American Public Transportation Association records

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669

Summary

Extent:
145 linear feet (93 boxes)
Creator:
American Public Transportation Association
Abstract:
The American Public Transportation Association records contain subject-arranged materials pertaining particularly to the American Public Transit Association. Also included are materials from both the American Transit Association (ATA) and the Institute for Rapid Transit (IRT). Types of materials in the collection include: memoranda, correspondence, reports, legislative information, industry-related information (such as brochures and technical reports), and membership information.
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

The American Public Transportation Association records contain subject-arranged materials pertaining particularly to the American Public Transit Association. Also included are materials from both the American Transit Association (ATA) and the Institute for Rapid Transit (IRT). Types of materials in the collection include: memoranda, correspondence, reports, legislative information, industry-related information (such as brochures and technical reports), and membership information.

Biographical / historical:

The American Public Transit Association (APTA) was created in 1974 with the merging of two major American transit-related organizations, the American Transit Association (ATA) and the Institute for Rapid Transit (IRT). Both organizations trace their histories back decades before this date. The ATA, which originated in 1932, specialized in issues dealing with motor busses and trolley coaches and other motorized transit vehicles. The IRT, organized in 1961, specialized in electric railways and other rapid-transit sources. In January 2000 the name of the organization was changed to the American Public Transportation Association. Today APTA is a leading participant in research and legislation regarding the American transportation industry and issues relating to it.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Jim Olivetti, Information Center Manager, Department of Transportation, 2000.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by subject.