APTA Registration & Host Information - Convention Center8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC APTA Registration & Host Information - Hotel8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta **Annual Meeting pre-registrants ONLY**
APTA Board of Directors with Business Meeting of the Membership at 12 - 12:15 p.m.12 - 5 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 2, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, APTA, Dorval R. Carter, Jr. (buffet lunch served at 11:30 a.m.) Capital Projects Subcommittee1 - 2:30 p.m. A 706/707, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Richard M. Amodei Business Member Workforce Development Committee4 - 5 p.m. L 402/403, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Michael A. Allegra, P.E. Intergovernmental Issues Legislative Subcommittee 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. A 601, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaCo-Chairs, Marlene B. Connor & Rick Ramacier Commuter & Intercity Rail Legislative Subcommittee 4:30 - 6 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 1, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Amy Scarton EEO Task Force (WD Cmte)4:30 - 6 p.m. L 401, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Aida B. Douglas Workforce Development Committee Dutch-treat Dinner6:15 - 8:45 p.m.Chair, LaShanda Dawkins, Esq. (meet in Marriott Marquis lobby at 6:15 p.m.) Member Services Committee7:30 - 9 a.m. L 402/403, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Beverly D. Greene High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee7:30 - 10 a.m. Regency Ballroom VI, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Chris Brady APTA Registration & Host Information - Convention Center7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC APTA Registration & Host Information - Hotel7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta **Annual Meeting pre-registrants ONLY**
Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. B 411, 4th Level, GWCC Business Member Procurement & Legislative Committees8 - 9 a.m. Marquis Ballroom A, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChairs, Natalie E. Cornell & Freddie C. Fuller, II Fare Collection Systems - Programs & Planning Subcommittee8 - 9 a.m. Atrium Ballroom B, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta Federal Procedures & Regulations and Funding, Finance & Tax Policy Legislative Subcommittees 8 - 9:30 a.m. Atrium Ballroom A, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChairs, Christopher P. Boylan & Ronald L. Epstein Light Rail Technical Forum8 - 9:30 a.m. Centennial Ballroom 2, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaBreakfast sponsored by LTK Engineering Services Transit Performance Management Subcommittee (P&P Cmte)8 - 9:30 a.m. A 706/707, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaCo-Chairs, Andrea Burnside & Louis Cripps & Laura Zale Bus Technical Maintenance Committee8:30 - 10 a.m. Centennial Ballroom 4, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaCo-Chairs, Obed Mejia & Jerry Guaracino Diversity Council8:30 - 10 a.m. Marquis Ballroom D, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Jeffrey A. Nelson Mid-Size Operations Committee8:30 - 10 a.m. Marquis Ballroom B, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaFacilitator, Donna DeMartino Transit Wireless Communications Joint Council8:30 - 10 a.m. Centennial Ballroom 1, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Jon T. Adams, P.E. Labor and Employee Relations Subcommittee (WD Cmte)8:45 - 10:15 a.m. A 703/704, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Patricia Collins American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Board of Directors9 - 10 a.m. A 705, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Katharine Kelleman Business Member Programs Committee9 - 10 a.m. Marquis Ballroom A, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Tony Kellen Fare Collection Systems Committee9 - 10:15 a.m. Atrium Ballroom B, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Christina Belmont Transit & Paratransit Operations Subcommittee (Access Cmte)9 - 10:30 a.m. A 708, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaTECHNICAL TOUR: Atlanta Streetcar/BeltLine System 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.(30 persons per tour)(also on Sunday, 2 - 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 2 - 4:30 p.m.)
The bus tour will showcase the Atlanta Streetcar, the Atlanta BeltLine, and provide an overview of the Atlanta Streetcar System Plan. Sites will include the current streetcar route, VMF, and future expansion to the BeltLine corridor, as well as the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside and Westside Trails, Historic Fourth Ward Park, and other parks and sites along key segments of the BeltLine transportation corridor. Tour participants should meet on the International Hall (lowest level) of the Marriott Marquis. The tour bus will depart from and return to the Courtland Street entrance of the Marriott Marquis on both Sunday and Wednesday. Please sign up for the tour day/time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center. Operations Control Center Technical Forum9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Centennial Ballroom 2, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, James Ross Rolling Stock Equipment Technical Forum9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Centennial Ballroom 3, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, John Santamaria, P.E. Business Member Small Business Committee10 - 11 a.m. Marquis Ballroom A, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Jose R. Bustamante, P.E. Smartcard Security Working Group10 - 11 a.m. Atrium Ballroom A, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Thomas Parker Transit Board Members Board Support Subcommittee10 - 11:30 a.m. L 402/403, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Kathryn Jane Smith Legislative Committee10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Marquis Ballroom C, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Matthew O. Tucker Passenger Transportation Systems & Services Committee10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 1, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Brendon Hemily, Ph.D. Systems Engineering Subcommittee (R&T Cmte)10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Baker, Conference Center, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, David M. Springstead TECHNICAL TOUR: Atlanta Streetcar Economic Development 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.(30 persons per tour)(also on Sunday 2 - 4 p.m. and Wednesday 2 - 4 p.m.)
The tour will provide an overview of the development of the first segment of the Atlanta Streetcar as well as outline the development and investment that has grown along the route. Stops will include Woodruff Park, the Municipal Market, VMF, and the MLK Center and Historic District. Sites along the streetcar route include Historic Auburn Avenue, Georgia State University, downtown Atlanta, and Centennial Olympic Park. Tour participants should meet in the lobbies of the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency to meet the tour guides and walk to the Centennial Olympic Park stop to begin the tour. Look for the 'Atlanta Streetcar Tour' signs. Please sign up for the tour day/time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
Bus Operations Committee10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Marquis Ballroom B, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Shawn M. Donaghy Education and Career Awareness Subcommittee (WD Cmte)10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. A 703/704, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta Business Member Business Development Committee11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Marquis Ballroom A, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Charles DiMaggio Procurement & Materials Management DBE Subcommittee11 a.m. - 12 p.m. A 601, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Ken Middleton Streetcar Subcommittee (RT Cmte)11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 2, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Tom Gerend Lunch sponsored by Herzog Transportation Systems, Inc. Research & Technology Committee12 - 2 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 1, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Manjit Kaur Sooch Financial Management Committee12:30 - 2 p.m. Atrium Ballroom B, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta Rail Transit CEOs Subcommittee 12:30 - 2 p.m. Marquis Ballroom D, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Carolyn M. Gonot Small Operations Committee12:30 - 2 p.m. Marquis Ballroom B, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Allan Pollock Training & Technical Assistance Subcommittee (Access Cmte)12:30 - 2 p.m. A 706/707, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Kristen Joyner This is APTA1 - 2:15 p.m. Marquis Ballroom C, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaGetting involved, using APTA’s resources
Learn about your association and how to leverage to the fullest extent the membership benefits and resources available to you and your organization. Where do you start and how do you get involved? Come meet APTA’s leadership and staff in a relaxed atmosphere conducive to conversation and networking. A brief presentation will be followed by time for Q&A with seasoned member representatives who can share their advice ideas for your membership satisfaction. Presenter- Petra Mollet, Vice President - Strategic & International Programs, American Public Transportation Association, Washington, DC
Q&A Facilitators- Carrie Butler, Executive Director, Transit Authority of River City (TARC), Louisville, KY
- Hugh A. Mose, Principal, Hugh A. Mose, P.E. – Transportation Consultant, State College, PA
- Jannett M. Walker-Ford, Senior Vice President & National Transit & Rail Business Line Leader, WSP USA, Jacksonville, FL
- Bacarra Mauldin, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Memphis Area Transit Authority, Memphis, TN
Organizational Development Subcommittee (WD Cmte) 1 - 2:30 p.m. A 703/704, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta Marketing & Communications Committee1 - 3 p.m. Atrium Ballroom A, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Glen Becerra TECHNICAL TOUR: MARTA Brady Mobility (Paratransit) Facility 1 - 3 p.m.(30 persons - 60 max. depending on interest) The new MARTA Brady Mobility (Paratransit) facility, procured through design/build, accommodates the administrative functions, operations, and maintenance needs for MARTA’s entire fleet of Paratransit vehicles. It is a model of modern transit operations and maintenance design and technology. As a LEED Silver facility; it is safe, functional, easy to maintain, and significantly more energy efficient. • With maintenance functions on the first floor and administration operations functions on the second floor in the same building, they each have separate and defined pedestrian circulation. Bus operator and maintenance staff circulation will occur with minimum cross conflicts, improving the overall safety of site operations while maximizing operational efficiency. • Physically, the design creates a distinct landmark presence on Brady Avenue. MARTA is able to continue to execute their customer-focused mission from a facility that expresses longevity, durability, and forward-thinking design. Currently it houses a fleet of 210 paratransit vehicles on an 11-acre site, with a 78,200 square-foot facility. • Included on the property is multi-bay wash building to include a chassis cleaning area; a service building that includes 4 fueling stations, above ground fuel storage tanks, and 5 vacuum stations for detailing the interior of the vehicles. On the first floor, the maintenance facility includes 15 full service maintenance bays with a separate tire shop, a maintenance training room, parts room, tool box storage area, maintenance offices, and other maintenance amenities that you cannot live without (once you see the facility). In addition, there are 2 locker rooms, a lunch room, and a fully equipped exercise room. • On the second floor of the facility you have a complete administrative, operation and training facility that houses all functions of a paratransit operation to include reservations, radio dispatch, scheduling, window dispatch, customer ETA area, 2 training rooms, a large driver room, and several conference rooms for meetings and other activities. The MARTA bus will depart from and return to the Courtland Street entrance of the Marriott Marquis.
