Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2024) – American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement:

“The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and its 1,600 member organizations congratulate Sean Duffy, President-Elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

“We look forward to working together on the critical mission to rebuild America’s transportation infrastructure, grow our economy, and drive innovation with cutting-edge technology. Our members directly employ 430,000 people and support millions of private-sector jobs across all 50 States. And public transit provides access to opportunities—jobs, education, and health care—to millions of Americans every day.

“Together, we can ensure America’s public transportation system supports economic growth, connects communities, and improves quality of life for all.”

Media contact: Amy Thompson, athompson@apta.com, 202-285-2997.