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PRESS RELEASES
Community Transportation Association of America Board of Directors Meets in Shreveport, La., hosted by SporTran
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Board of Directors welcomed two new board members during its recent meeting in Shreveport, La., held Nov. 6-7, 2025. National Board Member Dinero’ Washington hosted the meeting at the SporTran facility.
The CTAA 2025 Community Transportation Awards Winners
The Community Transportation Association of America [CTAA] is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Transportation Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the 2025 CTAA EXPO and CalACT Spring Meeting in San Diego, California. These awards acknowledge and celebrate the winners’ commitment to serving their community and making significant contributions to their area.
The 34th National Community Transportation Roadeo Winning Drivers
The 34th National Community Transportation Roadeo, celebrating and testing the skills of rural and community transit bus operators, was hosted by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) on June 1 in San Diego, Calif. This event is the premier national venue promoting and honoring the contributions of community transit bus operators, bringing competitors from across the United States to showcase their driving expertise and commitment to safe and sensitive passenger transportation.
CTAA Invited to Share Priorities with Congress Ahead of IIJA Reauthorization Needs and Challenges of Small Transit Agencies Highlighted
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) has been invited as a key stakeholder to present our primary legislative and policy proposals as the House of Representatives prepares to reauthorize the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Community Transit Leaders Convene in Washington, D.C. for the CTAA Legislative Fly-in
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) hosted its annual Legislative Fly-in in Washington, D.C. March 5-7, 2025. This critical event brought together more than 100 transit leaders from across the nation, representing a wide range of communities and transportation initiatives in rural, tribal, and small urban areas.
CTAA Leadership Academy Cohort 7: Leaders Prepared to Help Shape the Future of Community Transportation
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) is thrilled to announce the graduation of the seventh cohort of its Leadership Academy. The graduation is the culmination of a week-long classroom intensive, and participation in CTAA’s Legislative Fly-in featuring meetings on Capitol Hill with Congressional representatives in the House and Senate.
Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) Technical Assistance Center to Launch in December
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) are pleased to announce that the new Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM TAC) will launch on December 10, 2024.
CTAA Unveils New Data Presentation on Urban Transit Ridership Per Capita
One of the most noteworthy findings is that some of the highest transit ridership per capita figures are found in smaller urban areas, challenging the conventional wisdom that larger cities have the most-used transit systems.
CTAA Welcomes New Board Leadership, Board Member
The CTAA Board of Directors appointed new officers and welcomed a new board member during its recent meeting in Wilmington, N.C. Don Chartok, Deputy Director of the Public Transportation Division at the Washington State Department of Transportation, has joined as the Northwest Regional Director.
CTAA Welcomes Marc Molinaro as FTA Administrator
On behalf of its more than 1,200 members and its Board of Directors, the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) welcomes and congratulates Marc Molinaro on his confirmation as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). CTAA works with rural, small city, tribal, and specialized transit agencies across the United States.
Small Urban Community Transportation Leaders Come Together in Alexandria, Va.
Community Transportation Association of America is hosting its “SUN Conference” in collaboration with Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)
The CTAA 2024 Community Transportation Awards Honor Exemplary Leaders
See all the winners of the Frontline Hero, Rising Star, Outstanding Community Partner, State Leadership, Small System of the Year, and Large System of the Year!
The 33rd National Community Transportation Roadeo Winning Drivers
The 2024 Roadeo in West Palm Beach, Fla., showcased skilled bus drivers dedicated to safety
The 33rd National Community Transportation Roadeo Winning Drivers
The 2024 Roadeo in West Palm Beach, Fla., showcased skilled bus drivers dedicated to safety
CTAA Brings the 38th Annual EXPO and 33rd National ‘Roadeo’ to West Palm Beach
Public transit industry professionals from around the country come together to learn, share best practices, collaborate, and celebrate.
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and its members believe that mobility is a basic human right. From work and education to life-sustaining health care and human services programs to shopping and visiting with family and friends, mobility directly impacts quality of life.