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PROGRAM AND SERVICES
PUBLICATIONS
Programs & Services
APTA CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITS
Each year, APTA hosts a number of meetings that are geared toward improving the knowledge, professional skills, and
business practices of individuals in the public transportation industry. The meetings provide an opportunity to interact
with leaders and peers in the industry. In addition, Showcases, where manufacturers and suppliers are able to display
their products and services, are held in conjunction with many conferences.
Meetings include:
- Annual Meeting & International Public Transportation EXPO
- Bus & Paratransit Conference & International Bus Roadeo
- Bus Technical, Maintenance & Procurement Workshop
- Business Member Board of Governors Annual Business Meeting
- Intermodal Operations Planning Workshop
- Marketing & Communications Workshop
- Sustainability & Public Transportation Workshop
- State Public Transit Partnerships Conference
- Transit Board Member Seminar and Board Support Employee Development Workshop
- Transportation & Universities Conference
For more information on any APTA meeting, contact APTA Meetings Department at (202) 496-4800 or meetings@apta.com or visit www.apta.com.
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION (APTF)
The American Public Transportation Foundation
(APTF) is the charitable affiliate of the American Public
Transportation Association (APTA). Founded in 1987,
APTF’s mission is to increase and retain the number of
young professionals entering the transit field as a
career by providing scholarships to deserving students.
The APTF Fellows Program provides for the foundation
scholarships. To promote and encourage continued
funding of this very important program, the APTF
Board of Directors invites you to join the Fellows
Program. Visit our web site at www.aptfd.org for
information on the foundation and to donate online.
For more information, contact Yvette Conley
at (202) 496-4868 or yconley@apta.com.
AWARDS PROGRAMS
APTA Awards
The APTA Awards recognize and promote excellence and high achievement among individuals and organizations in
the public transportation industry.
AdWheel Awards
Each year, APTA members submit their very best advertising, marketing, promotion, and communications materials in the media categories of print, electronic, campaign and special events to the AdWheel Awards competition. The best of the best are selected by a panel of independent judges and announced at APTA’s Annual Meeting.
For more information contact Jack Gonzalez at (202) 496-4824 or jgonzalez@apta.com.
Bus Safety Awards
The Bus Safety Awards recognize achievement in bus safety by transit agencies in the U.S. and Canada and have been
presented by APTA since 1914 making it one of the more enduring awards in our industry. The awards exist to publicly
acknowledge those transit systems which have superior safety programs and have demonstrated excellence and innovation in their safety efforts. The winning programs are also used to provide benchmarks as effective practices for the rest of the industry. The Bus Safety Awards are presented in five competitive divisions, four for public transit systems based on ridership and one for private providers of transportation management or contracted services. Gold Awards are presented in each of the five divisions to recognize APTA Bus Transportation Systems that have implemented successful programs or projects in addressing specific safety program areas of employee, customer, fleet, fire or environmental safety.
For more information, contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com.
International Bus Roadeo
This popular yearly event pits bus operators from North American transit systems against each other in tests of their
driving skills and expertise. Likewise, bus maintenance technicians compete in troubleshooting defects in the engine, transmission, brake system, and complete vehicle.
For more information, contact Lurae Stuart at (202) 496-4844 or lstuart@apta.com.
International Rail Rodeo
This annual event brings together North America’s rail systems in a competition to test and measure contestants’ professional customer service skills, and knowledge of safety regulations, train equipment and maintenance, wayside rules, regulations, and procedures.
For more information, contact Saahir Brewington at (202) 496-4834 or sbrewington@apta.com
HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAMS
Bus Operator Services & Selection (BOSS) Program
APTA, in cooperation with EB Jacobs, offers a process to aid transit systems in selecting better bus operators. The process
involves a written survey and a companion interview program. Transit systems screening potential bus operators may expect it to help improve attendance and safety, lower the cost of transit operations and improve the selection of new bus
operators.
For more information, contact Heidi Salati at (202) 496-4818 or hsalati@apta.com.
Information Center
The Information Center maintains publications and databases on a wide range of topics relating to public transportation such as light rail, safety & security, alternative fuels, new bus technologies, and economic benefits of transit. The basic collection contains federal, state, and local reports, more than 100 periodicals, as well as news clippings, and biographies. Staff will search the APTA Information Center Catalog database, plus other computerized resources, in response to a research request. The Catalog and other transit information resources are also accessible via the APTA web site. Researchers are welcome to use the Center in person, by appointment.
For more information, contact Rose Gandee at (202) 496-4889 or rgandee@apta.com.
Online Book Store
Order APTA publications online through the Book Store using a credit card. A variety of online publications and reports are also available for downloading at no charge through the web site. Visit the online Book Store link found on the home page www.apta.com, in the left margin.
APTA Web Site
APTA’s web site, www.apta.com, is your 24-hour link to APTA and the transit industry. Once online, you will find the latest information on APTA conferences, be able to join electronic forums, find links to more than 1,500 web sites pertaining to the public transportation industry, and be informed on federal legislative, regulatory, and policy issues.
COMPS Database
The Catalog of Member Products and Services (COMPS) is a comprehensive listing of over 600 APTA member suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, and consultants. Listings in the COMPS databases are free to APTA members. The database
contains corporate information including addresses, contact persons, web sites and phone numbers of firms providing
transit products or services in more than 245 categories.
COMPS is available through the APTA web site.
For more information, contact Rose Gandee at (202) 496-4889 or rgandee@apta.com.
MARKETING PROGRAMS
National Dump The Pump Day
Held each June, National Dump the Pump Day is dedicated to raising awareness about public transportation’s role in
improving the environment and conserving fuel. Transit systems across North America join together to ask the public to park their cars and ride public transportation instead. APTA produces an online toolkit to assist transit agencies to carry out National Dump the Pump Day activities
For more information, contact Jack Gonzalez at (202) 496-4824 or jgonzalez@apta.com.
MEMBER SERVICES
MyAPTA
MyAPTA, a valuable resource for all members, can be accessed from a link on the APTA home page, www.apta.com.
Members are encouraged to visit MyAPTA where they can change information in their personal profile, search the APTA on-line Membership Directory and committee listings, register for APTA conferences with credit cards, display realtime
registration lists for conferences for which they have registered, email entire committees on which they serve, access the Electronic News Service, the procurement pages, and specific areas devoted to safety standards. In order to use MyAPTA, individual employees of APTA member organizations have to register a unique MyAPTA login account based on their company email address and a password they select. This secure login capability allows members to gain access to all the members-only content throughout the entire APTA web site. Easy instructions are available on the login screen.
For more information, contact the Membership Services staff,Helene Brett at (202) 496-4837 or hbrett@apta.com or Michael Hemsley at (202) 496-4822 or mhemsley@apta.com.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND ONLINE EVENTS
Leadership APTA
Leadership APTA is celebrating its 11th year as a highly respected transit industry professional development program whose goals are to identify, develop, mentor, and support the next generation of transit industry leaders and future leaders of APTA. This program introduces participants to the industry’s leading experts, resources, opportunities, and experiences
available to them through APTA and to the roles these new leaders can play to help shape our industry. Selected individuals participate in an extensive series of workshops, briefings, meetings, leadership assignments, conferences, teleconferences, and virtual sessions over the course of about 12 months.
