APTA To Host The International Transportation Expo 2005 -- Improved Business Practices to be Showcased in Dallas September 23-28, 2005

May 5, 2005

Contacts: Virginia Miller (202) 496-4816 vmiller@apta.com

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More than 16,000 transportation industry leaders from around the world will convene at the public transportation industry's EXPO 2005 -- the industry's largest and most comprehensive exhibition in North America -- in Dallas, Texas from September 23-28.

Held only every three years, EXPO 2005 is organized by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). It will bring together more than 800 of the world's premiere manufacturers and suppliers of the most advanced transit equipment, technologies and innovations. EXPO 2005 coincides with APTA's annual meeting. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is co-sponsor of the event.

The theme this year, "Public Transportation: Getting Down to Business," will focus on cutting edge advances in the knowledge, professional skills and business practices of individuals and organizations in the industry. Attendees will have access to suppliers of the latest high-tech public transportation products, services and technologies designed to make transit more convenient, modern, efficient and profitable. More than 50 educational sessions as well as technical tours and networking opportunities will be offered to meet the specific needs of every transit professional.

EXPO 2005 and APTA's Annual Meeting will provide industry leaders with the most up-to-date solutions and ideas for every aspect of today's transportation business from procurement and maintenance to engineering and operations.

Some of EXPO 2005's featured highlights include state-of-the-art advances in security technologies and bus and rail-related vehicles. The latest innovations in smart card technologies and customer information will also be showcased.

"Our industry is making exciting new advances in technology and services," said William Millar, APTA's president.,"EXPO 2005 will provide the opportunity for attendees to find out everything they need to know in every category of transit products and services," he added.

Another highlight of this year's program is the APTA Matchmaking Service, which will allow attendees to quickly and automatically identify the exhibitors of products and services that are of specific interest to them. The Web-based service, offered free of charge to attendees, also will let transit officials schedule on-site meetings with appropriate sales representatives in advance.

Registration is free for EXPO 2005. For additional information, or to register, go to www.apta.com/expo2005.

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APTA is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,500 member organizations including public transportation systems; planning, design, construction and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions, and state associations and departments of transportation. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical public transportation services and products. Over ninety percent of persons using public transportation in the United States and Canada are served by APTA members.