Please sign up for the tour at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
Rail Standards Policy & Planning Committee1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 2, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Allen C. Smith, III Transit Board Members ADA Subcommittee1:30 - 2:30 p.m. L 402/403, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Douglas Lecato Emerging Transportation Systems Subcommittee (Access Cmte)1:30 - 3 p.m. A 708, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaBusiness Member Board of Governors1:30 - 5 p.m. Marquis Ballroom A, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta TECHNICAL TOUR: MARTA Integrated Operations Center & Emergency Operations Center 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.(30 persons) The Integrated Operations Center (IOC) and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the hub of all MARTA Command, Control, and Communications Centers. Personnel from the passenger mode operations of Bus Communications, Mobility Dispatch, Rail and Police Dispatch make up the IOC. While the EOC consist of designated personnel from MARTA Police Security Operation Staff. Despite budget constraints, MARTA remains committed making safety critical infrastructure improvements a priority. The IOC focuses on improving service MARTA provides to more than a half million riders of our system daily through close coordination, improved visibility and precise response. The facility was designed strategically to position MARTA for expansion, creating an integrated transit network with capacity to serve the entire Atlanta region. Tour participants should gather by 1:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the Marriott Marquis, where they will be met by a MARTA volunteer. The group will walk to the MARTA Rail Peachtree Center station and travel to the Chamblee Station (Gold Line) and walk to the operations center to begin the tour at approx. 3:05 p.m. Once the tour ends at approx. 4:30 p.m., the group will walk back to the Chamblee Station where they can board a Gold Line Airport Train back to Peachtree Center and their hotels.
Please sign up for the tour at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
Innovative Funding, Finance and P3 Committee2 - 3:30 p.m. Atrium Ballroom B, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Heather McKillop Information Technology Committee2 - 4 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 1, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, David Jackson & Megan C. Huff TECHNICAL TOUR: Atlanta Streetcar Economic Development 2 - 4 p.m.(30 persons per tour)(also on Sunday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Wednesday 2 - 4 p.m.)
The tour will provide an overview of the development of the first segment of the Atlanta Streetcar as well as outline the development and investment that has grown along the route. Stops will include Woodruff Park, the Municipal Market, VMF, and the MLK Center and Historic District. Sites along the streetcar route include Historic Auburn Avenue, Georgia State University, downtown Atlanta, and Centennial Olympic Park. Tour participants should meet in the lobbies of the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency to meet the tour guides and walk to the Centennial Olympic Park stop to begin the tour. Look for the 'Atlanta Streetcar Tour' signs. Please sign up for the tour day/time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
TECHNICAL TOUR: Atlanta Streetcar/BeltLine System 2 - 4:30 p.m.(30 persons per tour)(also on Sunday, 9:30 - 12 p.m. and Wednesday 2 - 4:30 p.m.)
The bus tour will showcase the Atlanta Streetcar, the Atlanta BeltLine, and provide an overview of the Atlanta Streetcar System Plan. Sites will include the current streetcar route, VMF, and future expansion to the BeltLine corridor, as well as the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside and Westside Trails, Historic Fourth Ward Park, and other parks and sites along key segments of the BeltLine transportation corridor. Tour participants should meet on the International Hall (lowest level) of the Marriott Marquis. The tour bus will depart from and return to the Courtland Street entrance of the Marriott Marquis on both Sunday and Wednesday. Please sign up on site for the tour day/time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
Safety Coordinating Council2 - 5 p.m. L 508, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Louis J. Brown, Jr., P.E. TECHNICAL TOUR: Integrating Bicycle Infrastructure & Transit (Relay Bikes) 2 - 5 p.m.(20 persons) The biking tour will show off Atlanta’s new bikeshare system, the bicycling amenities throughout the MARTA system, and the city’s rapidly expanding bicycle infrastructure. Plus, we will ride along the NE BeltLine corridor, envisioning the transit that will eventually run alongside the existing multi-use path.
Bikes and helmets will be provided and all participants will be asked to sign a waiver. The tour group will meet and depart from Hardy Ivy Park near the Hyatt Regency Hotel’s front entrance. Please sign up for the tour at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
Procurement & Materials Management Committee2:30 - 3:45 p.m. A 601, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Kimberly J. Williams, J.D. Transit Board Members Legislative Subcommittee2:30 - 3:45 p.m. L 402/403, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Beth Holbrook Bus & Paratransit CEOs Committee2:30 - 4 p.m. Marquis Ballroom B, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Bill Carpenter & Karen H. King Metropolitan Planning Subcommittee (P&P Cmte)2:30 - 4 p.m. A 705, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaCo-Chairs, Todd Lang & Grace Gallucci & Chad Edwards State Affairs Committee2:30 - 4 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 4, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Jennifer DeBruhl, AICP, PMP Access Committee3 - 4:30 p.m. Marquis Ballroom D, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Christian T Kent Clean Propulsion & Support Technology Committee3 - 4:30 p.m. L 506/507, Lobby Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Carly Macias Rail Transit Committee3 - 4:30 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 2, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Carolyn M. Gonot Workforce Development Committee3 - 5 p.m. A 703/704, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, LaShanda Dawkins, Esq. Transit Board Members Committee3:45 - 5 p.m. Marquis Ballroom C, Marquis Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Doug Tisdale Committee of Audit Professionals 4 - 5 p.m. A 601, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, Elizabeth Sullivan, CIA, CRMA, CCSA Commuter Rail CEOs Subcommittee4 - 5 p.m. A 706/707, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, James M. Derwinski Emerging Technology Subcommittee (R&T Cmte)4 - 5 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 1, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Tas Jalali LGBT Task Force4 - 5:30 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 3, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaCo-Chairs, J. Barry Barker, Celia Kupersmith & Paul Larrousse Policy & Planning Committee4:30 - 6 p.m. Centennial Ballroom 4, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Kammy Horne, AICP Commuter Rail Committee5 - 6 p.m. A 706/707, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaChair, James M. Derwinski Leadership APTA Alumni Group5 - 6 p.m. Regency Ballroom VI, Ballroom Level, Hyatt Regency AtlantaChair, Susannah Kerr Adler, AIA Procurement Steering Committee5 - 6 p.m. A 601, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta Real Estate Subcommittee (P3 Cmte)5 - 6 p.m. A 708, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis AtlantaCo-Chairs, Charles DiMaggio & Sasha N. Page Break sponsored by Greystone Management Solutions Welcome to Atlanta Reception6 - 7:30 p.m. Atrium Ballroom, Atrium Level, Marriott Marquis Atlanta(tickets required)All conference registrants and their guests are invited to mix and mingle at this lively welcoming reception that is sure to set the tone for a week of learning and networking. For registrants and guests staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites, Omni, and Hotel Glenn, shuttle service will be provided from the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) to the Marriott Marquis from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. only. Please board the shuttle outside Hall B of the GWCC. No return service will be provided. All other conference hotels are within walking distance of the Marriott Marquis.