At least twenty-five individuals are selected from a pool of APTA member applicants to participate in the program
which begins in the fall at APTA’s Annual Meeting and concludes at the following year’s annual meeting with the class graduation. Application materials for the Class of 2008-2009 will be posted to the APTA web site in early May,
2008. The completed application packet is due to APTA late June/early July, 2008. Please visit the Leadership APTA page
at http://www.apta.com/about/committees/leader/ for more information about the program and to download copies of recent class research projects.
For more information, contact Joseph Niegoski at (202) 469-4870 or jniegoski@apta.com.
Webinar Programs — Timely Programs on Hot Issues
Since starting its webinar program, over 5000 APTA members and industry experts from over 1200 sites around the world
have participated in these internet-based online events. APTA’s webinars and recent live web-cast events on APTA’s TransitVision 2050 featured industry and subject-matter experts addressing a broad range of timely issues that
challenge its leadership and our industry. Each 90-minute to two-hour online event features short online presentations
accompanied by lively real-time question-and-answer segments. Several hot topics and timely issues are under consideration for APTA’s 2008 webinar program. Check the APTA web site for details on upcoming sessions. APTA members enjoy the benefit of a discounted member registration rate for each of these online events.
For more information, contact Joseph Niegoski at (202) 469-4870 or jniegoski@apta.com.
SAFETY & SECURITY PROGRAMS
Safety Management Audit Programs
APTA provides safety program support for each of the major modes of passenger transportation. Industry designed programs have been specifically developed and documented in manuals for each of the Commuter Rail Safety Management, Bus Safety Management and the Rail Safety Audit programs. These programs provide the transit industry with a comprehensive methodology for system safety development and continuous improvement. These programs have been in place since 1987 and are acknowledged as the standard for organizing system safety and security programs in the industry and are the basis for both the Federal Transit Administration and Federal Railroad Administration system safety
efforts. The benefits to be derived from participation in the APTA Safety Program include:
- Adoption of rail safety management practices that have been established as an industry standard;
- Building and enhancing safety management processes for service delivery and workplace safety;
- Providing a tool for demonstrating transit system diligence for safety; and
- Providing a mechanism for continual improvement of system safety.
For more information contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com or Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com
Safety & Security Committees
Each major modal group is supported by a safety and security committee which is open to membership from transit agencies, business members and government representatives. The committees represented are the Bus Safety committee,
the Rail Safety committee, the Commuter Rail Safety & Security committee, the Committee on Public Safety and the Safety & Security Technical Forum. Each committee meets at least once a year at the respective modal conference and
once a year in a combined Safety and Security Technical Forum. Each of the committees creates its own annual work
plan and creates working groups on subject matter specific to areas of interest.
For more information contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com or Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com
Safety & Security Training Courses
Each major modal group is supported by a safety and security committee which is open to membership from transit agencies, business members and government representatives. The committees represented are the Bus Safety committee,
the Rail Safety committee, the Commuter Rail Safety & Security committee, the Committee on Public Safety and the Safety & Security Technical Forum. Each committee meets at least once a year at the respective modal conference and
once a year in a combined Safety and Security Technical Forum. Each of the committees creates its own annual work
plan and creates working groups on subject matter specific to areas of interest.
For more information contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com or Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com
Safety Audits & Assessments
The audit programs were developed in the 1980s by the APTA Rail Safety committee and expanded in the 1990s to include the Commuter Rail and Bus modes. The purpose of the APTA Safety Management Audit Program is to equip
transit systems with industry created formats for developing a System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and to provide formal
evaluations of how well the SSPP has been implemented. The APTA program services developed for transit organizations
include the Rail Safety Audit Program, the Commuter Rail Safety Management Program, and the Bus Safety Management Program. The APTA Safety Management Audit Programs include audit protocols that provide external audits, internal audits, peer views, and security assessments.
For more information contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com
Peer Review Panels
This service is an outgrowth of the Safety Management Program and has been expanded to address all areas of transit operations for all APTA members. It allows a transit system’s general manager to request a team of transit operation professionals with expertise in operating, security, safety, quality of service, planning, engineering or any other transit function to perform a confidential review. APTA provides direction and staff support to the review panel during and immediately following the onsite review including the provision of a final report that conveys the observations
and recommendations of the Peer Review Panel.
For more information, contact Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com
Safety & Security Committees
Each major modal group is supported by a safety and security committee which is open to membership from transit agencies, business members and government representatives. The committees represented are the Bus Safety committee,
the Rail Safety committee, the Commuter Rail Safety & Security committee, the Committee on Public Safety and the Safety & Security Technical Forum. Each committee meets at least once a year at the respective modal conference and
once a year in a combined Safety and Security Technical Forum. Each of the committees creates its own annual work
plan and creates working groups on subject matter specific to areas of interest.
For more information contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com or Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com
Safety & Security Training Courses
Full-day Seminars and workshops are provided by APTA in conjunction with the Rail Conference and the Bus & Paratransit Conference and within meetings of the APTA Bus, Rail, and Commuter Rail Safety committees. Through these
seminars and workshops attendees share in learning about our industry’s best practices in safety and security and in keeping up to date with current issues, experiences and innovations of other transit systems.
For more information contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com or Greg Hull at (202) 496-4815 or ghull@apta.com
Safety Audits & Assessments
The audit programs were developed in the 1980s by the APTA Rail Safety committee and expanded in the 1990s to include the Commuter Rail and Bus modes. The purpose of the APTA Safety Management Audit Program is to equip
transit systems with industry created formats for developing a System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and to provide formal
evaluations of how well the SSPP has been implemented. The APTA program services developed for transit organizations
include the Rail Safety Audit Program, the Commuter Rail Safety Management Program, and the Bus Safety Management Program. The APTA Safety Management Audit Programs include audit protocols that provide external audits, internal audits, peer views, and security assessments.
For more information contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com
Quality System Technical Forum
APTA has recently established a Quality Systems Technical Forum to provide direction and support in development of quality programs to benefit the public transportation industry. APTA’s Quality Systems Technical Forum addresses major quality topics to advance the industry’s success in reliability, availability, maintainability, safety and security. The QSTF serves as a focal point for the development of plans, policies, and procedures designed to enhance the effectiveness of quality management activities within the transportation industry in the areas of transportation quality standards, quality of service, vendor product and services, transportation agency internal quality system bench marking & guidelines, and quality systems outreach to business members and government agencies.
For more information, contact Bill Grizard at (202) 496-4878 or bgrizard@apta.com or Tom Peacock at (202) 496-4805 or tpeacock@apta.com
Standards Programs
APTA standards are documents developed and adopted by a consensus process that contain criteria, measures of comparison, best practices and/or processes that if followed, produce an intended result. APTA currently has 9 separate
active standards programs, they are: Passenger Rail Equipment Safety Standards (PRESS); Rail Transit Standards; Bus Transit Standards; Universal Transit System Fare Collection Standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Standards; Transit Security Standards; Procurement Standards; Accessibility Standards and Transit Oriented Development Standards. These programs cut across all transit modes and are focused on key elements of transit operations and maintenance.
For more information, visit our web site at www.apta.com or contact Tom Peacock at 202 496-4805 or tpeacock@apta.com.
Standards Web Site
APTA’s Standards web site, www.apta.com, is APTA’s latest addition to the standards program. Once online you will find that it is the best public information resource for standards published through the APTA Standards Programs as well as how you as an industry professional can get involved in the development of transit standards. Also, this site is used as a
valuable “working tool” for the task force members working within the program; this means as a working group member
you will be able to log in and see information pertaining to the group(s) that you are working with i.e. draft documents,
forums, voting, will all be done through this site.
