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2019 TRANSform 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. ​​​​​​​​​​

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Saturday, October 12   Sunday, October 13   Monday, October 14   Tuesday, October 15   Wednesday, October 16   

Saturday, October 12

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Committee Meetings

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WORKSHOP: Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Executives

Manhattan, 8th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Preparing for July 20, 2020
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Conference Registration

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis

    Lanyards sponsored by Greystone Management Solutions

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     Conference bags sponsored by Conduent Transportation
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  • Host Information

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
2 - 4 p.m.

WORKSHOP: Tactical Urbanism and Transit

Liberty, 8th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Fast and low-cost improvements to increase ridership

Sunday, October 13

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Committee Meetings

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • APTA Resource Center

    Pre-Function, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Conference Registration

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Host Information

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room

    O'Neill, 4th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WORKSHOP: The Challenges and Opportunities of Accessibility within the New Mobility Paradigm

Manhattan, 8th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

PROCUREMENT SUMMIT OVERVIEW

Network with and learn from procurement professionals
5 - 6 p.m.

OPENING EVENT: TRANSform TONIGHT

Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Discover the latest and greatest from APTA and the industry

TRANSform TONIGHT sponsored by AECOM

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6 - 8 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Broadway Lounge, 8th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
(tickets required)

Reception sponsored by VISA 
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Monday, October 14

7 - 8 a.m.

Coffee Service

Pre-Function, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
7 - 8 a.m.

Committee Meetings

7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • APTA Resource Center

    Pre-Function, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Conference Registration

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Host Information

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room

    O'Neill, 4th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
8 - 9:30 a.m.

GENERAL SESSION: TRANSformational Technology

Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
The MTA Police Pipes and Drums will peform beginning at 7:45 a.m.

Keynote Speaker: Randi Zuckerberg

General Session sponsored by Nova Bus

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Keynote speaker sponsored by APTA Business Member Activity Fund
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10 - 11:30 a.m.

Educational Sessions

  • Cities and Mobility: Public Transit, New Mobility and Managing the Curb

    Salon 1, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    A promised transformation - but the reality is...

    Session sponsored by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

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  • Creative Funding Opportunities at the State and Local Level

    Salon 4, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Funding and finance ideas and new approaches for your community
  • PROCUREMENT SUMMIT 1: On the Front Line: 21st Century Cybersecurity in Transit

    Salon 2, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Learn more about cyber risks so you can sleep better – or worse
  • Recapitalizing the Northeast Corridor to Sustain Regional Economic Growth

    Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Keeping the NEC going strong when failure is not an option

    Session sponsored by The General Contractors Association of NY, Inc.

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  • Transit’s Link to Health, Wellness and Livable Communities

    Julliard/Imperial/Broadhurst, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Well-being and transit are inextricably linked—and we all need to own it
    Session sponsored by moovel North America, LLC
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

A Conversation with NEW CEOs: An Executive Roundtable

Salon 3, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
An exclusive opportunity to hear from and engage with industry leaders
12 - 5 p.m.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOWCASE

Pre-Function & Duffy/Columbia, 5th - 7th Floors, New York Marriott Marquis
(Lunch provided 12 - 1:30 p.m.; tickets required)

New extended hours:
• Monday, Oct. 14, 12 - 5 p.m. (includes lunch 12 - 1:30 p.m.; tickets required)
• Tuesday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

See Exhibitor Information/Showcase Floor Access Registration for details and to register

Monday lunch sponsored by BYD Motors, Inc.
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12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

This is APTA

Edison/Booth, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
How to make the most of your membership
2 - 3:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions

  • APTA/COMTO Assembly: Delivering the Future-Ready Workforce in a New Era of Mobility

    Salon 1, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Learn vital strategies for attracting, recruiting and developing the next generation of public transportation’s workforce and leaders
    Session sponsored by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
  • Congress and the Year Ahead in Transportation

    Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Congress is moving along on transportation – find out where, why and how


  • Making Transportation Projects Happen through Private Investment

    Salon 3, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Tricks and tips for making deals real with private equity investors
  • New Mobility and the First Mile / Last Mile

    Salon 4, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Cooperation, teaming up and playing nice in the mobility ecosystem
    Session sponsored by Via Transportation, Inc.
  • PROCUREMENT SUMMIT 2: On the Front Line: Cybersecurity Best Practices

    Salon 2, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Are you ahead of the risks? On top of the resources available?
  • Using TAM for Better Performance and Decision Making

    Julliard/Imperial/Broadhurst, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Smarter investment, procedures and tools from your asset management plans
    Session sponsored by North Highland
4 - 5 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION: FTA Update

Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
What's happening now, what's new and what's next from the Federal Transit Administation
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Committee Meetings

Tuesday, October 15

7 - 8 a.m.

Committee Meetings

7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • APTA Resource Center

    Pre-Function, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Conference Registration

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Host Information

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room

    O'Neill, 4th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
8 - 10 a.m.

THE APTA HONORS BREAKFAST

Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Celebrate the achievements of the industry’s finest individuals and organizations
(tickets required)

Breakfast and Awards Program Book sponsored by Genfare

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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOWCASE

Pre-Function & Duffy/Columbia, 5th - 7th Floors, New York Marriott Marquis

New extended hours:
• Monday, Oct. 14, 12 - 5 p.m. (includes lunch 12 - 1:30 p.m.; tickets required)
• Tuesday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

TECHNICAL TOURS

Click here for full tour information. Online registration is now closed.
Once you are on site at the conference, please confirm your reservation(s) at the Host Information Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis. Host staff will be able to sign you up for a tour(s), space permitting, if you did not register in advance. They will also provide you with the departure points for each tour and answer any questions you may have.
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Educational Sessions

  • Marketing and Communications Grand Award Winners Share Their Winning Strategies and Stories

    Salon 4, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Discover the strategies and tactics behind the winners
  • New Dynamics in Transit Ridership: What Have we Learned?

