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March 6, 2025 | An APTA Publication
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COMMENTARY & FEATURES
Palm Tran ‘Warriors in Pink’ Bus Celebrates Courage, Resilience, Hope
Jan. 9, 2024, Kristen Dugan received the diagnosis that changed her life, Stage 2b Triple Negative Breast Cancer. A single mother of three young daughters, she faced months of uncertainty, fear, a double mastectomy, and chemotherapy. Nearly a year later, she stood before thousands at the annual Susan G. Komen “More Than Pink” Walk in downtown West Palm Beach—not as a patient, but as a survivor and a warrior. She is one of nine breast cancer survivors, dubbed “Warriors in Pink”, featured on this year’s special Palm Tran bus. Continued...
BY ANAND PERALA
Senior Public Relations Specialist
Palm Tran
West Palm Beach, FL
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Special Sponsored Content
Revolutionizing U.S. Transit with Advanced Video Surveillance and AI
The latest advancements in video surveillance technology are transforming how U.S. transit and bus operators manage their fleets. Modern camera systems now provide 24/7 monitoring of vehicles and facilities, while AI-powered analytics simplify incident management. These innovations are helping fleet managers achieve greater efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness. Continued...
BY BRENDAN BOYLE
Director of Sales – Mobile
IDIS
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Calendar of APTA Events
March 16-18, Phoenix, AZ
Explore the latest in regulatory/legislative developments, industry-related litigation, and other legal issues affecting the public transit industry. Many sessions offer legal CE credits.
This seminar will provide an opportunity for public transit agency CEOs and deputies/chiefs of staff to network and discuss management, policy, and issues specific to the C-Suite.
April 4-8, Austin, TX
A unique opportunity for drivers and maintenance teams to network with other public transit agency professionals and engage in a competition of driving skills and maintenance disciplines.
NOTE: Register by March 10 to Receive a Badge and Participate.
NOTE: APTA Room Block Cut-Off Date Is March 14.
April 6-9, Austin, TX
The conference will address the critical priorities and challenges facing bus and paratransit systems and explore the changing environment in which systems operate.
NOTE: APTA Room Block Cut-Off Date Is March 14.
May 18-20, Washington, DC
An opportunity for public transit industry professionals to make their presence felt and voices heard in the corridors of power and shape the industry’s positions and federal advocacy agenda.
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.
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