The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association with 1,600 members engaged in areas of public transit.
05/29/2026
Special thanks to Reps. Nehls’ and Moulton’s efforts in the BUILD America 250 Act to ensure that commuter railroads have enough time to purchase necessary insurance and continue to run safe and effective service for their riders.
05/28/2026
Thank you to Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Chairman Daniel Webster and Ranking Member Dina Titus for your leadership on passenger rail and your work advancing the BUILD America 250 Act. APTA looks forward to working with you and the Subcommittee to build on current investments in passenger rail and public transportation that support jobs, innovation, mobility, and economic growth nationwide. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in long-term economic returns.
05/28/2026
Thank you to Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Chairman David Rouzer and Ranking Member Eleanor Holmes Norton for your leadership on public transit and your work advancing the BUILD America 250 Act. APTA looks forward to working with you and the Subcommittee to build on current investments in public transit and passenger rail that support jobs, innovation, mobility, and economic growth nationwide. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in long-term economic returns.
05/28/2026
APTA congratulates Seval Oz on her confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Her leadership and experience in transportation technology and innovation will help advance a safer, smarter, and more connected public transportation system for communities across America. We look forward to working with Assistant Secretary Oz and USDOT to support innovation, mobility, and continued investment in public transportation.
⏰ We’re nearly halfway through 2026… is your business on track to ELEVATE this year?
- 4 days of unparalleled networking
- 800+ booths showcasing the latest innovations
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Don’t wait any longer. Whether you’re exhibiting or attending to gain new insights, APTA TRANSform & EXPO is approaching fast.
Are you in? Learn more at aptaexpo.com
05/28/2026
Thank you to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen for your strong bipartisan leadership in advancing the BUILD America 250 Act. This bill is an important first step toward a long-term surface transportation authorization that strengthens public transit and passenger rail nationwide. APTA looks forward to working with you and the Committee on Appropriations to build on current investment levels — including guaranteed funding — to support jobs, innovation, economic growth, and stronger communities across America. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in long-term economic returns.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 American Public Transportation Association Awards! The APTA Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the public transportation industry in North America. Their ideas, improvements, and vision have greatly propelled our industry. Hear from 2025 Hall of Fame inductee Mark Donaghy, a second-generation transit leader carrying on the family legacy of his father James W. Donaghy, also an APTA Hall of Fame inductee (with added bonus, Mark's son Shawn, he too a leader in the public transportation industry). Nominate an individual or organization today! https://www.apta.com/membership/awards/apta-awards/
Public transit is the smartest investment America can make. It supports jobs, strengthens suppliers, saves families money, and delivers returns. All of it adds up to one thing: a stronger country.
That’s why APTA is looking forward to working with Congress to ensure that the BUILD America 250 Act builds upon current investment levels.
Learn more:
APTA.com/transitimpact
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
APTA rolled on into our halls for their Mobility Conference last week! Filled with discussions and innovation about the future of public transportation, we loved hosting them here at the Salt Palace 🚌
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |