Media coverage of transit worker assaults and security incidents impact our industry’s perception in the communities we serve and may deter those who are interested in pursuing career opportunities. Organizations with a reputation of valuing and prioritizing employee health, safety, and well-being are more likely to attract and retain talent in today’s workplace. This 90-minute webinar will highlight successful strategies, resources, and tools that help workers feel safe and secure at work, both physically and emotionally. 

Panelists:

• Trish Collins - Chair, APTA Labor and Employee Relations Subcommittee, Director of Human Resources, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
• George Fields, Vice Chair, APTA Labor and Employee Relations Subcommittee, Deputy General Manager - Human Resources, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
• Troy Jackson - Director, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
• Jamaine Gibson – Director of Apprenticeship and Mentorship Programs, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
• Sonya Morrison – Chief People Officer, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
• Tricia Prince – Training and Development Coordinator, Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority

Transit capital projects address community and regional needs in a variety of ways.   Over the past year, transit agencies across the country have opened new lines, extended service to new parts of their regions, and upgraded operational and environmental performance through improvements such as electrification and double tracking.  Sponsors of transformational capital projects will describe how their projects were envisioned, designed, funded, built, and poised to provide public benefits.  Each project is a reflection of ways the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is being utilized to make big things happen.

Closing Remarks:

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

Moderator:

• Julie Kirschbaum, Director of Transit, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni)

Panelists:

• Jessica Mefford-Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Valley Metro 
• Michelle Bouchard, Executive Director, Caltrain (Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board) 
• Lori Kahikina, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation

For all rail modes – urban, commuter, high-speed, and intercity – this technical conference features sessions on technology, operations, maintenance, safety & security, planning, finance, capital projects, workforce development, and more. Experience the latest industry advances at the Products & Services Showcase and join the technical tours.

Who should attend: rail and paratransit system employees and managers, planners, board members, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants.

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Please join us to hear from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Amtrak as they share their current policies, initiatives, and trends in passenger rail.

Featured Speakers:

• Jennifer Mitchell, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration 
• Roger Harris, President, Amtrak

There is a story that accompanies every infrastructure project.   While every project stage requires attention to budgets, schedules and funding, ultimately projects are a story about how they how they enhance the quality of life in a community, how they enable economic growth, and how they provide access to jobs and opportunity.

A new and highly acclaimed podcast by Boston’s GBH public radio station has taken a look at what was at one time the nation’s largest and most scrutinized megaproject – Boston’s Big Dig – to reflect on its story and impact twenty years following its opening.   That story today is about a project that delivered on its promise to transform the city and improve its transit and highway operations.

In this session, Big Dig podcast producer Ian Coss will speak about the public narrative associated with big infrastructure projects, the engineering and community challenges that inevitably arise and need to be overcome, and the ultimate judgement that comes from the longer-term outcomes and benefits.  Following the presentation, a panel of practitioners will share their experiences and perspectives in a facilitated conversation. 

Keynote Speaker:

• Ian Coss, Producer, The Big Dig: A Study in Infrastructure

Introduction:

• Dorval Carter, Immediate Past Chair, APTA; and President, Chicago Transit Authority 

Panelists:

• Felicia Alexander, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation 
• Phillip Eng, General Manager & CEO, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 
• Andy Byford, Senior Vice President of High-Speed Rail Development, AMTRAK 
• Ryan Snow, Senior Vice President - Strategy, Stacy Witbeck

Please join us to hear from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and learn more about FTA’s public transit priorities and the year ahead.

Featured Speaker:

• Matthew Welbes, Executive Director, Federal Transit Administration

Keynote Introduction:

• Michele Wong Krause, Chair, APTA; Past Chair, DART Board of Directors 2021-2023, Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Panelists:

• Morteza Farajian, Executive Director, Build America Bureau, U.S. Department of Transportation 
• Phillip Eng, General Manager & CEO, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
• Goran Sparrman, Interim CEO, Sound Transit 
• Stephanie Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 
• Catherine Rinaldi, President, MTA Metro-North Railroad

Get ready to kick-start the rail conference in Cleveland! Join industry peers for two and a half days packed with learning and networking. The opening session will feature APTA leadership and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA), setting the stage for the exciting content ahead.