For more information, visit our web site at www.apta.com or contact Kevin Dow at 202-496-4831 or kdow@apta.com.
Publications
NEW PUBLICATIONS FOR 2008
It Pays to Ride Public Transportation: Transit Commuter Benefits
This informational pamphlet describes the provisions, background, and legal authority for the transit pass commuter benefit. Updated in 2008 to reflect the benefits increase to $115.00
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/One copy free or $10.00 per 50
Manual For The Development Of System Safety Program Plans For Commuter Railroads
This edition of the APTA Manual comes at a critical time in our country’s history. As more people than ever rely on commuter railroads to get them safely and efficiently to their daily destinations, transportation providers are called upon to perform at the highest level of industry safety despite increasing budgetary pressures. The development of the
manual is a direct outgrowth of the work of the commuter rail industry and further refinements made by the APTA
Commuter Rail Safety Subcommittee, the Federal Railroad Administration, and APTA staff.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Primer On Transit Funding
SAFETEA-LU is the current authorizing law, which establishes authority to appropriate General Revenues and to spend trust fund monies through limitations on obligations, for highways and transit, on an annual basis from Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 through FY 2009. Although SAFETEA-LU was not enacted until August 10, 2005, the entire six-year period of FY 2004 through 2009 is treated herein as the “SAFETEA-LU period”. It includes a detailed explanation of SAFETEA-LU and historical Federal transit funding levels. 2007.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/policy/documents/primer_safetea_lu_07_02_20.pdf
Free
A Profile Of Public Transportation Passenger Demographics And Travel Characteristics Reported In On-Board Surveys
Data from 150 on-board vehicle passenger surveys conducted by public transportation agencies from 2000 through 2005 were compiled. This is the largest ever on-board survey study about the public transportation industry. These surveys summarized the results of questionnaires completed by over 496,000 public transit riders sampled by transit systems that carry 60 percent of all transit trips in the United States. They describe the demographics and travel behavior of public
transit trips and the people who take those trips sampled by on-board surveys; they do not describe the average person
who may take public transportation.
2007.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/policy/documents/transit_passenger_
characteristics_07.pdf
Free
Public Transportation and Petroleum Savings in the U.S: Reducing Dependence on Oil
This Independent analysis looks for the first time at what public transportation saves—both for individual households and for the nation as a whole. In addition, it explores a possible future where many more Americans would have the choice to take public transportation. APTA commissioned the report from ICF International. 2007
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Public Transportation Reduces Greenhouse Gases And Conserves Energy
This brochure outlines the environmental and energy saving benefits that using public transportation offers individuals and
communities. Serving both as an advocacy and educational piece, the brochure contains climate change and energy
conservation related charts and graphs as well as facts outlining how transit use and increased investment in transit is beneficial to future climate change and energy legislation.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 20 free copies/$.50 each for 21+
Nonmembers $1.00 each
Public Transportation: Benefits For The 21st Century
This overview highlights the many benefits of public transportation for individuals and communities. The economic, environmental and social benefits of public transit are detailed. It includes the latest statistics and examples to illustrate the benefits.
2006
Available on the APTA Web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+
Nonmembers $1.00
Public Transportation’s Contribution To U.S. Greenhouse Gas Reduction
This report will answer four questions:
1). How much net C02 is public transportation saving in the U.S. from the current level of services?
2). How much additional C02 savings are possible if loads are increased?
3).What is the significance of non-public transportation commuter use and what can households do to save more?
4). Are there favorable land use impacts that public transportation contributes to the environment and social benefits?
2007
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
The World Is Moving. Can America Keep Up?
America’s transportation infrastructure historically gave our nation a global competitive advantage that paved the way to prosperity. Interconnected systems of transit, airports, highway, railroads, and ports ensure the rapid movement of goods and people. As other nations step up their transportation investments and our economy increasingly depends on “just-in-time” delivery, the U.S. transportation infrastructure needs to keep pace.
2007.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Passenger Transport
For the first word on the news that affects public transportation, turn to Passenger Transport — the weekly record of public transportation. Every week, Passenger Transport covers the news, events, policies, and people that shape public
transportation:
- Federal funding, administrative, and regulatory actions.
- State, regional, and local news from throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- New developments, technologies and business.
- Innovative transit services, operations, and marketing.
- Guest columnists airing their views.
- RFP and bid notices—opportunities for vendors and suppliers.
Passenger Transport ’s In Focus and conference special editions also offer in-depth examinations of many areas of transit operation and management.
To discuss editorial contributions, contact Passenger Transport ’s Editorial Department at (202) 496-4847.
Stay up to date with the news and information that is important to you by subscribing to Passenger Transport.
(One subscription is included with each APTA membership and goes to the member organization’s designated
correspondent.)
For subscription information and rates, contact Lekeshia Lee at (202) 496-4819, or llee@apta.com.
For information on placing display advertisements, contact Jack Gonzalez at (202) 496-4824 or jgonzalez@apta.com; for classified advertising, contact Lekeshia Lee at (202) 496-4819, or ptads@apta.com.
Passenger Transport’s Articles Archive
Articles published in Passenger Transport are available through an online, searchable Articles Archive. Visit
www.apta.com, then click on the “Passenger Transport” pull-down menu at left on the home page, and then on“Articles Archive.” Search by keyword, phrase, topic, author, or date. The Archive includes the complete text
of all articles published in PT since January 2004.
Monograph Series:
APTA has published monographs in an ongoing series on the benefits of transit:
- Building Investment Value in Our Economy and
Marketplace
- Critical Relief for Traffic Congestion
- Expanding the Transportation Options in an Aging
Society
- Mobility for America’s Small Urban and Rural
Communities
- Providing Safe and Secure Transportation; Ensuring
America’s Emergency Response
- The Route to Better Personal Health
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+
Nonmembers $1.00
10 Ways to Enhance Your Community: Unleash the Power of Public
Transportation
This publication is geared toward local officials and suggests ways that they can work with local public transportation systems to encourage ridership and make their communities more livable. Written in conjunction with the Transportation and Livable Communities Consortium, it provides many examples of what other communities have done to spur action.
2002.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
Advocating for Transit Through Partnership: Coalition Stories
from Across America
Published in September, 2003 by Odyssey, this report shows models of successful local transit coalitions across America.
Seven case studies are presented.
2003.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.odyssey.org/coalition/stories.htm
Aging Americans: Stranded Without Options
Authored by Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP) and jointly sponsored by APTA and AARP, this report reveals
the demographics of the United States will change dramatically during the next 25 years as more baby boomers reach
their 60s, 70s and beyond. As people grow older, they often become less willing or able to drive, making it necessary to
depend on alternative methods of transportation. Unfortunately, the United States is currently ill-prepared to provide
adequate transportation choices for our rapidly aging population. How the nation addresses this issue will have significant
social and economic ramifications. This report presents new findings based on the National Household Transportation
Survey of 2001 and places them in the context of other research on mobility in the aging population.
2004.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
America Rides the Bus
This brochure provides information on the positive development and direction of the bus industry today, as well as on the broad-based need the bus industry fills in America communities. 2002.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 25 free/
$0.50 each for 26+
Nonmembers $1.00
Bring Back the Streetcars! A Conservative Vision of Tomorrow’s
Urban Transportation
Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind explore in this 2002 report how urban downtowns are reviving, and new towns
are being built to traditional patterns. Not only can streetcars serve these non-suburban areas, they need streetcars in order
to flourish.
