News Release
June 23, 2006
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Washington, D.C. - The following is APTA President William W. Millar's statement on today's announcement of U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta's resignation.
"It is an understatement to say that Norm Mineta has been a most distinguished Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. His breadth of experience and his depth of understanding of transportation issues are unparalleled. He has worked relentlessly to advance transportation choices for all Americans, and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his many, many years of public service.
His many friends in the public transportation industry thank him and wish him the very best."
(View the text of the resignation letter)
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APTA is a nonprofit international association of 1,600 member organizations including public transportation systems; planning, design, construction and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; and state associations and departments of transportation. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical public transportation services and products. APTA members serve more than 90 percent of persons using public transportation in the United States and Canada.
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