Public Review of Draft Documents

APTA invites all stakeholders to review and comment on draft documents in development.  The APTA Standards Development Program publishes documents through a consensus-based process and the public review period is a critical part of the development process.

The current review period starts on January 30, and ends on March 1.

Commenting Instructions

View the latest set of documents in development by APTA’s working groups. Reviewers may submit comments as often as they like during the review period. Start your review today!

  • Reviewers should scroll down to the bottom of this page
  • Select the name of the document to review more details, download or provide a comment
  • Select Document Actions to “Add a Comment”
  • Comments are accepted from APTA members or nonmembers
  • Reviewers should contact Standards@apta.com if you experience any problems with providing your inputs
  • For additional guidance download this Step-by-Step Guide. 
Title Category Working Group Description
Submit comments here (APTA account required): Transit Bus In-Service Brake System Performance Testing

View current draft here

Bus Transit Systems Bus Brake and Chassis System Working Group This recommended practice provides guidelines for testing transit bus air brake system performance.
Submit comments here (APTA account required): Security Lighting for Transit Passenger Facilities

View current draft here

Security and Emergency Management Infrastructure Security Working Group This document establishes recommended practices for security lighting systems for transit passenger facilities to enhance the security of people, operations, assets and infrastructure.