2002.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
Building Communities Through Public Transportation: A Guide
for Successful Transit Initiatives
Public transportation is enjoying a renaissance. Throughout the country, improvements are being made in existing service, while public transportation options are being expanded. The Center for Transportation Excellence (CFTE), a non-partisan
policy research center created to serve the needs of communities and transportation organizations nationwide, provides
research materials, strategies and other forums of support on the benefits of public transportation. CFTE has designed this
guide to provide transit agencies, transit alliances, grass roots organizations, and lay people with the resources for planning
and executing a successful transit initiative campaign. The purpose of this guide is to provide the right questions to ask prior to beginning preparation for a transit initiative or referendum and where you will find the answers.
2005.
Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+
Nonmembers $1.00
Congressional Directory for the 110th Congress, 1st Session
This easy-to-carry guide is a condensed directory on all Members of Congress. The pocket guide contains information
on committee assignments, addresses, telephone numbers, and names of key staff people.
2008.
Free
Conservatives and Mass Transit: Is it Time for a New Look?
This report, written by Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind of the Free Congress Foundation, explains the reasons for
conservatives to take an interest in transit policy by refuting many assumptions about public transportation. For instance,
many conservatives believe that transit does not have a positive impact on economic growth and development.
Studies described in this report have found that rents are higher near transit stations, office vacancy rates are lower near transit systems, transit service increases development, and thus additional jobs are created and tax revenues collected because of transit investment.
1996.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Counting Transit So Transit Counts
This report published by Sarah Campbell, Trans Management, shows how U.S. census data and other sources of information systematically under-report public transportation usage, and suggests ways that data collection methodologies can be improved to more accurately reflect actual levels of transit use.
2004.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Does Transit Work? A Conservative Reappraisal
This report, written by Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind of the Free Congress Foundation, explains why transit’s effectiveness is often measured erroneously, and they propose a new measurement that better calculates the importance of transit, called a transit competitive trip. The authors cite three case studies in Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO and San Diego, CA in answering “yes” to the question, “Does Transit Work?”
1999.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
Easy Rider Guide
As the number of older Americans continues to grow, our transportation network must find new ways to meet the
needs of citizens who are either unwilling or unable to drive. This population represents an important and growing new
market for transit agencies, and one that is currently underserved. Across the nation, public transportation systems are
working to broaden and improve services for seniors. Through reduced fares, employee awareness training, buddy travel
programs and individualized assistance, transit agencies are meeting the growing needs of America’s senior population
in innovative, cost efficient ways. Public Transportation Partnership for Tomorrow created the Easy Rider Guide to
generate new ideas and initiatives in communities throughout the country. CD-ROM format.
2005.
Members, one copy free, additional copies $5.00
Nonmembers $10.00
GIS Congressional Maps
One method for approaching your Senators and members of Congress and demonstrating to them what public transportation means to their state and Congressional district is to show it to them on a map. GIS initiative (Geographic
Information System) colorful, graphical maps are available to visually demonstrate services and employers in your
state or district. 2004.
Available only on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/GIS/
Healthy Returns: The Economic Affects of Surface Transportation
and Motor Fuel Taxes
This report by nationally renowned economists Robert Shapiro and Kevin Hassett makes the case that relying on fuel taxes
to support highways and transit is sound economics. The authors contend that fuel taxes function largely as user fees and externality taxes, and these taxes can make the economy more efficient.
2004.
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
How Transit Benefits People Who Do Not Ride It: A Conservative
Inquiry
The report by Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind describes the benefits of transit service for people who do not ordinarily ride it. Nonusers encounter less congestion, save money, and see the values of their homes go up because of transit service. Transit’s positive impact for conservation and the importance of transit for the occasional users are also investigated. 2003.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
It Pays to Ride Public Transportation: Transit Commuter Benefits
This informational pamphlet describes the provisions, background, and legal authority for the transit pass
commuter benefit. Updated in 2008 to reflect the benefits increase to $115
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
One copy free or $10.00 per 50
How Transportation And Community Partnerships Are Shaping America – A Power Point Presentation
This captivating and original power point presentation can be used in public presentations, at workshops, conferences
and community meetings. The presentation highlights the connection between the TEA 21 law and the creation of livable
communities. The show comes with an accompanying script, and is structured to allow individual presenters to tailor the presentation to their particular needs.
2002.
Also contained in the power point presentation are the reports:
How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America—Part I: Transit Stops and Stations
How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America— Part II: Streets and Roads
Free
Local Coalition Workbook: A Guide to Building Grassroots
Support for Public Transportation
National Alliance for Public Transportation Advocates
An introductory CD outlining the organization of this national coalition of grass-roots transit supporters is available through APTA.
2003
Free
Primer On Transit Funding
SAFETEA-LU is the current authorizing law, which establishes authority to appropriate General Revenues and to
spend trust fund monies through limitations on obligations, for highways and transit, on an annual basis from Fiscal
Year (FY) 2005 through FY 2009. Although SAFETEA-LU was not enacted until August 10, 2005, the entire six-year period of FY 2004 through 2009 is treated herein as the “SAFETEA-LU period”. It includes a detailed explanation of SAFETEA-LU and historical Federal transit funding levels. 2007.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/policy/documents/primer_safetea_lu_
07_02_20.pdf
Free
A Profile Of Public Transportation Passenger Demographics And Travel Characteristics Reported In On-Board Surveys
Data from 150 on-board vehicle passenger surveys conducted by public transportation agencies from 2000 through 2005 were compiled. This is the largest ever on-board survey study about the public transportation industry. These surveys
summarized the results of questionnaires completed by over 496,000 public transit riders sampled by transit systems
that carry 60 percent of all transit trips in the United States. They describe the demographics and travel behavior of
public transit trips and the people who take those trips sampled by on-board surveys; they do not describe the
average person who may take public transportation.
2007.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Public Transportation and Petroleum Savings in the U.S: Reducing
Dependence on Oil
This Independent analysis looks for the first time at what public transportation saves — both for individual households
and for the nation as a whole. In addition, it explores a possible future where many more Americans would have the
choice to take public transportation. APTA commissioned the report from ICF International.
2007
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Public Transportation Means Business
This brochure was developed to help convince legislators on the national, state and local levels that capital investments in
public transportation projects are good for business and for the economy. The brochure is an excellent tool for public
transportation manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants to use in personal meetings with legislators.
2001.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
Public Transportation: On the Move
The achievement and the potential in public transportation come through in every page of this “coffee table” book. The
designers, builders and consultants whose work is displayed in this book clearly show that an efficient, well-run, safe and
effective public transportation system boosts the economy, enhances quality of life and quickly becomes a source of
civic pride.
2005
Members $29.95
Nonmembers $59.95
Rail Transit in America: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Benefits
This report by Todd Litman quantifies the benefits of rail transit based on a comprehensive analysis of system performance. It finds that cities with larger, well-established rail systems have significantly higher per capita transit ridership, less traffic congestion, lower traffic death rates and lower consumer transportation expenditures than otherwise comparable cities. The analysis indicates that rail transit investments are a cost-effective way to improve urban transport, and shows that rail transit systems provide a variety of economic, social and environmental benefits that tend to increase as a system expands and matures. The report responds to recent reports by rail transit critics, which are shown to be inaccurate and based on inappropriate and biased analysis. 2004.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
SAFETEA-LU: A Guide to Transit-Related Provisions
This guide provides a brief summary of key transit and related provisions of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act– A Legacy for Users. 2005
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/safetea_lu/brochure.cfm
Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+
Nonmembers $1.00
Transit Initiatives – Building a Winning Campaign Toolkit
This product was developed for local best practices resources. This comprehensive toolkit is designed to arm you with
strategies and tactics for organizing and implementing your own successful local initiative, drawing from the experiences
of similar campaigns.
