The Advanced Transit Association (ATRA) is a

non-profit organisation A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or so ...

whose purpose is to encourage the development and deployment of Automated Transit Networks, including

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systems. ATRA was formed in 1976 and in 1988 published a report that became an essential factor in increasing the credibility of the

concept.

Publications

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

Industry Group Members

Ultra Global, 2getthere, Arup, LogistikCentrum, the consulting firm of Dr. Ingmar Andreasson, PRT Consulting, Podaris, DICAM, Lea+Elliott and BergerABAM.

Academic Council Members

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, Mineta Transportation Institute,

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References

External links

Official Site
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