Cameron Appointed CFO of APTA
Christiana Cameron on May 8 joined the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) as Chief Financial Officer.
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Transit Briefs: APTA, UTA, CTA, Amtrak
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) releases six workforce development mini guides for public transportation leaders. Also, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) celebrates the 15th anniversary of FrontRunner; the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) expands its monthly scorecard data to include added workforce metrics; and Amtrak’s Berkshire Flyer seasonal train service between New York City and Pittsfield, Mass., will return this summer.
Transit Briefs: NYMTA, WMATA, APTA
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) subways reach 3.94 million riders on a single day for the first time since March 2020. Also, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) gets a service boost systemwide amid ridership surge; and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) releases results from Phase 2 of its Transit Workforce Shortage Study and welcomes hundreds of industry professionals to Washington, D.C., for 2023 Legislative Conference.
APTA Honors 2023 AdWheel Awards Winners
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) last week honored the First Place winners of its 2023 AdWheel Awads, which recognizes APTA member public transportation systems and business members for “outstanding marketing and communications efforts that contributed to strategic organizational goals.”
People News: Houston Metro, HNTB, WAGO
Tom Lambert, President and CEO of Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston, Tex., Metro), will retire at the end of the year. Also, HNTB appoints Zandra Ford as Director of Rail Operations for the Capital Region; and WAGO, an electrical interconnection and automation product supplier, tabs Diane Pena as Electrical Contractor and Wholesale Sales Manager and Bill Prevo as Regional Sales Manager for southeastern Michigan.
Graves Selected Chairman of T&I Committee
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) has been selected to serve as Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I Committee) in the 118th Congress, the Republican Conference reported Jan. 10. Graves has served as the Committee’s Ranking Republican Member for the last four years.
House, Senate Approve FY23 THUD Bill
House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders on Dec. 23 approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) funding bill of $21.2 billion for public transit and $16.6 billion for passenger and freight rail, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced.
Making CTA ‘an Even More Attractive Employer’
The Chicago Transit Board on Dec. 14 reported approving plans for Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to offer financial incentives to attract and retain employees. The incentives carry a budget of around $80 million for two years, according to the agency.
16 Earn AdWheel Grand Awards from APTA
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) last month presented AdWheel Grand Awards to 16 members for their marketing and communications efforts.
Transit Briefs: APTA, HART, TxDOT
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recognizes Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) for its commitment to sustainability. Also, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) issues a notice to proceed for utility relocation work along Dillingham Boulevard; and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) seeks federal funding for San Antonio rail service.