2017 Bus & Paratransit Conference - Schedule At a Glance

This page is an overview of the conference schedule.

See Program & Committee Meetings for details.

Please note that this schedule is preliminary and subject to change. 

Saturday, May 6
Go to: Saturday, May 6 Sunday, May 7 Monday, May 8 Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 10
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Committee Meetings
1 - 5 p.m.	Conference Registration Desk Convention Reg. Desk 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort *Lanyards sponsored by GIRO Inc.* Host Information Desk Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
1 - 5 p.m.	Route 4: NTI TRAINING: Understanding ADA Nevada 10, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort
Sunday, May 7
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Committee Meetings
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Conference Registration Desk Convention Reg. Desk 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Host Information Desk Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.	INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO COMPETITION Parking Lot 6, Outside Hotel, Grand Sierra Resort
1 - 3 p.m.	Route 8: Mid-Level Manager Workshop: Managing a Multigenerational Workforce Cascade 1, Mezzanine Level, Grand Sierra Resort
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.	Route 8: This is APTA McKinley, Mezzanine Level, Grand Sierra Resort Getting involved, using APTA's resources
2:45 - 4:30 p.m.	Route 3: Bus Safety Roundtable Nevada 3, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort
6 - 7 p.m.	Welcome to Reno Reception Reno Ballroom, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort (tickets required) *Welcome Reception sponsored by Genfare & the Business Member Activity Fund*
Monday, May 8
6:45 - 8 a.m.	Business Member Networking Breakfast Nevada Foyer & Room, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort
7 - 8:15 a.m.	Committee Meetings
7 - 8:30 a.m.	Coffee Service Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Conference Registration Desk Convention Reg. Desk 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Host Information Desk Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room Teton 1, Mezzanine Level, Grand Sierra Resort TCRP Information Center Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Route 2: MAINTENANCE MANAGERS WORKSHOP Tahoe, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort see Maintenance Managers Workshop or click on the Maintenance Managers Workshop icon on the conference app home page for agenda and speaker information *Breakfast sponsored by Prevost and NovaBus*
8:15 - 9:45 a.m.	Route 8: OPENING GENERAL SESSION: Where Public Transportation Goes, Community Grows Reno Ballroom, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Roadeo Workshops Route 2: ROADEO OPERATORS WORKSHOP: Verbal & Postural De-escalation Techniques, Behaviors of Concern & Avoiding Incidents Nevada 6-7, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2: ROADEO TECHNICIANS WORKSHOP: Introduction to IntelligAIRE III Nevada 8-10, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort *Workshop sponsored by Thermo King Corporation*
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.	Educational Sessions Route 1: Innovation Carson 3-4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2: Bus Operations and Service Quality...Can They Go Hand in Hand? Crystal 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 4: Paratransit & Mobility Best Practices Carson 3, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Highlighting best practices promoting accessible transportation and mobility. Route 5: Complete Streets and Complete Trip: Improving Accessibility through Policy and Infrastructure Carson 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Strategies for implementing complete streets policies and a complete trip approach Route 8: Achieving Excellence: Processes, Tools, and Successes Crystal 5, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Learning from industry leaders – modeling their successes Route 8: Understanding the Brooks Act Carson 4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort *The Business Member Board Governors will raffle off a paid registration for a future APTA Conference at the end of this session!*
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	BUS DISPLAY Parking Lot 7, Outside Hotel, Grand Sierra Resort (includes lunch from 12 - 2 p.m.; tickets required) see Bus Display Reservations & Exhibitor Registration for details and to register
1 - 3:45 p.m.	Route 8: Mid-Level Manager Workshop: Careers - Preparing for the Next Steps Cascade 1, Mezzanine Level, Grand Sierra Resort
2 - 3:30 p.m.	Educational Sessions Route 2: Customer Service Challenge Reno Ballroom, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort How would you respond in these situations? Route 8: Emerging Leaders Graduation Crystal 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
2 - 4 p.m.	Educational Sessions Route 2: Bus Operations: Managing Bus Operations from the OCC to Creating the Right Policies and Procedures Carson 4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2: Buying New Buses? Electric? Hybrid? How Do You Decide What’s Best for Your Agency? Tahoe, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort *Session sponsored by Prevost and NovaBus* Route 4: Here to Stay: Automated Transit Shuttles and the Future of Mobility Carson 3, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Currently operating in a city near you. Route 5: Navigating the Complete Trip: How Complete Streets Support Seamless Trips Carson 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Strategies to access transit and provide a seamless, complete trip for all riders Route 8: Balancing the Disparity Crystal 3-4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Preparing our members for full compliance
2 - 4 p.m.	Route 2: ROADEO TECHNICIANS WORKSHOP: Electric Fan Engine Cooling System Operation, Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Nevada 8-10, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort *Workshop sponsored by Engineered Machined Products, Inc.* *Break sponsored by BAE SYSTEMS*
4 - 5 p.m.	Route 8: GENERAL SESSION: FTA Update Reno Ballroom, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
5:15 - 7 p.m.	Committee Meetings
Tuesday, May 9
7 - 8:45 a.m.	Committee Meetings
7:30 - 9 a.m.	Continental Breakfast Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort *Sponsored by WSP \| Parsons Brinckerhoff*
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Conference Registration Desk Convention Reg. Desk 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Host Information Desk Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room Teton 1, Mezzanine Level, Grand Sierra Resort TCRP Information Center Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
