American Public Transportation Association
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American Public Transportation Association
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.
APTA holds an annual convention and a triennial exposition called APTA Expo; the location of these events varies from year to year. The APTA Expo is the world's largest trade show for the public transportation industry. APTA 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] As of January 1, 2010, APTA has nearly 1,400 member organizations.[1]
As of October 2010[update], the Elected Chair of APTA is Michael Scanlon,[2] who is also the executive director of SamTrans in San Mateo County, California.
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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.[dead link]
- ^ "APTA Announces New Executive Committee at Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX - Michael Scanlon Elected APTA Chair". APTA. October 4, 2010. http://www.apta.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/2010/Pages/101004_ExecutiveCommittee.aspx. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
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