Categories
Full members
A full member is any California non-profit or public agency that supports the concept of consolidated and/or coordinated transportation. Full members include:
Public Operators
Any public, joint powers agency, or other government entity that collects fares and operates passenger service, fixed route, paratransit, or route deviation to the general public. Service can be provided through staff, contracted to for-profit or non-profit operators.
Non-profit Transportation Agencies
Any non-profit organization that operates passenger transportation services to the general public and/or clients inside and outside of the agency. Included are CTSAs that operate services to the general public, or are under contract to a public operator.
Human Service Agencies
Non-profit agencies or units of local government that primarily provide human or social services to clients. They may operate limited transportation programs or services for specific clients or in coordination and/or cooperation with other agencies. Transportation is generally incidental to the services provided.
Local or Regional Government Agencies
Cities, counties, councils of governments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning agencies, local transportation commissions, and others who are responsible for transportation funding decisions, but do not directly operate service or collect fares. CTSAs that coordinate, but do not operate, service are included.
State and Federal Agencies
Departments of the state or federal government. Examples include the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the State Department of Developmental Services, and the Veterans Home of California.
Universities and Colleges
Any college or university that either operates service or provides educational programs designed for passenger transportation officials.
Associations
Any 501 c 3, 4 , 5 or 6 organization that provides member benefits, but does not operate or contract for transportation services on a regular basis.
Others
Any other public or non-profit organization that does not collect fares. Examples include Non-Profits United Vehicle Insurance Pool, Blue Lake Rancheria.
Associate Members
All organizations, other than California non-profit or public agencies, or individuals interested in specialized transportation.
Suppliers
Vendors catering to bus, rail, and paratransit; including vehicles, fuel, supplies, parts, hardware, and software.
For-profit Contractors
Businesses providing transit-related services.
Consultants
Individuals or consultancies focused on any aspects of public or paratransit, procurement, legal, legislative, or organizational concerns and have 3 employees or less.
Supporting Members
Supporting members include any non-voting members from organizations that are Full or Associate members.
Dues
Public Operators and Non-Profit Transportation Operators
Dues for Public Operators and Non-Profit Transportation Operators are based on total operating revenues.
Annual Operating Revenues | Annual Dues |
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$1 million or less | $840 |
$1 – 5 million | $975 |
$5 – 10 million | $1175 |
$10 million or more | $1665 |
Local or Regional Government Agencies
Dues for Local or Regional Government Agencies are based on the most recent publicly available information on population from the State of California Department of Finance Research Unit).
Population | Annual Dues |
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50,000 or less | $840 |
50,001 – 200,000 | $975 |
200,001 – 1,000,000 | $1175 |
More than 1,000,000 | $1665 |
Other Categories of Full Members
Category | Annual Dues |
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Human Service Agencies | $840 |
Associations | $975 |
Colleges and Universities | $975 |
State and Federal Agencies | $1665 |
Others | $840 |
Associate Members
Category | Annual Dues |
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Associate Members (Default) | $1450 |
Consultants1 | $505 |
Students | $25 |