The Transportation Association of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) organization representing 104+ member organizations and 20,000+ individual members. TAM is the legislative voice and vigilant eyes and ears of the transportation industry in Maryland. TAM’s mission is to strengthen community transportation in Maryland through advocacy and professional development.
History of TAM
The Association has come a long way since its beginnings in October 1985, when the first board president, Jim Raszewski, along with seventeen founding members, formed the Association to promote safe, efficient and effective public transportation services in Maryland.
The Association incorporated in August 1991. For many years TAM functioned with a volunteer Board of Directors and a part-time Executive Director working from home. Board meetings were held in the Severna Park Public Library.
At the May 2001 General Membership meeting in Annapolis, membership voted to expand the Association by recruiting to hire a full-time Executive Director and acquiring centrally-located office space.
In 2003, TAM hired its first full-time staff – an Executive Director and Administrative Assistant – and opened an office in Ellicott City.
In 2016, TAM moved to new offices in Linthicum.
Mission Statement
To strengthen community transportation in Maryland through advocacy and professional development.
Membership
The Transportation Association of Maryland, Inc. (TAM) is the only statewide member-driven organization in Maryland dedicated to improving community transportation in Maryland. Our membership support and MTA partnership enable us to carry on our work: hosting networking and training events, engaging in political advocacy, serving as a source of education and information for our members, and recognizing and encouraging excellence in Maryland transit.
Member benefits include:
- Online resources – Receive news and updates from the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and American Public Transportation (APTA), plus get access to TAM’s job board.
- Annual events – Join other transportation providers in TAM’s Annual Conference, participate in the annual Bus Roadeo, and attend the General Meeting and Training.
- Excellence awards – Outstanding partners, businesses and individuals are recognized in this annual ceremony.
- Legislative action – TAM identifies key issues to raise at the Maryland General Assembly. Plus, as a member, you will have the opportunity to present the services you provide and the issues that most concern you to your legislative leaders at TAM’s annual Legislative Reception.
- Training opportunities – Enjoy numerous training opportunities throughout the year, provided through TAM’s partnership with RTAP.
- Affinity Partner Benefits Program – By being a member of TAM, you gain access to discounts and services not available to the general public.
