Calling all photographers…
Are your public transit photos so good you think they should be on display somewhere important? Then enter the 2011 APTA Photo Invitational. The deadline to submit entries is Nov. 4, 2011, and the winning entries will be featured in the 2012 APTA Calendar.

The invitational seeks photos that depict public transportation’s significance, value, and benefits of opportunity, access, freedom, and mobility, which enable people to accomplish what is important to them, all while making their communities stronger and more vibrant.

Whether it is supporting and creating jobs, forming more livable communities, providing access to older Americans and persons with disabilities, or one of the many other benefits public transportation provides, such as energy independence or environmental advantages, we have a great story to tell—and we need your help to tell it.

How to Take a Winning Photo
Winning photos should show the benefits of public transportation, such as people getting to work, appointments, school, events, or countless other destinations; communities rallying around public transit at events; or the economic benefits of new construction and transit-related jobs.

The best photos depict public transportation vehicles in action with the community and transit employees, in a variety of natural working conditions and seasonal activities, promotions, special events, and diverse types of weather.

Finally, photos should capture human emotion and make the connection of how people or communities benefit from public transportation.

And finally, be creative and have fun!

Remember, the deadline for entering is Nov. 4, 2011. All photos must be submitted via our online entry form. If you have questions, please contact Lesa Rair. For complete details, click here.