Purchasing Resources for Transportation Organizations

Access ITS

Source of news and information on intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Contains a section devoted to telematics.

http://www.itsa.org/

Air Transport Association of America (ATA)

Promotes the air transport industry and the safety, cost effectiveness, and technological advancement of its operations.

http://www.air-transport.org/

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)

Association for companies and individuals with an interest in seaports in the Western Hemisphere.

http://www.aapa-ports.org/

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Nonprofit association representing highway and transportation departments, whose goal is to foster the development, operation and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system.

http://www.transportation.org/

American Marketing Association (AMA)

Professional society of marketers, consisting of more than 45,000 worldwide members in 92 countries and 500 chapters throughout North America.

http://www.ama.org/

American Traffic Safety Services Association

Trade association representing providers, manufacturers, consultants and public agency personnel involved in the temporary traffic control industry.

http://www.atssa.com/

Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates (AORTA)

The Association of Oregon Rail and Transit Advocates -- is a non-profit advocacy group working to educate the public about the need for safe, fiscally responsible, environmentally sound transportation.

http://www.trainweb.com/aorta/

California Alliance for Advanced Transportation Systems (CAATS)

CAATS facilitates partnership actions that unite technology and commercial product providers and public agencies for creating safe and efficient transportation systems.

http://www.caats.org/

Californians for High Speed Passenger Rail (CAHSPR)

Supporting independent advocacy for supertrain service within the state of California.

http://www.speedtrain.org/

Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT)

A provider of professional development and certification in the areas of distribution and logistics.

http://www.citt.ca/

Canadian Wholesale Drug Association (CWDA)

Provides a forum where members learn of new developments in the area of supply chain management and logistics in the health care industry in Canada.

http://www.cwda.com/

Citizens For Modern Transit

A transit advocacy group whose purpose is to work towards building communities and improving the quality of life in the St. Louis region through alternative methods of transportation.

http://www.cmt-stl.org/

Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA)

Representing transit from Lamar in southeast Colorado to Craig in the northwest; from Durango in the southwest to Sterling in the northeast corner of the state and all points in between.

http://www.coloradotransit.com/

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

A not-for-profit organization of business personnel who are interested in improving their logistics management skills. CLM works in cooperation with private industry and various organizations.

http://cscmp.org/

Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers

Committed to continue, improved and expanded passenger railroad, trolley, subway and bus service in the greater Philadelphia region.

http://www.dvarp.org/

Empire State Shippers Association (ESSA)

A non-profit membership cooperative that makes domestic and international arrangements for the movement of freight.

http://www.shipessa.com/

Equipment Leasing Association (ELA)

Specializes in equipment leasing, equipment finance, asset management, sale-leaseback, computer leasing, small business finance and equipment.

http://www.elaonline.com/

Independent Transportation Network

Independent transportation solution for seniors.

http://www.itninc.org/

International Parking Institute

Provider of educational and technical services to the parking profession, as well as to the general public.

http://www.parking.org/

Messenger Service Association of Illinois (MSAI)

Provides a forum to encourage the exchange of ideas in the courier industry within Illinois.

http://www.msai.org/

Minnesotans for Light Rail Transit

Group-listing reasons why Minnesota should replace their current public transportation systems with light rail.

http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/2288/mnlrt.htm

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)

Represents more than 700 member companies—the nation's leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, NVOCCs and air cargo agents.

http://www.ncbfaa.org/

National Safety Council (NSC)

A membership organization with resources on safety, health and environmental topics, training, products, publications, and news.

http://www.nsc.org/

New Jersey Association of Railroad Passengers

A non-profit corporation established in 1980 by New Jersey residents who wanted a greater voice in deciding the transit future of our state. NJ-ARP is the leading consumer rail passenger organization within the state.

http://www.nj-arp.org/

New Jersey Transit Riders Advocacy

Resource for official government accident reports and emergency orders addressing New Jersey Transit accidents and rail safety.

http://www.keydomain.com/NJtransit/index.htm

Northern Arc Corridor Study

The Northern Arc Corridor Study is being conducted by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to evaluate the need and feasibility for transportation improvements in central Bartow, Cherokee, and Forsyth Counties.

http://www.northernarc.com/

Oregon Transit Association

The primary purpose of the OTA site is to disseminate timely and informative data regarding Federal, State, County, City and local transit issues to our members.

http://www.oregontransit.com/

Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)

An international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and professional drivers on all issues that effect small business truckers. Provides financing for truck and trailer equipment.

http://www.ooida.com/

Penn Jersey Rail Coalition

A web site dedicated to education of the Public on the issues for restoration of passenger train service on the Lackawanna cutoff and points West.

http://www.pennjerseyrail.org/

Supply Chain Council (SCC)

A worldwide, non-profit association for the purpose of improving supply chain operation efficiencies.

http://www.supply-chain.org/

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)

Members include all major components of the industry - air and surface carriers, forwarders, shippers, vendors, manufacturers, airports, countries, financial institutions and consultants.

http://www.tiaca.org/

Transport and General Workers\' Union

British labor union promoting the interests of transportation workers, including health and safety issues.

http://www.tgwu.org.uk/

Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

A non-profit association of government and industry members which acts as a neutral forum for the discussion of transportation issues and concerns and as a center for technical excellence in surface transportation infrastructure.

http://www.tac-atc.ca/

Transportation Consumer Protection Council (TCPC)

An organization dedicated to the prevention of transit loss and damage, and the equitable resolution of disputes involving freight claims, freight charges, contracts and related matters.

http://www.transportlaw.com/tcpc/tcpcblurb1.htm

U.S. Small Business Administration

Provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses.

http://www.sba.gov/

VDI

A large, non-profit organization of engineers, based in Germany, providing training and technology transfer in the areas of material flow, transportation and commerce.

http://www.vdi.de/

WestStart-CALSTART

A non-profit organization that promotes the use of clean transportation fuels and vehicles.

http://www.calstart.org/