"Federal funding has been the lifeblood for many transportation organizations, allowing them to deliver jobs and vitally needed transit services to millions of Americans." aptapassengertransport.com/economic-eng... #APTAleg25
"Starting in June, the world’s sports fans are coming to the U.S. in the millions, and they will be relying heavily on public transportation when they get here." aptapassengertransport.com/through-plan... #APTAleg25
Thank you to the 650 public transportation professionals that came to Washington for #APTAleg25 and to meet with more than 100 Congressional offices on Capitol Hill.
Discussions included how: 🧵
Last night, hundreds of #APTAleg25 attendees wrapped up #transit advocacy meetings with Members of Congress.
Special thanks to @transportdems.bsky.social leader
@repricklarsen.bsky.social for speaking at #APTAleg25 & meeting with his Washington State constituents during our Capitol Hill reception.
"I look forward to the great work ahead with our partners here at APTA to continue to deliver for the American people." aptapassengertransport.com/america-is-b... #APTAleg25 @apta-info.bsky.social
Councilman Canek Aguirre attends the 2025 APTA Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
Councilman Canek Aguirre attends the 2025 APTA Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
Councilman Canek Aguirre attends the 2025 APTA Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
Councilman Canek Aguirre attends the 2025 APTA Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
Wrapped up @apta-info.bsky.social Legislative Conference today on Capitol Hill advocating for investments in public transportation and infrastructure.
#APTAleg25 #TransitIsEssential
Jobs. Manufacturing. Growth.
Public transit isn’t just built in America—it builds America. With 77% of federal transit funding flowing to the private sector, these investments drive opportunity in every corner of the country. #APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential
"We know $1 of transit investment leads to $5 in economic benefits. Public transportation is a shared circulatory system, connecting rural areas and cities, giving all Americans freedom to move, strive, & succeed," - FTA Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari to #APTAleg25.
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It’s not just riders who benefit from public transit. Public transit directly employs more than 430,000 people and supports millions more jobs in every corner of the country, like the workers building brakes in South Carolina or lights in Texas. #APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact
"I'm eager to do a big surface transportation bill with a significant public transportation component," said Senate EPW Committee Ranking Member @whitehouse.senate.gov today at APTA's 2025 Legislative Conference.
#APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential
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APTA's 2025 Legislative Conference is going on now in Washington, DC. Check out some of the pictures taken so far in our #APTAleg25 Flickr album, with more being added today and tomorrow > www.flickr.com/photos/aptat...
"Transportation is the lifeblood of our country, and it is pure commerce. Make sure your member knows your priorities," said Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman of the House T&I Committee, to hundreds of #APTAleg25 attendees.
www.apta.com/news-publica... #PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential
"There are a lot of people that don’t know the return on public transit investment in the US. When you are meeting with your Members of Congress today, remind them that for every $1 invested in public transportation, there is $5 in economic benefits across America," @smith.senate.gov to #APTAleg25.
Public transit is built in America—and it means jobs. Behind every bus, train, and streetcar are thousands of American suppliers, workers, and manufacturers in every corner of the country. #APTAleg25 #TransitIsEssential #PublicTransitImpact
Making Transit Work for All Americans aptapassengertransport.com/making-trans... - Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure #APTAleg25 @apta-info.bsky.social
See where America’s buses – and their parts – are being made: www.apta.com/wp-content/u... #PublicTransitImpact #APTAleg25 #TransitIsEssential
... have access to more jobs that they can take."
"We serve communities and the good people that rely on transit.
"I want to partner with all of you. You have a friend in me and in this Department."
#APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential
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"Nothing works without public transportation. I’m talking about housing, healthcare, and education," said Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member @warren.senate.gov to @mbta.com CEO Phil Eng and 650+ #APTAleg25 attendees in DC.
#PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential www.apta.com/news-publica...
"At least 20% of any new trust fund revenue needs to go to transit, as it has for the last 40 years."
www.apta.com/news-publica... #APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential
Speakers include Beth Holbrook, Chair, APTA Legislative Committee & Board Trustee, @rideuta.bsky.social; Stephanie Wiggins, CEO, @metrolosangeles.bsky.social; Frank White, CEO, KCATA; Nadine Lee, CEO, DART (Dallas); and Phil Eng, CEO, @mbta.com.
#APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential
Transit investment opens doors to jobs in Pennsylvania and beyond. Public transit is built in America and supports manufacturing and supply chains nationwide—driving real economic growth in every corner of the country. #APTAleg25 #TransitIsEssential #PublicTransitImpact
Today, APTA's 2025 Legislative Conference kicks off with @usdot.bsky.social Secretary Sean Duffy and other distinguished speakers.
650+ public transportation officials from across the US are in DC to advocate for federal investment in transportation infrastructure.
#APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact
It's the first day of #APTAleg25 in Washington, DC, and it's important to remember the transformative impact of federal funding across the country. Read more here: www.masstransitmag.com/rail/infrast... #TransitIsEssential
... influential leaders will visit the Conference to speak with #APTAleg25 attendees.
Check out the latest featured speakers:
+ Secretary Sean Duffy, @usdot.bsky.social
+ U.S. Senator @warren.senate.gov (D-MA), Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
#APTAleg25 starts in just 2 days! Learn more about the project and federal funding’s economic impact here:
constructiondigest.news/CD/article/C... #TransitIsEssential
Public transit keeps American businesses moving. In cities and towns across America, millions of American workers manufacture the parts that build our buses and trains. By investing in public transit, we’re investing in American jobs. #APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact
Public transit isn’t just about commutes—it’s about jobs. Public transit fuels businesses in all 50 states, supporting thousands of good-paying jobs and strengthening local economies across the country. When we invest in public transit, we invest in America’s workers. #APTAleg25 #PublicTransitImpact
We’re only 3 days out from #APTAleg25! Read more about how federal funding transformed North Nashville here: www.tennessean.com/story/news/l... #TransitIsEssential
4 days away from #APTAleg25! Read more about the impact of advocating for federal transit funding in Milwaukee: www.cbs58.com/news/creatin... #PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential
