Join APTA, the public transportation industry’s largest and most influential trade association for all modes of public transportation.
Business Leaders of DBE, MBE, WBE Certified Firms
Join your business peers to make connections that count in Transit and build your brand:
- Special Discounted Membership Rates
- Join and attend APTA’s Mobility Conference with one (1) complimentary registration, and a second attendee at the Early-Bird rate. Combined value: $3,850.
- Mobility Conference: April 6 – 9 | Austin, Texas
Maximize valuable APTA resources to scale your organization. Use the online APTA Membership Application or call membership at 202-496-4822.
Hear What Transit Leaders Are Saying About APTA Membership
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Immediate Past APTA Chair Michele Wong Krause Past Chair, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors Dallas, TX There’s never been a better time to join APTA, as we have a keen focus on expanding the umbrella of those gaining business contracts in our industry. We proudly support Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Small-Business, and Women-owned firms. |
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APTA Board of Directors Eve Williams CEO Dikita Engineering Dallas, TX I’ve found that being a member of APTA strengthens our organization because of the access to decision makers in the transit industry. Networking at conferences and serving on committees has made a difference in the reputation of our company. As the second-generation CEO of our firm, I am especially committed to make an impact! |
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Elizabeth Solis-Campana CEO/Owner The Solis Group Pasadena, CA APTA membership has provided invaluable resources for The Solis Group team for more than 20 years. I graduated from the Leadership APTA program in 2019 and found it to be impactful then and now, as we meet the challenges and opportunities of the industry. As chair of the Small Business Committee, I encourage you to join and grow your firm with APTA.” |
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Robert Bright Founder and President Talson Solutions, LLC Philadelphia, PA APTA membership has been one of the best decisions Talson Solutions made more than 10 years ago because it opened the doors to vast opportunities in the transportation industry. APTA improved our visibility and enhanced our firm’s credibility. I encourage small businesses across the country to say “YES to APTA” |
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Eric Kaled President Genfare Elk Grove Village, IL Growing and scaling any business is a 24/7 challenge. As a leader, surrounding yourself with those ready to support your firm with connections, contracts and critical strategies is an important key to success. I’ve found other CEOs in the Transit industry at APTA Conferences that inspire me to prepare for our firm’s next-level of growth. |
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APTA Offers Your Certified Firm Special Membership Rates
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
APTA discounts dues for certified DBEs to acknowledge the rigorous DBE certification process and support and recognize the value of these organizations to the public transportation industry. To quality for this discount, APTA requires organizations to certify their DBE status by providing annual proof of their certification during the dues renewal cycle.
DBEs reporting annual gross transit sales of $500,000 or less:
- Years One to Three of APTA Membership $600
- Years Four-Plus of APTA Membership $1,200
DBEs reporting annual gross transit sales between $500,001-$2.5 million:
- Dues calculated at 75 percent of business member dues
DBEs reporting annual gross transit sales greater than $2.5 million:
- Dues calculated at 100 percent of business member dues
Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)
APTA also discounts dues for these members based on their annual transit sales. To quality for this discount, APTA requires organizations to certify their status by providing annual proof of their certification during the dues renewal cycle.
WBEs, MBEs reporting annual gross transit sales of $2.5 million or less:
- Dues calculated at 75 percent of business member dues
WBEs, MBEs reporting annual gross transit sales greater than $2.5 million:
- Dues calculated at 100 percent of business member dues
The Business Members Dues Schedule is available to view in the fillable PDF Membership Application form, which can be used to submit your membership application.
Membership Committee Officers
We look forward to you becoming an active and engaged APTA Member.
Beverly Greene, Chair |
Christian Kent, Vice-Chair |
Ben Claus, Secretary |
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