTA Web Site

APTA’s Web site, www.apta.com, is your 24-hour link to APTA and the transit industry. Once online, you will find the latest information on APTA conferences, be able to join electronic forums, find links to more than 1,500 web sites pertaining to the public transportation industry, and be informed on federal legislative, regulatory, and policy issues.

COMPS Database

The Catalog of Member Products and Services (COMPS) is a comprehensive listing of over 600 APTA member suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and consultants. Listings in the COMPS databases are free to APTA members. The database contains corporate information including addresses, contact persons, Web sites and phone numbers of firms providing transit products or services in more than 220 categories. COMPS is available through the APTA Web site.

For more information, contact Rose Gandee at (202) 496-4889 or rgandee@apta.com.

MARKETING PROGRAMS

Communities In Motion

Held each fall, Communities In Motion is a one-day event celebrating public transportation and showcasing how transit benefits communities. Communities In Motion helps build support for public transportation by educating community and decision-makers about public transportation’s role in making communities stronger and more vibrant. To assist transit systems with their Communities In Motion celebrations, APTA produces an online resource kit.

For more information, contact Jack Gonzalez at (202) 496-4824 or jgonzalez@apta.com.

Advertisements for Local Use

Communicate the benefits of public transportation in your local area with three new print ads available only to APTA members. The ads are flexible and can be used to gain general support for public transportation or customized to promote a ridership message. In addition to the print ads, transit signage based on the print campaign is also available. The materials were developed based on consumer research and in conjunction with APTA’s Marketing and Communications Committee. To download the ads, visit www.apta.com.

For more information, contact Mark Neuville at (202) 496-4821 or mneuville@apta.com

MEMBER SERVICES

MyAPTA

MyAPTA, a valuable resource for all members, can be accessed from a link on the APTA home page, www.apta.com. Members are encouraged to visit MyAPTA where they can change information in their personal profile, search the APTA on-line Membership Directory and committee listings, register for APTA conferences with credit cards, display real-time registration lists for conferences for which they have registered, email entire committees on which they serve, access the Electronic News Service, the procurement pages and specific areas devoted to safety standards. In order to use MyAPTA, individual employees of APTA member organizations have to register a unique MyAPTA login account based on their company email address and a password they select. This secure login capability allows members to gain access to all the members-only content throughout the entire APTA Web site. Easy instructions are available on the login screen.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND ONLINE EVENTS

Leadership APTA

Leadership APTA is celebrating its 10th year as a highly respected transit industry professional development program whose goals are to identify, develop, mentor, and support the next generation of transit industry leaders and future leaders of APTA. This program introduces participants to the industry’s leading experts, resources, opportunities, and experiences available to them through APTA and to the roles these new leaders can play to help shape our industry. Selected individuals participate in an extensive series of workshops, briefings, meetings, class assignments, conferences, teleconferences, and virtual sessions over the course of about 12 months. At least twenty-five individuals are selected from a pool of APTA member applicants to participate in the program which begins in the fall at APTAAnnual Meeting and concludes at the following year’s annual meeting with the class graduation. Application materials for the Class of 2007-2008 will be posted to the APTA web site in early May, 2007. The completed application packet is due to APTA in early July, 2007. Please visit the Leadership APTA page at http://www.apta.com/about/committees/leader/ for more information about the program and to download copies of recent class research projects.

For more information, contact Joseph Niegoski at (202) 496-4870 or jniegoski@apta.com

Webinar Programs — Timely Programs on Hot Issues

Since staring its webinar programs, over 3800 APTA members and industry experts from over 850 sites around the world have participated in these internet based online events. APTA’s webinars feature industry and subject-matter experts addressing a broad range of timely issues that challenges its leadership and our industry. Each 90-minute to two-hour online event features short online presentations accompanied by lively real-time question-and-answer segments. Topics under consideration for APTA’s 2007 winter- early summer webinar series include:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Coordinated transportation planning with transit services and human service agencies
Customer service that exceeds expectations
Fare collection
Generations X and Y: Tomorrow’s workforce
Technology advancements/practical applications
Transit of tomorrow: Leading your organizations into the future
Security Standards

APTA members enjoy the benefit of a discounted member registration rate for each of these online events. Check the APTA Web site for details on upcoming sessions.

For more information, contact Joseph Niegoski at (202) 496-4870 or jniegoski@apta.com

SAFETY & SECURITY PROGRAMS

Safety Management Audit Programs

The APTA Rail Safety Audit Program, Commuter Rail Safety Management Program, and Bus Safety Management Program are designed to provide the transit industry with a comprehensive program for system safety development that includes an audit service delivered by APTA Safety professionals. These programs are acknowledged as the standard for organizing system safety and security programs and evaluating organizational effectiveness in our industry’s ongoing pursuit of safety, security, and emergency preparedness excellence.

For more information, contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or wgrizard@apta.com or Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com.

Safety & Security Training Courses

Full-day Seminars are provided by APTA in conjunction with the Rail Transit and Bus & Paratransit Conferences and meetings of the APTA Bus and Rail Safety Committees. Through these seminars, attendees share in learning about our industry’s best practices in safety and security and in keeping up to date with current issues, experiences, and innovations of other transit systems.

For more information, contact Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com or Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or wgrizard@apta.com.

Peer Review Panels

This service, available to members of the Safety Audit Programs and other APTA members, allows a transit system’s general manager to request a team of transit operating industry professionals to perform a review of operating, security, safety or any other transit functions. APTA provides direction and staff support to the review panel during and immediately following the onsite review including the provision of a final report that conveys the observations and recommendations of the Peer Review Panel.

