American Public Transportation Association
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The American Public Transportation Association serves as an advocate for the advancement of public transportation programs and initiatives in the United States. Since its founding in 1882, APTA has educated the public about the benefits of public transportation through organized bus, light rail, rapid transit and other programs. It lobbies the U.S. Congress and local government bodies in favor of public transportation improvements and new developments.
The APTA holds an annual convention and EXPO; the location varies from year to year. The APTA also oversees the annual International Bus Roadeo.
As of 2009[update], the head of APTA is Beverly Scott, who is also the head of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Atlanta.
[edit] External links
- "American Public Transportation Association". http://www.apta.com/. Retrieved on 22 December 2005.
