Registration
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCLanyards sponsored by Parsons Corporation
APTA Board of Directors
12 - 5 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom DE, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, APTA, Michele Wong Krause
(lunch to be served at noon, meeting starts at 12:30 p.m.)
Transit Board Members Board Support Subcommittee
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Dirksen Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Kathryn Jane Smith
Business Members Legislative & Procurement Committees Joint Meeting
4 - 6 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom F, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Brian Tynan
Commuter & Intercity Rail Legislative Subcommittee
4:30 - 6 p.m.
Cannon Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCCo-Chairs, Naomi Renek & Julie A White
High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee
7:30 - 10 a.m.
Capitol Ballroom D, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Chris Brady
Federal Procedures and Regulations Legislative Subcommittee and Funding, Finance & Tax Policy Legislative Subcommittee Joint Meeting
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom II, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChairs, Christopher P. Boylan & Ronald L. Epstein
Business Member Business Development Committee
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
State Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Charles DiMaggio
Intergovernmental Issues Legislative Subcommittee
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Dirksen Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCCo-Chairs, Marlene B. Connor & Rick Ramacier
Transit Board Members ADA Subcommittee
8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Rayburn Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Douglas Lecato
Safety Coordinating Committee
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Commerce Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Rebecca Frankhouser, MSTM, WSO-CSSD
Small Operations Committee
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Capitol Ballroom F, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Allan Pollock
Procurement Steering Committee
9 - 10 a.m.
Capitol Ballroom G, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCRegistration
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCBusiness Member Programs Committee
9:30 - 10 a.m.
State Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Tony Kellen
APTF Board of Directors
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Capitol Ballroom E, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Raquel Olivier
Legislative Committee
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grand Ballroom III & IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Matthew O. Tucker
Business Member Workforce Development Committee
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
State Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Mark Francis Magaldi, IIIChair, Michael J. Loehr, PE
Business Member Small Business Committee
11:30 - 12:30 a.m.
State Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Jose R. Bustamante, P.E.
Advocacy Resource Center
12 - 5 p.m.
Treasury Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DC
Drop by APTA’s Advocacy Resource Center and pick up the latest industry talking points and information on the benefits of transit and the importance of the federal transit program. Feel free to share these resource items with Senators, Representatives and Capitol Hill staffers for their review on important issues raised by APTA members who run transit systems or operate businesses that provide goods or services to those systems.
Financial Management Committee
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom G, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DC
Commuter Rail CEOs Subcommittee
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom I, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Catherine A. Rinaldi
CEO Search Task Force Listening Session
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Penn Avenue Terrace, Lobby Level, JW Marriott Washington DCJoin us for a status update and discussion on APTA’s search for our next President & CEO. We want to hear from you on what you believe are the most important attributes that the President/CEO should embody to lead APTA into the future. This is one of a series of listening sessions that the CEO Search Task Force is holding to guide the development of the job description and the recruitment of APTA’s next leader.
Discussion Leaders- Doran J. Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA
- Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
Public Private Partnership Committee
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom G, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Heather McKillop
Mobility Management Committee
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom E, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Brad Miller
Transit Board Members Legislative Subcommittee
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Rayburn Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Beth Holbrook
Access Committee
2 - 4 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom D, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Brandon Policicchio
Business Member Board of Governors
2:45 - 5 p.m.
Grand Ballroom II, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Francis "Buddy" Coleman
Transit Board Members Committee
3 - 4:45 p.m.
Penn Avenue Terrace, Lobby Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Doug Tisdale
State Affairs Committee
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom E, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Justin D. Leighton
Workforce Development Committee
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Grand Ballroom I, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, LaShanda Dawkins, Esq.
General Session: Welcome to Washington
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom III & IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCBe sure to attend this session to get the latest information on the national political scene and how the outcome of the 2016 Congressional and Presidential races may affect the legislative agenda for this year in the new Congress. Robert Costa, national political reporter for the Washington Post, and Amy Walter, National Editor of the Cook Political Report, will share their insights on how the dynamics between the new Administration and the 115th Congress will play out in this post-election season.
General Sessions sponsored by AECOM
Welcome- Paul J. Wiedefeld, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Washington, DC
Sponsor Recognition- Gregory R. Yates, P.E., AECOM
Featured Speakers- Robert Costa, National Political Reporter, The Washington Post, Washington, DC
- Amy Walter, National Editor, The Cook Political Report, Washington, DC
Welcoming Reception
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Capitol Ballroom, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DC
Over cocktails and light fare, join your colleagues for a reception and networking opportunity to kick off the conference.
Registration
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCBreakfast: The “Insider” Perspective for the Transit Industry
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Grand Ballroom I & II, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCStart the first full day of the conference with a sit-down breakfast to hear from Jack Howard, Senior Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Jack has extensive experience in politics and government, having worked in the White House for President George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush and Republican leadership in Congress over the last 25 years. Today he leads a team of 15 lobbyists in Washington, DC and seven regional offices around the country advocating for the Chamber’s federal agenda, which includes increasing investments in transit, roads and bridges and addressing the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.
Through the Chamber-led Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition, APTA has worked in partnership with business, labor, and highway interests on each of the recent authorization bills, and will continue to work together on a new infrastructure initiative, to achieve our shared goals of improving and expanding our surface transportation system.
Session sponsored by APTA Business Members Activity Fund.
