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NCPTA | The Voice of Public Transit in North Carolina
About Us
Our Strategic Focus
Advocacy
Partnerships
Education & Training
Our Mission
To lead and support our members and communities through advocacy, education and collaboration to enhance public transportation for all.
Who We Are
The North Carolina Public Transportation Association (NCPTA) is a nationally recognized, award-winning, private non-profit organization.
In 2025, the Community Transportation Association of American presented the Association with one of four national Frontline Heroes awards to the transit agencies located in western North Carolina for their ongoing response during and since Hurricane Helene devastated this region of the country.
In 2024, the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) named our organization a national finalist for the state transit Association of the year award. NCPTA was the recipient of this prestigious award in 2021.
The Association represents 95 public transit agencies across North Carolina and 67 business partners.
This diverse group comprises agencies ranging from large market (urban transit systems) operating light rail vehicles and large buses to smaller market (rural transit systems) operating vans.
What Drives Us
We believe every public transportation service is a critical part of each community overall and is vital to maintaining a person's economic mobility, freedom of travel, and quality of life.
Our Partners
NCPTA is proud to have 67 strong Business Partners connected to the public transportation industry.
These Partners provide the financial and advocacy support necessary for our transit members to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public transportation systems in North Carolina.
NCPTA is governed by a diverse and dynamic 23-member Board of Directors that is elected by the membership. The Board of Directors meets quarterly.
The President, Vice President - Rural, Vice President - Urban, Secretary, and Treasurer are the Officers that form the Executive Committee. This committee is responsible for the Association’s administrative and financial affairs.
The Executive Director is strategically responsible for the daily operation.
Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Darlene Asher
Macon County Transit
Charlie Dalton
Palmetto Bus
Patrick Flanagan
Carteret County Transit
Josh Jensen
JCATS
Twanna Littlejohn
Gaston Access
Jaime Tippett Poe
RIDER Concord
Tanya Byrd
Anson County Transit
Neal Davis
JCATS
Rodney Harrison
Salisbury Transit
Brad Johnson
ICATS
Adam MigiloreMeyer
Kimley Horn
Tammy Romaine
GO Triangle
Vickie Clifton
Carteret County Transit
Brandon Earp
Union County Transit
Craig Hughes
AppalCart
George Linney
Greensboro Transit
Patti Foster Nelson
Greenway Transit
Tawanna Williams
Brennon Fuqua
Ex-Officio
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