The Transit Mobility Program collaborates with and conducts research a wide variety of public and private organizations. The sponsors below represent a sample of the Transit Mobility Program’s partners and sponsors.
Current and Recent Sponsors
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro), Austin, Texas
Capital Metro is the metropolitan transit authority for the Austin, Texas urbanized area. They operate bus, light-rail, para-transit, and commuter services. Visit Their Website
City of El Paso (Sun Metro), El Paso, Texas
“The mission of Sun Metro is to provide a safe, reliable, clean bus driven by a professional coach operator that practices excellent customer service. Sun Metro recognizes that serving the public is our reason for existing and will strive to do whatever possible to assure our public a pleasant experience.” Visit Their Website
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Denton County, Texas
DCTA is a coordinated county transportation authority created by House Bill 3323, under Chapter 460 of the Texas Transportation Code, approved by the 77th Texas Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in 2001. On November 5, 2002, the voters in Denton County approved the confirmation of DCTA by 73%. The DCTA Board of Directors represents every geographic area of the county. DCTA’s mission statement is: “As a regional partner, the Denton County Transportation Authority is committed to provide safe, customer-focused, and efficient mobility solutions.” Visit Their Website
El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County provides flag-stop county bus routes, a county-wide vanpool program, and intercity an bus route between Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, Texas. Visit Their Website
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
“FTA sponsors an array of initiatives and programs to support research, coordination, and development of public transportation in the United States.” Visit Their Website
Fort Bend County, Texas
“Fort Bend County officially formed a Public Transportation Department in June 2005 to provide residents with safe and efficient public transportation services while maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction.” Visit Their Website
Harris County Rides, Harris County, TX
RIDES is a great option for people for whom public transportation is either unavailable or inaccessible — helping eligible residents make doctor’s appointments, do grocery shopping or otherwise just get around and remain independent. Visit Their Website
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX (Houston METRO)
“In 1978, Houston-area voters created METRO and approved a one-cent sales tax to support its operations. METRO opened for business in January 1979. The Authority has transformed a broken bus fleet into a regional multimodal transportation system.” Visit Their Website
National Highway Cooperative Research Program (NCHRP)
“The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) conducts research in problem areas that affect highway planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance nationwide.” Visit Their Website
National Transit Institute/National Highway Institute (NTI/NHI)
“The mission of the National Transit Institute is to provide training, education, and clearinghouse services in support of public transportation and quality of life in the United States.” Visit Their Website
Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)
“The Transit Cooperative Research Program is your ticket to information central. Whether you are a service provider, consultant or supplier, TCRP provides the tools you need to innovate and solve problems in the transportation industry. The information you need is easily accessible through print, CDs, and online. And best of all — it’s free through APTA!” Visit Their Website
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
“Headquartered in Austin, TxDOT is made up of 21 divisions and 6 offices. Four regional support centers provide operational and project delivery support for the agency’s 25 geographical districts.” Visit Their Website
VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio, Texas
VIA Metropolitan Transit provides regional multimodal transportation options that connect our community to opportunity, support economic vitality and enhance quality of life throughout our region. Visit Their Website
Past Sponsors
Alliance Transportation Group
“Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. provides engineering, planning, modeling, economics, data collection, and public outreach services to a variety of clients in the public and private sector. Alliance takes pride in delivering exemplary service, beyond-the-box execution, and cost-effective, defensible solutions.” Visit Their Website
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Corpus Christi, Texas
“The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, or RTA as it is locally known, began operations in January 1986 and has since provided public transportation services to the citizens of the Coastal Bend, including Nueces County and San Patricio County, which includes cities of Agua Dulce, Bishop, Corpus Christi, Driscoll, Gregory, Port Aransas, and Robstown.” Visit Their Website
Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), Fort Worth, Texas
“The T was created in 1983 as the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, a regional transportation authority of the State of Texas and is not an agency or department of any of its member cities. It provides quality public transportation to meet the mobility needs of Tarrant County and the North Central Texas region.” Visit Their Website
Gibson Consulting Group, Inc
“Gibson Consulting Group is dedicated to helping school systems improve their efficiency and effectiveness across the board, and we’ve done it for some of the biggest in the nation. We specialize in providing innovative management, operation and technology solutions for public education so you can focus on the most important part: giving your students the best education possible.” Visit Their Website
HDR, Inc
“HDR is a global employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, consulting, construction and related services through our various operating companies. Our more than 7,800 professionals are committed to helping clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions.” Visit Their Website
Kittelson & Associates, Inc
“Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (KAI) provides transportation planning, engineering, and research services to government agencies, municipalities, and private organizations. Our goal is to develop solutions that improve the performance of highway, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit systems.” Visit Their Website
Public Transit Services, Inc (PTS)
”The mission of Public Transit Services is to be a significant influence in meeting the changing transportation needs of Palo Pinto, Parker and Jack County residents.” Visit Their Website
Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA), Phoenix, Arizona
“Mission: At RPTA we develop and deliver an integrated regional transit system with excellence, in collaboration with member agencies and through public and private partnerships. In doing so, we improve the quality of life and the environment, and support economic development.” Visit Their Website
Sacramento Regional Transit System (RT), Sacramento, California
“RT began operations on April 1, 1973, with the acquisition of the Sacramento Transit Authority. Later that year, RT completed a new maintenance facility and purchased 103 new buses.” Visit Their Website
University Transportation Center for Mobility (UTCM)
“UTCM facilitates mobility enhancement through competitive funding of programs in Research, Education, and Technology Transfer.” Visit Their Website