Transit Connects Florida
Our Florida bus and rail systems connect you to all types of trips across our state, without the hassle of traffic or parking. It’s affordable, convenient, and the easy way to get around.
Become a Member
FPTA offers a variety of membership options to fit the needs of anyone who works in, does business with, or supports public transportation in the state of Florida.
FPTA Annual Conference
October 25-27, 2026 | Orlando
We are fast approaching opening registration (July 8th) for this event. Here are some pertinent topics already occurring with their deadlines:
- Call for Presentations (in progress)
Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026 - Awards Nominations (in progress)
Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026
2026 FPTA/FTAFC Scholarship Program
Deadline was Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:59PM.
In furthering our Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) goals to increase and retain the number of individuals choosing the transit field as a career, the Florida Transit Association Finance Corporation (FTAFC) has created a scholarship program to award college students or transit professionals who are interested in pursuing or advancing in a career in public transportation. There are academic and technical scholarships available.
FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop & Transit Safety and Operations Summit
Registration Is Closed
The 2026 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop & Transit Safety and Operations Summit will be held on June 8-10, 2026 at the Embassy Suites-USF in Tampa. This unique professional development workshop is sponsored by the Florida Public Transportation Association, the Florida Department of Transportation and the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research.
The Florida Transit Safety and Operations Network (FTSON) will be hosting its Annual Transit Safety and Operations Summit the day before the Professional Development Workshop. This summit is open to all Florida public transit professionals who are interested in promoting and improving transit system safety and operations.

