EMTA is the association of the European Metropolitan Transport Authorities​ ​ ​EMTA is an association that unites the transport authorities from 35 of the larger European metropolitan areas to share knowledge and experience and to jointly address challenges in mobility and public transport in urbanised areas. EMTA brings together high level executives from its member authorities twice a year for a General Meeting to faciliate a discussion amongst peers on strategic and priority topics. ​The association leverages the expertise found within its member authorities to elaborate joint positions and recommendations. ​ ​ EMTA currently works on public transport funding, contracting, open ticketing and decarbonising, among other topics.