Reception sponsored by WSP USA American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Fundraiser and Scholarship Reception 8 - 11 p.m.Location: Ventanas: 275 Baker Street, Atlanta GA
The APTF will hold a fundraiser and hosted reception to honor Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., APTA's incoming 2017-2018 Chair. All conference registrants are invited to join the 2017 APTF scholarship recipients, sponsors, and friends at an inspired event celebrating the future of transit. Please bring a gift for the foundation; all donations will directly support the APTF’s mission to provide scholarships and engagement opportunities to the future leaders of the transit industry. RSVP required. Please click here for more information about the reception and to RSVP. Transportation: Two shuttle buses will run between the Marriott Marquis (265 Peachtree Center Ave NE), pick up at Courtland St. entrance-lower level of hotel, and Ventanas (approximately 1.0 mile) between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. to bring attendees to the reception. Return transportation will not be provided. Reception sponsored by Genfare, WSP USA, Parsons Corporation, Alstom, Fran Hooper Consulting LLC, Clever Devices Ltd., HNTB Corporation, Motor Coach Industries, New Flyer of America, Michael Baker International, Iconic Consulting Group, Inc., Legacy Resource Group, KAI Texas, Inc., Kiewit, 360 Total Concept, Inc., and Pond & Company, Inc. Innovation Lab7 - 8:15 a.m. B 310, 3rd Level, GWCCFacilitator, Jonathan H. McDonald, P.E. Coffee Service7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCC APTA Registration - Convention Center7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC Host Information - Convention Center7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. B 411, 4th Level, GWCC OPENING GENERAL SESSION: Transformational Times for Transportation8:30 - 10 a.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCC 
The public transit landscape is changing rapidly, as shifting demographics and rapidly evolving technology are converging to drive innovation and shape the future of the industry—a theme that will take center stage at the Opening General Session. The session concludes with the Grand Opening of EXPO 2017. Introduction and Remarks- Richard A. White, Richard White, Vienna, VA
- Doran J. Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA
- Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
Host and Atlanta Welcomes- Keith T. Parker, CEO, Goodwill of North Georgia, Decatur, GA
- Robert L. Ashe, III, Immediate Past Chair, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
- Hon. Kasim Reed, Mayor, City of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Remarks- Hon. K. Jane Williams, Deputy Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
Sponsor Recognition- Vahid Ownjazayeri, P.E., Chief Growth Officer, Design and Consulting Services Group, AECOM, Boston, MA
Legal Affairs Committee10 - 11:30 a.m. B 407, 4th Level, GWCCChair, William R. Moseley EXPO 2017 OPEN10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Automated Transit Technical Forum12 - 1:30 p.m. B 312, 3rd Level, GWCCChair, Eric Phillips Lunch sponsored by Lea+Elliott, Inc. Mobility Management Committee12:30 - 2 p.m. B 314, 3rd Level, GWCCChair, Katharine Kelleman GENERAL SESSION: Opportunity Is Knocking: Forward Looking Solutions for Challenging Times1:30 - 3 p.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCCProminent leaders speak out on the power of partnerships
 Emerging transportation, communication, energy technologies, changing public expectations, growing income disparity, and the need for renewed and resilient infrastructure are among the current forces that are influencing our future. Government and transit leaders throughout the nation and worldwide are dealing with these same trends, and working to shape policy in ways that will ensure prosperity, economic growth, and quality of life. Prominent leaders will discuss the importance of working together and building partnerships to create a forward-looking agenda that is both strong and compassionate. Invitation to 2018 Annual Meeting- Stephen G. Bland, Chief Executive Officer, WeGo Public Transit, Nashville, TN
Moderator- Flora M. Castillo, C.H.I.E., President, Pivot Strategies, LLC, Ventnor, NJ
Guest Speaker- Joseph F. Coughlin, Ph.D., Founder and Director, AgeLab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Panelists- Roger Millar, Secretary of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Olympia, WA
- Douglas Hooker, Executive Director, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Atlanta, GA
- Dana L. Lemon, Member, State Transportation Board, Georgia Department of Transportation, McDonough, GA
- Stephen G. Bland, Chief Executive Officer, WeGo Public Transit, Nashville, TN
AdWheel Awards Ceremony3:30 - 5 p.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCCHonoring top marketing and communications campaigns where you will also learn from some of the best communicators in the industry, as they detail their successful campaigns and the strategic importance of marketing and communications in public transportation.
Join in the excitement as we salute the Grand Award winners in the 38th Annual AdWheel Awards competition honoring the best in public transportation marketing and communications. Grand Awards will be presented in three categories: Best Effort to Increase Ridership or Sales; Best Effort to Highlight Transit Needs/Funding; and Best Educational Effort. The session will feature informative panel discussions with top leaders from the eleven Grand Award winners. Host- Jennifer Jinadu-Wright, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Moderator- Morgan Lyons, Owner, Lyons Strategic, Arlington, TX
Applying APTA's 2017 International Study Mission on Safety Culture, State of Good Repair, and Innovative Operations 3:30 - 5 p.m. B 401, 4th Level, GWCCInsights, perspectives and observations from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo
 In April 2017, APTA held an international study mission to Asia focusing on safety culture, state of good repair, and innovative operations. The study mission gave participants the opportunity to explore how public transportation operators in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo have continued to be on the cutting edge of innovation and maintain world-class transit performance and customer service. Hear about key takeaways from APTA transit agency and business members who participated in the study mission and how they are applying the lessons learned in their organizations. Moderator- Doran J. Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA
Remarks- Richard A. White, Richard White, Vienna, VA
Panelists- Dr. Cleveland Ferguson, III, Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
- James T. Gallagher, Chief Operations Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, CA
- David B. Huffaker, Chief Development Officer, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Pittsburgh, PA
- Deborah Wathen Finn, President, The Wathen Group, LLC, Morristown, NJ
- Jack Martinson, Senior Director Business Development, Stadler US Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
- Lurae Stuart, VP Mar., Transit & Rail Systems, WSP USA, Portland, OR
Executive Roundtable: Creating World Class Organizations - Leadership, Culture, Trust, Empowerment 3:30 - 5 p.m. B 406, 4th Level, GWCCLearn how today’s visionary leaders are transforming the cultures of their organizations
 Executive leaders recognize their pivotal roles in reinventing their organizations, defining a progressive culture, responding to evolving customer needs, and being champions for change to build and sustain a highly recognized and respected workforce. Join this executive roundtable session to learn how today’s visionary leaders lead the transformation of their organizations, provide the necessary leadership to take their organizations and industry to new heights, demonstrate trust and respect for their workforce, and be ever-present to forming a distinctive culture that is their recognized brand of success for their stakeholders, communities, and partners. Session sponsored by Lytx Inc.  Moderator- Paul J. Larrousse, National Transit Institute Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey
Panelists- Eric R. Roecks, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer–US Advisory Services, WSP USA, Seattle, WA
- Jerry R. Benson, Ph.D., Utah Transit Authority
- Sue Dreier, Pierce Transit
- Kevin Desmond, Principal + National Director, Transit and Rail, Sam Schwartz Engineering, Seattle, WA
- Marielle Villamaux, Transdev Group
Federal Legislative Overview with U.S. Congress Staff3:30 - 5 p.m. B 402, 4th Level, GWCCImportant transit legislative issues that may be debated in Congress during the year ahead
 Congress is now in the process of developing FY 2018 funding bills for federal transit programs authorized by the FAST Act, and the administration budget proposed to phase out the Capital Investment Program that provides the federal funding share for new starts, small starts, and core capacity projects. Congress and the Trump Administration have talked about advancing a major infrastructure investment bill, as well as a comprehensive tax reform bill that, at least in theory, could address the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account. Separately, in response to discussions in the administration and Congress, APTA has developed recommendations on transit financing in an infrastructure bill and regulatory streamlining ideas for an administration that wants to reduce red tape and speed project delivery. These are just some of the issues that a panel of professional staff members from congressional committees that have jurisdiction over federal public transportation programs will discuss. Moderator- Diana C. Mendes, AICP, Corporate President, Infrastructure and Mobility Equity, HNTB Corporation, Arlington, VA
Panelists- Auke Mahar-Piersma, Senior Advisor, Cardinal Infrastructure, Washington, DC
- Jennifer Deci, Majority Professional Staff Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
- Homer Carlisle, Senior Advisor on Infrastructure, Transportation and Transit Policy, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
Host Forum: Georgia on My Mind3:30 - 5 p.m. B 403, 4th Level, GWCCAttend this forward-looking host forum to learn more about MARTA’s pivotal role in transforming transportation in Atlanta, a city with deep ties to the industry dating to the 19th century.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), the host system for the Annual Meeting & EXPO, is conducting a host forum, “Georgia on My Mind,” that builds on Atlanta’s deep ties to the transportation industry when it served as a railroad hub in the 19th century. The creation of MARTA in the 1960s completed the vision of providing multimodal accessibility. This session will examine the past, present, and future of transportation in Georgia, detail the events that have encouraged the state to reexamine the value of public transportation from urban and rural perspectives and explore MARTA’s role in this effort. Moderator- Scott Haggard, Director of Government and External Affairs, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Atlanta, GA
Panelists- Hon. Kevin Tanner, Representative, Georgia House of Representatives, Atlanta, GA
- Hon. Brandon Beach, Chair, Senate Transportation Committee and Senator, Georgia State Senate, Atlanta, GA
- Robert L. Ashe, III, Immediate Past Chair, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
- Christopher Tomlinson, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP, New York, NY
- Dr. Roberta Abdul-Salaam, Secretary, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
- Robert Hiett, Past President, Georgia Transit Association, Griffin, GA
Integrated and Innovative Mobility Management 3:30 - 5 p.m. B 309, 3rd Level, GWCCTransitioning from transit provider to mobility provider?
