APTA

Effective November 1, Michel P. Melaniphy will succeed William Millar as president of the American Public Transportation Association. APTA’s Board of Directors on Wednesday unanimously approved Melaniphy’s selection.

APTA says Melaniphy’s entire career has been in public transportation with 23 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Currently vice president, Public Sector, for Schaumburg, Ill.-based bus manufacturer Motor Coach Industries, Melaniphy has led public transit systems in North Carolina, Kansas, Ohio, and Texas.

Said APTA Chair Michael J. Scanlon, “Michael brings the ideal combination of tremendous energy and a proven track record in public transportation to lead the industry in these pivotal times. He not only understands—but has firsthand experience of—the critical role that public transportation plays in creating jobs and providing access to jobs necessary to move our economy forward.”

“It is an honor and privilege to be named APTA president,” said Melaniphy. “I believe fervently that public transportation is key to the economic vitality of our communities and our country. I am committed to working together with industry leaders, our stakeholders and elected officials so that we make the necessary transportation investments to grow our economy and ensure that Americans have access to quality public transportation.”

William Millar, APTA’s current president of 15 years, called Melaniphy an excellent choice. “I am delighted that someone with such broad-based experience as Michael Melaniphy will be following me at APTA,” he said.