8 - 9:15 a.m.	Route 8: GENERAL SESSION: How Transit Agencies are Integrating Rideshare and Public Transportation Reno Ballroom, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort News you can use
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Roadeo Workshops Route 2: ROADEO OPERATORS WORKSHOP: Use of Force Continuum, Self-defense within the Guidelines of the Law Nevada 6-7, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2: ROADEO TECHNICIANS WORKSHOP: Transmissions Nevada 8-10, Spa Level, Grand Sierra Resort *Workshop sponsored by Voith Turbo, Inc.*
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Route 8: NTI TRAINING: Leading as a Mid-Level Manager in Today's Public Transportation Environment Cascade 1, Mezzanine Level, Grand Sierra Resort
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Route 2, Route 3: Lessons Learned from the 2017 International Study Mission on Safety Culture, State of Good Repair, and Innovative Operations Crystal 5, Casino Level, Grand Sierra ResortBus CEOs insights, perspectives and observations
9:30 - 11 a.m.	Educational Sessions Route 1, Route 4: Technology in Demand Reponse Crystal 3-4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2: Case Studies for Planning, Operating, and Maintaining Zero Emission Buses Crystal 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 4: Meeting ADA Requirements and Managing the Costs of Paratransit Services Carson 3, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Innovative methods to meet ADA requirements, provide quality service, and contain or reduce paratransit costs Route 8: Buy America: Conducting Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits for Rolling Stock Procurements Carson 4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 8: Career Pathways for Women in Transit Carson 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Maximizing untapped talent and opportunities
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Route 7: BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) TUESDAY Tahoe, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort see BRT Tuesday or click on the BRT Tuesday icon on the conference app home page for agenda and speaker information
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.	BUS PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOWCASE Summit Pavillion, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort (includes lunch from 12 - 2 p.m.; tickets required) see Showcase Reservations & Exhibitor Registration for details and to register
1:30 - 3 p.m.	Educational Sessions Route 1: ITS Crystal 3-4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 3, Route 4: Managing Safety and Special Needs Customers Crystal 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 4: Walk and Roll Wellness Event Carson 3, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Diversity & Inclusion: Connecting People, Embracing Differences Route 5: Creating Transit Oriented and Livable Communities with Mobility Options Carson 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Learn how to leverage creative tools and partnerships in support of building TOCs Route 8: FTA Procurement Hot Topics Carson 4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
3:30 - 5 p.m.	Educational Sessions Route 1, Route 2: Operations Crystal 3-4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2: Small Operators - Best Practices Crystal 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 3: Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Transit Agency Implementation Crystal 5, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 5: Title VI Analysis and Community Engagement Carson 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort See how to best implement Title VI regulations and innovate in engagement. Route 8: How is Your Ridership Doing? Carson 3, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort New Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Transit Ridership Route 8: Paying it Forward: Mentoring, Apprenticeships, and Internships Carson 4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort A ticket to success – providing real-world experience
7 - 9 p.m.	INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO AWARDS BANQUET Reno Ballroom, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort (tickets required)
Wednesday, May 10
7 - 8:15 a.m.	Committee Meetings
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Coffee Service Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
8 - 9:30 a.m.	Educational Sessions Route 1: Data Crystal 3-4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2, Route 3: Extreme Climate Conditions, Transit and Emergency Response Carson 4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2, Route 6: Bus Facilities: Planning for Today, Building for Tomorrow Crystal 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 4: New Mobility Ecosystems - Advancing Mobility Management Carson 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Advancing integrated and innovative mobility management Route 4: Separate Call and Control Centers for Paratransit Services Carson 3, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort When to inject them into your service model; when to lose them; do’s and don’ts; and lessons learned The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) share’s the agency’s experience in developing a centralized call and control center
8 - 10:30 a.m.	Conference Registration Desk Convention Reg. Desk 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Host Information Desk Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room Teton 1, Mezzanine Level, Grand Sierra Resort TCRP Information Center Grand Salon, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort
9:45 - 11:15 a.m.	Educational Sessions Route 1: Automation Crystal 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 2: Bus Operators are the Front Line Representatives - Let's Train and Protect Them Crystal 3-4, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Route 5: Sustainability in Action Carson 1-2, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Learn how sustainability initiatives provide value to your agency
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Route 2, Route 8: CLOSING GENERAL SESSION: Reimagining Bus Service in Your Region Reno Ballroom, Casino Level, Grand Sierra Resort Finding the secret sauce
12:30 - 4 p.m.	Committee Meetings
1:30 - 3 p.m.	Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Technical Tours Our host, the Regional Transportation Commission, has arranged for the following informative technical tours on Wednesday (1:30 - 3:30 p.m.) afternoon. Please sign up on site for the tour of your choice at the host information desk in the APTA registration area in the Grand Sierra Hotel. TOUR 1: Tesla Gigafactor TOUR 2: Bus Rapid Transit

