American Public Transportation Association balances consumer, member needs By: Jeanette Der Bedrosian Collective awareness of the environmental impact of cars and individual commuters pinching pennies to save on gasoline has left the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) with its hands—and vehicles—full. More riders would ordinarily mean higher profits for public transit companies, but APTA officials say crowded buses and trains also translate to a call for expanded operating areas and a need for higher maintenance costs to deal with system overwork. Add to that the rising price of diesel fuel and the problem is clear. “Gas prices are really a double-edged… Read More