activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 4
- Host fundraising and networking events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes annual events such as the golf classic to foster industry engagement and support organizational initiatives.
- Host public awareness and community events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosts direct-service-oriented events such as the Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and MMIR awareness event and the annual golf classic to engage the public and promote critical social issues within the transportation context.
- Host public awareness and outreach eventsOrganizes direct-service-oriented events such as the Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and MMIR awareness event held in Page City, aimed at educating youth and communities on critical safety and social issues related to transportation.
- Hosts public awareness events on transportation safety issuesOrganized a Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) awareness event in Page City, Arizona, on May 5th, focused on safety and community engagement.
advocacy · 3
- Advocate on transportation legislation Legislative Monitoring & Member Advocacy SupportMonitors and reports on legislative activity relevant to public transportation in Arizona, providing weekly legislative updates to members and engaging in advocacy during state legislative sessions.
- Conduct legislative advocacy and tracking Legislative Monitoring & Member Advocacy SupportEngages in state legislative advocacy by tracking bills, participating in legislative sessions, and providing weekly legislative reports to members to support informed policy engagement in Arizona’s transit sector.
- Conducts legislative advocacy and monitoring for transit interests Legislative Monitoring & Member Advocacy SupportTracks state legislative sessions and delivers weekly legislative reports to members, advocating for public transportation priorities across Arizona.
capacity building · 7
- Deliver drug and alcohol compliance trainingProvides comprehensive training on federal drug and alcohol regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655) for transit employees, including Reasonable Suspicion Training, policy development, testing procedures, record-keeping, and contractor oversight to ensure compliance with FTA and U.S. DOT requirements.
- Deliver drug and alcohol compliance trainingProvides comprehensive training on drug and alcohol regulations for transit employees, covering Reasonable Suspicion indicators, FTA and DOT requirements (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655), policy development, testing procedures, supervisor training, and compliance management.
- Delivers drug and alcohol compliance training for transit employeesProvides comprehensive training on federal drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655), including Reasonable Suspicion Training, policy development, testing procedures, supervisor/employer responsibilities, and compliance management for FTA-regulated transit systems.
- Maintains a statewide membership network for transit organizationsOperates a 400-member organization including transit operators, agencies, suppliers, vendors, and local and regional governments to support collaboration and system strengthening in Arizona.
- Organize transportation education events Transportation Professional & Student Development ProgramsConducts educational conferences, workshops, and seminars for public transportation stakeholders across Arizona to support professional development and knowledge sharing in the transit sector.
- Organize transportation education events Transportation Professional & Student Development ProgramsOrganizes educational conferences, workshops, and seminars for public transportation stakeholders across Arizona to support professional development and knowledge sharing in the transit sector.
- Organizes professional development events for transportation stakeholders Transportation Professional & Student Development ProgramsConducts educational conferences, workshops, and seminars for public transportation professionals across Arizona, fostering knowledge exchange and system improvement.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Advocacy and Policy Influence across Government Levels policy_advocacyThe organization engages in legislative and policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels to secure funding, shape transit policy, and empower individuals to participate in the legislative process in support of sustainable public transit.
- Advocacy for transit policy and funding policy_advocacyEngages in policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels to influence transportation legislation, secure increased support for public transit, and establish a permanent statewide transit funding source.
- Advocacy for transit policy and funding policy_advocacyThe organization lobbies state and federal policymakers to secure increased support for public transportation projects and to establish permanent statewide transit funding, using targeted legislative programs and policy initiatives as core mechanisms for systemic change.
- Education and professional development through workshops and conferences professional_development_through_workshopsBuilds capacity among transit professionals and stakeholders by offering tiered, accessible educational forums—including workshops, seminars, and an annual statewide conference—that serve both new and experienced practitioners.
- Education and professional development through workshops and forums professional_development_through_workshopsProvides conferences, seminars, and tiered training programs to build capacity among transit professionals and policymakers, offering foundational and advanced content to serve both new and experienced practitioners.
- Funding and engagement through event sponsorships event-based_fundraisingSecures financial support and stakeholder engagement by leveraging sponsorship opportunities tied to transit events and conferences.
