Public Review of Draft Documents
APTA invites all stakeholders to review and comment on draft documents in development. The APTA Standards Development Program publishes documents through a consensus-based process and the public review period is a critical part of the development process.
The current review period starts March 2, and ends on March 31.
Commenting Instructions
View the latest set of documents in development by APTA’s working groups. Reviewers may submit comments as often as they like during the review period. Start your review today!
- Reviewers should scroll down to the bottom of this page
- Select the name of the document to review more details, download or provide a comment
- Select Document Actions to “Add a Comment”
- Comments are accepted from APTA members or nonmembers
- Reviewers should contact Standards@apta.com if you experience any problems with providing your inputs
- For additional guidance download this Step-by-Step Guide.
Title | Category | Working Group | Description |
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Rule-Compliance Program Requirements | Rail Transit Systems | Operating Practices Working Group | This standard outlines the basic elements of a rule-compliance program needed to verify adherence to rail transit operating rules. Its principles are applicable in other aspects of rail transit management, such as maintenance, operations control/dispatch and supervision. |
Emergency Signage for Rail Transit Vehicles | Rail Transit Systems | Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance Working Group | This standard specifies the minimum performance criteria for the design of the emergency signage for rail transit vehicles. |
Design of On-Street Transit Stops and Access from Surrounding Areas | Sustainability & Urban Design | Sustainability & Urban Design Working Group | This recommended practice discusses ways to provide or improve connections to, from and at on street transit stops, regardless of mode. |
Best Practices for Integrating Art into Capital Projects | Sustainability & Urban Design | Sustainability & Urban Design Working Group | Creative art and design bring a vital spark to a place and create meaningful experiences while engaging customers and communities. Integrating art into transit capital projects results in stations, facilities and places that welcome, inspire and move customers. These recommended best practices capture lessons learned and the knowledge and experience of transit art professionals who have developed and delivered capital projects that have successfully integrated art and design, building character and quality of place. |