APTA International Bus Roadeo

The American Public Transportation Association is proud to present the APTA International Bus Roadeo. The Bus Roadeo is a competition for both Bus Operators and Bus Mechanics. Awards are given in each practice area and there is an overall grand prize for the transit system with the highest combined score for the bus operator and bus mechanic team.

The International Bus Roadeo takes place the Saturday prior to APTA’s Annual Meeting in San Jose, Calif., in October 2006. Roadeo activities begin on the Thursday before the Annual Meeting with an orientation and culminate on Monday, at the Annual Conference Opening session, where the contestants and winners are recognized.

The International Bus Roadeo Committee’s goals are to provide the most equitable competition possible, encourage the highest degree of professionalism in bus operators and mechanics, and build camaraderie among all those who compete. Through sportsmanship and pride of work, the APTA International Bus Roadeo stands as a symbol of the important role bus operators and mechanics play in providing transit’s customers with safe, reliable service. We look forward to your support and participation in this year’s International Bus Roadeo competition.

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This handbook contains rules and guidance for Roadeo participants. Please note: Roadeo courses, problems, and distances are depicted here as guidelines, with distances and measurements of approximate value. They should be used as a general resource in helping the participant prepare for the competition, but may not reflect the specific measurements on the day of the Roadeo. Thank you for your interest and participation. Good luck! APTA’s Vision Statement Be the leading force in advancing public transportation. APTA’s Mission Statement To strengthen and improve public transportation, APTA serves and leads its diverse membership through advocacy, innovation, and information sharing. APTA’s Core Values Statement Leadership, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Inclusiveness, Fairness and Equity, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Accountability APTA’s Policy on Diversity The American Public Transportation Association recognizes the importance of diversity for conference topics and speakers and is committed to increasing the awareness of its membership on diversity issues. APTA welcomes ideas and suggestions on how to strengthen its efforts to meet these important diversity objectives.