For more information, contact Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com.

STANDARDS PROGRAM

APTA standards are documents developed and adopted by a consensus process that contain criteria, measures of comparison, best practices and/or processes that if followed, produce an intended result. APTA currently has 5 separate active standards programs, they are: Passenger Rail Equipment Safety Standards (PRESS); Rail Transit Standards; Bus Transit Standards; Universal Transit System Fare Collection Standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Standards. These programs cut across all transit modes and are focused on key elements of transit operations and maintenance.

For more information, visit our web site at www.apta.com or contact Tom Peacock at 202 496-4805 or tpeacock@apta.com.

Standards Web Site

APTA’s Standards web site, www.apta.com, is APTA’s latest addition to the standards program. Once online you will find that it is the best public information resource for standards published through the APTA Standards Programs as well as how you as an industry professional can get involved in the development of transit standards. Also, this site is used as a valuable "working tool" for the task force members working within the program; this means as a working group member you will be able to log in and see information pertaining to the group(s) that you are working with i.e. draft documents, forums, voting, will all be done through this site.

For More information, visit our web site at www.apta.com or contact Kevin Dow at 202-496-4831 or kdow@apta.com.

Publications

NEW PUBLICATIONS FOR 2007

It Pays to Ride Public Transportation: Transit Commuter Benefits

This informational pamphlet describes the provisions, background, and legal authority for the transit pass commuter benefit. Updated 2006.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

One copy free or $10.00 per 50

Planning for the Future: New Starts Program Must Address Next Generation of Transit Projects

The report examines the overall status of the federal New Starts pipeline, with particular emphasis on trends that are affecting the next generation of new starts projects. The report frames questions that the industry as a whole must address to assure the program remains available for, and committed to the long term advancement of transit in America. The report was researched by Jeff Boothe of Holland and Knight LLP and underwritten by APTA’s business members. 2006

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Public Transportation and Petroleum Savings in the U.S: Reducing Dependence on Oil

This report quantifies the petroleum savings resulting from current public transportation use, and projects the petroleum-saving opportunity should public transportation services be expanded. The report also examines the budget savings available to American households through use of public transportation, and benefits that have increased significantly with the increase in gasoline prices. The report was researched and written by Linda Bailey of ICF International. 2007.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members on copy free/$1.00 each for 2+

Nonmembers $5.00

Public Transportation: Benefits for the 21st Century

This overview highlights the many benefits of public transportation for individuals and communities. The economic, environmental and social benefits of public transit are detailed. It includes the latest statistics and examples to illustrate the benefits. 2007.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+

Nonmembers $1.00

Public Transportation: Facts at a Glance

A small pocket-sized card with national facts and figures demonstrating transit’s benefits to every aspect of American society. The colorful three-panel card gives quick facts and statistics on national ridership, number of U.S. transit systems, and size of the industry in dollars and employees. In addition, facts are given supporting transit’s important role in enhancing personal opportunities, easing traffic congestion, providing economic opportunities, saving money, reducing gasoline consumption, and improving air quality. Updated October 2006.

Free

Large quantities: 25 cents each

Transit Board Member Handbook

This unique publication includes information in which board members have indicated a high level of interest, such as definitions of their roles and responsibilities; the board’s committee structure; leadership qualities; the selection of and relationship with the CEO; ADA; and strategic planning. A brief and clear primer on federal funding focuses on the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). This popular resource suits both newer and veteran transit board members. 2006.

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $30.00

Transportation Finance at the Ballot Box: Voters Support Increased Investment & Choice

This report analyzes the trend in voter-approved ballot measures to generate funding for transportation choices. Since 2000, voters in 33 states have approved 70 percent of the 200 state and local ballot measures that have been proposed, generating over $70 billion. Transportation measures have passed at twice the rate of all ballot measures. The report was researched and written by the Center for Transportation Excellence and underwritten by APTA’s business members. 2006.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Passenger Transport

For the first word on the news that affects public transportation, turn to Passenger Transport - the weekly record of public transportation. Every week, Passenger Transport covers the news, events, policies, and people that shape public transportation:

Federal funding, administrative, and regulatory actions.
State, regional, and local news from throughout the U.S. and Canada.
New developments, technologies and business.
Innovative transit services, operations, and marketing.
Guest columnists airing their views.
RFP and bid notices - opportunities for vendors and suppliers.
And much, much more.

Passenger Transport’s In Focus and conference special editions also offer in-depth examinations of many areas of transit operation and management.

To discuss editorial contributions, contact Passenger Transport’s Editorial Department at (202) 496-4850 or 4847.

Stay up to date with the news and information that is important to you by subscribing to Passenger Transport. (One subscription is included with each APTA membership and goes to the member organization’s designated correspondent.)

For subscription information and rates, contact Lekeshia Lee at (202) 496-4819, or llee@apta.com.

For information on placing display advertisements, contact Jack Gonzalez at (202) 496-4824 or jgonzalez@apta.com; for classified advertising, contact Lekeshia Lee at (202) 496-4819, or ptads@apta.com.

Passenger Transport’s Articles Archive

Articles published in Passenger Transport are available through an online, searchable Articles Archive. Visit www.apta.com, then click on the "Passenger Transport" pull-down menu at left on the home page, and then on "Articles Archive." Search by keyword, phrase, topic, author, or date. The Archive includes the complete text of all articles published in PT since January 2004.