Plus, don't miss Grammy Award-winning Hip Hop artist Speech Thomas, a fearless leader who defied odds to achieve transformative success. From overcoming challenges to pioneering hits like "Tennessee" with Arrested Development, Speech shares his journey of Brave Leadership. Learn how to amplify your voice, defy expectations, and carve your own path to success.

Keynote Speaker:

• Speech Thomas, Grammy Award Winner, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist 

Keynote Introduction:

• Raymond Malleady, Executive Vice President, United Safety & Survivability Corporation

President's Welcome:

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

Chair's Welcome:

• Michele Wong Krause, Chair, APTA; Past Chair, DART Board of Directors 2021-2023, Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Welcome:

• Justin Bibb, Mayor, City of Cleveland

Welcome:

• Chris Ronayne, Cuyahoga County Executive

Host:

• India Birdsong Terry, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)

Host:

• Paul Koomar, Board President, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

Sponsor Remarks:

• Wynton Habersham, Vice President, Senior Project Director, HNTB Corporation

Join the APTA Workforce Development and Educational Services team to learn more about employee retention solutions for public transportation. Building the next generation of transit leaders requires new models, new partnerships, new toolkits, and new approaches. The goal of this webinar is to tap into existing resources like our APTA Mini Guides. We will also focus on highlighting and celebrating success, with the goal of amplifying the skills and behaviors needed for our industry and our companies to thrive. We invite you to join in the celebration, access the resources, and implement the solutions that are shared on May 6, 2024, 2:00 – 3:30PM EST. Email workforce@apta.com with questions or comments.

This 90-minute webinar will feature:

• An update from AC Transit’s ZEB University for how you can create zero emissions bus training
  
• A successful approach to build partnerships from the National Transit Institute (NTI)
• APTA’s mini guide How to Build a Transit Curriculum
• A celebration for Transit Training Appreciation Week with CTA, AC Transit, and NTI
  
• An interactive Q&A session to gain insight and knowledge

Panelists:

• Geisha D. Ester, Subcommittee Chair, APTA Workforce Development Committee; Vice President, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, IL
• Tiya Cunningham-Sumter, Senior Manager, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, IL
• Billy Terry, Executive Director, National Transit Institute, New Brunswick, NJ
• Erika Mendelson, Program Development Specialist, National Transit Institute, New Brunswick, NJ
• Salvador Llamas, Chief Operating Officer, AC Transit, Oakland, CA

Since its enactment in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act has increased access and opportunity for persons with disabilities across community life.  ADA Paratransit was created as a “safety net” for people with disabilities who couldn’t use fixed-route due to disability.   This was at a time when fixed-route service was far less accessible than it is today.   Even with the huge progress in the accessibility of bus and rail systems, not everyone with a disability can use ADA accessible fixed-route services.  Compared with 34 years ago, persons with disabilities have far higher expectations of themselves, and society views disability far more inclusively today than in 1990.   Panelists will take a fresh look at accessible transit in the context of mature fixed-route systems and a more modern view of accessibility.

Moderator:

• Christopher Pangilinan, Vice President, Paratransit, MTA New York City Transit

Panelists:

• Eileen Collins, Director, Accessible Transportation Programs, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)
• Ron Brooks, Senior Director, Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, UZURV
• Kelly Buckland, Disability Policy Advisor, United States Department of Transportation
• Jan Campbell, Board Member, Disability Rights Oregon; and Chair, TriMet Committee on Accessible Transportation (CAT)

Closing Remarks:

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

The Mobility Conference addresses the critical priorities and challenges facing bus and paratransit systems and explores the changing environment in which systems operate in today's mobility landscape. Participate in specialty workshops, technical tours and APTA's combined Bus Display & Products and Services Showcase.

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