2005
Members, one copy free, additional copies $60.00
Nonmembers $75.00
Transit Initiatives Conferences
The discussions and presentation of two highly-successful conferences hosted by APTA and the Center for Transportation
Excellence on how lessons learned in succeeding in transit ballot initiatives are contained in two CDs. Conferences in July, 2001 in San Jose, CA and December 2003 in Tempe, AZ are available.
Members $30.00
Nonmembers $60.00
Transportation Finance at the Ballot Box: Voters Support
Increased Investment & Choice
This report analyzes the trend in voter-approved ballot measures to generate funding for transportation choices.
Since 2000, voters in 33 states have approved 70 percent of the 200 state and local ballot measures that have been proposed, generating over $70 billion. Transportation measures have passed at twice the rate of all ballot measures.
The report was researched and written by the Center for Transportation Excellence and underwritten by APTA’s
business members. 2006.
Available only on the CFTE web site: http://www.cfte.org/CFTE%20Election%20Report.pdf
Trends Affecting Public Transportation Effectiveness
This report by Dr. Brendon Hemily takes a comprehensive look at the myriad of demographic and socioeconomic trends that will influence the future of public transportation. The report offers a strategic approach for facing the wide range of trends and challenges. 2004.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Twelve Anti-Transit Myths: A Conservative Critique
Conservative scholars Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind take on the anti-transit critics and debunk misconceptions
about rail transit. This study is an excellent resource for transit advocates facing the venomous attacks of the “anti-transit troubadours.”
2001.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
Winning Transit Referenda: Conservatives Paul M. Weyrich
and William S. Lind Talk Tactics and Strategies
In this DVD, Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind discuss campaign tactics and strategies that will help transit ballot
measures succeed. These messages will help communities prepare for election campaigns, and make the case for public transit in ways that will appeal to all voters and to conservatives in particular.
2004.
Members $10.00
Nonmembers $20.00
Winning Transit Referenda: Some Conservative Advice
Paul M. Weyrich and William S. Lind describe the tactics and strategies that help transit ballot measures succeed. The step by step mechanics for timing, mobilization, getting out the vote, and other activities that lead to successful initiatives are presented.
2005.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Member up to 10 free/$0.50 each for 11+
Nonmembers $1.00
The World Economy Is Moving. Can America Keep Up?
America’s transportation infrastructure historically gave our nation a global competetive advantage that paved the way to prosperity. Interconnected systems of transit, airports, highway, railroads, and ports ensure the rapid movement of goods and people. As other nations step up their transportation investments and our economy increasingly depends on “just-in-time” delivery, the U.S. transportation infrastructure needs to keep pace.
2007.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/world_economy.cfm
Free
APTA 2007 Annual Report
The Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report details the many significant activities APTA undertook on behalf of its members to help make public transportation a national priority. The report, which covers the year ending June 2007, provides an account of APTA’s successful efforts in ensuring implementation of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act–A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). It also details major strides made in a number of areas, as well as partnerships strengthened and professional development opportunities developed, throughout the course of the year.
Free
Public Transportation: Facts at a Glance
A small pocket-sized card with national facts and figures demonstrating transit’s benefits to every aspect of American society. The colorful three-panel card gives quick facts and statistics on national ridership, number of U.S. transit systems,
and size of the industry in dollars and employees. In addition, facts are given supporting transit’s important role in enhancing personal opportunities, easing traffic congestion, providing economic opportunities, saving money, reducing gasoline consumption, and improving air quality.
Updated January 2008.
Free
Large quantities: $0.25 cents each
Accessing the Global Marketplace: A Resource Guide for the
Transit Industry
This guide provides information on resources available to public transportation sector companies seeking to do business abroad, and is particularly designed to assist small and medium-size firms. The Guide was a joint effort of APTA’s Business Member Board of Governors and FTA’s International Mass Transportation Program. 59 pages. 1999.
Free
Assessment of the General Manager: A Tool for Transit Boards
and General Managers of Public Transit Systems
In this workbook commissioned by APTA with BoardSource, transit board members and general managers are guided
through an effective assessment process. This assessment instrument provides tools to lead the board and the general
manager through a thoughtful discussion about the general manager’s performance and future aspirations. The booklet
includes an assessment tool that allows the board to evaluate the general manager’s performance around specific, annual
goals set by the board. A computer disk included with this publication makes customizing the survey possible to ensure
that the questions are relevant and appropriate to your transit system.
2003.
Members $50.00
Nonmembers $100.00
Building the Board-General Manager Leadership Team: A Practical
Guide for Leading in Challenging Times
A comprehensive look at how the board-general manager/CEO partnership can lead to a new, dynamic leadership
model, one that highlights a board leadership design and vision. Written for APTA by one of the country’s leading
consultants on transit board dynamics, the booklet takes a step-by-step approach towards improving the board-general
manager/CEO relationship and establishing a new leadership model for today’s challenging times.
1998.
Members $15.00
Nonmembers $30.00
Employment Agreement Guidelines for Public Transit System
Management
An important aspect of the transit industry is the relationship between boards of directors and CEOs. A highly effective,
unambiguous, and well-articulated working relationship between boards and CEOs is more important today than ever
before. A well-drafted employment agreement is essential to the establishment of an effective working relationship. These
guidelines on transit manager employment agreements will be of assistance in assuring that such agreements can meet
this objective.
Reprint 2005.
Free
The Extraordinary CEO in Public Transportation
In this book commissioned by APTA, nationally recognized leadership and organizational consultant Doug Eadie examines the attributes and qualities necessary for extraordinary transit CEO leadership. The book focuses on arming the
current or aspiring CEO with the ability to face today’s and tomorrow’s leadership challenges successfully, and in the
process, heighten the experience with greater richness and satisfaction in career as a leading transit professional. The
book is one of postgraduate textbook that provides practical guidance for acquiring the extraordinary leadership skills
that challenging times demand.
2000.
Members $15.00
Nonmembers $30.00
Resource Kit: General Manager Evaluation
The evaluation of the general manager is one of the most important personnel functions performed within a public transit system. A total of 20 public transportation agencies, both small and large, have provided their general manager evaluation forms and process descriptions for this Resource Kit. CD-ROM format.
2000.
Members free
Nonmembers $25.00
Glossary of Transit Terminology
Designed for transit system board members, new employees, and citizens involved in transit activities. This glossary provides easy-to-understand definitions for almost 200 transit terms.
1994.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Handbook for Transit Board Assistants
This handbook is designed for transit board assistants, those individuals who are responsible for providing administrative
support and assistance to the transit agency’s policy makers. It provides information on the role of the board assistant as well as guidelines on their responsibilities and functions. A glossary of transit terms is also included.
2003.
An updated handbook will be available in print by August, 2008
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Procurement Handbook for Transit System General Managers
and Senior Executives
This handbook provides GMs/CEOs and senior transit executives with an understanding of fundamental procurement
principles and their relationship to fulfilling the transit agency’s mission. It provides insights on effective business
relationships and higher quality projects for transit agencies.