ADVOCACY & EDUCATION

Monograph Series:

APTA has published monographs in an ongoing series on the benefits of transit:

Building Investment Value in Our Economy and Marketplace
Critical Relief for Traffic Congestion
Expanding the Transportation Options in an Aging Society
Mobility for America’s Small Urban and Rural Communities
Providing Safe and Secure Transportation; Ensuring America’s Emergency Response
The Route to Better Personal Health

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+

Nonmembers $1.00

10 Ways to Enhance Your Community: Unleash the Power of Public Transportation

This publication is geared toward local officials and suggests ways that they can work with local public transportation systems to encourage ridership and make their communities more livable. Written in conjunction with the Transportation and Livable Communities Consortium, it provides lots of examples of what other communities have done to spur action. 2002.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

Advocating for Transit Through Partnership: Coalition Stories from Across America

Published in September, 2003 by Odyssey, this report shows models of successful local transit coalitions across America. Seven case studies are presented. 2003.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.odyssey.org/coalition/stories.htm

Aging Americans: Stranded Without Options

Authored by Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP) and jointly sponsored by APTA and AARP, this report reveals the demographics of the United States will change dramatically during the next 25 years as more baby boomers reach their 60s, 70s and beyond. As people grow older, they often become less willing or able to drive, making it necessary to depend on alternative methods of transportation. Unfortunately, the United States is currently ill-prepared to provide adequate transportation choices for our rapidly aging population. How the nation addresses this issue will have significant social and economic ramifications. This report presents new findings based on the National Household Transportation Survey of 2001 and places them in the context of other research on mobility in the aging population. 2004.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

America Rides the Bus

This brochure provides information on the positive development and direction of the bus industry today, as well as on the broad-based need the bus industry fills in America communities. 2002.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+

Nonmembers $1.00

The Benefits of Public Transportation

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+

Nonmembers $1.00

Bring Back the Streetcars! A Conservative Vision of Tomorrow’s Urban Transportation

Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind explore in this 2002 report how urban downtowns are reviving, and new towns are being built to traditional patterns. Not only can streetcars serve these non-suburban areas, they need streetcars in order to flourish. 2002.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

Building Communities Through Public Transportation: A Guide for Successful Transit Initiatives

Public transportation is enjoying a renaissance. Throughout the country, improvements are being made in existing service, while public transportation options are being expanded. The Center for Transportation Excellence (CFTE), a non-partisan policy research center created to serve the needs of communities and transportation organizations nationwide, provides research materials, strategies and other forums of support on the benefits of public transportation. CFTE has designed this guide to provide transit agencies, transit alliances, grass roots organizations, and lay people with the resources for planning and executing a successful transit initiative campaign. The purpose of this guide is to provide the right questions to ask prior to beginning preparation for a transit initiative or referendum and where you will find the answers. 2005.

Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+

Nonmembers $1.00

Congressional Directory for the 110th Congress, 1st Session

This easy-to-carry guide is a condensed directory on all Members of Congress. The pocket guide contains information on committee assignments, addresses, telephone numbers, and names of key staff people. 2007.

Free

Conservatives and Mass Transit: Is it Time for a New Look?

This report, written by Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind of the Free Congress Foundation, explains the reasons for conservatives to take an interest in transit policy by refuting many assumptions about public transportation. For instance, many conservatives believe that transit does not have a positive impact on economic growth and development. Studies described in this report have found that rents are higher near transit stations, office vacancy rates are lower near transit systems, transit service increases development, and thus additional jobs are created and tax revenues collected because of transit investment. 1996.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Counting Transit So Transit Counts

This report published by Sarah Campbell, Trans Management, shows how U.S. census data and other sources of information systematically under-report public transportation usage, and suggests ways that data collection methodologies can be improved to more accurately reflect actual levels of transit use. 2004.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Does Transit Work? A Conservative Reappraisal

This report, written by Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind of the Free Congress Foundation, explains why transit’s effectiveness is often measured erroneously, and they propose a new measurement that better calculates the importance of transit, called a transit competitive trip. The authors cite three case studies in Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO and San Diego, CA in answering "yes" to the question, "Does Transit Work?" 1999.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

Easy Rider Guide

As the number of older Americans continues to grow, our transportation network must find new ways to meet the needs of citizens who are either unwilling or unable to drive. This population represents an important and growing new market for transit agencies, and one that is currently under-served. Across the nation, public transportation systems are working to broaden and improve services for seniors. Through reduced fares, employee awareness training, buddy travel programs and individualized assistance, transit agencies are meeting the growing needs of America’s senior population in innovative, cost efficient ways. Public Transportation Partnership for Tomorrow created the Easy Rider Guide to generate new ideas and initiatives in communities throughout the country. CD-ROM format. 2005.

Members, one copy free, additional copies $5.00

Nonmembers $10

GIS Congressional Maps

One method for approaching your Senators and members of Congress and demonstrating to them what public transportation means to their state and Congressional district is to show it to them on a map. GIS initiative (Geographic Information System) colorful, graphical maps are available to visually demonstrate services and employers in your state or district. 2004.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/GIS/

Healthy Returns: The Economic Affects of Surface Transportation and Motor Fuel Taxes

This report by nationally renowned economists Robert Shapiro and Kevin Hassett makes the case that relying on fuel taxes to support highways and transit is sound economics. The authors contend that fuel taxes function largely as user fees and externality taxes, and these taxes can make the economy more efficient. 2004.

