The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently honored during its Mobility Conference, in Austin, TX, six public transportation providers with 2025 Bus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards, and four transit agencies with a Certificate of Merit. The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive programs.
“Congratulations to the award-winning public transit systems for developing outstanding safety, security and emergency management programs that set the standard for our industry,” APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas said. “These innovative initiatives clearly demonstrate an unwavering dedication to enhancing the safety and security of passengers, transit workers, and the communities they serve.”
Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability. The 2025 Bus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Award winners are awarded in categories based on bus ridership.
The 2025 winners are:
BUS SAFETY AWARD
Gold Winners
- San Joaquin Regional Transportation District (SJRTD), Stockton, CA – Fewer than 3 million passenger trips annually;
- Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Jacksonville, FL – More than 3 million and fewer than 15 million passenger trips annually; and,
- Sacramento Regional Transportation District (SacRT), Sacramento, CA – More than 15 million and fewer than 50 million passenger trips annually.
Certificate of Merit Winners
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA), Corpus Christi, TX – More than 3 million and fewer than 15 million passenger trips annually;
- Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Orange, CA – More than 15 million and fewer than 50 million passenger trips annually; and,
- Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Toronto, ON – More than 50 million passenger trips annually.
BUS SECURITY AWARD
Gold Winners
- San Joaquin Regional Transportation District (SJRTD), Stockton, CA – Fewer than 3 million passenger trips annually;
- Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA – More than 3 million and fewer than 15 million passenger trips annually; and,
- Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV), Las Vegas, NV – More than 50 million passenger trips annually.
Certificate of Merit Winner
- Southwest Ohio Regional Transportation Authority (SORTA)/Metro, Cincinnati, OH – More than 3 million and fewer than 15 million passenger trips annually.
BUS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARD
Gold Winners
- Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA – More than 3 million and fewer than 15 million passenger trips annually; and,
- Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA), Baltimore, MD – More than 15 million and fewer than 50 million passenger trips annually.
To read the winning program descriptions, visit Bus Safety Awards page.