The handbook came about through the initiative of APTA’s Procurement Task Force — a partnership among the public
transit agencies, the private sector and the Federal Transit Administration.
2005.
Members $1.50
Nonmember $3.00
Resource Kit: Strategic Planning
The development of a strategic plan allows the transit system manager to step back from the all-encompassing day-to-day
operating concerns and take a longer view of the transit system. This Resource Kit provides examples of short and long
range strategic planning documents provided by 28 public transportation agencies. CD-ROM format.
2001.
Members free
Nonmembers $25.00
Synopsis of the Law 2008
A substantial volume of legal source materials that is updated yearly on CD with participation of APTA’s Legal
Affairs Committee to reflect the most important developments in transit law. Although content varies from year to
year, the Synopsis generally covers changes in procurement, FTA regulations and guidance, rail requirements, environmental rules, civil rights issues, employment and labor laws, and other topics as appropriate. CDROM format.
2008.
Members $100.00
Nonmembers $200.00
Transit Board Member Handbook
This unique publication includes roles and responsibilities; the board’s committee structure; leadership qualities; the selection of and relationship with the CEO; ADA; and strategic planning. A primer on federal funding focuses on the
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). This popular resource suits both newer and veteran transit board members.
2006.
Members $15.00
Nonmembers $30.00
Transit Procurement: A Guide for Transit Board Members
This Handbook is intended to help transit boards to understand the public procurement process and their role in that
process.
2003.
Members $10.00
Nonmembers $20.00
OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL SERVICES
Automated Guideway Transit Brochure
This brochure describes AGT—what it is, it’s advantages, and some existing applications. 1998.
Members $10.00
Nonmembers $20.00
BUS & PARATRANSIT
America Rides the Bus
This brochure provides information on the positive development and direction of the bus industry today, as well as on the broad-based need the bus industry fills in American communities.
2002.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Members up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+
Nonmembers $1.00
Guidelines for Bus Maintenance
Guidelines for developing or modifying individual bus maintenance plans.
1983.
Members $15.00
Nonmembers $35.00
New Bus Manufacturing Inspection Guidelines
Developed by transit systems and business members to be used as a guide during the new bus inspection process. The use of these guidelines is strongly encouraged. 1995.
Free
Resource Kit: Paratransit/Accessible Transportation
This kit contains documents provided by 23 transit systems exemplifying current practices in certification applications,
contracts, driver training, customer service, marketing, policies and procedures and travel training. CD-ROM format.
2001.
Members free
Nonmembers $25.00
Proceedings of APTA’s Bus & Paratransit Conference
Proceedings are available from 1998 through 2008
- 1998 Conference—print format only, 218 pages, 38 papers.
- 1999 Conference—print format only, 222 pages, 36 papers.
- 2000 Conference—print format or CD-ROM format, 244 pages, 37 papers.
- 2001 Conference—CD-ROM format, 43 papers.
- 2002 Conference—CD-ROM format, 52 papers.
- 2003 Conference—CD-ROM format, 24 papers.
- 2004 Conference—CD-ROM format, 58 papers.
- 2005 Conference—CD-ROM format, 50 papers.
- 2006 Conference—CD-ROM format, 37 papers.
- 2007 Conference—CD-ROM format, 38 papers
- 2008 Conference—CD-ROM format, available May 2008
Members $30.00 for each year
Nonmembers $60.00 for each year
Recommended Maintenance Practices for Transit Buses
The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Association developed these recommended maintenance practices through a voluntary consensus process of equipment users and suppliers. A special reprint has been made of selected Recommended Maintenance Practices and those that apply to heavy-duty transit buses.
Members $50.00
Nonmembers $100.00
Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines: Terms and Conditions
A model for solicitation of Offers and Contracts for the procurement of transit buses. This document provides commercial
Terms and Conditions and includes
(1) Request for Proposals, Offer and Award (for use in competitive negotiation);
(2) Solicitation, Offer and Award (for use with sealed bids);
(3) General Contractual Provisions;
(4) Quality Assurance Provisions;
(5) Warranty Provisions. This document is intended for use with the Technical Specifications below.
1997.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS-BUS
30 Foot, Low Floor Diesel.
This specification provides details for the procurement of 30 foot, low floor diesel transit buses. This document should
be used with the Terms and Conditions.
2002.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
35-40 Foot, High Floor Diesel
This specification provides details for the procurement of 35-40 foot, high floor diesel transit buses. This document is
intended for use with the Terms and Conditions.
2000.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
40 Foot, Low Floor CNG
This specification provides details for the procurement of 35-40 foot, low floor CNG transit buses. This document is
intended for use with the Terms and Conditions.
2001.
Available only on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
40 Foot, Low Floor Diesel
This specification provides details for the procurement of 35-40 foot, low floor diesel transit buses. This document is
intended for use with the Terms and Conditions.
2001.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Wedge Brake Rebuild Recommended Practice
This recommended practice outlines rebuild procedures to allow wedge brakes to deliver optimum performance based
on industry experience.
1996.
Free
Commuter Rail Economic Study
This study details the economic benefits provided by commuter rail systems to the local, state and national economy.
1997.
Free
Commuter Rail New Start Handbook
The New Start Handbook presents information on all aspects of starting a commuter rail system. The handbook is designed to benefit those government and other entities considering starting a commuter rail system. The handbook presents general information and specific tips, along with published resources that will assist in the development of a commuter rail system. The handbook was prepared by APTA’s Commuter Rail Committee. With the handbook you will receive a CD-ROM of the new starts presentations from the 2001 Commuter Rail Conference which focuses on governance, finance and building the systems.
2001.
Members $25.00
Nonmembers $50.00
Commuter Rail Vehicle Database
To meet the increasing demand for data and information on commuter railroad rolling stock, the American Public
Transportation Association (APTA) Rolling Stock Technical Forum developed a commuter rail car technical data roster.
The roster includes detailed technical information on all electric locomotives, diesel-electric locomotives, cab control
cars, electric and diesel multiple-unit (EMU/DMU) cars and locomotive-hauled coaches operated by 18 North American
commuter railroads. APTA plans to periodically update the roster as commuter railroads procure new equipment and
as new commuter railroads commence operations. APTA foresees many uses for this data including:
- Minimizing the need for future surveys to collect various subsets of data to meet a specific requirement:
- Forming a basis for the cost/benefit analysis that supports a Federal rulemaking; and
- Serving as quick reference for maintenance planning, capital budgets, federal funding requests, service changes and major overhaul plans.
2001.
Members $75.00
Nonmembers $150.00
Manual For The Development Of System Safety Program Plans For Commuter Railroads
This edition of the APTA Manual comes at a critical time in our country’s history. As more people than ever rely on
commuter railroads to get them safely and efficiently to their daily destinations, transportation providers are called
upon to perform at the highest level of industry safety despite increasing budgetary pressures. The development of the
manual is a direct outgrowth of the work of the commuter rail industry and further refinements made by the APTA
Commuter Rail Safety Subcommittee, the Federal Railroad Administration, and APTA staff.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Passenger
Equipment - PRESS Manual
APTA’s Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Passenger Equipment gives electrical, mechanical,
structural, emergency systems and maintenance safety standards and recommended practice for railroad passenger
cars and locomotives. CD-ROM format.
2004.
Members $25.00
Nonmembers $50.00
Continuous Welded Rail on Aerial Structure - Examples of
Transit Practice Manual
Descriptions are given of the various design approaches taken in the installation of Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) on
several types of elevated structures. Characteristics of these installations are examined.