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

How Transit Benefits People Who Do Not Ride It: A Conservative Inquiry

The report by Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind describes the benefits of transit service for people who do not ordinarily ride it. Nonusers encounter less congestion, save money, and see the values of their homes go up because of transit service. Transit’s positive impact for conservation and the importance of transit for the occasional users are also investigated. 2003.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

It Pays to Ride Public Transportation: Transit Commuter Benefits

This informational pamphlet describes the provisions, background, and legal authority for the transit pass commuter benefit. Updated 2006.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

One copy free or $10.00 per 50

Local Coalition Workbook: A Guide to Building Grassroots Support for Public Transportation

This workbook is designed to help you initiate activities in your own state and community, as well as to participate in APTA’s national campaign to promote support for public transportation. Each chapter is followed by its own appendix with sample worksheets, letters, articles and statements that can be customized to meet the needs of your local coalition. 2001.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

National Alliance for Public Transportation Advocates

An introductory CD outlining the organization of this national coalition of grass-roots transit supporters is available through APTA. CD-ROM format. 2003.

Free

Placemaking and Livable Communities - A Power Point Presentation

This captivating and original power point presentation can be used in public presentations, at workshops, conferences and community meetings. The presentation highlights the connection between the TEA 21 law and the creation of livable communities. The show comes with an accompanying script, and is structured to allow individual presenters to tailor the presentation to their particular needs. CD-ROM format. 2002.

Also contained in the power point presentation are the reports:

How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America

Part I: Transit Stops and Stations

How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America

Part II: Streets and Roads

Free

Planning for the Future: New Starts Program Must Address Next Generation of Transit Projects

The report examines the overall status of the federal New Starts pipeline, with particular emphasis on trends that are affecting the next generation of new starts projects. The report frames questions that the industry as a whole must address to assure the program remains available for, and committed to the long term advancement of transit in America. The report was researched and Jeff Boothe of Holland and Knight LLP and underwritten by APTA’s business members. 2006.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Public Transportation and Petroleum Savings in the U.S: Reducing Dependence on Oil

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members one copy free/$1.00 each 2+

Nonmembers $5.00

Public Transportation Means Business

This brochure was developed to help convince legislators on the national, state and local levels that capital investments in public transportation projects are good for business and for the economy. The brochure is an excellent tool for public transportation manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants to use in personal meetings with legislators. 2001.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

Public Transportation: On the Move

The achievement and the potential in public transportation come through in every page of this "coffee table" book. The designers, builders and consultants whose work is displayed in this book clearly show that an efficient, well-run, safe and effective public transportation system boosts the economy, enhances quality of life and quickly becomes a source of civic pride. 2005.

Members $29.95

Nonmembers $59.95

Rail Transit in America: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Benefits

This report by Todd Litman quantifies the benefits of rail transit based on a comprehensive analysis of system performance. It finds that cities with larger, well-established rail systems have significantly higher per capita transit ridership, less traffic congestion, lower traffic death rates and lower consumer transportation expenditures than otherwise comparable cities. The analysis indicates that rail transit investments are a cost-effective way to improve urban transport, and shows that rail transit systems provide a variety of economic, social and environmental benefits that tend to increase as a system expands and matures. The report responds to recent reports by rail transit critics, which are shown to be inaccurate and based on inappropriate and biased analysis. 2004.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

SAFETEA-LU: A Guide to Transit-Related Provisions

This guide provides a brief summary of key transit and related provisions of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users. 2005

Available on the APTA we site: http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/ safetea_lu/brochure.cfm

Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+

Nonmembers $1.00

Transit Initiatives – Building a Winning Campaign Toolkit

This product was developed for local best practices resources. This comprehensive toolkit is designed to arm you with strategies and tactics for organizing and implementing your own successful local initiative, drawing from the experiences of similar campaigns. 2005.

Members, one copy free, additional copies $60

Nonmembers $75

Transit Initiatives Conferences

The discussions and presentation of two highly-successful conferences hosted by APTA and the Center for Transportation Excellence on how lessons learned in succeeding in transit ballot initiatives are contained in two CDs. Conferences in July, 2001 in San Jose, CA and December 2003 in Tempe, AZ are available.

Members $30.00

Nonmembers $60.00

Transportation Finance at the Ballot Box: Voters Support Increased Investment & Choice

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Trends Affecting Public Transportation Effectiveness

This report by Dr. Brendon Hemily takes a comprehensive look at the myriad of demographic and socioeconomic trends that will influence the future of public transportation. The report offers a strategic approach for facing the wide range of trends and challenges. 2004.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Twelve Anti-Transit Myths: A Conservative Critique

Conservative scholars Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind take on the anti-transit critics and debunk misconceptions about rail transit. This study is an excellent resource for transit advocates facing the venomous attacks of the "anti-transit troubadours." 2001.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

Winning Transit Referenda: Conservatives Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind Talk Tactics and Strategies

In this DVD, Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind discuss campaign tactics and strategies that will help transit ballot measures succeed. These messages will help communities prepare for election campaigns, and make the case for public transit in ways that will appeal to all voters and to conservatives in particular. 2004.

Members $10.00

Nonmembers $20.00

Winning Transit Referenda: Some Conservative Advice

Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind describe the tactics and strategies that help transit ballot measures succeed. The step by step mechanics for timing, mobilization, getting out the vote, and other activities that lead to successful initiatives are presented. 2005.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Member up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+

Nonmembers $1.00

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

APTA 2006 Annual Report

The Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Report details the many significant activities APTA undertook on behalf of its members to help make public transportation a national priority. The report, which covers the year ending June 2006, provides an account of APTA’s successful efforts in ensuring implementation of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users (SAFETEALU). It also details major strides made in a number of areas, as well as partnerships strengthened and professional development opportunities developed, throughout the course of the year. A financial summary of expenses and revenues for Fiscal Year 2006 is included.

