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APTA Announces Winners of the 2026 International Bus Roadeo

May 20, 2026
Salt Lake City, UT (May 20, 2026) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 International Bus Roadeo, an event recognizing the skill and professionalism of public transit bus ope…
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APTA Announces 2026 Bus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Award Winners, Debuts New Safe, Effective and Clean Award at Mobility Conference in Salt Lake City, UT

May 19, 2026
Salt Lake City, UT (May 19, 2025) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today recognized outstanding public transportation providers at its Annual Mobility Conference, presenting nine transit agencies with the 2026 Bus Sa…
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APTA Statement on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s BUILD America 250 Act

May 18, 2026
Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2026) – American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement: “APTA thanks House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves…
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APTA Mobility Conference and International Bus Roadeo Kicks Off in Salt Lake City, UT

May 18, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah (May 18, 2026) – This week, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is hosting the 2026 Mobility Conference and International Bus Roadeo in Salt Lake City, UT. The event brings together hundreds of bus an…
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APTA Highlights Public Transit Industry Innovation: Releases New Artificial Intelligence Primer and Guidance Briefs

May 14, 2026
New resources provide real-world applications and  a roadmap for responsible AI implementation Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2026) — The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today released Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine…
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APTA Backs Senators’ Call for Robust Public Transportation Investments in FY 2027 Transportation Appropriations Bill

May 13, 2026
Passenger Rail, Public Transit Investments at Risk as Infrastructure Law  Advance Appropriations Expire Washington, D.C. (May 13, 2026) — The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today applauded 44 Senators, led by Senator Mar…
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APTA Joins Global Partners to Celebrate World Public Transport Day

April 17, 2026
Washington, D.C. (April 17, 2026) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today joins the public transportation community in more than 100 countries to mark the inaugural World Public Transport Day, a global initiative led…
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STATEMENT FROM APTA PRESIDENT & CEO PAUL P. SKOUTELAS On the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

April 15, 2026
“As Americans mark Tax Day, APTA applauds two provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will deliver real results for the public transportation industry and the workers who power it. The elimination of taxes on overtime pay puts mo…
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APTA Convenes 2026 Legislative Conference, Hundreds of Public Transportation Leaders Call for Robust Federal Investment

April 13, 2026
  Washington, D.C. (April 13, 2026) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today opened its 2026 Legislative Conference, bringing together more than 600 public transportation professionals to engage with policymakers and a…
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APTA Statement on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Graves’ Retirement Announcement

March 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2026) – American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement following Representative Sam Graves’ (R-MO) announcement that he will conclude his s…

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