Good timing, lots of planning help make member-driven events resonate across the country; Congress targeted while home on recess The American Public Transportation Association hatched an ambitious plan last October to put grassroots advocates into action all on the same day, all around the country. The result: More than 150 rallies and other local events April 9 on a national "Stand Up for Transportation Day." The events generated widespread media coverage, and the hashtag #standup4transportation was the third highest trending topic on Twitter in the U.S., according to APTA. High-profile politicians such as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) participated, along with more than 60… Read More