Free

Public Transportation: Facts at a Glance

Free

Large quantities: 25 cents each

MANAGEMENT

Accessing the Global Marketplace: A Resource Guide for the Transit Industry

This guide provides information on resources available to public transportation sector companies seeking to do business abroad, and is particularly designed to assist small and medium-size firms. The Guide was a joint effort of APTA’s Business Member Board of Governors and FTA’s International Mass Transportation Program. 59 pages. 1999.

Free

Assessment of the General Manager: A Tool for Transit Boards and General Managers of Public Transit Systems

In this booklet commissioned by APTA with BoardSource, transit board members and general managers are guided through an effective assessment process. This assessment instrument provides tools to lead the board and the general manager through a thoughtful discussion about the general manager’s performance and future aspirations. The booklet includes an assessment tool that allows the board to evaluate the general manager’s performance around specific, annual goals set by the board. A computer disk included with this publication makes customizing the survey possible to ensure that the questions are relevant and appropriate to your transit system. 2003.

Members $50.00

Nonmembers $100.00

Building the Board-General Manager Leadership Team: A Practical Guide for Leading in Challenging Times

A comprehensive look at how the board-general manager partnership can lead to a new, dynamic leadership model, one that highlights a board leadership design and vision. Written especially for APTA by one of the country’s leading consultants on transit board dynamics, the booklet takes a step-by-step approach towards improving the board-general manager relationship and establishing a new leadership model for today’s challenging times. 1998.

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $30.00

Employment Agreement Guidelines for Public Transit System Management

A very important aspect of professionalism in the transit industry is the relationship between boards of directors and general managers. A highly effective, unambiguous, and well-articulated working relationship between boards and general managers is more important today than ever before. As such, a well-drafted employment agreement is essential to the establishment of an effective working relationship. APTA has prepared these guidelines on transit manager employment agreements in the hope that they will be of assistance in assuring that such agreements can meet this objective. Reprint 2005.

Free

The Extraordinary CEO in Public Transportation

In this book especially commissioned by APTA, nationally recognized leadership and organizational consultant Doug Eadie examines the attributes and qualities necessary for extraordinary transit CEO leadership in the 21st century. The book focuses on arming the current or aspiring CEO with the ability to face today’s and tomorrow’s leadership challenges successfully, and in the process, highten the experience of greater richness and satisfaction in the career of being a leading transit professional. The book is a type of postgraduate textbook that provides the reader with practical detailed guidance for acquiring the extraordinary leadership skills that challenging times demand. 2000.

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $30.00

Resource Kit: General Manager Evaluation

The evaluation of the general manager is one of the most important personnel functions performed within a public transit system. A total of 20 public transportation agencies, both small and large, have provided their general manager evaluation forms and process descriptions for this Resource Kit. CD-ROM format. 2000.

Members free

Nonmembers $25.00

Glossary of Transit Terminology

Designed to meet the specific needs of transit system board members, new employees and citizens involved in transit activities. Although the definitions are not intended to serve as substitutes for more precise technical and legal definitions, this glossary provides easy-to-understand definitions for almost 200 transit terms. 1994.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Free

Handbook for Transit Board Assistants

This handbook is designed for transit board assistants, those individuals who are responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the transit agency’s policy makers. It provides information on the role of the board assistant as well as guidelines on their responsibilities and functions. A glossary of transit terms is also included. 2003.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Transit Board Member Handbook

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $30.00

Procurement Handbook for Transit System General Managers and Senior Executives

This handbook provides GMs and senior transit executives with an understanding of fundamental procurement principles and their relationship to fulfilling the transit agency’s mission. It provides insights on effective business relationships and higher quality projects for transit agencies. The handbook came about through the initiative of APTA’s Procurement Task Force — a partnership among the public transit agencies, the private sector and the Federal Transit Administration. 2005.

Members $1.50

Nonmember $3.00

Resource Kit: Strategic Planning

The development of a strategic plan allows the transit system manager to step back from the all-encompassing day-to-day operating concerns and take a longer view of the transit system. This Resource Kit provides examples of short and long range strategic planning documents provided by 28 public transportation agencies. CD-ROM format. 2001.

Members free

Nonmembers $25.00

Synopsis of the Law 2007

A substantial volume of legal source materials that is updated yearly on CD with participation of APTA’s Legal Affairs Committee to reflect the most important developments in transit law. Although content varies from year to year, the Synopsis generally covers changes in procurement, FTA regulations and guidance, rail requirements, environmental rules, civil rights issues, employment and labor laws, and other topics as appropriate. CD-ROM format. 2007.

Members $100.00

Nonmembers $200.00

Transit Procurement: A Guide for Transit Board Members

This Handbook is intended to help transit boards to understand the public procurement process and their role in that process. 2003.

Members $10.00

Nonmembers $20.00

OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL SERVICES

AUTOMATED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT

Automated Guideway Transit Brochure

This brochure describes AGT - what it is, it’s advantages, and some existing applications. 1998.

Members $10.00

Nonmembers $20.00

BUS & PARATRANSIT

America Rides the Bus

This brochure provides information on the positive development and direction of the bus industry today, as well as on the broad-based need the bus industry fills in American communities. 2002.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+

Nonmembers $1.00

Guidelines for Bus Maintenance

Guidelines for developing or modifying individual bus maintenance plans. 1983.

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $35.00

New Bus Manufacturing Inspection Guidelines

Developed by transit systems and business members to be used as a guide during the new bus inspection process. The use of these guidelines is strongly encouraged. 1995.

