Vision, Mission and Core Values

The members of the California Transit Association share a common vision, mission and core values.

Vision Statement

This statement contains our long-range vision for the transit industry and portrays the desired future the Association seeks to achieve.  Our Association's vision is:

Fully funded, efficient, and effective public transit systems operating in a balanced transportation network.

Mission Statement

This statement describes how the Association will accomplish its vision.  Our Association's mission is:

Support the needs of California's public transit systems through advocacy and education.

Core Values

These describe how the Association's members and staff will conduct themselves and the business of the Association.  Our Association's core values are:

Ethical Behavior

Honesty

Integrity

Accountability

Serve the Public Good

Informed Participation

Consensus-Based Decision Making and Inclusiveness

Legal Structure

The California Transit Association is a California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation filed with the IRS as a 501(c)(6)- "Business League."  A business league is an association of persons having some common business interest, the purpose of which is to promote such common interest and not to engage in a regular business of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit.  Trade associations and professional associations are business leagues.  This tax status grants the Association exemption from most state/federal income taxes and allows the Association to further the purpose of its members through lobbying as a primary activity.