The Bus Safety & Security 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.
View the 2023 APTA Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards.
Award Categories
Safety and Security 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 fourth category is open to private providers, either Transportation Management or Contracted Service providers, regardless of size. The categories are:
- Public transportation systems providing fewer than 4 million annual passenger trips
- Public transportation systems providing more than 4 million and less than 20 million annual passenger trips
- Public transportation systems providing more than 20 million annual passenger trips
- Private companies providing contracted transportation management and services to public transportation systems
Nominations Process
- Nomination Procedures & Instructions
- Successful nominations are those which address each of the evaluation criteria:
- Nominees selected to receive the Gold Award will be asked to produce and submit a 1-2 minute video that briefly describes the safety or security initiative and the benefits derived.
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 Polly Hanson, Director – Security, Risk and Emergency Management at 202-496-4895.
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Past Award Winners
