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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.
This summer, 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.
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
Charlie Dalton
Palmetto Bus
Kerry Giles
Rutherford Co. Transit
Mark Kirstner
PART
Ken McDowell
Interstate
Jaime Tippett Poe
RIDER
Don Willis
GWTA
Neal Davis
JCATS
Rodney Harrison
Salisbury Transit
Jason Lawrence
CATS
Jeff Neese
CTS-Software
Angel Venecia
Duplin Co. Transit
Chris Yarber
MODEL 1
Kristal Ford
Lincoln Co. Transit
Brad Johnson
Iredell Co. Transit
Twanna Littlejohn
Gaston Access
Patti Foster Nelson
Greenway Transit
LJ Weslowski
RIDER
Brennon Fuqua
Ex-Officio
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