Statement by Valarie J. McCall, APTA chair, and Richard A. White, APTA acting president and CEO:
"On behalf of the 1,5000 members of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), we mourn the passing of former Congressman Steve LaTourette, a good friend and ally to the public transportation industry, who often spoke to the role public transportation plays in a healthy, growing community. As a senior member of the Republican leadership and a strong believer in the Mass Transit Account, he successfully fought with APTA against the ill-conceived effort to eliminate dedicated federal transit funding in 2012.
Congressman LaTourette was a voice of reason and an exemplary example of what it means to be a selfless public servant. He worked tirelessly to find solutions, regardless of party labels. His sense of humor and work ethic will be missed. We send our condolences to his family."
