About Us
Inspire
Cultivate
Champion
Welcome to the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ).
As the peak industry body for all modes of public transport and sustainable mobility options across Australia and New Zealand, we partner with members to build and sustain world-class public transport networks that meet the needs of the local communities we serve.
Together we inspire, cultivate and champion the future of mobility in our region.
Who we are
The Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand is an independent public transport association with 100 public and private member organisations, representing a workforce of over 150,000 people and a multi-billion dollar industry.
We have a 20-year legacy as the premier peak industry body for public transport and sustainable mobility solutions in the region.
What we do
PTAANZ is a proactive industry association that provides highly valued membership offerings, including networking opportunities, industry news and events, and thought leadership initiatives, while also collaborating with our members – both new and existing – to offer a comprehensive program that’s tailored to the rapidly growing ANZ market.
What makes us different?
PTAANZ connects the people shaping public transport across Australia, New Zealand and the world. But our role goes further than convening. We create the conditions for new ideas, honest conversations, stronger relationships and collective progress.
Seeing what’s next
We identify emerging global ideas and translate them for Australia and New Zealand, while bringing our region to the world.
Creating trusted, candid spaces
We create trusted environments for conversations across government, operators and industry that can’t always happen as openly elsewhere.
Connecting across borders
We connect jurisdictions, sectors, seniority levels and Australia, New Zealand and the world.
Convening with purpose
We turn events, missions and roundtables into relationships, insights and action.
Growing sector leaders
We give emerging leaders access, confidence, networks and international perspectives.
Making public transport feel ambitious
We bring energy, optimism and urgency to the future of public transport.
Finding common ground
We align people around shared outcomes, even when commercial, political or institutional interests differ.
Opening doors
We give members access to people, opportunities and ideas they could not easily reach alone.
Making our members shine
We share and celebrate the people, ideas and best practice shaping public transport across our region and around the world.
Our shared vision
solutions in Australia and New Zealand
that make our communities more
liveable and prosperous.
Our united mission
innovation in public transport
and sustainable mobility.
Lauren Streifer – Chief Executive
Lauren Streifer was appointed as Chief Executive of PTAANZ in April 2023.
Lauren is an experienced leader in transport, infrastructure and international relations, throughout Australia, the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
Before joining PTAANZ, Lauren led boutique consultancy firm S&Co, which advised leaders and built collaborative partnerships across multiple sectors including government, transport, infrastructure, technology, finance and sport. She also founded Skillsy – an initiative that brings together industry and government leaders to mentor and train professionals in the Australian infrastructure sector, with the goal of addressing skills shortages and improving industry culture.
Previously, Lauren served as Executive Director of Roads Australia (RA) where she represented over 160 global infrastructure companies and state governments. During this period, she significantly expanded the organisation’s membership, spearheaded unprecedented collaboration among stakeholders and built lasting industry programs – including the RA Fellowship Program.
Lauren’s background is in international relations and diplomacy. She previously served as a Project Manager at the Australian office of APEC, where she managed trade relationships across 21 regional economies. She has also held roles within the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development in New Orleans and the Australian Consulate-General in New York City.
Lauren is passionate about building relationships, supporting young talent and travel. She is also obsessed with Spain.
Meet our PTAANZ Board of Directors
Our Board is a diverse collective of industry leaders from Australian and New Zealand transport authorities as well as C-suite executives from operators and suppliers, who are committed to shaping the future of public transport.
Sally Stannard
Board Role: Chair
Department of Transport
and Main Roads, QLD
Director-General
Trudi Mares
Board Role: Vice Chair
Transport for NSW
Deputy Secretary, Planning,
Integration and Passenger
Board Role: Director
Dept Transport and Planning, Vic
Secretary
Board Role: Director
Mott MacDonald
Managing Director, Australia
Board Role: Director
Transdev Australasia
Chief Executive Officer
Board Role: Director
High Speed Rail Authority
General Manager Government & Stakeholder Relations
Board Role: Director
Kinetic Group Pty Ltd
Managing Director, Australia
Board Role: Director
Kelsian Group
Group Chief Executive Officer
Board Role: Director
Public Transport Authority WA
A/ Managing Director
Board Role: Director
City and Environment Directorate ACT
Director General
Board Role: Director
Aurecon
Managing Director - Transportation
Board Role: Director
Auckland Transport
Chief Executive Officer
Board Role: Director
Department for Infrastructure and Transport, SA
Chief Executive
Meet our PTAANZ team
Role: Director of Events and Programs
Role: Director of Government Collaboration and Impact
Role: Director of Engagement and Partnerships
Role: Strategic Programs and Marketing Lead
Role: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Role: Events & Programs Administrator
Role: Emerging Leaders and Special Projects Coordinator
Role: Accounts