The November 3 elections will have significant implications for public transportation. The makeup of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, and which party will be in the majority, will be determined in these elections. The outcome will directly affect the public transportation agenda in the critical years ahead. At the local level, voters will decide on 23 transit ballot measures, with upwards of $26 billion in dedicated, multi-year funding for community investments to be determined on that date alone. Champions for several prominent local transit elections will speak to the outcomes,  campaign messages, and how the public transportation stakeholders can position themselves going forward.

This webinar will examine the changing state and local policy landscape for transit-oriented development (TOD). Speakers will discuss recent legislative and policy developments and their potential impact on transit agencies, including opportunities to advance TOD on agency-owned property. The session will feature case studies from several Transit-Oriented Development Programs, highlighting practical approaches transit agencies can use to navigate policy frameworks, encourage housing development, and support broader community objectives.

Moderators:

• Sasha Page, Principal, Rebel
• Dennis Wood, Managing Director, Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group

Speakers:

• Miriam Harris, Senior Vice President, Transit-Oriented Development, New York MTA
• Kristen E. Mitchell, Director of Transit Oriented Development, New Jersey Transit
• David Zaidan, Chief of Transit Oriented Development for Maryland Department of Transportation
• Sean Massey, Senior Director, Transit Oriented Development New Jersey Transit
• Steve Segerlin, Head of Commercial Development, Amtrak

Celebrate the achievements of the industry’s finest individuals and organizations!

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the industry’s finest individuals and organizations. We will honor the “best of the best” of the public transportation industry during the awards. These winners are outstanding role models of excellence, leadership and innovation, whose accomplishments have greatly advanced public transportation.

APTA TRANSform, presented by HNTB, is the flagship event for public transportation professionals to engage in workshops, experience technical tours, and network with colleagues. Keynote speakers and educational sessions explore cutting-edge hot topics, including transformative technology, mental health awareness, community building, innovative funding, and finance, safety and security, workforce development, worldwide mega projects, and more.

The Innovation Summit is a premier gathering for public transportation leaders, fostering an environment of collaborative problem-solving and idea exchange. Through a blend of insightful presentations and facilitated discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry pioneers, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing the sector. This dynamic format encourages active engagement, allowing participants to build meaningful relationships and uncover new perspectives that will drive progress within their organizations. Don't miss this chance to be part of the transformative dialogue shaping the future of public transportation.

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Transit decisions are shaped by public funding, policy, and accountability, from governance and funding sources to operating and capital budgets. Fares, federal compliance requirements, and public and political engagement define what agencies can fund, approve, and sustain.

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Transit heavily depends on labor, from leadership to frontline operations and maintenance personnel.  Recruitment, training, retention, labor relations, and safety management determine whether agencies have the workforce capacity to deliver reliable service.

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Operations turn service plans into reliable daily service through scheduling, dispatch and control centers, and performance monitoring. Fleets, facilities, and technology determine what agencies can actually deliver on the street.

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Planning and design connect community needs, travel markets, and land use patterns to decisions about networks, modes, and passenger facilities. Data, analysis, and community engagement shape those choices, reflecting available resources.

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Transit foundations explain how the industry evolved, how agencies are governed and make decisions, and how safety is managed across agencies. It also establishes why public transportation matters to communities, including its benefits, challenges, and relationship to land use.

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