 Today's public transit riders want more options for a convenient travel experience. Doing so requires transit agencies to think outside of the box and cultivate and collaborate with new partners in the world of shared mobility. New partnerships and governance models start with a vision for the authority and the customers they serve. Hear from several organizations about their innovative and integrated mobility management strategies with an eye towards customer service. Moderator- Gary C Thomas, Transit Market Director - Americas, Jacobs, Dallas, TX
Perspectives from King County Metro- Christina O'Claire, Mobility Division Director, King County Metro , Seattle, WA
The Future of Mobility in Jacksonville- Brad Thoburn, Vice President, Regional Transit and Surface Transportation Planning Practice Lead, Michael Baker International, Jacksonville, FL
Global Perspectives on Shared Mobility and Mobility as a Service- Jerome Pourbaix, UITP (International Association of Public Transport), Brussels, Belgium
The Procurement Super Session3:30 - 5 p.m. B 313, 3rd Level, GWCCOne hundred years of procurement industry experience!
Back by popular demand - A panel of procurement experts, with more than a hundred years of industry experience, will take questions from the audience. Is your organization facing a complex procurement scenario? Are you just starting out and need some professional assistance? Don’t know where to find an answer to a procurement question? Do you face a high profile procurement that is making you anxious? This is another opportunity to hear how some very seasoned and respected procurement officials have successfully navigated through tough situations that you may be facing. Moderator- Patrick Scully, Ballard Power Systems Inc., Greensboro, NC
Panelists- Richard J. Wieczorek, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), Oakland, CA
- Steven S Policar, Owner & Principal, Steve Policar LLC , Issaquah, WA
- Joe Z. Ramirez, Manager, Contracts and Procurement, Valley Metro
- James Harper, Jr., Director, Office of Acquisition Management; Chief Business Advisor, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
- Cecelia Comito, Assistant Chief Counsel, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
- Jacqueline Holland, Manager of Contracts for Business Support, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
- Cathy Hamilton-Kirkaldy, AVP, Professional Services, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, TX
Sustainability Committee5:15 - 6:30 p.m. B 314, 3rd Level, GWCCChair, Amy Shatzkin APTA LGBT Task Force Reception7:30 - 9:30 p.m.Location: Alma Cocina, 191 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA
APTA's LGBT Task Force invites you to a reception! Please join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion in our industry. LGBT professionals in transportation and allies are encouraged to join the second annual celebration. Alma Cocina is one block north of the Peachtree Center Transit Station, and only two blocks from APTA's headquarter hotels, the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency. Major Capital Investment Planning Subcommittee7 - 8:15 a.m. B 407, 4th Level, GWCCCo-Chairs, Stephen Salin, AICP & James D. Parsons, AICP & Deron Lozano APTA Registration - Convention Center7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC Host Information - Convention Center7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. B 411, 4th Level, GWCC PRESS - Passenger Rail Equipment Safety Standards8 - 10 a.m. B 312, 3rd Level, GWCCFacilitator, Narayana Sundaram APTA AWARDS CEREMONY & BREAKFAST8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCC(tickets required)All Annual Meeting registrants are invited to attend the APTA Awards Ceremony and Breakfast to honor this year’s 10 organizational and individual honorees. The APTA Awards will be presented in the following categories: Outstanding PublicTransportation System Achievement Award, Innovation Award, Outstanding PublicTransportation Manager Award, Outstanding Public Transportation Business MemberAward, Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member Award, Local DistinguishedService Award, and Hall of Fame Award. 2017 APTA AWARD WINNERS
Innovation State Road & Tollway Authority, Atlanta, GA Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award • Providing Four Million or Fewer Annual Passenger Trips Knoxville Area Transit, Knoxville, TN • Providing More Than Four Million, Fewer Than 20 Million Annual Passenger Trips Capital District Transportation Authority, Albany, NY • Providing More Than 20 Million Passenger Trips Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto, ON Local Distinguished Service Award Kirk Dillard, Board Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago, IL Kasim Reed, Mayor, Atlanta, GA Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member Award Richard Ober, Board Chairman, Beaver County Transit Authority, Rochester, PA Outstanding Public Transportation Business Member Award Patrick Scully, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Motor Coach Industries, Des Plaines, IL Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award Arthur Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, Los Angeles, CA Hall of FameRobert Prince Awards Breakfast co-sponsored by Genfare and APTAAwards program book sponsored by Genfare Presiding- Jeanne Krieg, Retired, Jeanne Krieg, Oakley, CA
EXPO 2017 OPEN9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Your Chamber of Commerce Can Be Your Biggest Advocate1 - 2:30 p.m. B 403, 4th Level, GWCCLocal business leaders speak out on the value of public transportation
 Business voices in your community carry much influence in generating the support needed to advance public transportation. Across the country, local business leaders recognize that a high-quality public transportation system is a key strategy for making their regions appealing, competitive, and economically productive. Hear a group of Chamber of Commerce executives talk about their roles in promoting transit investment in their communities. Moderator- Leanne P. Redden, Executive Director, Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago, IL
Panelists- Ralph Schultz, President & CEO, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville, TN
- Dave Williams, Vice President, Infrastructure & Government Affairs, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Atlanta, GA
- Mark Fisher, Board Secretary/Chief Policy Officer, Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo), Indianapolis, IN
Capital Programs - Major Projects1 - 3 p.m. B 402, 4th Level, GWCCMajor projects inspire us
This session covers extraordinary projects in the U.S. and overseas. Some are highly visible, such as the California high-speed rail program. Others are vitally important but less obvious during implementation, such as system upgrades. They all present challenges that require creative solutions. Come and hear their stories. Session sponsored by Parsons Corporation  Moderator- Connie Crawford, P.E., Director of Transit, ASTM North America, Nanuet, NY
AC Transit OCC Relocation Project- Michael Hursh, General Manager, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District), Oakland, CA
Integrated Approach for Train Control and SCADA Systems Upgrade- David M. Springstead, Logistic Consultant, Radix Engineering & Software, Atlanta, GA
United Kingdom Rail Electrification - Strategies, Magnitude & Challenges- Paul J. Frost, CEng MIMechE, Technical Lead, Rail and Transit, Atkins, Beltsville, MD
- Ryan W. J. Scott, CEng MIET, Electrification Lead - California High-Speed Rail, Network Rail Consulting Inc., Washington, DC
California High-Speed Rail: Program Overview and Update- Sheila Dezarn, Senior Vice President, WSP USA, Sacramento, CA
Two Mega Projects with Japan Railways: Shinkansen and Superconducting Maglev- Masahiro "Mark" Nakayama, Central Japan Railway Company, Washington, DC
- Chris Brady, Prinicpal, Commonwealth Research Associates, LLC (CRA, LLC), Washington, DC
American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Scholarship Awards – Generation Next: Building Leaders for the Future1:15 - 3 p.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCCLearn how the industry is helping to pave the way for tomorrow’s leaders by investing in today’s scholars and public transit professionals
