About - About PTM
Professional Transit Management (PTM) was created to offer flexible, cost effective solutions to meeting the executive management and labor relations needs of the American transit industry. Our management approach reflects our belief that a transit system's overall performance is the sum total of many smaller, individual components. The key to excellence lies in ensuring that every team member's contribution benefits the total performance of the system and, more importantly, benefits its riders and the community.
PTM's co-founders and majority owners, Tom Hock and Mike Setzer are experienced transit professionals with extensive experience in hands-on management of transit systems and direct participation in the labor relations process. Both principals of PTM previously served as CEO of one of the nation's largest transit management contractors, affording them deep and rich experience with the requirements and challenges faced by public agencies and policy makers. Tom and Mike's keen awareness of the complexities of providing safe, reliable, efficient service to the diverse ridership in America's cities enhances their ability to find solutions to our customers' transit issues.
Awards and Recognition
The hard work and impressive performance of PTM and its managed systems haven't gone unnoticed by the industry. Over just the past few years, PTM and our customer systems have been recognized by the following industry organizations and publications:
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2005 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Outstanding Public Transportation System
Sun Tran, in Tucson, AZ, was the recipient of the 2005 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award. -
Arizona Transit Association
Sun Tran was also recognized as the Arizona Transit Association’s Outstanding Transit Organization in 2004. -
Government Agency of the Year
Waukesha Metro Transit was named "Government Agency of the Year" in 2005 by Waukesha County, WI. -
Spirit of the ADA Award
The Knoxville disAbility Resource Center recognized Knoxville Area Transit for its exemplary leadership in promoting the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This award honors KAT for providing a high level of service on its ADA paratransit program, The LIFT, during a time of significant ridership growth. -
East Tennessee Regional Clean Air Coalition
The East Tennessee Regional Clean Air Coalition (RCAC) presented Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) with its prestigious Air Care Award. This award recognizes KAT's comprehensive Clean Fuels Program- 95% of fuel consumed by KAT is a clean, alternative fuel and 100% of the regular fixed route buses operate on clean fuel. -
2004 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Outstanding Public Transportation System
Knoxville Area Transit (TN) was recognized with the 2004 APTA Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award. -
Metro Magazine - 2004
In the July 2004 issue of Metro Magazine, Tom Hock, PTM's President and CEO, was listed as one of the "50 Who Influenced Public Transportation." -
Metro Magazine - 2003
In 2003, Metro Magazine selected the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) in Worcester, MA as one of the "Ten Most Improved Transit Systems" in the U.S. in 2003. -
Metro Magazine - 2002
Metro Magazine selected TRANSPO in South Bend, IN as one of the "Ten Most Improved Transit Systems" in the U.S. in 2002.