It is the mission of MAPT to promote safe and efficient pupil transportation: to assist transportation supervisors through information, education and training, to serve as school management team members; to develop the highest standard of performance and professional status for pupil transportation personnel; to maintain and further develop the highest quality transportation programs; and to encourage and promote among school personnel and all segments of the community an understanding of pupil transportation and the need for safety team membership of the local, state, and national community.