- Information Sharing and Member CommunicationThe organization strengthens the transit community by regularly informing members through newsletters, bulletins, email, and other communication channels to ensure access to timely and relevant public transportation information.
- Information sharing and member communication information_disseminationKeeps members informed with timely public transportation updates using newsletters, bulletins, email, and other communication channels to ensure access to critical industry information.
- Integrated advocacy and education for public and private sectors advocacy_and_educationAdvocates for public transportation while simultaneously educating stakeholders, representing both public and private sector interests to advance transit services and programs.
- Partnership and Membership Expansion partnership_developmentThe organization actively recruits members and partners and fosters collaboration to broaden its network and strengthen the collective impact of the transit community in Arizona.
- Partnership and network expansion partnership_developmentStrengthens the transit ecosystem by actively recruiting members, broadening partnerships, and creating collaborative opportunities across sectors.
- Professional Development and Capacity Building through Educational Forums professional_development_through_workshopsThe organization uses conferences, workshops, and seminars to build knowledge and professional capacity among transit professionals, policymakers, and community leaders, with tiered training designed to serve both new and experienced practitioners.
- Public Education and Awareness Campaigns public_education_and_communicationThe organization develops and disseminates educational materials and proactive communications to increase public awareness about public transit improvements and build broader support for transit initiatives.
- Public and member education to build awareness and support public_education_and_communicationDevelops educational materials, newsletters, bulletins, and public outreach campaigns to inform members and the public about transit issues, aiming to increase awareness and support for public transportation improvements.
- Public education and awareness campaigns public_education_and_communicationIncreases public and stakeholder understanding of public transit benefits through proactive communications, educational materials, and outreach programs to build broader support.
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership development partnership_developmentExpands influence and outreach by actively recruiting members and partners and hosting collaborative forums and events that connect diverse stakeholders across the transit ecosystem.
- Workforce Development through ScholarshipsThe organization supports the future transit workforce by providing scholarship funding for local college students pursuing education in transit-related fields.
- Workforce development through scholarships workforce_developmentSupports the future transit workforce by providing scholarship funding for local college students pursuing education in transit-related fields.
- Workforce development through scholarships workforce_developmentSupports the future transit workforce by providing scholarship funding for local college students pursuing education in transit-related fields, thereby investing in long-term sector capacity.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Annual Statewide Transit Conference
An annual conference presented in partnership with AzTA and ADOT, bringing together transit professionals for education and networking.
relationships · 26
who they work with
- Apache Transit Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network Partner — Hosted a Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and MMIR awareness event
- Arizona Attorney General's Office Partner — Hosted a Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and MMIR awareness event
- Arizona Department of Transportation Partner — Collaborates on the annual statewide transit conference.
- Arizona Department of Transportation Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- Arizona's Annual Statewide Transit Conference Partner — Joint effort with exhibitors and sponsors for the AzTA Buyers Guide
- City of Phoenix Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- City of Surprise - Transportation Partner — Representative serves on the Executive Committee as President.
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Funder — Awarded Valley Metro an $18.6 million grant through its Low or No Emission Grant Program.
- GFT Partner — Representative serves on the Executive Committee as Past President.
- MV Transportation Partner — Representative serves on the Executive Committee as Treasurer.
- McLean Consulting Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- Mountain Line Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- Navajo Nation Human Trafficking Task Force Partner — Hosted a Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and MMIR awareness event
- Page Express Transit Partner — Hosted a Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and MMIR awareness event
- Pima Association of Governments Partner — Engages in discussions and presentations at the annual statewide transit conference.
- RLS & Associates Partner — Provides a trainer for the Drug & Alcohol Program Management & Compliance training.
- Schetky Bus & Van Sales Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- Sun Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization (SCMPO) Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) Partner — Hosted a Youth on Transportation Human Trafficking and MMIR awareness event
- USDOT-FTA Government — Provides training and technical assistance resources for drug and alcohol programs in transit.
- Valley Metro Partner — Participates in the annual statewide transit conference.
- Valley Metro Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.
- Valley Metro Partner — The Arizona Transit Association reported on Valley Metro being awarded a federal grant.
- Yavapai Plan Partner — Representative serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President.
- Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) Partner — Representative serves on the Board of Directors.