Membership

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 in Washington. We speak for the public transportation industry with Congress, the Executive Branch, the media and the public at large. We work with our members to develop surface transportation authorization and other legislative recommendations and consensus comments on proposed regulations, guidance and standards.

Primary Member Services

• A dedicated team of professionals makes sure that Your Voice in Washington is heard loud and clear and your interests are represented on all vital industry issues, particularly advocating for increasing funding for public transportation and intercity passenger rail investment.

• Providing APTA’s in-depth Legislative Updates and Alerts to keep members abreast of breaking legislative and policy news and funding opportunities from Capitol Hill and the Executive Branch.

• Carrying out a Comprehensive Communications Strategy to keep public transit in the national news, tell our story and showcase innovation among our members.

• Offering Resources and Toolkits to support efforts to build community support for increased public transportation investment at the federal, state and local levels.

Related Member Services

• Access to Administration and Congressional Leaders

• Development of Authorization Recommendations and Consensus Comments on Proposed Regulations

• Cutting-Edge Policy Research

• Where Public Transportation Goes, Community Grows Branding

• Center for Transportation Excellence

• Voices for Public Transit Grassroots Advocates

• Coalition Partnerships

Through conferences, committee involvement and partnerships, APTA delivers unique opportunities for members to gain the most timely information for their needs and to collaborate with their colleagues. By bringing together great ideas and great minds, APTA fosters a community where members of the public and private sectors can connect with the people and the ideas, best practices and resources to assist them in meeting the challenges of a changing world.

Primary Member Services

• Held once every three years, APTA’s EXPO is the world’s largest industry trade show and offers manufacturers, suppliers and consultants a venue to showcase their products and services. Additionally, products and services showcases are held at major APTA conferences.

• Networking, professional development and business opportunities are offered at APTA’s major Conferences and at focused Workshops and Seminars.

• APTA has 135 committees, working groups and task forces on policy and technical issues. There is no better, or simpler, opportunity to contribute to the industry and to network than through Committee Involvement.

• Featuring contact information for all members, APTA’s Membership Directory provides instant access to your industry colleagues and potential business partners.

Related Member Services

• Bus Roadeo and Rail Roadeo

• Webinars

• Online Buyers’ Guide

• Award Programs

• International Trade and Study Missions

• Sponsorships at Conferences

• B2B Networking

APTA is the premier source for credible, reliable information about, and for, the public transportation industry. When members need answers, APTA is there with vital information: industry and staff expertise, research, policy insights, standards, operational solutions, best practices and publications. APTA’s statistical and policy reports are widely reported by the media and used by the industry. Our professional development offerings help keep the industry knowledgeable, skilled and savvy.

Primary Member Services

• As a recognized Standards Development Organization (SDO), APTA has produced more than 300 Standards, helping make the industry safer, more efficient and in line with the latest industry best practices.

• Through APTA’s Peer Review and Safety Audit programs, organizations are strengthened and aided in keeping pace with industry and federal best practices.

• Publications such as the Public Transportation Fact Book and Passenger Transport provide the most up-to-date industry news and information and are must-reads for all industry professionals.

• APTA’s Mobility Innovation Hub is a new critical resource to assist members in managing the rapid changes occurring in transportation and mobility and in taking advantage of the opportunities.

Related Member Services

• Peer Reviews

• Safety Audit Program

• Policy Research

• Statistical Reports

• Membership Directory

• Technology and Policy Webinars

• Sustainability Commitment

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. Our programs and initiatives address K-12, higher education and front line to the “C suite,” to help ensure the sustainability and success of the public transportation industry.

Primary Member Services

• Since the inception of the program 20 years ago, nearly 500 professionals have graduated from Leadership APTA, an esteemed program designed to develop the next generation of public transit leaders.

• Public transportation professionals early in their careers discover the skills, knowledge, insights and networks to succeed with APTA’s Emerging Leaders Program.

• Through a variety of workshops presented at APTA conferences, the Mid-Level Managers Program advances the skills of public transit professionals at this level.

• Public transit bus organizations have benefitted from the Bus Operator Survey and Selection (BOSS) Program, which provides the process for selecting reliable, safe and customer-oriented bus operators.

Related Member Services

• Promotion of APTA Members’ Workforce Development Programs & Best Practices

• Industry Skill Gap Analyses and Reports

• Virtual Workforce Development Center

• Online Learning and Education Courses

• Framework for Transit Credentialing and Certification Programs

• Education and Career Awareness Programs (K-12 – Higher Education)

• American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF)