American Public Transportation Association
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The American Public Transportation Association is a non-profit organization which 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. It also oversees the annual International Bus Roadeo. APTA publishes a biweekly news magazine, called Passenger Transport.
Effective January 1, 2000, the organization's name was changed from American Public Transit Association to American Public Transportation Association.[1] APTA had about 1,270 member organizations at that time.[1]
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.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Millar, William W. (APTA president) (March 7, 2000). "About APTA (excerpt from "APTA Testimony on ....")". APTA. http://www.apta.com/government_affairs/aptatest/2000hhs.cfm. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ^ "MassTransit: People". http://masstransitmag.us/web/online/People/MARTA-CEOGeneral-Manager-Dr-Beverly-A-Scott--Elected-Chair-of-National-Transportation-Organization/16$7217.
[edit] External links
- "American Public Transportation Association". http://www.apta.com/. Retrieved 22 December 2005.
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