This is a good reference that provides general guidelines for track structures using continuously welded rail. The reader
may also find more contemporary information about inspection and maintenance of continuously welded rail within the
APTA Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Systems, Volume 5 – Fixed Structures, Section 2, Standard for Rail Transit Track Inspection and Maintenance.
1985.
Members $30.00
Nonmembers $60.00
Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability
Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit
Definitions of terms as applied to rail rapid transit, including mathematical specifications for average failure rate, probability density functions, up-time ratio. 1978.
Free
Guidelines for Design of Rapid Transit Facilities
Provides safety and technological recommended practices for use in construction of rapid transit facilities. The reader may also wish to refer to the Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit.
1981.
Members $30.00
Nonmembers $60.00
Guidelines for Rail Rapid Transit Equipment Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Assessment
Description of the R-A-M Assessment process for rail rapid transit equipment procurement. The reader may also
wish to refer to the Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit.
1978.
Free
Guidelines for Rail Rapid Transit Equipment Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Specification
Provides guidelines for managers to use during rail rapid transit equipment procurement. The reader may also wish
to refer to the Glossary of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Terminology for Rail Rapid Transit.
1981.
Free
Joint Trackwork Electrical Design Guidelines
Guidelines for the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment in transit track. This is a basic treatment of the subject with basic models for track circuits and electrical computations. Basic computations are also provided on track
bracket loading.
1980.
Members $15.00
Nonmembers $30.00
Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Transit Systems
All 34 rail transit systems operating in the United States sponsored and participated in an effort to develop operation and maintenance standards and recommended practices for rail transit systems. Over 250 individuals from rail transit systems, suppliers, consultants and safety oversight agencies participated. The project resulted in 91 individual documents being developed and approved for use by the rail transit systems. CD ROM format.
2004.
Members $ 25.00
Nonmembers $50.00
Performance Specifications for Electric Wire and Cable Used
in Underground Transit Systems
Part 1–Performance Requirements
Part 2–Test and Procedures
From the discussion at the sixth meeting of the UITP Working Group for the Protection of Electric Cables in Metropolitan
Railways (Stockholm, May 1979) it was concluded that the materials and technology are presently available to develop
wire and cable products with significantly improved fire characteristics approaching that of the so-called Smokeless
Cable. In order to provide the required direction and the goals, the APTA/UITP Working Group has prepared performance
requirements and test procedures.
Part 1 Performance Requirements, provides general guidance for construction and configuration of cables used for power and control, signaling, transit cars, telecommunications, and general needs.
Part 2 Test and Procedures, provides a wealth of test methods addressing electrical, physical and chemical characteristics.
Reference computations, diagrams and detailed procedure descriptions are provided. Both parts are in English and French
languages, and revisions were made in June of 1992.
Members $25.00 per part
Nonmembers $50.00 per part
Proceedings of APTA’s Rail Conference
Proceedings are available from1998 through 2008.
- 1998 Conference—CD-ROM format, 114 papers.
- 1999 Conference—print format or CD-ROM format, 531 pages, 80 papers.
- 2000 Conference—print format or CD-ROM format, 460 pages, 65 papers.
- 2001 Conference—CD-ROM format, 102 papers.
- 2002 Conference—CD-ROM format, 72 papers.
- 2003 Conference—CD-ROM format, 66 papers.
- 2004 Conference—CD-ROM format, 51 papers.
- 2005 Conference—CD-ROM format, 73 papers.
- 2006 Conference—CD-ROM format, 82 papers.
- 2007 Conference—CD-ROM format, 88 papers
- 2008 Conference—CD-ROM available June 2008
Members $30.00 for each year
Nonmembers $60.00 for each year
Proceedings of the APTA/TRB 8th Joint Conference on Light
Rail Transit - Light Rail: Investment for the Future
This CD-ROM of the 2000 Light Rail Transit Conference Proceedings includes 49 papers presented at the eighth in a
series of light rail transit conferences jointly sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association and the
Transportation Research Board.
Members $15.00
Nonmembers $15.00
Rail Operations Control Centers Survey
This survey of 28 transit systems provides details of the organizations, staffing, communication displays and layouts of rail operations control centers. The survey was conducted by the APTA Operations Control Center Subcommittee of the Rail Operations Committee.134 pages.
1998.
Members $30.00
Nonmember $60.00
Rail Transit in America: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Benefits
This report by Todd Litman quantifies the benefits of rail transit based on a comprehensive analysis of system performance. It finds that cities with larger, well-established rail systems have significantly higher per capita transit
ridership, less traffic congestion, lower traffic death rates and lower consumer transportation expenditures than otherwise comparable cities. The analysis indicates that rail transit investments are a cost-effective way to improve urban transport, and shows that rail transit systems provide a variety of economic, social and environmental benefits that tend to increase as a system expands and matures. The report responds to recent reports by rail transit critics, which are shown to be inaccurate and based on inappropriate and biased analysis.
2004.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Rapid Transit (Rail) Fare Collection Survey
This survey of 33 rail properties in North America provides details of the types of fare collection systems including
fare media, equipment, reliability, and maintenance. The survey was conducted by the APTA Revenue Management
Committee. 108 pages.
1993.
Members $30.00
Nonmembers $60.00
Roster of North American Rapid Transit Cars, 1993
This document is a compilation of data on rapid transit cars in service as of July 1993. It includes cars in the United States
and Canada. Data includes 345 characteristics such as cost, performance, dimensions, weights, electrical equipment,
heating and ventilating systems, traction motors, propulsion equipment, lighting systems, and trucks and suspensions.
The Roster is organized in alphabetical order by transit system name.
1993.
Members $45.00
Nonmembers $90.00
This Is Light Rail Transit
The brochure was prepared by the Light Rail Transit Committee of the Transportation Research Board. It was first distributed at the Eighth National Conference on Light Rail Transit in Dallas, Texas, in November 2000 and has subsequently been updated. Its printing in this Second Edition was sponsored jointly by the Transportation Research Board and APTA. The brochure gives the history of this mode, then outlines the current state of the art, including vehicles, infrastructure, operations and economics. It is an excellent introduction to this versatile mode of public transportation.
2003.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
2005-2009 APTA Strategic Plan
APTA’s vision is to be the leading force in advancing public transportation. The 2005-2009 Strategic Plan will guide APTA’s activities and assess its performance over the next five years. The plan reflects the needs and priorities as
expressed by APTA’s diverse membership and builds on the Association’s past success in partnering with transportation
and non-transportation advocacy groups to the benefit of public transportation.
Available only on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/strategic/
Building Better Communities…Coordinating Land Use and Transit Planning Sourcebook
Topics include benefits of transit, matching transit service to mobility needs, strategies, and agreements and policies. The appendices include a discussion on the definition of transit, park and ride guidelines, and an inventory of land development opportunities. 1990.
Members Free
Nonmembers $15.00
Handbook for State Transit Associations
Comprehensive guide includes association formation and maintenance, tax-exempt status, antitrust, lobbying, and a
complete directory of associations. Sample association publications are included. 1997.
Free
How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America
This captivating and original power point presentation can be used in public presentations, at workshops, conferences
and community meetings. The presentation highlights the connection between the TEA 21 law and the creation of livable
communities. The show comes with an accompanying script, and is structured to allow individual presenters to tailor the presentation to their particular needs.
2002.
