Established in January 1996,COTA (formerly NACOTA) - Chinese Overseas Transportation Association - is a registered non-profit professional organization with its members who work or study in the transportation or related fields in North America and who are interested in the transportation development in China. The main objectives of COTA include: Promote transportation development in China by providing technologies and expertise through its members; Strengthen the links between transportation professionals and students in North America and their counterparts in China; Promote networking among Chinese overseas transportation professionals and students; and Disseminate information on transportation developments and major Events in China to COTA members and partners in North America. COTA has approximately 500 members and friends in North America and other parts of the world.