APTA Student Member Writing Challenge: Submit Your Articles!
5/14/2026
APTA student members are invited to submit articles for publication. The winning article will be featured in the Passenger Transport edition distributed at APTA’s TRANSform Conference & EXPO in Chicago, IL, Oct 4-7. Submissions may also be published on Passenger Transport: APTA’s News Center. A student member may submit more than one article (on their own, and as part of a group).
Article Submission Specifications:
- Articles can be up to 1,000 words in length
- Include photographs (either found in the public domain or taken by the writer(s)). Photo credit will be given.
- Include two or more quotes from public transit leaders
- Ensure facts and data are accurately cited
Suggested Topics:
- Sustainability: What Is Important to Emerging Transit Leaders?
- Urban Transformation: Improving Walkability of Transit Hubs
- Talent Recruitment of the Next Generation of Transit Leaders
- Will High-Speed Rail Attract New Customers?
- How Can Light Rail Impact Local Communities?
- Will the Next Generation Delay Car Buying and Focus on Public Transit?
Submit articles to Lisa Lockman, director, membership operations, at llockman@apta.com. The deadline for article submission is June 26.