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APTA Public Transportation Industry Overview

Learn about the $61 billion public transportation industry and APTA's role in representing and supporting its members. Discover the economic benefits and resources available to become actively involved.

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APTA Public Transportation Industry Overview

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  1. February 22, 2015 | Michael Melaniphy, APTA President & CEOAPTA Marketing & Communications Workshop THIS IS APTA

  2. First . . . Let me tell you about the industry . . . then about APTA.

  3. Public Transportation • Is a $61 billion industry; employs 400,000 persons • Buses provide a majorityof all trips • 27 Commuter Rail lines • 37 Heavy Rail lines

  4. Other Modes • More than 30 Light Rail/Streetcar systems built since 1981. • Paratransit provides services to those with disabilities orthose otherwise unable to use fixed-route service. • 37 Ferryboats operate in U.S.

  5. 10.7 billion trips were taken on public transportation in 2013.

  6. Facts at a Glance • More than 7,100 organizations provide public transportation in the U.S. • Since 1995, public transit ridership has increased by 35%--higher than the increase in population and the nation’s highway use. • $88 billion is needed just to bring existing public transportation facilities up to SOGR.

  7. Economic Benefits • Every $1 invested in public transportation = $4 in returns • Every $1 billion invested supports and creates 36,000 jobs • 74% of funding for public transit flows through the private sector

  8. YOU are an integral part of this growing, thriving and exciting industry!

  9. Get To Know APTA

  10. Who Are We? • APTA is THE voice of public transportation • Represents and supports 1,500 members nationwide • Roots trace back to 1882 -- era of horse-drawn street railway cars • Offices located in Washington, DC

  11. APTA Members

  12. APTA Chair, 2014-2015 Phillip A.Washington

  13. APTA is: Most know APTA for its legislative efforts And its conferences and workshops

  14. But APTA Has Much More to Offer You • Safety and security expertise • Workforce development programs • Leadership APTA • Standards programs • Scholarships • Communications

  15. APTA Also: • Performs safety audits • Releases research and reports • Provides testimony to Congress • Hosts webinars

  16. Other Resources • www.apta.com • Legislative Updates and Alerts • Fact Book • Specialized toolkits • Dump the Pump • Transit Cooperative Research Programwww.tcrponline.com

  17. Passenger Transport Print and ElectronicAwards and Contests • AdWheel • Outstanding Individuals and Organizations • Photo Invitational

  18. Become Active in APTA!

  19. February 23, 2015 | Michael Melaniphy, APTA President & CEOAPTA Marketing & Communications Seminar

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