Organizations
GMCVB--The Greater Madison Convention and Visitor's Bureau
TLPA--The Taxi, Livery and Paratransit Association
In the United States, there are approximately 6,300 companies operating 171,000 taxicabs. More than 80% of these companies operate less than 50 vehicles while 6% of taxicab operations have more than 100 vehicles in service. Taxicab companies provide work for 350,000 people and transport 1.4 billion passengers annually for purposes that primarily include business, travel, and community transportation. The TLPA is the service organization for the industry.
"The United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives envisions a democratic society in which workers are in control of the management, governance and ownership of their places of work. Workplaces will uphold the values of empowerment, equity, dignity and mutual respect for all workers without discrimination. Workplaces will offer long-term stable jobs, a living wage and the opportunity for ownership for every worker."
The mission of the Madison Area Safety Council is:
"To serve as the premier source of high-quality educational safety and health programs for Madison and the surrounding area while meeting the needs of its members. The Council's mission is to provide programs that are offered at affordable registration fees to encourage participation."