 As public transportation’s workforce continues to evolve, the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) is actively working to engage and retain the next generation of leaders. Join us as we celebrate the 2017 APTF scholarship recipients and learn how our industry attracts and supports the workforce needed for the future. Presiding Officer- Jennifer Mitchell, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC
Executive Leadership Remarks- Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
- Richard A. White, Richard White, Vienna, VA
Leadership APTA Class of 2017 Scholarships: Presentation- Kimberly Fragola, MPA, Assistant Executive Director for Operations, Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), State College, PA
APTF Donald C. Hyde Memorial Essay Award: Presentation- London Lee, Quality Assurance Inspector, Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA
Leading the Way: Small Operations Best Practices and Innovative Solutions1:30 - 3 p.m. B 313, 3rd Level, GWCCLearn more about the "how to" in developing and managing your diverse initiatives
Building upon the highly successful small operations sessions at the APTA conferences and meetings, this session focuses on new programs, ideas, and innovative solutions to transit's challenges and opportunities. Your peers will showcase the successes, lessons learned, and a "how-to" approach to embarking on new initiatives and programs. Session sponsored by Lytx Inc. Moderator- David Cangany, President, Indiana Transportation Association, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
Totally Electrifying - Three Years of Experience- Keith Wayne Moody, Clemson Area Transit, Clemson, SC
The New Paradigm: Distance Education for Technicians- Prof. Jesus (Jess) Guerra, Jr., Director, Transportation Workforce Institute, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles, CA
TAM: Target Setting is So Much More than Mere Compliance- Donna DeMartino, Board Member, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), San Marcos, CA
P3 Project Screening Checklist for Small- and Medium-Sized P3 Initiatives- Nathan M. Macek, AICP, Infrastructure Finance Director, HDR, Washington, DC
- Elizabeth G Neely, Consultant, WSP USA, Denver, CO
Procurement Integrity1:30 - 3 p.m. B 406, 4th Level, GWCCThis session will help keep you and your organization out of procurement trouble.
Citizens expect the government’s procurement process to be fair and equitable, open and transparent. Most importantly, they expect procurement officials to be trustworthy. This session focuses on protecting the honor and integrity of transit's procurement programs and the professionals entrusted to administer them. Moderator- Victory J. Rich, CFCM, District Department of Transportation/Mass Transit Admin., Washington, DC
Panelists- Ted Lucas, JD, CPPO, Chief Procurement and Contracts Officer, Sound Transit, Seattle, WA
- James Harper, Jr., Director, Office of Acquisition Management; Chief Business Advisor, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
- Micah M. Miller, Regional Counsel, Region 4, Federal Transit Administration, Atlanta, GA
Technological Innovation1:30 - 3 p.m. B 309, 3rd Level, GWCCTechnological innovation is coming toward us at an increasing rate.
Agencies are investigating the benefits of collision avoidance technology. What does it mean to transit? MARTA has an impressive program addressing advanced technology; and on the softer side, we need to carefully oversee how it all fits together under Configuration Management. Session sponsored by Parsons Corporation  Moderator- Jonathan H. McDonald, P.E., Global Director Systems & U.S. National Practice Leader/Rail & Transit, Hatch, Oakland, CA
Safer Buses, Smarter Cities- Uri Tamir, Mobileye, New York, NY
The Future of Smart Transit- Sarah Ming Hsi, Assistant General Manager, Technology/CIO, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
Configuration Management Coordination with Asset Management as Applied to Rail Transportation- Brian Donohue, SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit Inc., Broomfield, CO
Harnessing Technology to Create a Great Transit Rider Experience- Jonathan Simkin, CEO, Swiftly, Inc., San Francisco, CA
Transit Agency, Federal, and Research Perspectives on How to Reduce Fatalities & Injuries: An SMS Outlook1:30 - 3 p.m. B 401, 4th Level, GWCCAn important overview of Safety Management Systems-related initiatives taking place throughout the transit industry
 Join this informative session to learn about research that has been conducted on operator safety, as well as the transit agency and federal perspectives on how to reduce injuries and fatalities. Representatives from the Center for Urban Transit Research (CUTR) will speak about a recent research project regarding successful practices and training initiatives to reduce accidents and incidents at transit agencies. MARTA and its contractor will provide a perspective on technologies to better warn train operators when trains are approaching in the right of way; and a second transit agency representative will talk about his/her agency's experience with SMS implementation. A Port Authority of New York and New Jersey representative will detail the agency’s experience with SMS implementation, safety reorganization within the SMS structure, and use of expert consultants in the restructuring. And, a representative from the FTA will discuss the SMS pilot program and ongoing SMS programs at the agency. Session sponsored by Lytx Inc. Moderator- Gerard John Ruggiero, Senior Consultant, ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC, Baltimore, MD
Successful Practices and Training Initiatives to Reduce Accidents and Incidents at Transit Agencies- Lisa Staes, Associate Director, Center for Urban Transportation Research, Tampa, FL
FTA SMS Programs and Initiatives- Michael Coplen, Chief, Safety Policy and Promotion Division, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
Keeping Your Workforce Safe on the Track- Abhay "AJ" Joshi, PMP, LEED AP, Interim Director of Construction, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
- Mark E. J. Willer, P.Eng., Product Manager-Technology Solutions, Alstom
PANYNJ: Reengineering for Safety Management System Excellence
- James Keane, General Manager, Operations Safety, Port Authority of NY & NJ, Jersey City, NJ
Innovations in Planning and Implementing TOD3:30 - 5 p.m. B 309, 3rd Level, GWCCHow transit hubs are attracting investment and increasing ridership
 Transit agencies are constantly exploring partnerships to increase ridership and revenue by providing access to quality transit services. There is a growing awareness about the benefits of TOD. However, there is more to be done to overcome barriers and obstacles to implementation. Hear from several transit agencies and organizations on how they are meeting the challenges and encouraging more walkable, livable, and economically viable communities for all. ------------------------------------------------------ visit http://www.apta.com/resources/tcrp/Pages/Annual-Conference-TCRP-Reports.aspx to access TCRP-related documents Moderator- Kimberly Slaughter, CEO, SYSTRA USA, New York, NY
Austin’s Long Journey to Success with the Plaza Saltillo TOD- Todd Hemingson, AICP, Senior Transit Consultant, HDR, Austin, TX
The Hartford Line TOD Action Plan- Maxwell Sokol, AICP, Lead Planner, WSP USA, New York, NY
Equitable TOD- Stephanie Gidigbi, Director of Policy and Politics, Healthy People Thriving Communities Program, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Washington, DC
Perspectives from the Atlanta Region- Amanda Rhein, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
Innovative Funding, Finance and P3s3:30 - 5 p.m. B 313, 3rd Level, GWCCNew ways to address transit operation and investment needs
 Demand for quality public transportation services continues to grow, as does the need to find creative ways to pay for them. Special assessments, tax-increment financing, private funding, philanthropical support, real estate, naming rights, and certificates of participation are only a few of the techniques that will be covered in this discussion. Moderator- Jeffrey D. Ensor, Senior Director of Portfolio Management, AMTRAK, Washington, DC
Expanding Private Sector Participation through Unsolicited Proposals- Nadine Lee, P.E., President & CEO, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, TX
San Francisco’s TransBay Terminal: Transit’s Largest TIF Ever- Sara DeBord, Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Use of Public-Private Partnerships in Smaller Transit Projects- Nathan M. Macek, AICP, Infrastructure Finance Director, HDR, Washington, DC