Free

Resource Kit: Paratransit/Accessible Transportation

This kit contains documents provided by 23 transit systems exemplifying current practices in certification applications, contracts, driver training, customer service, marketing, policies and procedures and travel training. CD-ROM format. 2001.

Members free

Nonmembers $25.00

Proceedings of APTA’s Bus & Paratransit Conference

Proceedings are available from 1998 through 2007

1998 Conference - print format only, 218 pages, 38 papers.

1999 Conference - print format only, 222 pages, 36 papers.

2000 Conference - print format or CD-ROM format, 244 pages, 37 papers.

2001 Conference - CD-ROM format, 43 papers.

2002 Conference - CD-ROM format, 52 papers.

2003 Conference - CD-ROM format, 24 papers.

2004 Conference - CD-ROM format, 58 papers.

2005 Conference - CD-ROM format, 50 papers.

2006 Conference - CD-ROM format, 37 papers.

2007 Conference - CD-ROM format, available May 2007

Members $30.00 for each year

Nonmembers $60.00 for each year

Recommended Maintenance Practices for Transit Buses

The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Association developed these recommended maintenance practices through a voluntary consensus process of equipment users and suppliers. A special reprint has been made of selected Recommended Maintenance Practices and those that apply to heavy-duty transit buses.

Members $50.00

Nonmembers $100.00

Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines: Terms and Conditions

A model for solicitation of Offers and Contracts for the procurement of transit buses. This document provides commercial Terms and Conditions and includes (1) Request for Proposals, Offer and Award (for use in competitive negotiation); (2) Solicitation, Offer and Award (for use with sealed bids); (3) General Contractual Provisions; (4) Quality Assurance Provisions; (5) Warranty Provisions. This document is intended for use with the Technical Specifications below. 1997.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS-BUS

30 Foot, Low Floor Diesel.

This specification provides details for the procurement of 30 foot, low floor diesel transit buses. This document should be used with the Terms and Conditions. 2002.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

35-40 Foot, High Floor Diesel

This specification provides details for the procurement of 35-40 foot, high floor diesel transit buses. This document is intended for use with the Terms and Conditions. 2000.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

40 Foot, Low Floor CNG

This specification provides details for the procurement of 35-40 foot, low floor CNG transit buses. This document is intended for use with the Terms and Conditions. 2001.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

40 Foot, Low Floor Diesel

This specification provides details for the procurement of 35-40 foot, low floor diesel transit buses. This document is intended for use with the Terms and Conditions. 2001.

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Wedge Brake Rebuild Recommended Practice

This recommended practice outlines rebuild procedures to allow wedge brakes to deliver optimum performance based on industry experience. 1996.

Free

COMMUTER RAIL

Commuter Rail Economic Study

This study details the economic benefits provided by commuter rail systems to the local, state and national economy. 1997.

Free

Commuter Rail New Start Handbook

The New Start Handbook presents information on all aspects of starting a commuter rail system. The handbook is designed to benefit those government and other entities considering starting a commuter rail system. The handbook presents general information and specific tips, along with published resources that will assist in the development of a commuter rail system. The handbook was prepared by APTA’s Commuter Rail Committee. With the handbook you will receive a CD-ROM of the new starts presentations from the 2001 Commuter Rail Conference which focuses on governance, finance and building the systems. 2001.

Members $25.00

Nonmembers $50.00

Commuter Rail Vehicle Database

To meet the increasing demand for data and information on commuter railroad rolling stock, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Rolling Stock Technical Forum developed a commuter rail car technical data roster. The roster includes detailed technical information on all electric locomotives, diesel-electric locomotives, cab control cars, electric and diesel multiple-unit (EMU/DMU) cars and locomotive-hauled coaches operated by 18 North American commuter railroads. APTA plans to periodically update the roster as commuter railroads procure new equipment and as new commuter railroads commence operations. APTA foresees many uses for this data including:

Minimizing the need for future surveys to collect various subsets of data to meet a specific requirement:
Forming a basis for the cost/benefit analysis that supports a Federal rulemaking; and
Serving as quick reference for maintenance planning, capital budgets, federal funding requests, service changes and major overhaul plans. 2001.

Members $75.00

Nonmembers $150.00

Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Passenger Equipment - PRESS Manual

APTA’s Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Passenger Equipment gives electrical, mechanical, structural, emergency systems and maintenance safety standards and recommended practice for railroad passenger cars and locomotives. CD-ROM format. 2004.

Members $25.00

Nonmembers $50.00

RAIL TRANSIT

Continuous Welded Rail on Aerial Structure - Examples of Transit Practice Manual

Descriptions are given of the various design approaches taken in the installation of Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) on several types of elevated structures. Characteristics of these installations are examined.

This is a good reference that provides general guidelines for track structures using continuously welded rail. The reader may also find more contemporary information about inspection and maintenance of continuously welded rail within the APTA Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Systems, Volume 5 – Fixed Structures, Section 2, Standard for Rail Transit Track Inspection and Maintenance. 1985.

Members $30.00

Nonmembers $60.00

Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit

Definitions of terms as applied to rail rapid transit, including mathematical specifications for average failure rate, probability density functions, up-time ratio. 1978.

Free

Guidelines for Design of Rapid Transit Facilities

Provides safety and technological recommended practices for use in construction of rapid transit facilities. The reader may also wish to refer to the Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit. 1981.

