Georgia Transit Association Inc

What Georgia Transit Association Inc does

Georgia Transit Association Inc (GTA) is a non-profit membership association founded in 2017, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, that serves as the unified policy and professional advocacy body for public transportation across the state. Its core function is to coordinate with Georgia state legislators on behalf of 14 urban transit systems and 114 rural/specialized transit systems, secure stable transit funding, provide professional development, and promote the public image of transit across all 123 Georgia counties with transit service.

GTA's product surface consists of membership services (tiered annual dues), education and events (annual conference, PASS Class training delivered with GDOT, CTAA participation, Transit Day at the Capitol), a Transit Near Me directory spanning all 128+ transit systems, an RFP directory integrated with BidNet Direct for procurement, a job postings board, and legislative advocacy services. The underlying technology stack is built on the YourMembership.com association management platform, which powers the website, member invoicing, event registration, email marketing, and social OAuth authentication via Facebook and LinkedIn. No proprietary technology or AI capabilities are developed in-house.

The business model is a subscription-recurring membership association with tiered annual dues: urban transit agencies pay up to $10,000 (capped, scaled to operating budget), rural/specialized agencies $150, business members (vendors and consultants) $400, governmental agencies $250-$2,000, and individual/student associates $50. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on annual membership drives at the December conference, legislative advocacy events, and digital channels (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, email newsletters). The organization operates with 1-10 employees and is governed by an 18-member elected board of directors representing major Georgia transit entities including MARTA, ATL, CAT (Chatham Area Transit), GDOT, and the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Name

Georgia Transit Association Inc

Legal name

Georgia Transit Association

Website

https://gatransit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Association Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIACAM

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYTLAFAGAL

Public Transit Bus Operator Authorities & Agencies (Planning/Fare/Admin)

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Public Transit Bus Operators (Municipal/Regional)

Keywords

• Public transit advocacy
• Transit association services
• Membership association
• Legislative advocacy
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Griffin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: GTA generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues from various categories including urban transit agencies, rural/specialized agencies, business members, governmental agencies, and individual/student associates. Dues vary by member type and are invoiced annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Georgia Transit Association (GTA) is a nonprofit membership association that supports and advocates for public transportation in Georgia. It delivers tiered membership services for transit agencies, businesses, governmental bodies, and individuals, and provides legislative advocacy on transit funding, annual conferences and professional development workshops, a Transit Near Me directory, a job postings board, and an RFP directory for transit procurement. The organization serves all 123 Georgia counties with public transit, coordinating between state legislators and 14 urban and 114 rural transit systems.

Product overview

Georgia Transit Association is a non-profit membership organization (not a technology product company) that provides a suite of membership-based services supporting public transportation in Georgia. The core offerings include membership management for various transit stakeholder categories, professional education and events (conferences and training), a transit finder service (Transit Near Me), a job postings board, legislative advocacy services, and an RFP directory for transit procurement. These services are delivered through the YourMembership.com association management platform and are designed to serve the 123 counties with public transit in Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Tiered membership program for transit agencies, businesses, governmental agencies, and individuals providing access to advocacy, networking, training, RFP postings, and legislative updates. Urban Transit dues scale by GDOT Transit Fact Book operating budget times 0.00045 (min $250, max $10,000); Rural/Specialized Agency dues are $150; Business Members are $400; Governmental Agencies range $250 to $2,000; Individual/Student Associates are $50 per year.
• Education and Events Professional development programming including the annual GTA Conference & Expo held each December, training workshops such as PASS Class delivered in partnership with GDOT free of charge to transit agencies, webinars, and committee-led education sessions for transit professionals.
• Transit Near Me Online directory service helping riders find public transportation systems across Georgia, covering all 14 urban transit systems and 114 rural transit systems in the state.
• Job Postings Career center and job postings board for transit industry positions, including roles such as Community Planner, Senior Environmental Planner, Transportation Director, and Transit Program Coordinator across Georgia transit agencies.
• Legislation Services Legislative advocacy program coordinating transit policy positions with state legislators, securing stable funding, and organizing Transit Day at the Capitol to mobilize transit professionals for in-person advocacy during each Georgia legislative session.
• Request for Proposals (RFP) Directory Online RFP directory for transit agencies to post and vendors to access procurement opportunities for transit services, equipment, and third-party operations contracts, integrated with BidNet Direct for electronic bid submission.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 invested in transit generates $4.00 in economic return
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CTAA (Community Transportation Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2023GTA members and staff attend the CTAA Annual Conference, participating in professional development and networking opportunities with community transportation professionals nationwide. GTA maintains active involvement in CTAA events and initiatives.
• GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTA partners with GDOT on training initiatives such as PASS Class programs, bringing professional development opportunities to transit agencies throughout Georgia. GDOT provides support for these training programs which are offered to transit agencies free of charge.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ga_transit
• Facebookfacebook.com/gatransit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-transit-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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