The intricacies of the air system pose formidable challenges, even for seasoned technicians. However, by imparting proper training, the requisite time for servicing and repair can be curtailed, leading to a reduction in vehicle downtime and enhanced operational productivity. This optimization not only results in significant cost savings related to direct maintenance but also fosters heightened technician proficiency and self-assurance. The forthcoming webinar will delve into an exhaustive and technically detailed exploration of Air System Troubleshooting.

Prior to the webinar, kindly email any questions or specific issues related to the air system to Geoff Lawrence, Heavy Duty Manager, Fraser Gauge. You may also specify particular areas of the air system that you would like us to address during the session. Your input will help us tailor the content to better meet your needs and ensure a more insightful and informative webinar.

Moderator

• Jerry Guaracino, Chair, Bus Technical Maintenance Committee , Chief Engineer Vehicles, WMATA

Speakers

• John Brundige, Transit & Rail Vehicle Specialist, Jacobs
• Frank Forde, Chair of the Bus Brake & Chassis Working Group, Bus Equipment Maintenance Instructor, LA Metro
• Brian Markey, President, Custom Training Aids, Inc.

Training on how to communicate APTA key initiatives with Members of Congress and APTA Legislative Advocacy Day Fly-In information. Soapbox will provide an overview on the mobile tool to access schedules. APTA will review the APTA Advocacy tools.

Panelists:

• Melissa Mejias, Director, APTA Government Affairs and Advocacy
• Christopher Kush, Soapbox Consulting, LLC, CEO
• TJ Doyle, APTA, VP Communications and Marketing
• Stephen Kendrick, APTA, Senior Program Manager, Communications and Marketing
• Matt Dickens, APTA, Senior Director, Policy Development and Research, Government Affairs and Advocacy
• Katie Corr, APTA, Legislative Representative, Government Affairs and Advocacy

Join APTA for a discussion with industry experts regarding the challenges transit organizations have in maturing their cybersecurity programs.

Two moderated panels will discuss how transit agencies can adopt industry best practices and the support an agency can acquire to enhance their OT resilience. The APTA Operations Technology Cybersecurity Maturity Framework (OT-CMF), a guide transit agencies can adopt as a best practice, will be reviewed.

Moderators:

• Ahmed Idrees, Chair, APTA Control and Communications Standards Working Group, OT Engineering & SCADA Manager, Sound Transit, Seattle, WA
• Muneer Baig, Co-Founder, SYSUSA Inc. and Vice Chair of the APTA Control and Communications Standards Working Group, Chair of OT-CMF Subgroup

Panelists:

• Rafi Khan, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information & Digital Technology, NJ Transit Corporation, Newark, NJ
• Tim Coogan, Director Cybersecurity, Regional Transportation District, Denver, CO
• Dennis Story, Communications Systems Manager, Department of Transportation Services, County of Honolulu, HI
• Christopher Crawford, Transportation Industry Director, Waterfall
• Matthew Dimmick, Physical, Information, and Cyber Security Project Manager, STV
• Hillman Mitchell, President, Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Consultants, and Critical Infrastructure Digital Twins Research

As an APTA Business Member you have likely heard about the APTA Knowledge Hub. But maybe you’ve wondered what it is exactly? How does it work? Why is it of value to me?

This webinar will answer these questions and more. You will have a better understanding of how the Knowledge Hub can increase your brand exposure, generate warm intent-based business development leads, and why it can bring value to your growing business. A panel featuring two of your peer business members will be on hand to answer these questions with real life examples and first-hand benefits of the program. Additionally, we’ll discuss the risk-free, performance-based strategy that can help fuel your pipeline with public transit executives and decision makers.

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is widely used by organizations around the world to manage, communicate, and reduce cybersecurity risks. NIST is working with the community to update the Cybersecurity Framework to reflect changes in cybersecurity standards, risks, and technologies. Attend this webinar to hear about the update, as well as share your feedback about potential changes to the Framework to manage your risks. NIST CSF 2.0 is expected to be published in early 2024.