Members $30.00

Nonmembers $60.00

Guidelines for Rail Rapid Transit Equipment Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Assessment

Description of the R-A-M Assessment process for rail rapid transit equipment procurement. The reader may also wish to refer to the Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit. 1978.

Free

Guidelines for Rail Rapid Transit Equipment Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Specification

Provides guidelines for managers to use during rail rapid transit equipment procurement. The reader may also wish to refer to the Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit. 1981.

Free

Joint Trackwork Electrical Design Guidelines

Guidelines for the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment in transit track. This is a basic treatment of the subject with basic models for track circuits and electrical computations. Basic computations are also provided on track bracket loading. 1980.

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $30.00

Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Systems

All 34 rail transit systems operating in the United States sponsored and participated in an effort to develop operation and maintenance standards and recommended practices for rail transit systems. Over 250 individuals from rail transit systems, suppliers, consultants and safety oversight agencies participated. The project resulted in 91 individual documents being developed and approved for use by the rail transit systems. CD-ROM format. 2004.

Members $ 25.00

Nonmembers $50.00

Performance Specifications for Electric Wire and Cable Used in Underground Transit Systems

Part 1 - Performance Requirements

Part 2 - Test and Procedures

From the discussion at the sixth meeting of the UITP Working Group for the Protection of Electric Cables in Metropolitan Railways (Stockholm, May 1979) it was concluded that the materials and technology are presently available to develop wire and cable products with significantly improved fire characteristics approaching that of the so-called Smokeless Cable. In order to provide the required direction and the goals, the APTA/UITP Working Group has prepared performance requirements and test procedures.

Part 1 Performance Requirements, provides general guidance for construction and configuration of cables used for power and control, signaling, transit cars, telecommunications, and general needs.

Part 2 Test and Procedures, provides a wealth of test methods addressing electrical, physical and chemical characteristics. Reference computations, diagrams and detailed procedure descriptions are provided. Both parts are in English and French languages, and revisions were made in June of 1992.

Members $25.00 per part

Nonmembers $50.00 per part

Proceedings of APTA’s Rail Conference

Proceedings are available from1998 through 2007.

1998 Conference - CD-ROM format, 114 papers.

1999 Conference - print format or CD-ROM format, 531 pages, 80 papers.

2000 Conference - print format or CD-ROM format, 460 pages, 65 papers.

2001 Conference - CD-ROM format, 102 papers.

2002 Conference - CD-ROM format, 72 papers.

2003 Conference - CD-ROM format, 66 papers.

2004 Conference - CD-ROM format, 51 papers.

2005 Conference - CD-ROM format, 73 papers.

2006 Conference - CD-ROM format, 82 papers.

2007 Conference - CD-ROM format, available June 2007.

Members $30.00 for each year

Nonmembers $60.00 for each year

Proceedings of the APTA/TRB 8th Joint Conference on Light Rail Transit - Light Rail: Investment for the Future

This CD-ROM of the 2000 Light Rail Transit Conference Proceedings includes 49 papers presented at the eighth in a series of light rail transit conferences jointly sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association and the Transportation Research Board.

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $15.00

Rail Operations Control Centers Survey

This survey of 28 transit systems provides details of the organizations, staffing, communication displays and layouts of rail operations control centers. The survey was conducted by the APTA Operations Control Center Subcommittee of the Rail Operations Committee. 134 pages. 1998.

Members $30.00

Nonmember $60.00

Rail Transit in America: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Benefits

Available only on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Rapid Transit (Rail) Fare Collection Survey

This survey of 33 rail properties in North America provides details of the types of fare collection systems including fare media, equipment, reliability, and maintenance. The survey was conducted by the APTA Revenue Management Committee.108 pages. 1993.

Members $30.00

Nonmembers $60.00

Roster of North American Rapid Transit Cars, 1993

This document is a compilation of data on rapid transit cars in service as of July 1993. It includes cars in the United States and Canada. Data includes 345 characteristics such as cost, performance, dimensions, weights, electrical equipment, heating and ventilating systems, traction motors, propulsion equipment, lighting systems, and trucks and suspensions. The Roster is organized in alphabetical order by transit system name. 1993.

Members $45.00

Nonmembers $90.00

This Is Light Rail Transit

The brochure was prepared by the Light Rail Transit Committee of the Transportation Research Board. It was first distributed at the Eighth National Conference on Light Rail Transit in Dallas, Texas, in November 2000 and has subsequently been updated. Its printing in this Second Edition was sponsored jointly by the Transportation Research Board and APTA. The brochure gives the history of this mode, then outlines the current state of the art, including vehicles, infrastructure, operations and economics. It is an excellent introduction to this versatile mode of public transportation. 2003.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Free

POLICY & PLANNING

2005-2009 APTA Strategic Plan

APTA’s vision is to be the leading force in advancing public transportation. The 2005-2009 Strategic Plan will guide APTA’s activities and assess its performance over the next five years. The plan reflects the needs and priorities as expressed by APTA’s diverse membership and builds on the Association’s past success in partnering with transportation and non-transportation advocacy groups to the benefit of public transportation.

Available only on the APTA web site:

http://www.apta.com/strategic/

Building Better Communities…Coordinating Land Use and Transit Planning Sourcebook

Topics include benefits of transit, matching transit service to mobility needs, strategies, and agreements and policies. The appendices include a discussion on the definition of transit, park and ride guidelines, and an inventory of land development opportunities. 1990.

Members Free

Nonmembers $15.00

Handbook for State Transit Associations

Comprehensive guide includes association formation and maintenance, tax-exempt status, antitrust, lobbying, and a complete directory of associations. Sample association publications are included. 1997.

