Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2026) – American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement following Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton’s (D-D.C.) announcement that she will conclude her service at the end of her current term:

“On behalf of APTA and our over 1,700 member organizations, I extend our deep appreciation to Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton for her extraordinary 35 years of service to the District of Columbia and her steadfast leadership in championing public transportation nationwide.

“Known as the ‘Warrior on the Hill,’ Delegate Norton has been a tireless and effective advocate for public transportation. Throughout her tenure—particularly as Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit—she has led critical efforts to strengthen federal investment in public transportation, helping transform mobility in the National Capital Region and communities across the country.

“In recognition of her decades of leadership, APTA was proud to honor Delegate Norton in 2023 with our Advocacy Champion Award for her unwavering commitment to infrastructure that connects people to opportunity, drives economic growth, and advances sustainability.

“As Delegate Norton continues her service through the end of her term, we look forward to working with her to help advance and complete this important chapter of her legacy. The impact of her leadership will be felt for generations—in modernized bus and rail systems, in more equitable and connected communities, and in a stronger national commitment to public transportation.”

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