2023 Election Outcomes: Public Transportation Impacts at the State and Local Levels

Albeit an off-year for transit ballot measures and for elections generally, 2023 has none-the-less featured numerous actions in state legislatures and at the ballot box that will support the ongoing vitality of public transportation.   Speakers will provide updates on several of the significant actions, review factors that have helped lead to success, and identify tools and resources that available to communicate transit’s message in the years ahead.  

Moderator:

• Paul Skoutelas, President & CEO, APTA

Remarks:

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

Presentations:

• Kansas City Transit Ballot Measure:   Frank White III, President & CEO, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
• Minnesota 2023 Legislative Session:  Steps toward stable and dedicated funding for transit – Ryan Daniel, Chief Executive Officer, St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission; President, Minnesota Public Transit Association
• APTA’s Center for Transportation Excellence:   Updates & Resources for the Months and Years Ahead:  Jessica Grennan & Ian Moor

Facilitated Q&A / Audience Q&A