7 Quick Tips on Making or Saving Money for your Transit Agency- Paul Comfort, Esq., Executive Director, North American Transit Alliance, Cedar Rapids, IA
New Developments in High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Corridors 3:30 - 5 p.m. B 403, 4th Level, GWCCFinding the way forward amidst challenges and oppotunities
 States, regional authorities, and private companies continue to build new corridor services and improve existing ones. Projects continue to advance, despite challenging financial times. In this session, APTA will unveil its seminal work to establish a consistent methodology for quantifying the economic and social benefits of passenger rail investments. Other perspectives on market dynamics, new technologies, and the political landscape will make for an exciting and cutting-edge discussion. Moderator- Richard W. Andreski, President & CEO, Trinity Metro, Fort Worth, TX
APTA ROI Study – Now the Seminal Resource for Corridor Studies- Charles H. Quandel, P.E., Chief Executive Officer, Quandel Consultants, LLC, Chicago, IL
Policy and Politics in Current Times- Peter A. Peyser, Principal, Peyser Associates LLC, Washington, DC
Amtrak National Report- Mariah C. Morales, Government Affairs, AMTRAK, Washington, DC
The Hyperloop is Real- Dan Katz, Hyperloop One, Los Angeles, CA
Resilience in a Time of Uncertainty, Managing Emergencies3:30 - 5 p.m. B 401, 4th Level, GWCCInclement weather, natural disasters, and security concerns
 It is important to understand the urgency of preparedness in the advent of a catastrophic event. The numbers, types, and severity of emergencies have increased. Hear what resources and tools the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) can offer during disasters and other situations. Understand what resources the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can offer; and learn how transit properties can and have managed resources in the wake of unforeseen events. Session sponsored by BAE SYSTEMS Moderator- Thomas C. Lambert, President & CEO, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro), Houston, TX
Remarks- Hon. K. Jane Williams, Deputy Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
MARTA: Dealing with the Collapse of a Bridge- Aston T. Greene, III, MPA, CEM, Chief System Safety & Security Officer, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, San Jose, CA
- Wanda Y. Dunham, Public Safety & Emergency Management, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Atlanta, GA
FTA and the Resources Available During and After an Emergency- Christopher P. White, Program Manager/General Engineer, Federal Transit Administration, Atlanta, GA
Enabling Hybrid Buses to Act as Mobile Power Generators- Blake Whitson, Engineering Consultant, Vehicle Simulation Specialist, Center for Transportation and the Environment, Atlanta, GA
WMATA Drills and Exercises- Alexa Dupigny-Samuels, Emergency Management Manager, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Washington, DC
Zero-Emission Buses: Lessons Learned and Where to Get the Funding Needed to Put them in Service3:30 - 5 p.m. B 402, 4th Level, GWCCDeployment of ZEBs ...Are you ready?
Many agencies from the U.S. and around the world have successfully put zero-emission buses into service. This session will explore lessons learned, state of funding, and how to scale up for larger fleets for electric vehicles. Learn from these experts so you can decide if ZEBs are the right buses for your agency and your community. Moderator- Carrie Butler, Executive Director, Transit Authority of River City (TARC), Louisville, KY
Zero Emission Bus Deployment Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Around the World- Stephen J. Clermont, Director & Senior Project Manager, Center for Transportation and the Environment, Atlanta, GA
- Lauren Justice, Project Manager, Center for Transportation and the Environment, Atlanta, GA
The Living Lab - Electric Buses- François Régembal, Group Technical, Operations and Safety Vice President, Transdev, Lombard, IL
Successful Zero-Emission Bus Transition from Demonstration Program to Full Service Deployment- Salvador Llamas, Chief Operating Officer, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District), Oakland, CA
Current State of Public Transit Funding Options for Electric Vehicles and Charging Systems- Alan Westenskow, Director, Business Development, Proterra Inc., Greenville, CA
Leadership APTA: Celebrating its 20th Year 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCCClass of 2017 leadership project presentations and graduation + welcoming the Class of 2018
 You are invited to mark the 20th anniversary of the Leadership APTA program. Hear about the accomplishments and hallmark industry contributions of the Class of 2017. Learn from their executive project presentations. Witness their graduation ceremonies. Applaud their successes. Beginning last fall, class members participated in professional development workshops and forums, APTA meetings and events, site visits, executive roundtables and briefings, and online sessions. They met with executive transit industry leaders, university faculty, federal experts, and others to refine their executive leadership skills, discuss a wide range of executive leadership challenges, and leverage these experiences to become tomorrow’s senior and executive leaders. This session will also introduce the incoming Class of 2018. A celebratory reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. Presiding Officer Leadership APTA Program Year Highlights & Class Member Recognitions- Susannah Kerr, AIA, Vice President- Operations Manager, Federal, Jacobs, Philadelphia, PA
Leadership APTA Class of 2017 - Executive Project Presentations Highlights TEAM 1: Transit Ridership: Debunking the Myths- Holly Arnold, Administrator, Maryland Transit Administration, Baltimore, MD
- Joe Coker, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Kimberly Fragola, MPA, Assistant Executive Director for Operations, Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), State College, PA
TEAM 2: Driving Transit Forward with Innovation Today and Tomorrow- Rukiya S. Thomas, VP, Sr. Regional Business Development & Strategy Director, Atkins, Atlanta, GA
- Sharmila Mukherjee, AICP, Executive Vice President - Planning and Development, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, TX
- Chris Tucker, Director, Revenue Operations, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), Portland, OR
TEAM 3: In Transit We Trust - Leadership and Organizational Credibility- Angel Pena, Chief of Green Line Transformation, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, MA
- Melissa Wang, Executive Officer - Finance, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, CA
- Heather Lynne Ferguson, Director, Rail Scheduling & Planning, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Washington, DC
TEAM 4: Workforce Transformation- Dwain E. Crawley, Jr., Assistant Director Of Transportation, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District), Oakland, CA
- Gaylord Salisbury, II, Director of Operational Training & Development, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), Portland, OR
TEAM 5: Transit Funding and Financing Strategies to Enhance Economic Vitality- Erika Mazza, President and CEO, Alis Government Affairs, Flagstaff, AZ
- Patrick Watz, P.E., Plains District Leader, WSP USA
- Stephanie E. Laubenstein, Director, Sales & Business Development, New Flyer and MCI (NFI Group), St. Cloud, MN
Special Remarks- Yolanda Williams Favors, ESQ, PMP, TSSP, Senior Project Director, Atkins, Avondale Estates, GA
Executive Leadership Remarks- Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
- Doran J. Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA
- Richard A. White, Richard White, Vienna, VA
Leadership APTA Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony- Derick Hallahan, P.E., Vice President, HNTB Corporation, New York, NY
Leadership APTA Class of 2018 Introduction- Gaylord Salisbury, II, Director of Operational Training & Development, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), Portland, OR
Closing Remarks- Susannah Kerr, AIA, Vice President- Operations Manager, Federal, Jacobs, Philadelphia, PA
COMTO/APTA FORUM3:30 - 5:30 p.m. B 406, 4th Level, GWCCThe award-winning documentary film "Free to Ride" is a lasting memory that you will want to take away from this conference!
