Florida Public Transportation Association

Media Relations

If you are a member of the media working on a story involving public transportation in Florida, then you have come to the right place. Virtually every public transportation expert and official in the state of Florida is a member of our organization.

Here’s how we can help:

Please email news@floridatransit.org to be placed on our distribution list for news releases and alerts.
We can connect you with experts who can give background information, interviews and quotes on topics ranging from national or statewide transit issues to local transit-related projects anywhere in Florida.
Email your questions to news@floridatransit.org or call Denis Eirikis at 561-798-9633 who handles media inquiries. If you are on deadline or have a pressing issue, feel free to call his cell 561-351-1703

FPTA News Releases

January 28, 2010: Florida Public Transportation Association Applauds President’s High Speed Rail Visit and $1.25 Billion Grant, Members Look Forward to Connecting Local Public Transit Systems to High Speed Rail

February 3, 2010: In Wake of $1.25 Billion Grant, FloridaTransit.org Conducting Statewide Survey Regarding Importance of Public Transit to Florida’s Future

Resources for the Media:

Did you know that spending on transit creates more jobs/dollar spent than educatition, health care, or even road building? Check out Transit Facts/Benefits here.
Check out the links page for ready access to every transit system in Florida


	Media Relations If you are a member of the media working on a story involving public transportation in Florida, then you have come to the right place. Virtually every public transportation expert and official in the state of Florida is a member of our organization. Here’s how we can help: Please email news@floridatransit.org to be placed on our distribution list for news releases and alerts. We can connect you with experts who can give background information, interviews and quotes on topics ranging from national or statewide transit issues to local transit-related projects anywhere in Florida. Email your questions to news@floridatransit.org or call Denis Eirikis at 561-798-9633 who handles media inquiries. If you are on deadline or have a pressing issue, feel free to call his cell 561-351-1703 FPTA News Releases January 28, 2010: Florida Public Transportation Association Applauds President’s High Speed Rail Visit and $1.25 Billion Grant, Members Look Forward to Connecting Local Public Transit Systems to High Speed Rail February 3, 2010: In Wake of $1.25 Billion Grant, FloridaTransit.org Conducting Statewide Survey Regarding Importance of Public Transit to Florida’s Future Resources for the Media: Did you know that spending on transit creates more jobs/dollar spent than educatition, health care, or even road building? Check out Transit Facts/Benefits here. Check out the links page for ready access to every transit system in Florida