Also contained in the Power Point Presentation are the reports:
- How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America—Part I: Transit Stops and Stations
- How Transportation and Community Partnerships Are Shaping America— Part II: Streets and Roads
Free
Public Transit Services: Considerations in Contracting
A broad-based discussion and primer on the issues and approaches being taken in contracting for transit services. The report was developed directly by officials from both the public and private sectors in an effort to better inform those
interested in the provision of contract services and private involvement.
1987.
Free
Transportation Spending and Economic Growth: The Effects
of Transit and Highway Expenditures
An analytical report by Dr. David Alan Aschauer, Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, explains why
one way to generate higher productivity growth is through increased funding for transportation, in general, and for
public transit in particular.
1991.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Manual For The Development Of System Safety Program Plans For Commuter Railroads
This edition of the APTA Manual comes at a critical time in our country’s history. As more people than ever rely on
commuter railroads to get them safely and efficiently to their daily destinations, transportation providers are called upon to perform at the highest level of industry safety despite increasing budgetary pressures. The development of the manual is a direct outgrowth of the work of the commuter rail industry and further refinements made by the APTA Commuter Rail Safety Subcommittee, the Federal Railroad Administration, and APTA staff.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Resource Kit: Emergency Preparedness Plans
for this APTA Resource Kit. A total of 13 Plans are included, some providing much greater detail than others, but all having unique features worthy of close attention.
CD-ROM format.
2000.
Members free
Nonmembers $25.00
Resource Kit: Severe Weather Operations
A severe weather operations plan is a critical element of the safety program of all transit agencies. Through the cooperation of the public transportation industry, 14 transit systems, representing both bus and rail operations, have provided their Severe Weather Operations plans for inclusion in this APTA Resource Kit. CD-ROM format.
2002
Members free
Nonmembers $25.00
Available for the first time! Members may download three statistical reports from the APTA Bookstore free of charge.
Effects of Fare Changes on Bus Ridership
Abridged version (eight pages) of the report, “Fare Elasticity and its Application to Forecasting Transit Demand,” prepared for general use by transit executives, managers, and planners. The document briefly summarizes the research methodology and discusses the effects of fare changes on bus ridership by peak vs. off-peak hours and by population category for 52 transit systems.
1991.
Free
Fare Elasticity and Its Application to Forecasting Transit
Demand
Technical research applying the ARIMA model in estimating bus fare elasticities of 52 transit systems in the United States. The report describes data collection procedures and a special survey conducted to obtain monthly data for the model. The estimation models and research results are presented and evaluated in detail.
1991.
Member $30.00
Nonmember $60.00
A Profile Of Public Transportation Passenger Demographics And Travel Characteristics Reported In On-Board Surveys
Data from 150 on-board vehicle passenger surveys conducted by public transportation agencies from 2000 through 2005 were compiled. This is the largest ever on-board survey study about the public transportation industry. These surveys summarized the results of questionnaires completed by over 496,000 public transit riders sampled by transit systems
that carry 60 percent of all transit trips in the United States. They describe the demographics and travel behavior of
public transit trips and the people who take those trips sampled by on-board surveys; they do not describe the average person who may take public transportation.
2007.
Available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/policy/documents/transit_passenger_
characteristics_07.pdf
Free
Public Transportation and the Nation’s Economy
Using state-of-the-art analytic techniques, this study affirms the significant positive economic impact of transit investments on jobs and business revenue. For example, for each $10 million invested in transit, 314 jobs are created the year after the investment is made, and businesses realize a gain in sales three times the investment in transit capital. All of the findings are backed by thorough economic research and modeling.
1999.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/info/online/
Free
Public Transportation Fact Book
National aggregate statistical data covering all aspects of the transit industry in the United States and Canada. Major sections include an overview of U.S. transit facts, transit finances and operating statistics by modes of travel
in the last 10 years, transit vehicle characteristics and deliveries, facts and numbers relating to federal grants and
the Federal Transit Act, and statistical trends of Canadian transit operations. Published annually in March.
Available on the APTA web site:
http://www.apta.com/research/stats/factbook/index.cfm
Free
Public Transportation Fare Database
Annual report of major elements of fare structures by mode for approximately 250 or more U.S. transit agencies and
15 Canadian transit agencies. The report includes fixed-route adult base fares, surcharges, common fare payment options, special categorized passenger fares, and demand response (or paratransit) passenger fares. Published annually in
October. The database is available on CD-ROM and includes files in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Available for the first time, members may download report from the APTA Bookstore free of charge.
Members who download from the Bookstore: Free
Members who want the CD: $30.00
Nonmembers may download or receive the CD: $60.00
Public Transportation Infrastructure Database
Annual report listing major transit infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada. Includes rail line data and station, stop and
parking data for all modes. Also includes status, mileage, and opening dates of future rail projects. Published biannually
in December. Database available in CD-ROM format in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
Available for the first time, members may download report from the APTA Bookstore free of charge.
Members who download from the Bookstore: Free
Members who want the CD: $15.00
Nonmembers may download or receive the CD: $30.00
PublicTransportation Ridership Report
Quarterly report of transit passenger ridership comparisons of 250 or more U.S. transit agencies and 15 Canadian transit
agencies. The report includes ridership data comparisons from current quarter to same quarter in the previous year,
current year-to-date to previous year, and month-to-month in the current and previous year. National estimates of
unlinked transit passenger trips are also included.
Reports dated back to 1996 are available on the APTA web site: http://www.apta.com/research/stats/ridership/
Public Transportation Vehicle Database
Annual report of revenue vehicles by fleet characteristics, including date of manufacture, manufacturer, model, length, and equipment. Includes summary tables which group vehicles by mode and list by manufacturer, size, year built, and equipment. Special section on the new vehicle market includes orders, planned orders, prior year deliveries, and
vehicle costs. Approximately 300 transit systems included. Published annually in June. Database available in CD-ROM
format in Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.
Available for the first time, members may download report from the APTA Bookstore free of charge.
Members who download from the Bookstore: Free
Members who want the CD: $50.00
Nonmembers may download or receive the CD: $100.00
Public Transportation Wage Rate Report
Quarterly report of transit bus/rail operators and bus/rail mechanics top hourly wage rates for approximately 250 or more U.S. transit agencies and 15 Canadian transit agencies. The report includes full-time and part-time top hourly wage
rates, contract expiration date, and wage rate effective date.
For more information, contact Christie Dawsonat (202) 496-4848 or cdawson@apta.com
Rail Operations Control Centers Survey
This survey of 28 transit systems provides details of the organizations, staffing, communication displays and layouts of rail operations control centers. The survey was conducted by the APTA Operations Control Center Subcommittee of the Rail Operations Committee.134 pages. 1998.
Members $30.00
Nonmember $60.00
Rapid Transit (Rail) Fare Collection Survey
This survey of 33 rail properties in North America provides details of the types of fare collection systems including fare media, equipment, reliability, and maintenance. The survey was conducted by the APTA Revenue Management Committee.
108 pages. 1993.
Members $30.00
Nonmembers $60.00
The Trend of Transit Labor Costs: 1982-97
This report investigates trends in transit labor and operating costs, and finds that labor costs for public transportation
have increased at substantially lower rates than labor costs in other sectors of the economy. The study also finds that
the component of transit operating costs devoted to labor compensation has been fairly constant over time. The report
includes statistical charts and tables which provide an accurate view of the stable transit labor trends that currently
exist.
2000.
Free
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