Limited hotels remain for APTA's 2026 Mobility Conference, May 17-20 in Salt Lake City.
Plus, tomorrow, April 21, is the hotel discount deadline, so book your room now > conta.cc/3Qncl4b
#APTAmobility26 is hosted locally by @rideuta.bsky.social and presented by HNTB.
Exactly one month until the start of APTA's Workforce Summit, May 20-21, in Salt Lake City! Attend and learn how the transportation industry’s workforce can succeed in the new AI era.
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#APTAworkforce26 is hosted locally by UTA.
A new Surface Transportation Authorization was the top priority discussed at this week's 2026 APTA Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.
Read the full #APTAleg26 Passenger Transport story > aptapassengertransport.com/new-surface-... #ThatsTransit #PublicTransitImpact
Happy #WorldPublicTransportDay! Today, APTA joins the public transit community in more than 100 countries to celebrate.
“Today is a powerful reminder that public transportation connects people to opportunity and drives economic vitality,” - APTA CEO Paul P. Skoutelas.
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Keep an eye out tomorrow, April 17, for stories from APTA public transit systems and business members on how they are celebrating this first ever @uitp.bsky.social #WorldPublicTransportDay.
Tomorrow is #WorldPublicTransportDay!
APTA is a proud event partner and our members are uniquely positioned to demonstrate how investment in public transportation delivers real returns: expanding access to opportunity, reducing congestion, and powering local economies. (1/2)
Hundreds of new pictures have been added to the #APTAleg26 Flickr album! Take a look at scenes from this week's major public transportation event in DC, featuring more than 600 attendees advocating for a new Surface Transportation Authorization > www.flickr.com/photos/aptat... #PublicTransitImpact
Are your top bus mechanics and bus operator ready to showcase their skills and compete with the best in North America?
Register by the Friday, April 17 deadline to join APTA and local-host @rideuta.bsky.social at 2026's International Bus Roadeo, May 15-19, in Salt Lake City, Utah > conta.cc/4c9Xti9
“Investments in public transportation strengthen the job market, expand economic growth and move Americans safely. Car crashes kill about 40,000 Americans a year. Traveling by transit is 10 times safer,” said @transportdems.bsky.social Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social (D-WA) at #APTAleg26.
“Public transit is about more than mobility, it is also about jobs & economic growth. Transit is necessary & vital to many communities,” said Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), Vice Chair, House T&I Highways and Transit Subcommittee, at today's #APTAleg26.
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.@usdot.bsky.social Chief of Staff Pete Meachum joined APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas for a fireside chat today at #APTAleg26. Meachum told attendees that his department's priorities are system cleanliness, safety, and the customer experience.
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“Congress needs to put our money where our mouth is & fund public transportation. IIJA was a good start, but it is the floor, not the ceiling. I've also introduced the Build HUBS Act, to build more housing near transit,” - @bluntrochester.senate.gov (D-DE) at #APTAleg26.
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APTA Chair/ @rtachicago.bsky.social Executive Director @lreddenrta.bsky.social is speaking now at #APTAleg26 about how the press covers public transportation with reporters Dan Zukowski (SmartCitiesDive) & Sam Ogozalek (@politico.com).
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"I recently spoke with a member of my community and learned a 15-foot sidewalk extension in her neighborhood meant she could now get from her home to a @wmata.com bus stop. That one decision allowed her to access transit & completely changed her life," said @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social at #APTAleg26.
Key Senate and House Committee staff are currently discussing the Surface Transportation Authorization and Transportation Appropriations. More than 600 #APTAleg26 attendees are hearing legislative priorities for public transit & passenger rail in the legislation.
#PublicTransitImpact #ThatsTransit
Today, @whitehouse-47.bsky.social CEQ Chairman Scarlett and @tsa.gov Assistant Administrator Proctor each sat down at #APTAleg26 to speak with APTA Vice Chair/ @rideact.bsky.social board member Joel Young. They discussed NEPA permitting reform & surface security.
#PublicTransitImpact #ThatsTransit
These detailed working sessions help advance the public transportation industry and deliver more reliable, safe mobility to more Americans. #ThatsTransit
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Get a look behind the scenes at APTA's 2026 Legislative Conference, with new photos just added to our #APTAleg26 Flickr album. The first batch shows hundreds of APTA members working all weekend, including participating in 17 committee meetings and a board meeting in Washington, DC. (1/2)
Learn more about this week's public transit and passenger rail advocacy event in Washington, DC > www.apta.com/press-releas...
#PublicTransitImpact #ThatsTransit
Speakers showed the work, investments, and training that agencies are employing for a great customer experience.
+ Jessica Mefford-Miller, CEO, @valleymetro.org
+ Jonathan Hunt, ICEO, MARTA
+ Debra Johnson, CEO, @rtd-denver.com
+ @wmatagm.bsky.social Randy Clarke, CEO, @wmata.com (2/3)
Transit CEOs just talked at #APTAleg26 about how they are elevating the customer experience: benefiting riders, employees, and system safety.
Agencies are implementing important innovations, improvements, and new policies that are helping transit provide the safest trip possible to customers. (1/3)
Today, APTA Legislative Conference attendees heard from leaders at FTA and FRA for an in-depth look at the federal and @usdot.bsky.social priorities shaping the future of surface transportation.
Learn more about #APTAleg26 in DC > www.apta.com/press-releas... #PublicTransitImpact #ThatsTransit
Chair Redden said Congress must act by Oct. 1 on a new Surface Transportation Authorization. This is the time to build, not backslide. It’s not about showing infrastructure, it’s about showing how infrastructure improves people’s lives. #ThatsTransit #PublicTransitImpact www.apta.com/press-releas...
This morning, APTA welcomed more than 600 public transportation professionals to our 50th Legislative Conference. Attendees heard first from APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas; APTA Chair, @rtachicago.bsky.social Executive Director @lreddenrta.bsky.social; & #APTAleg26 host, @wmatagm.bsky.social Randy Clarke.
Right now, our members are headed to DC for APTA’s Legislative Conference! Public transportation is one of the smartest investments America can make, and this week is about protecting that progress and keeping our economy moving forward. Follow along at #PublicTransitImpact #APTAleg26 #ThatsTransit
Across the country, these investments will help America shine on the world stage. Learn more ⬇️
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Public transportation is the backbone of global events, and Atlanta is FIFA-ready!
With infrastructure built to support the World Cup, and beyond, MARTA provides world-class access to matches and employment centers and helps drive regional economic growth. (1/2)
Next Friday is #WorldPublicTransportDay! Don’t miss the helpful toolkit and let us know how you are celebrating this inaugural @uitp.bsky.social event > conta.cc/4mhT53S
It’s official... registration for APTA TRANSform & EXPO 2026 is OPEN!
Join thousands of public transportation professionals in Chicago, October 4–7, 2026.
✔️ Discover breakthrough technologies
✔️ Learn from industry experts
✔️ Build connections that move transit forward
Register today at aptaexpo.com
