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Information for APTA Members on events, conferences, and goings-on in the APTA world.

[APTA @APTA_info]

APTA's Rail Conference started over the weekend with 24 committee meetings and lots of hard work from APTA members working to create the right passenger rail system for the future. Get a look at those sessions in the first #APTArail26 Flickr album pics > https://t.co/LyU1M7136y

[APTA @APTA_info]

Right now at #APTArail26, more than 1,000 rail transit industry professionals are in the room hearing APTA Chair/ @RTA_Chicago Executive Director @LReddenRTA lead a discussion with @FTA_DOT, @USDOTFRA, and @USDOT leaders on new priorities and initiatives.

https://t.co/JbjnvBCYDQ

[APTA @APTA_info]

Public Transportation Delivering for Millions of Fans During @FIFAWorldCup 2026 > https://t.co/r9C1bLPgvI

[Sound Transit - 🚆 🚈 🚍 @SoundTransit]

Not to sound like a broken record, but we broke our own record... again! 🚊

Numbers show Link welcomed ~280K riders on Friday for Team USA vs. Australia, smashing our previous ridership record. Here's the wild part: Thursday's 236K riders had already broken the record. World Cup energy is real! ⚽️🙌

[APTA @APTA_info]

Today, APTA's 2026 Rail Conference was kicked off in Baltimore by APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas, APTA Chair/@RTA_Chicago Executive Director @LReddenRTA, host @MDOTMTAHolly, & other leaders exploring the future of passenger rail.

Full #APTArail26 press release > https://t.co/Qo4mhCnago

[APTA @APTA_info]

From match day to your every day, public transit delivers. ⚽

@METROHouston helped thousands of fans get to matches. And every day, public transit supports good-paying jobs and keeps our economy moving.

Invest in public transportation, invest in America’s economy. #ThatsTransit

[APTA @APTA_info]

Riding to #APTArail26 on @mtamaryland light rail from @BWI_Airport is the way to go! @transitapp was helpful with arrival time & this airport-branch train runs every 30 minutes. A 28 minute trip covers 11 stops, ending at Convention Center Station, site of Rail Conference @Hilton

[Metro Forward @wmata]

You may have already boarded the train, but what about one of our buses? 🚌⭐️

Find our special-edition metrobuses here: https://t.co/csXnjAXQcU

[Holly Arnold @MDOTMTAHolly]

I was honored to welcome @APTA_Transit board members to Baltimore on behalf of the @mtamaryland team for the Rail conference this morning. Our team is looking forward to sharing our projects & learning from colleagues around the country!

[Metro Forward @wmata]

All aboard for America’s 250th! 🇺🇸

Our special-edition wrapped vehicles are hitting the rails and streets as we celebrate America’s birthday on America’s Metro System.

Track them live: https://t.co/csXnjAXQcU

[APTA @APTA_info]

Today, the 1,500th attendee registered for next week's APTA Rail Conference! And all of these #APTArail26 participants will have a better overall conference and learning experience because of the support of our presenting sponsor: Thank you @HNTBCorp!

[APTA @APTA_info]

If you are one of the nearly 1,500 rail transit pros already registered for APTA's Rail Conference, download the "APTA Meetings" app, sponsored by @consultdss.

"APTA Meetings" has the #APTArail26 details you'll need, including the program, attendee roster, exhibits, maps & more!

[APTA @APTA_info]

APTAtech's early-registration discount ends Friday!

Learn how you can benefit from attending public transportation's tech conference, August 9-12 in St. Louis, MO > https://t.co/uHUjyTLxNT

[APTA @APTA_info]

FY27's THUD Appropriations bill, as approved by the House Appropriations Committee, significantly cuts public transportation funding, compared to FY26 enacted levels:

🔻Down 22% for public transit
🔻Down 112% (A net loss) for passenger & freight rail

🔗https://t.co/wfBsKPqZLJ

[APTA @APTA_info]

Federal investment in @FIFAWorldCup public transit projects is scoring big for the American economy ⚽

@RideKCTransit Interim CEO Chuck Ferguson shared how these investments boost jobs, improve safety, and keep communities moving.

Learn more > https://t.co/wwyu0QoswC

[NJ TRANSIT @NJTRANSIT]

NJ TRANSIT moved 25,946 people out of NJNY Stadium following today's Norway vs. Senegal match in just 65 minutes.

Thank you to everyone who chose NJ TRANSIT for your matchday travel today. We appreciate you riding with us! See you on Thursday!

[BART @SFBART]

Before the Grammys, there was BART.

Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, known by his stage name Fantastic Negrito @MusicNegrito , went from busking on BART to collecting three Grammys for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

He hasn't forgotten where it started -- and he keeps coming back.

[OCTA @goOCTA]

It’s another major milestone for the OC Streetcar! ⚡ For the first time, OCTA is conducting energized testing along the streets of Downtown Santa Ana. Remember that the overhead wires that power the streetcar should always be treated like any other power line. Please keep yourself — and objects such as drones, balloons, kites, ladders and antennas — at least 10 feet away. Energized testing is an important part of the testing process, and we’re excited to reach this milestone while continuing to prioritize safety every step of the way. Thanks for helping us keep the community safe as testing continues. 💙🧡

#OCStreetcar #OCTA #StreetcarSafety #SantaAna #TransitSafety

[APTA @APTA_info]

Thursday at 1pm ET, APTA members are invited to join a free webinar exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming transit safety while preparing agencies for emerging cybersecurity threats > https://t.co/OZPEAgihNY