You are invited to APTA’s premier screening of the documentary “Free to Ride.” The film profiles the power of civil rights and a community’s determination to provide access to jobs and other quality of life opportunities. This poignant story captures the relentless spirit of community members across Dayton, Ohio, who overcame a suburban contingency opposed to the expansion of public transit along a commercial corridor, and the system of checks and balances that allowed justice and reason to prevail. Following the screening, an equally committed panel will discuss the significance of this film in reminding us of our purpose as stewards of public transportation. Greetings- Richard A. White, Richard White, Vienna, VA
Moderator- Dwight A. Ferrell, General Manager, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), Detroit, MI
Panelists- Jameson T. Auten, Chief Executive Officer, Lane Transit District, Eugene-Springfield, OR
- Mark Donaghy, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, Dayton, OH
- Valarie J. McCall, Ex-Officio Member, APTA Board of Directors; Past Chair, APTA; Past Chair, Transit Board Members Committee; Member, Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Cleveland, OH
Closing Remarks- A. Bradley Mims, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC
Leadership APTA Reception5:30 - 6:30 p.m. B 404, 4th Level, GWCCJoin past, present, and future members of Leadership APTA classes and learn about alumni experiences in the program and what Leadership APTA has meant to their careers in public transportation. Share some refreshments and good company as you reconnect with friends and get to know the next generation of leaders within public transportation and APTA. WEDNESDAY WAKE UP BREAKFAST: Climbing the Ladder, Building the Pipeline7:30 - 9:15 a.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCC(tickets required)  What are young professionals looking for from the public transit industry to build and advance their careers? How can seasoned professionals help young professionals climb the career ladder and develop a pipeline of the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and doers? How do young women and young men view workplace needs and expectations differently? Kick start your day by attending this breakfast session, a lively, moderated panel discussion with young professionals who will share their perspectives about what it takes to attract, retain, nurture, and reward their career paths. Breakfast sponsored by Atkins WTS Introduction- Diane Woodend Jones, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, Chairman of the Board and Principal, Lea+Elliott, Inc., Grand Prairie, TX
Sponsor Recognition- Ulisses Camilo, Atkins, New York, NY
Moderator- Jannett M. Walker-Ford, Senior Vice President & National Transit & Rail Business Line Leader, WSP USA, Jacksonville, FL
Panelists- Elizabeth O'Neill, Chief Counsel of Legal Services, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
- Richard W. Andreski, President & CEO, Trinity Metro, Fort Worth, TX
- Alice Bravo, Florida District Leader, WSP USA, New York, NY
- Janet R. Gonzalez Tudor, LEED AP BD+C, ENV SP, STP, Transport Advisory Services Director, HDR, Chicago, IL
- Nicholas C. Gowens, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
- Yvette G. Taylor, Ph.D., Regional Administrator, Region 4, Federal Transit Administration, Atlanta, GA
- Malika Reed Wilkins, PhD, APR, Sr. Principal, Transportation Marketing Manager, Mobility Services Division, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Atlanta, GA
APTA Registration - Convention Center7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC Host Information - Convention Center7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. B Hall Registration, 4th Level, GWCC Moderators/Speakers & AV Preview Room7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. B 411, 4th Level, GWCC FTA Buy America Transit Supply Chain Connectivity Forum 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. C 205/206, 2nd Level, GWCCA special event to connect transit OEMs and manufacturers interested in becoming suppliers to support a broader transportation supply base in the U.S. This forum represents an opportunity for manufacturers with capabilities that are potentially relevant for transit industries to grow and diversify into this emerging market. The forum is designed to bring large transit OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers together with smaller, capable and interested U.S. manufacturers in an effort to facilitate the use of a higher percentage of domestic suppliers in transit products and systems. The forum will provide a venue for smaller manufacturers to learn what products are needed and find out more about investments they need to consider when entering the transit industry. FEE: $25 per person, includes lunch REGISTRATION: Contact Samm Bowman at samm@nist.gov EXPO 2017 OPEN9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Advancing Performance Based Planning and Programming9:30 - 11 a.m. B 313, 3rd Level, GWCCMaking the case for transit in regional decision making
 Under MAP-21, and reinforced in the FAST Act, transit plays an increasing role in the development of a robust regional multimodal transportation plan. With the introduction of performance based planning and programming (PBPP) at the regional level, transit agencies now have an opportunity to shape plans and program processes to achieve desired outcomes for a truly sustainable multimodal transportation systems. Collaboration with MPOs and state DOTs helps ensure that transportation decisions are made both in the long and short term. Hear how collaboration is helping to meet transit asset management and State of Good Repair targets, and how sharing of data is helping to achieve mutual goals. Moderator- Lee G. Gibson, Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
FTA Update- Sherry Riklin, Acting Associate Administrator for Planning & Environment, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
The Benefits of MPO/Transit Collaboration- Todd Lang, Director of Transportation Planning, Baltimore Metropolitan Council, Baltimore, MD
Perspectives from Denver RTD- Louis Cripps, Senior Manager Asset Management, Regional Transportation District, Denver, CO
MARTA/ARC Partnership- Benjamin T Limmer, Bureau Chief, Public Transportation, Connecticut Department of Transportation, Newington, CT
- Cain Williamson, Chief Planning Officer, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, Atlanta, GA
FTA State Safety Oversight Agency (SSOA) Certification and Best Practices 9:30 - 11 a.m. B 309, 3rd Level, GWCCBecome SSO certified from FTA and learn from best practices at peer agencies
 This session will discuss the Federal Transit Administration’s State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program final rule that became effective on April 15, 2016, which gave states three years to have their SSO Agencies become fully certified. Further, if a state does not become certified by the deadline, it risks losing all its Chapter 53 funding for transit. A State Safety Oversight Agency representative will speak about its recent certification by the FTA and how it got to that point. In addition, transit agency representatives will talk about their SSOs becoming certified and being partners in the process. Finally, FTA staff will discuss the ongoing SSO certification process and what other states need to do in order to become fully certified. Moderator- Ronald Edwards, TSSP, WSO-CSSD, VP, Public Transportation and Safety Management Systems, ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC, Baltimore, MD
Remarks- Hon. K. Jane Williams, Deputy Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
Panelists- Patrick Nemons, Special Assistant to the Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight & FTA Chief Safety Officer, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
- Joseph Calabrese, AECOM, New York, NY
- Brian Kummerer, SSO Program Manager/Safety Coordinator, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, OH
Procurement – What Happened to the Good Old Ways? They Are No Longer Good!9:30 - 11 a.m. B 401, 4th Level, GWCCNew fare systems is a case in point
Today’s procurement processes must shift much closer to the speed of technology development. A new version is on the way to the store before you can get your new personal device home. The same thing is happening within our agencies. Technology is practically obsolete before we have even processed the procurement. Come here some new ideas on getting what is needed – WHEN – it is needed. Moderator- Joe Z. Ramirez, Manager, Contracts and Procurement, Valley Metro
Preparing to Support Your Back Office?- Boris Karsch, Cubic Transportation Systems, San Diego, CA
Making a New System Work for Your Organization- David Leininger, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, TX
Transit System Overhauls9:30 - 11 a.m. B 402, 4th Level, GWCCBest practices and lessons learned to meet the demands of commuters today

In 2014, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) overhauled its total system for the first time in 34 years to address 21st century commuting patterns. Following the JTA’s success, a number of other agencies also redesigned outdated route networks. Agencies throughout the country are taking note, as population shifts and changing work patterns demand a new way of doing business. As transit agencies consider ways to grow ridership and increase satisfaction among existing customers, providing an efficient system that is fast, reliable, and safe is paramount. Learn best practices from transportation executives who have led the way in planning, outreach, and implementation of total system redesigns. Session sponsored by Parsons Corporation Moderator- Brad Thoburn, Vice President, Regional Transit and Surface Transportation Planning Practice Lead, Michael Baker International, Jacksonville, FL
Panelists- Michael O. Helta, Chief Innovation Officer, Maryland Transit Administration, Baltimore, MD
- Gary Hewitt, Transit Planning Manager, Orange County Transportation Authority, Orange, CA
- Isaac Thorne, Director of Transit, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT), Knoxville, TN
Capital Programs - Managing Risks & Lessons Learned 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. B 406, 4th Level, GWCCThese are lessons we can all learn
The key to successful project development and execution is managing risk and applying lessons learned. The presenters will discuss how they applied these principles to major capital projects, the issues they encountered, and the solutions adopted. Moderator- David Couch, Sr., San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Austin, TX
Managing Third Party Risks to Your Project- Kam Shadan, Executive Director, Transit and Rail National Practice, PMA Consultants, Ann Arbor, MI
Los Angeles Westside Purple Line Extension Project Update - Challenges and Lessons Learned- Ashok K. Kothari, P.E., Senior Vice President, WSP USA, Los Angeles, CA
Early Returns: Findings of the Before and After Study for the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project- Paul D. Elman, P.E., Vice President and Regional Transit Director, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Reston, VA
Risk Evolution from Planning to Construction on the LA Metro Crenshaw LAX Light Rail Transit Project- Kimberly Ong, P.E., Deputy Executive Officer & Deputy Project Director, Crenshaw/LAX LRT, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, CA
- Matt Gallagher, Senior Director of Construction, Crenshaw/LAX LRT, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, CA
An Approach to Extending P3 Transit Projects - Lessons Learned- Ron J. Aitken, Vice President, Strategic Transit Development, Mott MacDonald, Vancouver, BC
- Lecia Stewart, President, The Stewart Group, Vancouver, BC
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION: A Conversation with USDOT Secretary Elaine L. Chao11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom, 5th Level, GWCC Join your colleagues for an interesting and informative session as U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao discusses the administration’s priorities for the future of public transportation. One of the issues Secretary Chao will address is the administration’s principles for developing an infrastructure initiative by the end of this year. Following Secretary Chao’s remarks, APTA Chair Nathaniel Ford will adjourn the 2017 Annual Meeting. Introduction- Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
Recognition- Pamela Owunta, MSW, Director, Dress for Success, Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
- Elaine Armstrong, Co-host, The Good Works Show and Vice President, Marketing, Goodwill of North Georgia, Decatur, GA
Remarks- Hon. Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
EXPO Advisory Committee12:45 - 2 p.m. B 314, 3rd Level, GWCCChair, Christina Belmont TECHNICAL TOUR: State Road and Tollway Authority Xpress South Operations & Maintenance Facility 1 - 3:15 p.m.(50 persons per tour)(also on Wednesday at 2 - 4:15 p.m.)
