TRANSform 2024 concluded with a full-day Innovation Summit. This 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, interactive workshops, 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. Uniquely, the event's agenda will be shaped by the audience before and during TRANSform, ensuring the topics covered are directly relevant to the pressing issues faced by public transportation agencies. 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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In the Innovation Challenge, attendees tackle the biggest public transportation challenges. Diverse groups leverage a variety of perspectives and expertise to create actionable and innovative solutions through guided brainstorming sessions. Participants also share innovative ideas and insights as well.

For the Energized to Innovate session, Innovation Summit Chair Nat Ford and APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas will wrap up the day with insightful reflections on our discussions and achievements. Their closing remarks will provide valuable perspectives on the day’s innovations and set the stage for future advancements in the industry. 

Closing Remarks:

• Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association
• Nathaniel Ford, Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring innovative leaders from the public transportation industry. Our panelists will  explore how technology drives innovation while recognizing that true innovation encompasses much more than just tech. This session promises to offer diverse perspectives on fostering creativity and progress in public transit.

Moderator:

• Nathaniel Ford, Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Panelists:

• MJ Maynard, Chair, APTA; and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
• Tobias Liebelt, Chief Operating Officer, Benteler Trading International AG
• Catherine Teebay, Special Advisor for Policy and Program Implementation, Federal Transit Administration
• Kevin Reid, Chairman, Beep

We kick off the Innovation Summit with David Zipper, a Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and a Contributing Writer at Vox, who will share his perspective about the future of mobility technologies like e-bikes, robotaxis, and ridehail that could compliment transit service -- or undermine it. Attendees will be invited to consider how emergent transportation technologies will affect the strategies of public transit agencies striving to serve future riders as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Join us for a session exploring how the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) works with transit agencies to deliver exceptional services to their communities. Discover the latest tools, resources, and initiatives designed to accelerate project implementation, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation in the transit industry. Learn firsthand how FTA, both at headquarters and in its regional offices, collaborates with transit agencies to address challenges and ensure a sustainable future for public transportation.

Featured Speaker:

• Veronica Vanterpool, Deputy Administrator, Federal Transit Administration

Video Remarks:

• The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

Panelists:

• Susan Fletcher, Regional Administrator, Seattle, Region X, Federal Transit Administration
• Amy Changchien, Deputy Regional Administrator, Los Angeles, Region IX, Federal Transit Administration
• Eric Papetti, Director of Planning and Program Development, Region I, Federal Transit Administration
• Laura Wallace, Director of Program Management and Oversight, Fort Worth, Region VI, Federal Transit Administration
• Mark Ferroni, Associate Administrator, Office of Planning and Environment, TPE, Federal Transit Administration

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.

Transport for London (TfL) is a world-class transportation authority providing a complex and well-integrated mobility network for a metropolitan region of over 9 million people. This one-on-one conversation with Andy Lord, TfL’s Commissioner, will explore his vision for achieving operational and organizational excellence including long-term financial sustainability, creating an inclusive culture and providing top notch customer service.

Featured Speaker:

• Andy Lord, Commissioner, Transport for London

Moderator:

• MJ Maynard, Chair, APTA; and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

The TRANSform 2024 opening ceremony features APTA leadership and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), setting the stage for the exciting content.

But that's not all! The opening session also features an important and thought-provoking message from our keynote speaker, Academy Award-winning actress, documentary filmmaker, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and lifelong champion of victims of social injustice, Miro Sorvino. Mira is a high level communicator known for touching hearts and motivating action. Applauded for her intelligence, passion, eloquence and graciousness, her keynotes are an unforgettable encounter with one of Hollywood’s most courageous, committed and accomplished women.

Keynote Speaker:

• Mira Sorvino, Academy Award-winning Actress, #MeToo & Human Rights Advocate

President's Welcome:

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

Remarks:

• Michele Wong Krause, Immediate Past Chair, APTA; Past Chair, DART Board of Directors 2021-2023, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 
• MJ Maynard, Chair, APTA; and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Introduction:

• Raymond Melleady, BMBG Chair; and Executive Vice President, United Safety & Survivability Corporation

Hosts:

• Tam Nguyen, Board Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
• Darrell Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Sponsor Remarks:

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

Get ready for the APTA Legislative Advocacy Fly-In by attending APTA's briefing webinar, Wednesday, September 4, at 3:00pm ET.

We are hosting the Advocacy Fly-In for APTA members to visit with their Members of Congress on September 10. Online registration is available for the 2024 Fly-In.

The September 4 webinar will review schedules, discuss the Advocacy Day Soapbox platform, and share our latest advocacy tools.

Moderator:

• Melissa Mejias, APTA, Director, Government Affairs and Advocacy (GAA)

Panelists:

• Brian Tynan, Chair, APTA Business Member Legislative Subcommittee; and Corporate Vice President, Government Relations, AECOM
• Beth Holbrook, Chair, APTA Transit Board Members Legislative Subcommittee; and Trustee, Utah Transit Authority
• Stephen Kendrick, APTA, Senior Program Manager, Communications and Marketing
• Matt Dickens, APTA, Senior Director, Policy Development and Research, GAA
• Christopher Kush, CEO, Soapbox Consulting, LLC

APTA was thrilled to have Dr. Calvin Mackie as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Workforce Summit. Dr. Mackie introduced an innovative strategy for attracting and engaging the next generation of transit professionals. His approach focuses on exposing students to transportation careers early, aligning with the industry’s emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and addressing current trends like Zero Emission Buses, infrastructure redesign, and evolving transportation needs. In his keynote, Dr. Mackie highlighted how STEM NOLA has engaged over 125,000 K-12 students, many from low-income backgrounds, through hands-on STEM activities. He underscores the importance of early intervention: “If you wait until high school and college, you’re too late!”

Don’t miss this chance to hear from an award-winning mentor, former engineering professor, and internationally renowned speaker.

Remarks: Carita Ducre, VP, Workforce Development and Educational Services, American Public Transportation Association

Keynote Introduction: Billy Terry, Executive Director, National Transit Institute, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Moderated Keynote Q&A:  Adelee Marie Le Grand, AICP, SVP Mobility + Engineering, Intellectual Concepts

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Calvin Mackie, CEO, President and Founder, STEM NOLA and ChannelZerO Group LLC