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2017 Bus & Paratransit Conference - Schedule At a Glance

Saturday, May 6

Committee Meetings

Conference Registration Desk

Host Information Desk

Route 4: NTI TRAINING: Understanding ADA

Sunday, May 7

Committee Meetings

Conference Registration Desk

Host Information Desk

INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO COMPETITION

Route 8: Mid-Level Manager Workshop: Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

Route 8: This is APTA

Route 3: Bus Safety Roundtable

Welcome to Reno Reception

Monday, May 8

Business Member Networking Breakfast

Committee Meetings

Coffee Service

Conference Registration Desk

Host Information Desk

Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room

TCRP Information Center

Route 2: MAINTENANCE MANAGERS WORKSHOP

Route 8: OPENING GENERAL SESSION: Where Public Transportation Goes, Community Grows

Roadeo Workshops

Route 2: ROADEO OPERATORS WORKSHOP: Verbal & Postural De-escalation Techniques, Behaviors of Concern & Avoiding Incidents

Route 2: ROADEO TECHNICIANS WORKSHOP: Introduction to IntelligAIRE III

Educational Sessions

Route 1: Innovation

Route 2: Bus Operations and Service Quality...Can They Go Hand in Hand?

Route 4: Paratransit & Mobility Best Practices

Route 5: Complete Streets and Complete Trip: Improving Accessibility through Policy and Infrastructure

Route 8: Achieving Excellence: Processes, Tools, and Successes

Route 8: Understanding the Brooks Act

BUS DISPLAY

Route 8: Mid-Level Manager Workshop: Careers - Preparing for the Next Steps

Educational Sessions

Route 2: Customer Service Challenge

Route 8: Emerging Leaders Graduation

Educational Sessions

Route 2: Bus Operations: Managing Bus Operations from the OCC to Creating the Right Policies and Procedures

Route 2: Buying New Buses? Electric? Hybrid? How Do You Decide What’s Best for Your Agency?

Route 4: Here to Stay: Automated Transit Shuttles and the Future of Mobility

Route 5: Navigating the Complete Trip: How Complete Streets Support Seamless Trips

Route 8: Balancing the Disparity

Route 2: ROADEO TECHNICIANS WORKSHOP: Electric Fan Engine Cooling System Operation, Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Route 8: GENERAL SESSION: FTA Update

Committee Meetings

Tuesday, May 9

Committee Meetings

Continental Breakfast

Conference Registration Desk

Host Information Desk

Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room

TCRP Information Center

Route 8: GENERAL SESSION: How Transit Agencies are Integrating Rideshare and Public Transportation

Roadeo Workshops

Route 2: ROADEO OPERATORS WORKSHOP: Use of Force Continuum, Self-defense within the Guidelines of the Law

Route 2: ROADEO TECHNICIANS WORKSHOP: Transmissions

Route 8: NTI TRAINING: Leading as a Mid-Level Manager in Today's Public Transportation Environment

Route 2, Route 3: Lessons Learned from the 2017 International Study Mission on Safety Culture, State of Good Repair, and Innovative Operations

Educational Sessions

Route 1, Route 4: Technology in Demand Reponse

Route 2: Case Studies for Planning, Operating, and Maintaining Zero Emission Buses

Route 4: Meeting ADA Requirements and Managing the Costs of Paratransit Services

Route 8: Buy America: Conducting Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits for Rolling Stock Procurements

Route 8: Career Pathways for Women in Transit

Route 7: BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) TUESDAY

BUS PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOWCASE

Educational Sessions

Route 1: ITS

Route 3, Route 4: Managing Safety and Special Needs Customers

Route 4: Walk and Roll Wellness Event

Route 5: Creating Transit Oriented and Livable Communities with Mobility Options

Route 8: FTA Procurement Hot Topics

Educational Sessions

Route 1, Route 2: Operations

Route 2: Small Operators - Best Practices