It’s time for our elected leaders to rethink public transportation and acknowledge its pivotal role as a catalyst for economic growth. APTA members can help by showing how your business or transit agency impacts your community, creates well-paying jobs, and drives innovation.
Talking Points & Message Guides
Use these resources to plan your outreach to your elected officials.
- Palm Card
- THUD Appropriations Talking Points – Transit
- THUD Appropriations Talking Points – Passenger Rail
- Message Guide
- Social Media Toolkit
Advocacy Opportunities
Track the federal legislation that impacts public transportation and reach out to your elected officials when your voice and support is needed most. In fact, APTA can help you customize its Advocacy Campaign for your local and state needs.
- Voices for Public Transit
- APTA Smart Guide: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act
- APTA Legislative Update
- Customizing the Advocacy Campaign: A Guide
Tools for Gathering State & Local Data
Your case is stronger when you can back it up with data: get the latest facts on public transportation’s impact on the economy – both for your region and nationally.
- APTA Industry Footprint
- Public Transit Infographic
- 2024 Public Transportation Fact Book
- The Businesses Behind Rail
- The Businesses Behind Buses
- Economic Impact Report
Telling Your Story
Spotlighting real jobs, businesses and services in your community helps bring your argument to life. Find the stories in your region and share them with APTA.
- Storytelling for Advocacy Guide
- Sample Story Collection Interview Guide
- Sample Stories
- Take 5 Minutes to Share Your Story with APTA
Site Visits with Members of Congress
APTA encourages its members to invite their federal representatives to tour their business or transit system and see firsthand the impact of public transportation in their communities. Get advice and resources for planning and promotion.
