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 April 4, and ends on May 4.

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
Agency Experiences in Applied Infrastructure Design for Bus Rapid Transit Bus Transit Systems Bus Rapid Transit Working Group This document shares insights on bus rapid transit infrastructure design from transit agencies who participated in an APTA survey and series of interviews.
Rail Transit Grade Crossing and Trespass Prevention Public Education Rail Transit Systems Rail Grade Crossing Working Group This recommended practice provides guidelines for developing rail transit grade crossing public safety and trespass prevention education programs.