Lessons and best practices from each automated bus pilot project will be shared among agencies to promote faster learning and adoption of safety protocols and operational insights. These pilots are designed to shape the future of commuter bus transportation.

During this webinar, Safety Management Systems (SMS) and the importance of defensive driving in rail operations will be covered, along with the APTA Operating Practices Working Group’s (OPWG) “Defensive Rail Operations” recommended practices. The Japanese Railway Technical Research Institute / East Japan Railway Company will provide a historical background on over 100 years of pointing and calling within Japanese railways and discuss how this method has been effective in improving operator awareness.

Public transportation advocates and practitioners are watching the November 3 elections closely for a number of key reasons. The presidential election, makeup of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, and which party will be in the majority are at stake. The outcome will directly affect the public transportation agenda in the critical years ahead. At the local level, voters will decide on several high-profile transit ballot measures and the community investments they will bring. Speakers will report up-to-the-minute information in all areas, key campaign messages, and the specific implications on public transportation.

Please join APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas and APTA staff as they discuss the hot issues and trends facing the public transportation industry throughout the coming year.

Our team of experts will discuss how to leverage these interested and extremely knowledgeable advocates to make improvements and build political support for better public transportation in our communities.

Hear how leaders ensure their employees’ safety and success when operating and sustaining an electrified fleet and related infrastructure. Hear from experts who take a look into the future to help us prepare for what’s to come.