Panelist:

• Cherilyn Pascoe, Senior Technology Policy Advisor, National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Commerce

Moderator:

• Scott Belcher, APTA Business Members Cyber Security and New Technologies Committee

Among the highest priorities for the transit community are ways for boosting ridership, promoting equity across racial and economic lines, and providing easy access to quality transit connecting workers with job opportunities. Transit agencies are partnering with private sector entities to address each of these issues as they deliver affordable housing and transit-oriented communities. Panelists will provide examples of location decisions and how they support these and other broader community goals.

Moderator:

• Kammy Horne, Chair, Committee on Planning and Program Development, APTA; and Senior Vice President of Development and Planning, VIA Metropolitan Transit

Panelists:

• Jessica Mefford-Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Valley Metro
• Stephen Bland, Chief Executive Officer, WeGo Public Transit
• Donald Billen, Executive Director - Planning, Enviornment & Project Development Department, Sound Transit
• Senthil Sankaran, Director for Amazon in the Community, Amazon

Remarks:

• India Birdsong Terry, General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

Closing Remarks:

• Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Federal Railroad Administration Update

Featured Speaker:

• The Honorable Amit Bose, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration 

Introduction:

• Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Panelists:

• Mark Patterson, Associate Administrator for Research, Data, and Innovation, Federal Railroad Administration
• Jamie Rennert, Director, Office of Infrastructure Investment, Federal Railroad Administration

As federal funds that sustained transit service during and emerging from the pandemic are expended, transit agencies are building plans to sustain services and projects for the long-term.   Panelists will speak to state and local funding opportunities emerging to complement historic levels of federal support.   Causes, conditions, and possible remedies will be discussed for what many refer to as a transit fiscal cliff. 

Moderator:

• Katharine Kelleman, Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)

Awards MC:

• Carolyn Gonot, CEO/General Manager, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Panelists:

• John McCarthy, Chief of External Relations, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
• Jeremy Fine, Chief Financial Officer, Chicago Transit Authority
• Andrew Kramer, Assistant Vice President, Business Planning & Analysis, Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Federal Transit Administration Update

Featured Speaker:

• Veronica Vanterpool, Deputy Administrator, Federal Transit Administration

Introduction:

• Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Speaker:

• Dorval Carter, APTA Chair, and President, Chicago Transit Authority

Speaker:

• India Birdsong Terry, General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

Are you ready to kick-off the rail conference in Pittsburgh? Join your industry peers for an exciting two and a half days of learning and networking. The conference will begin with an opening session where you will have the opportunity to hear from APTA leadership and the host, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, as they share all the exciting and relevant information you will learn and see over the next three days.

But that's not all! The opening session will also feature an important and thought-provoking message from our keynote speaker, Deanna Singh. Deanna will be speaking on the topic of "How to be an Ally". This topic is particularly important in today's world, where diversity and inclusion are crucial to the success of any organization.. Many DEI approaches focus on leadership and programs that create organization-wide inclusion. But there are plenty of things individuals can do to create microinclusions. Even without formal title, budget, or direct reports, there are everyday actions everyone can take to foster a culture of belonging. In fact, all programmatic approaches to inclusivity become more effective when combined with interpersonal behaviors. Examining things like bystander intervention, meeting elevation techniques, peer review volunteering, and informal coaching, this session explores how individuals can improve entire organizations in ways that benefit everyone.

As a keynote speaker, Deanna Singh is an accomplished author, educator, and social entrepreneur. She has a wealth of experience in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is sure to provide valuable insights and practical advice on how to be an effective ally. 

So don't miss out on this exciting opening session!

Featured Speaker:

• Deanna Singh, Chief Change Agent and Founder, Flying Elephant

President's Welcome:

• Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association

Chair's Welcome:

• Dorval Carter, APTA Chair, and President, Chicago Transit Authority

Host:

• Katharine Kelleman, Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)

Remarks:

• Jeffrey Letwin, Board Chairperson, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)
• Rich Fitzgerald, County Executive, Allegheny County

Sponsor Remarks:

• Veronique Hakim, Sr VP & National Transit & Rail Market Sector Leader, HNTB Corporation