    Salon 1, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Changes in travel behavior and mobility offer challenges and opportunities

    Session sponsored by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

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  • PROCUREMENT SUMMIT 3: On the Front Line: Procurement and Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

    Salon 2, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Strategies for success for launching and growing at your agency
    Session sponsored by moovel North America, LLC
  • Transit and Metropolitan Planning Organizations ( MPOs): Partners in Regional Decision Making

    Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Mandated cooperation and mutual contribution lead to successful partnerships
10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Building an Inclusive Mobility Culture: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion for Transportation Employees and Customers

Salon 3, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Learn best practices and proven initiatives from people on the front lines
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

SESSION & MOBILE WALKING TOUR: Climate Resiliency in New York City

Julliard/Imperial/Broadhurst, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Because when it rains, it really pours on transit assets and operations
1 - 2:30 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION: TRANSforming Today's Transit Agency in a Time of Rapid Change

Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
The last five years and the next five years in public transit
3 - 4:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions

  • Best Practices in Safety: A NYC Regional Perspective

    Julliard/Imperial/Broadhurst, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Learn more about safety issues in NYC and how agencies have been improving safety
    Session sponsored by The General Contractors Association of NY, Inc.
  • Leadership APTA Class of 2019 Project Presentations: Critical Challenges Facing Today’s Executive

    Salon 1, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Leaders informing leaders about critical challenges facing transit today
    Session sponsored by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
  • PROCUREMENT SUMMIT 4: On the Front Line: Ethical Procurement Practices

    Salon 2, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Does your organization have the right checks and balances in place? Find out
  • Zero Emission Buses: You'll Never Walk Alone

    Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Explore examples from agencies and learn from their experiences
3 - 5 p.m.

Educational Sessions

  • Advancing Toward Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

    Salon 3, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Your questions answered about what's new, now and working well for a positive customer experience
    Session sponsored by Axon Vibe
  • Let's Connect

    Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Connect and collaborate with your peers and industry experts on hot topics in this interactive lab
  • The Role of the Modern Transit Agency in Real Estate

    Salon 4, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Explore your real estate department's role in transit development, revenue creation, asset monetization and budget-bolstering
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Leadership APTA Alumni Reception

Soho Complex, 7th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
(tickets required)

Thanks to a sponsorship from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
 
Tickets are required to attend the reception.

FEE: $125 per person
HOW TO PURCHASE: Please indicate and pay for your ticket(s) when you register for the conference online. If you've already registered for the conference, tickets may be purchased Tuesday evening at the door of the reception.
QUESTIONS? Contact APTA's Joe Niegoski at 202-496-4870 or jniegoski@apta.com

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Diversity and Inclusion Reception

Sky Lobby, 16th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis

Wednesday, October 16

7 - 10 a.m.
  • APTA Resource Center

    Pre-Function, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Conference Registration

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Host Information

    Registration Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
  • Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room

    O'Neill, 4th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
7:30 - 9:15 a.m.

WEDNESDAY WAKE UP BREAKFAST: TRANSformational Influence - Women and Power

Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Start your day with some of the most influential women in public transportation
(tickets required)

Breakfast sponsored by Proterra Inc.

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 In conjunction with WTS

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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES SHOWCASE

Pre-Function & Duffy/Columbia, 5th - 7th Floors, New York Marriott Marquis

New extended hours:
• Monday, Oct. 14, 12 - 5 p.m. (includes lunch 12 - 1:30 p.m.; tickets required)
• Tuesday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

See Exhibitor Information/Showcase Floor Access Registration for details and to register

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Educational Sessions

  • Are You Prepared To Take the Next Step for Fare Collection?

    Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Transitioning to new fare collection technology
    Session sponsored by Vix Technology (USA) Inc.
  • Global Lessons and Practices for High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail

    Salon 1, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Find out why rail is on a roll worldwide!

    Session sponsored by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

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  • Microtransit: On-Demand and Open to All

    Salon 2, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Learn how transit agencies leverage microtransit to expand mobility options for all
  • Strategies for Integrating Technology and TRANSforming Transit

    Salon 3, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Explore integration challenges and how agencies leverage systems engineering practices
    Session sponsored by moovel North America, LLC
  • TRANSformative Capital Projects

    Salon 4, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Spotlight on transformative improvements to the BART system
    Session sponsored by The General Contractors Association of NY, Inc.
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

TECHNICAL TOURS

Click here for full tour information.  Online registration is now closed.
Once you are on site at the conference, please confirm your reservation(s) at the Host Information Desk, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis. Host staff will be able to sign you up for a tour(s), space permitting, if you did not register in advance. They will also provide you with the departure points for each tour and answer any questions you may have.

10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

CLOSING EVENT: TRANSformational Connections

Broadway Ballroom, 6th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
The Medicine of Music: How a World-Class Violinist and Social Activist Reaches Homeless People with Music and What Transit Can Learn

Keynote Speaker: Vijay Gupta

Session sponsored by HNTB Corporation

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1 - 3:30 p.m.

WORKSHOP: Comfort, Compassion, and Community: How Transit Agencies are Changing their Approach to People who are Homeless

Salon 3, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
Explore best practices in responding to and managing this societal issue
1 - 4 p.m.
  • WORKSHOP: From Portals to Places

    Salon 2, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    Thinking beyond stops and stations to community mobility hubs
  • WORKSHOP: FTA Transit Capital Projects

    Salon 1, 5th Floor, New York Marriott Marquis
    An FTA-led workshop for industry feedback and training