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May 29, 2025 | An APTA Publication
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MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM APTA’S
2025 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
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COMMENTARY & FEATURES
Empowering the Next Generation of Transit Riders Through Exploration
Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and attending university in the city meant learning how to navigate public transit at an age that felt intimidating and a bit scary. But as I grew more familiar and later started working in the city, I found myself traveling between Philly, DC, and New York with ease—and with a growing sense of independence. One of my favorite early memories is navigating my young nieces on the Metro from Shady Grove station in Rockville, MD, to the Washington, DC, Zoo. Even now, twenty-plus years later, they still remember that day—and the experience of riding the train. Continued...
BY TAMMY L. MILLER
Founder and Executive Director
ATX KIDS CLUB
RTD Focus On ‘Reclaiming Union Station’ Delivers Improved Safety, Security
The Regional Transportation District (RTD), Denver, CO, is reporting a nearly 60 percent reduction in security-related calls and a three-year decrease in reports of criminal activities between 2022 and 2025 at the Denver Union Station. In the first quarter of 2022, RTD logged approximately 5,000 security-related calls for service at the station, compared with 2,127 in the first quarter of 2025. Month-over-month comparisons reflect similar reductions going back to early 2022 when RTD doubled down on efforts to improve safety and security at the station. Continued...
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Calendar of APTA Events
This webinar will present data, insights, and real-world experiences from experts across the U.S. to help public transit agencies assess if alternative scheduling is a good fit for improving the work-life balance.
High Speed Rail Seminar: Connecting America
June 27-28, San Francisco, CA
A robust, energy-efficient, and sustainable high-speed rail network can create and nurture thousands of high-paying jobs, drive regional economic development, and support a more connected future. This seminar will address the technical and policy challenges needed to make that a reality.
Hotel Room Block Ends June 4.
Rail Conference
June 29-July 2, San Francisco, CA
The conference explores all rail modes—urban, commuter, light, heavy, high-speed, and intercity—and features sessions on technology, finance, capital projects, the workforce, and more.
Hotel Room Block Ends June 4.
Board Members Seminar examines transit advocacy, funding & financing, safety & security, procurement, board relations, and more. Board Administrators Seminar covers board member onboarding, board management, resiliency, and more.
Early-Bird Registration Rates End June 6.
APTAtech
Aug. 3-6, Miami, FL
APTA’s preeminent transportation technology conference, spotlighting advancements in fare collection and revenue management, emerging and innovative technologies, cybersecurity, and mobility.
Sustainability/Operations Planning and Scheduling Workshop
Aug. 10-13, Denver, CO
The conference explores how public transit leaders are implementing emerging technologies to improve rider experience, sustainability, and achieve digital transformation. 25+ exhibitors will help organizations optimize their data governance strategy, transit ticketing policy, and more.
TRANSform
Sept. 14-17, Boston, MA
The flagship industry event for engaging in workshops, taking part in technical tours, and networking with colleagues. Speakers and educational sessions will explore hot topics including technology, funding and finance, safety and security, workforce development, worldwide mega projects, and more.
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