The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a national nonprofit organization that represents and advocates for public transportation agencies, operators, manufacturers, and suppliers across the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and improve public transportation by advancing safe, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions that enhance communities and economic growth.
Federal and state transportation funding, public transit infrastructure investment, transit safety standards, workforce development, environmental sustainability, mobility innovation, and policies supporting bus, rail, and multimodal transit systems.
Membership dues from public transit agencies, private sector companies, and industry suppliers, as well as conference and event revenue.
Member public transit agencies such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, industry suppliers and manufacturers, and collaboration with organizations such as the Federal Transit Administration.
Non-profit trade association
