The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) is proud to announce that the city of Belgrade, Montana, and four transit agencies—the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, the Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation, the Spokane Transit Authority, and the Toronto Transit Commission—have joined the more than 100 NACTO member cities and agencies dedicated to building safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation systems across North America. 

“The strength of the NACTO network lies in our ability to bring new, innovative ideas that work from one place to another,” said NACTO Executive Director Ryan Russo. “Collectively, the NACTO network champions investment in safe and affordable transportation that increases access to opportunities in our cities.” 

Each of NACTO’s new members is already moving the needle for their residents: 

• Belgrade, Montana, is developing a comprehensive safety action plan, along with rapidly-deployed quick-build demonstration projects, to better connect its downtown core with surrounding residential neighborhoods. 
• The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is advancing multimodal infrastructure and autonomous mobility in Northeast Florida, ensuring that more communities have safe, reliable, and convenient mobility options.
• The Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation is advancing multiple BRT corridors, building out a low-stress bike network, and continuing its nationally-recognized work in accessible design. 
• The Spokane Transit Authority is planning a new bus rapid transit project in the region’s busiest corridor.
• The Toronto Transit Commission—the third-largest transit agency in North America—is implementing transit priority measures through its RapidTO initiative, including bus priority lanes and transit signal priority. 

“The City of Belgrade is proud to join NACTO and to stand alongside cities nationwide committed to building safer, reliable, and accessible transportation systems,” said Camaree Uljua, Director of Public Works for Belgrade, Montana. “This partnership strengthens Belgrade’s dedication to designing streets and safe, accessible travel options that serve all members of our growing community, while giving us – and our residents – the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with other member cities.”

“Joining NACTO positions the Jacksonville Transportation Authority among the nation’s leading voices in urban mobility and street design,” said Nat Ford, CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to building a safer, more connected, and more accessible transportation network for the people we serve. It also reinforces the JTA’s role as an innovator—advancing autonomous mobility, multimodal street design, and community-focused planning. By collaborating with cities that are redefining mobility, we ensure Jacksonville is not just participating in the future of transportation—we are helping shape it.”

“The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is proud to be shaping how people move—to enhance safety, strengthen our economy, and create vibrant communities,” said Chris Conklin, Director of the Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation. “Montgomery County is a national leader in advancing sustainable transportation solutions that align with our ambitious goals, and we know that progress comes through partnership. Through NACTO, we’ll collaborate at a national level to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and continue building a safer, more connected future for everyone who lives, works, and travels here.”

“Spokane Transit is delighted to be a part of NACTO,” said Karl Otterstrom, CEO of Spokane Transit. “This network of peer agencies creates an effective platform for information sharing and design guidance to adapt to the ever-changing built environment, especially around multi-modal options. We endeavor to connect everyone to opportunity, and NACTO membership ensures we continue to provide high-quality transit for the Spokane region.”

“The Toronto Transit Commission is proud to join NACTO,” said Josh Colle, Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer at the Toronto Transit Commissioner (TTC). “As Canada’s largest transit system, serving one of North America’s fastest-growing urban regions, we look forward to opportunities to learn from peers and share our experience integrating bus, streetcar, and subway services into a multi-modal network.” 

NACTO’s more than 100 member agencies are responsible for the safe movement of tens of millions of people every day. The organization provides its members with valuable technical assistance, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and forums for sharing best practices. Through its peer networks, annual Designing Cities conference, federally recognized design- and policy-focused publications, targeted street design workshops, and virtual design charrettes, NACTO members showcase new projects, receive feedback from peers and industry experts, explore common challenges, and learn from shared experiences. 

See all NACTO member cities and agencies at nacto.org/members. 

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About the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
NACTO is an association of more than 100 major North American cities and transit agencies formed to exchange transportation ideas, insights, and practices and cooperatively approach national transportation issues. The organization’s mission is to build cities as places for people, with safe, sustainable, accessible, and equitable transportation choices that support a strong economy and vibrant quality of life. To learn more, visit NACTO.org. 

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For Immediate Release

November 20, 2025