The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) recently opened a new Operations & Maintenance Facility that serves as the south hub and base of operations for 13 of 27 Xpress commuter coach transit routes. Opened in March 2017, the new, 38,000-square-foot facility was designed and constructed to provide much-needed operational space for the growing bus fleet and sustainable and energy-efficient upgrades throughout the entire facility. The Maintenance Building features 12 bays (six drive through and six pull in), which include such amenities as in-ground lifts and an engine dynamometer and brake tester. State-of-the-art LED lighting and technology throughout the facility and a touchless bus wash which recycles 70% of the water used demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. An adjacent 3-bay fueling island features an efficient fluid distribution system and 20,000-gallon underground tank for diesel fuel. The facility also features a separate Administrative Building, which houses a high-tech dispatch command center with a video wall, modern office design and upgraded lounge and training areas for staff and drivers. Rounding out the footprint is secured parking for 98 commuter transit buses and 125 employee vehicles. Overall, the new Operations & Maintenance Facility expands SRTA’s capabilities as a transit operator and represents a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and preparing Xpress for future growth. The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) Xpress bus will depart from the Georgia World Congress Center's bus loading zone outside Bldg. C (Northside Drive). Please sign up for the tour time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
TECHNICAL TOUR: Transit Oriented Development Projects 1 - 4 p.m.(20 persons) This tour will showcase projects undertaken through MARTA’s Transit Oriented Development initiative, including those complete, under construction, and planned -- Dunwoody, Arts Center, Five Points, Edgewood/Candler Park, and Avondale Stations. Creative incidental uses implemented to active underutilized property will also be highlighted. Participants should gather at 1 p.m. near the host information desk, B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the GWCC, where they will be met by a MARTA volunteer. The group will travel via MARTA Rail to the Dunwoody Station (Red Line). The tour will end at 4 p.m. at the MARTA Rail Avondale Station (Blue Line).
Please sign up for the tour at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
Mobility on Demand Workshop1 - 5:30 p.m. B 313, 3rd Level, GWCCHow to Deploy MOD: Lessons from Leading Cities
The Mobility on Demand (MOD) ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past several years. This workshop will feature presentations on the latest MOD deployments and include interactive discussion on ways to improve MOD implementation. Participants will address questions such as how can MOD be integrated within existing transportation systems, what common challenges have MOD deployments faced, and how can successful MOD partnerships be cultivated across the country? Presented by ITS America and the Shared-Use Mobility Center, in collaboration with the Federal Transit Administration and in partnership with NCMM and APTA. Registration and additional information can be found here.
TECHNICAL TOUR: TrackSafe and Autonomous Track Inspection Demonstration| 1:15 - 4:30 p.m.(60 persons) Tour participants will enjoy a first-hand demonstration and presentation of two innovative products being developed through a collaborative partnership between the FTA Office of Research, Innovation & Demonstration, MARTA, and the private sector. The first product being showcased is a cutting-edge wayside worker safety system developed by Bombardier, Inc. named TrackSafe. We will perform a live demonstration of TrackSafe at the south end of the platform at North Springs Station. In addition, participants will see a line of products in development by ENSCO Rail, Inc. MARTA and ENSCO, who are collaboratively exploring solutions to provide autonomous track inspection during normal revenue service while delivering data to track maintenance teams in real time. The projects were funded by FTA’s Safety Research and Demonstration Program, which provides technical and financial support for transit agencies to pursue innovative approaches to eliminate or mitigate safety hazards by demonstrating technologies and safer designs. A train will be dedicated to transport tour participants to and from MARTA Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station. Please join us to learn more about these two leading-edge initiatives currently underway at MARTA. Tour participants should meet between 12:45 - 1:15 p.m. at GWCC Bldg. A's main entrance; look for the 'TrackSafe-ATIS Tour' sign; walk to MARTA'S GWCC/CNN/Phillips/Dome Station Eastbound platform to embark on a special dedicated train at 1:30 p.m.
Please sign up for the tour at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
TECHNICAL TOUR: Atlanta Streetcar Economic Development 2 - 4 p.m.(30 persons per tour)(also on Sunday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m.)
The tour will provide an overview of the development of the first segment of the Atlanta Streetcar as well as outline the development and investment that has grown along the route. Stops will include Woodruff Park, the Municipal Market, VMF, and the MLK Center and Historic District. Sites along the streetcar route include Historic Auburn Avenue, Georgia State University, downtown Atlanta, and Centennial Olympic Park. Tour participants should meet in the lobbies of the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency to meet the tour guides and walk to the Centennial Olympic Park stop to begin the tour. Look for the 'Atlanta Streetcar Tour' signs. Please sign up for the tour day/time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
TECHNICAL TOUR: State Road and Tollway Authority Xpress South Operations & Maintenance Facility 2 - 4:15 p.m.(50 persons per tour)(also on Wednesday 1 - 3:15 p.m.)
The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) recently opened a new Operations & Maintenance Facility that serves as the south hub and base of operations for 13 of 27 Xpress commuter coach transit routes. Opened in March 2017, the new, 38,000-square-foot facility was designed and constructed to provide much-needed operational space for the growing bus fleet and sustainable and energy-efficient upgrades throughout the entire facility. The Maintenance Building features 12 bays (six drive through and six pull in), which include such amenities as in-ground lifts and an engine dynamometer and brake tester. State-of-the-art LED lighting and technology throughout the facility and a touchless bus wash which recycles 70% of the water used demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. An adjacent 3-bay fueling island features an efficient fluid distribution system and 20,000-gallon underground tank for diesel fuel. The facility also features a separate Administrative Building, which houses a high-tech dispatch command center with a video wall, modern office design and upgraded lounge and training areas for staff and drivers. Rounding out the footprint is secured parking for 98 commuter transit buses and 125 employee vehicles. Overall, the new Operations & Maintenance Facility expands SRTA’s capabilities as a transit operator and represents a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and preparing Xpress for future growth. The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) Xpress bus will depart from the Georgia World Congress Center's bus loading zone outside Bldg. C (Northside Drive). Please sign up for the tour time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
TECHNICAL TOUR: Atlanta Streetcar/BeltLine System 2 - 4:30 p.m.(30 persons per tour)(also on Sunday, 9:30 - 12 p.m. and 2 - 4:30 p.m.)
The bus tour will showcase the Atlanta Streetcar, the Atlanta BeltLine, and provide an overview of the Atlanta Streetcar System Plan. Sites will include the current streetcar route, VMF, and future expansion to the BeltLine corridor, as well as the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside and Westside Trails, Historic Fourth Ward Park, and other parks and sites along key segments of the BeltLine transportation corridor. Tour participants should meet on the International Hall (lowest level) of the Marriott Marquis. The tour bus will depart from and return to the Courtland Street entrance of the Marriott Marquis on both Sunday and Wednesday. Please sign up for the tour day/time of your choice at the host information desks in the APTA registration areas, Lobby Foyer, Lobby Level in the Marriott Marquis and B Hall Registration, 4th Level in the Georgia World Congress Center.
Annual Meeting Planning Subcommittee3 - 4:30 p.m. B 312, 3rd Level, GWCCChair, Jason M. Minser
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