The Bus Safety, Security & Emergency Management Excellence Awards recognize APTA bus transportation and paratransit systems that have implemented programs or projects that have achieved documented success in addressing specific safety or security program areas.
The deadline for all Bus and Paratransit safety, security and emergency management award applications will be announced in early 2026.
Award Categories
Safety, Security, & Emergency Management Excellence Awards are presented in five categories. Three go to public systems based upon annual ridership measured in unlinked passenger trips. For paratransit initiatives and programs, select the appropriate category for system-wide ridership. A fifth category is open to private providers, either Transportation Management or Contracted Service providers, regardless of size. The categories are:
- Providing 3 million or fewer annual passenger trips
- Providing more than 3 million but fewer than 15 million annual passenger trips
- Providing more than 15 million but fewer than 50 million annual passenger trips
- Providing 50 million or more annual passenger trips
- Private companies providing contracted transportation management and services to public transportation systems
Nominations Process
- Nomination Procedures & Instructions
- Successful nominations will be judged on their benefit level, innovation, transferability, and effectiveness:
- Nominees selected to receive the Gold Award will be asked to produce and submit a short video that briefly describes the program/project and the benefits derived. You can view examples by going to Award Recipient Videos.
Nomination Form
Please note: You will need to sign in with your APTA login to access the nomination form. If you have forgot your login, you can reset your password (opens in new window).
Once logged in, you can visit the Awards entry page.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Brian Alberts, Director – Safety at 202-496-4885 or by email at balberts@apta.com or Polly Hanson, Director – Security, Risk and Emergency Management at 202-496-4895 or by email phanson@apta.com.
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Past Award Winners
