The New York Public Transit Association provides a wide range of services designed to promote public transportation through education and advocacy. NYPTA works to accomplish this mission by:

• developing and advocating for policy change that is supportive of long-term strategic investments in public transportation;
• identifying and advocating for appropriate funding sources to meet the region’s transportation needs;
• taking a leadership role in promoting transit supportive, livable communities that improve the quality of life in New York State;
• balancing statewide needs for social service, congestion relief and basic access; and
• providing various forums for business members and transit properties to network, exchange best practices and share information.

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• Shared vision, mission, and goals—we have a sense of common purpose and direction pursued with passion and translated into concrete actions.
• Service—we are dedicated to the best use of resources to fulfill identified association goals and needs.
• Leadership and support—we recognize that the ability to lead can be found at all levels and that to create an environment to succeed requires leading by example.
• Communication—we foster open and clear discussion that encourages the willingness to speak up and to listen, within a framework of respect and understanding.
• Team players—we encourage effective working relationships within and between members and the public to address issues and achieve valuable results.
• Honesty, respect, and trust—we honor commitments, acknowledge legitimate differences of opinion, and accept decisions reached with integrity.
• Initiative and accountability—we take personal responsibility to do what needs to be done and report the results in a straightforward manner.
• Innovation and flexibility—we are open to change and willing to try new ways to fulfill the association’s vision, mission, and goals more effectively.
• Member development and recognition—we encourage and support each member to improve relevant job skills within our industry and celebrate personal and team accomplishments.
• Stewardship and ethics—we promote member trust by using Association resources wisely, and through consistent fulfillment of these values.

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The New York Public Transit Association is a focused, dynamic organization of involved members supporting fully funded, efficient and effective public transportation systems.

Core Purpose – Advocacy & Education
Core Strength – Membership & Influence
Core Score - Membership 

• NYPTA is a growing and vibrant association that seeks to continually increase membership and the use of its services by providing premier education and advocacy for the transportation industry.
• NYPTA will be valued by its members as a diverse and highly effective professional service association that serves the transit industry.
• NYPTA has developed programs and services that focus upon and attract a larger percentage of our core constituencies—thereby increasing our membership total.
• NYPTA has enhanced the image of transportation through improved marketing and communications.
• NYPTA works in partnership with state, regional and local agencies to advocate for transit-oriented development in New York State and has put in place an infrastructure that will meet current and future mobility needs.

• NYPTA undertakes frequent assessments of the industry and its service complements in order to ensure that members are effectively positioned to anticipate and meet market changes and expansions.

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• Effective advocacy for public funding and regulatory policies which foster strong and stable transit systems, able to meet the mobility needs of their customers and communities;
• Providing mediums for exchange of ideas and experience, utilizing conferences, specialized programs, written communications, and telecommunications technology;
• Sponsoring general and specialized training programs to increase efficiency and effectiveness of its members;
• Increasing the understanding and awareness by the general public and elected and appointed officials at all levels of government of public transit's role in the transportation system, and of its ability to cost effectively achieve community objectives in economic growth, productivity improvement, energy efficiency, and environmental improvement;
• The development of quality, efficient, reliable transportation systems that meet the wants and diverse needs of New York State customers.

NYPTA involves all of its members in the work of the Association. The Association recognizes that broad participation by the managers, board members, and staff of each system will maximize the benefits of membership and contribute to a wider understanding of public transit's vital role in the quality of life in New York's communities.

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• In 25 years, NYPTA has grown to be a viable organization and is recognized as the voice and advocate for public transit in New York State.
• NYPTA has achieved consensus on positions of concern to all public transit operators, small and large, urban and rural, upstate and downstate.
• In 1992, NYPTA established a headquarters in Albany and now has an established office in the Capital City’s downtown area.
• NYPTA’s legislative efforts have resulted in increased funding for the State’s public transit agencies.
• Communication and coordination within the state transit industry is stronger than ever before.
• NYPTA has consistently broken attendance records at its Fall and Spring Conferences and trade show, which offer timely training sessions on industry-wide issues.
• NYPTA has developed effective working relationships with state government officials, and has been an active participant in negotiations on major public transit policy issues.
• The Association continues to advocate for mechanisms for long-term, stable public transit funding.
• NYPTA has taken the lead in communicating the importance of public transit to the success of the State’s job access and other employment initiatives.
• In five years NYPTA grew from 35 members to over 110 members, and continues to grow in strength and numbers every year.
• NYPTA’s Small Systems Committee works in coordination with the NYS Department of Transportation to address the specific needs of the state’s rural and small transit operators.
• Members of NYPTA have been actively involved with development and evaluation of a number of alternative fuel strategies since 1987.
• NYPTA’s Business Partner members actively serve on the Board of Directors and all Association Committees, providing direct input on programs and policies.

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• NYPTA has successfully implemented a tracking program that monitors all legislative activity impacting public transit and effectively mobilizes support or opposition.
• NYPTA has established a strong and effective working relationship with state budget officials and key legislative fiscal staff that provides NYPTA members with timely and detailed information on important budget issues.
• In the last five years NYPTA has successfully advocated for over $150 million in additional state funding for public transit operating assistance.
• As a result of NYPTA's advocacy efforts, there has been a double digit increase in New York State's operating assistance to transit systems statewide, which has allowed most systems to limit fares and maintain or even expand service.
• NYPTA has advocated successfully for a public transportation capital program that will provide $2.7 billion of State support for fiscal years 2004 through 2008. This includes $2.5 billion for the MTA capital program and $157 million for other transit systems throughout the State.
• New York continues to provide more operating aid for public transportation than any other state thanks to NYPTA's continued advocacy and its strong relationship with state officials.
• Public transit has provided over 50 billion trips in New York State since 1974, and the 20% increase in ridership since 1995 is directly related to the fare and service stability resulting from added state operating aid.
• NYPTA's strong advocacy program provides members with direct contact and networking with key New York State decision makers including the Governor's office, Legislators, Commissioners and NYSDOT officials.

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