Visibility and training are keys to bringing about procurement reform

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American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Procurement Task Force, that consists of more than a dozen officials from transit properties and business member representatives have suggested some guidelines in order to improve the procurement processes in the transit industries by prioritizing in certain areas like training for the personnel of transit industry in association with National Transit Institute (NTI) and increased transparency in the APTA's Procurement Task Force activities. The various activities performed by American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Procurement Task Force along with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have been described.

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APTA task force undaunted by procurement challenges

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To solve problems associated with the procurement processes, transit properties and supplier community have been advised to work together. The role played by American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) task force on procurement in bringing reform in the procurement process, especially by revising the curriculum of National Transit Institute (NTI), has been appreciated. The supplier community, along with the transit professionals has been suggested to utilize the facilities of National Transit Institute (NTI).

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The merits of internship program

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The advantages of internship program to employees and transit agencies are discussed.

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