APTA Leads Public Transportation in a New Mobility Era, Advocating to Connect and Build Thriving Communities
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,500 public and private sector member organizations. Benefits to our members include advocacy for federal funding and policies, research, technical expertise and consulting services, workforce development programs, educational conferences and seminars, and 135 subject-matter working committees.
APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems.
Our membership is engaged in every aspect of the industry – from planning, designing, financing, constructing and operating transit systems to the research, development, manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and transit-related products and services. Additionally, academic institutions, transportation network companies, transit associations and state departments of transportation are American Public Transportation Association members.
What We Do
- Champion and Advocate – The heart of APTA’s mission is advocating for our members to increase funding for public transportation and for the adoption of pro-transit policies. APTA is your voice.
- Connections and Networks – Through conferences, committee involvement and partnerships, APTA delivers unique opportunities for members to gain the most timely and important information and to collaborate with their colleagues.
- Knowledge and Expertise – APTA is the premier source for credible, reliable information about, and for, the public transportation industry. When members need answers, the American Public Transportation Association is there with vital information.
- Professional and Career Development – Attracting, developing and sustaining the talents, skills and leadership abilities at all levels of our national workforce is a top priority for APTA. We offer a wide range of programs to help transit agencies, businesses and partners build, develop and strengthen their workforce.