Free

Placemaking and Livable Communities - A Power Point Presentation

Also contained in the Power Point Presentation are the reports:

How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America

Part I: Transit Stops and Stations

How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America

Part II: Streets and Roads

Free

Public Transit Services: Considerations in Contracting

A broad-based discussion and primer on the issues and approaches being taken in contracting for transit services. The report was developed directly by officials from both the public and private sectors in an effort to better inform those interested in the provision of contract services and private involvement. 1987.

Free

Transportation Spending and Economic Growth: The Effects of Transit and Highway Expenditures

An analytical report by Dr. David Alan Aschauer, Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, explains why one way to generate higher productivity growth is through increased funding for transportation, in general, and for public transit in particular. 1991.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Free

SAFETY & SECURITY

Resource Kit: Emergency Preparedness Plans

A number of transit systems, representing both rail and bus operations, have provided their Emergency Preparedness Plans for this APTA Resource Kit. A total of 13 Plans are included, some providing much greater detail than others, but all having unique features worthy of close attention. CD-ROM format. 2000.

Members free

Nonmembers $25.00

Resource Kit: Severe Weather Operations

A severe weather operations plan is a critical element of the safety program of all transit agencies. Through the cooperation of the public transportation industry, 14 transit systems, representing both bus and rail operations, have provided their Severe Weather Operations plans for inclusion in this APTA Resource Kit. CD-ROM format. 2002

Members free

Nonmembers $25.00

SURVEYS & STATISTICS

Effects of Fare Changes on Bus Ridership

Abridged version (8 pages) of the report, "Fare Elasticity and its Application to Forecasting Transit Demand," prepared for general use by transit executives, managers, and planners. The document briefly summarizes the research methodology and discusses the effects of fare changes on bus ridership by peak vs. off-peak hours and by population category for 52 transit systems. 1991.

Free

Fare Elasticity and Its Application to Forecasting Transit Demand

Technical research applying the ARIMA model in estimating bus fare elasticities of 52 transit systems in the United States. The report describes data collection procedures and a special survey conducted to obtain monthly data for the model. The estimation models and research results are presented and evaluated in detail. 1991.

Member $30.00

Nonmember $60.00

Public Transportation and the Nation’s Economy

Using state-of-the-art analytic techniques, this study affirms the significant positive economic impact of transit investments on jobs and business revenue. For example, for each $10 million invested in transit, 314 jobs are created the year after the investment is made, and businesses realize a gain in sales three times the investment in transit capital. All of the findings are backed by thorough economic research and modeling. 1999.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/

Free

Public Transportation Fact Book

National aggregate statistical data covering all aspects of the transit industry in the United States and Canada. Major sections include an overview of U.S. transit facts, transit finances and operating statistics by modes of travel in the last 10 years, transit vehicle characteristics and deliveries, facts and numbers relating to federal grants and the Federal Transit Act, and statistical trends of Canadian transit operations. Published annually in March.

Available on the APTA Web site:

http://www.apta.com/research/stats/factbook/index.cfm

Up to ten copies free, 11+ $5.00 each

Rail Operations Control Centers Survey

Members $30.00

Nonmember $60.00

Rapid Transit (Rail) Fare Collection Survey

Members $30.00

Nonmembers $60.00

Transit Fare Database

Annual report of major elements of fare structures by mode for approximately 250 or more U.S. transit agencies and 15 Canadian transit agencies. The report includes fixed-route adult base fares, surcharges, common fare payment options, special categorized passenger fares, and demand response (or paratransit) passenger fares. Published annually in October. The database is available on CD-ROM and includes files in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.

Members $30.00

Nonmembers $60.00

Transit Infrastructure Database

Annual report listing major transit infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada. Includes rail line data and station, stop and parking data for all modes. Also includes status, mileage, and opening dates of future rail projects. Published annually In December. Database available in CD-ROM format in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.

Members $15.00

Nonmembers $30.00

Transit Ridership Report

Quarterly report of transit passenger ridership comparisons of 250 or more U.S. transit agencies and 15 Canadian transit agencies. The report includes ridership data comparisons from current quarter to same quarter in the previous year, current year-to-date to previous year, and month-to-month in the current and previous year. National estimates of unlinked transit passenger trips are also included.

Reports dated back to 1996 are available only on the APTA Web site: http://www.apta.com/research/ stats/ridership/

Transit Vehicle Database

Annual report of revenue vehicles by fleet characteristics, including date of manufacture, manufacturer, model, length, and equipment. Includes summary tables which group vehicles by mode and list by manufacturer, size, year built, and equipment. Special section on the new vehicle market includes orders, planned orders, prior year deliveries, and vehicle costs. Approximately 300 transit systems included. Published annually in June. Database available in CD-ROM format in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.

Members $50.00

Nonmembers $100.00

Transit Wage Rate Report

Quarterly report of transit bus/rail operators and bus/rail mechanics top hourly wage rates for approximately 250 or more U.S. transit agencies and 15 Canadian transit agencies. The report includes full-time and part-time top hourly wage rates, contract expiration date, and wage rate effective date.

For more information, contact Christie Dawson at (202) 496-4848 or cdawson@apta.com

The Trend of Transit Labor Costs: 1982-97

This report investigates trends in transit labor and operating costs, and finds that labor costs for public transportation have increased at substantially lower rates than labor costs in other sectors of the economy. The study also finds that the component of transit operating costs devoted to labor compensation has been fairly constant over time. The report includes statistical charts and tables which provide an accurate view of the stable transit labor trends that currently exist. 2000.

Free