Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton Announces Retirement

Following an announcement by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) that she will conclude her service at the end of her current term, APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement:

“On behalf of APTA and our more than 1,700 member organizations, I extend our deep appreciation to Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton for her extraordinary 35 years of service to the District of Columbia and her steadfast leadership in championing public transportation nationwide.

“Known as the ‘Warrior on the Hill,’ Delegate Norton has been a tireless and effective advocate for public transportation. Throughout her tenure—particularly as chair and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit—she has led critical efforts to strengthen federal investment in public transportation, helping transform mobility in the National Capital Region and communities across the country.

“In recognition of her decades of leadership, APTA was proud to honor Delegate Norton in 2023 with our Advocacy Champion Award for her unwavering commitment to infrastructure that connects people to opportunity, drives economic growth, and advances sustainability.

“As Delegate Norton continues her service through the end of her term, we look forward to working with her to help advance and complete this important chapter of her legacy. The impact of her leadership will be felt for generations—in modernized bus and rail systems, in more equitable and connected communities, and in a stronger national commitment to public transportation.”

Delegate Norton has addressed APTA’s Legislative Conference and contributed to Passenger Transport. Read her May 2025 “Safety, Investment, Development: Priorities for the Next Surface Transportation Bill” commentary for Passenger Transport.