Advanced Transit Association

The Advanced Transit Association (ATRA)^[1] is a non-profit organisation whose purpose is to encourage the development and deployment of Automated Transit Networks, including personal rapid transit systems. ATRA was formed in 1976^[2][3] and in 1988 published a report^[4] that became an essential factor in increasing the credibility of the personal rapid transit concept.^[5]

Publications

"Advanced Transit and Urban Revitalization, an International Dialogue" was published by the ATRA at an international conference in Indianapolis in 1978.^[6]

Industry Group Members

Ultra Global,^[7] 2getthere,^[8] Arup, LogistikCentrum, the consulting firm of Dr. Ingmar Andreasson,^[9] PRT Consulting,^[10] Podaris,^[11] DICAM, Lea+Elliott and BergerABAM.^{[citation needed]}

Academic Council Members

University of Maryland,^[12] Princeton University,^[13] University of Bologna,^[14] Mineta Transportation Institute, Southern Illinois University^[15]