Presiding- Jeffrey Wharton, Secretary/Treasurer, APTA; Director, Contracts and Technical Services, SYSTRA USA, Goldsboro, NC
Keynote Speaker- Jack Howard, Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC
Advocacy Resource Center
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Treasury Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DC
Drop by APTA’s Advocacy Resource Center and pick up the latest industry talking points and information on the benefits of transit and the importance of the federal transit program. Feel free to share these resource items with Senators, Representatives and Capitol Hill staffers for their review on important issues raised by APTA members who run transit systems or operate businesses that provide goods or services to those systems.
Opening General Session: What’s Ahead for Transit – Update from the Federal Transit Administration
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom III & IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCJoin us for the opening general session to hear from Matthew J. Welbes, Executive Director of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to learn more about public transportation priorities for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Mr. Welbes is responsible for directing the daily operations of the agency in support of public transportation services in communities across the United States. He guides the management of the agency's annual budget of over $12 billion and the 550 people who work with FTA's stakeholders.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from U.S. DOT leadership early on as they organize for the next four years.
Presiding and Remarks from APTA Chair- Doran J. Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Transit, West Covina, CA
Featured Speaker- Matthew Welbes, Executive Director, Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC
President's Welcome- Richard A. White, Richard White, Vienna, VA
General Session: Public Transportation: A Catalyst to Local Economic Development
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Grand Ballroom III & IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCA panel of regional leaders will discuss how strategic investments in bus rapid transit (BRT), light-rail, and heavy-rail public transportation projects, in their respective communities, have spurred significant residential and commercial development along and in proximity to these transit projects. Panelists will highlight strategies for building local and regional support, effective community planning and collaboration, and partnering with private developers.
Moderator- Valarie J. McCall, Ex-Officio Member, APTA Board of Directors; Past Chair, APTA; Past Chair, Transit Board Members Committee; Founder and Chief Executive, Valarie McCall Consulting Agency, Cleveland, OH
Panelists- Robin-Eve Jasper, President, NOMA Business Improvement District, Washington, DC
- Thomas J. Murphy, Jr., Former Mayor, City of Pittsburgh, PA; Senior Resident Fellow, Urban Land Institute, Washington, DC
- Scott Rowe, AICP, Planning Coordinator, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Upper Marlboro, MD
Luncheon: The Capitol Steps
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom I & II, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DC(tickets required)
For more than 30 years the Capitol Steps have been putting the “mock” in democracy. No matter who or what is in the headlines, the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. Be entertained at a luncheon featuring the satirical musings of the famous musical troupe.
Lunch sponsored by Transdev North America
Presiding- Kevin J. Holzendorf, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
Sponsor Recognition- Richard Alexander, VP of Business Development, Yaak Technologies, Lombard, IL
General Session: The Transit Coalition: Partners in Surface Transportation Funding
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Grand Ballroom III & IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCJoin APTA’s coalition partners in the surface transportation authorization process as they discuss how their organizations are advocating for additional infrastructure investment to build on the success of the FAST Act. APTA has long-standing relationships with a broad spectrum of interest groups and trade associations with which we work closely to advance our common goals. Plan to attend this session to learn more about the importance of coalition building and the ways in which we have achieved shared success in working with these important partners.
Presiding- Diana C. Mendes, AICP, Corporate President, Infrastructure and Mobility Equity, HNTB Corporation, Arlington, VA
Panelists- Jim Tymon, Executive Director, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC
- Sean O'Neill, Vice President, Congressional Relations and Infrastructure Advancement, Associated General Contractors of America, Arlington, VA
- Dean Franks, Senior Vice President, Congressional Relations, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, Washington, DC
General Session: View from the Hill
3 - 5 p.m.
Grand Ballroom III & IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCWith major infrastructure and tax proposals being debated on Capitol Hill, this session will feature three panels of key Congressional staff representing House and Senate authorizing, appropriations, and tax committees. Each panel will discuss different perspectives of the legislative process as it affects public transportation and take your questions.
Presiding- J. Barry Barker, Transit Authority of River City (TARC), Louisville, KY
Authorization Panel- 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
- Auke Mahar-Piersma, Senior Advisor, Cardinal Infrastructure, Washington, DC
- Caryn Moore Lund, Majority Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Appropriations Panel- Rajat Mathur, Majority Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
- Nathan J. Robinson, Minority Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
- Joseph Carlile, Minority Staff Assistant, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Tax Panel- Nicholas Wyatt, Majority Tax, Infrastructure, and Nominations Policy Advisor, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
- Aruna Kalyanam, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Tax Policy, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Policy & Planning Committee
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom II, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Kammy Horne, AICP
Member Services Committee
5:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Dirksen Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Beverly D. Greene
Registration
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Grand Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCGeneral Session: Get Started with Members of Congress Breakfast
8 - 10:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom III & IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCStart the most important day of the conference with a full breakfast by hearing from key members of Congress. They will share their perspectives on the implementation of programs authorized in the FAST Act, offer insights on how Congress plans to finalize FY2017 federal spending bills, look ahead to the formation of the FY2018 budget, and share their thoughts on potential infrastructure and tax reform legislation. Speakers from key Congressional transportation authorization and funding committees will be participating.
The Honorable Earl Blumenauer
The Honorable John Delaney
The Honorable Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
The Honorable Seth Moulton
Presiding- Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
Featured Speakers- Hon. Earl Blumenauer, (D-OR), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
- Hon. John Delaney, (D-MD), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
- Hon. Henry "Hank" C. Johnson, Jr., (D-GA), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
- Hon. Seth Moulton, (D-MA), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Advocacy Resource Center
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Treasury Room, Meeting Room Level, JW Marriott Washington DC
Drop by APTA’s Advocacy Resource Center and pick up the latest industry talking points and information on the benefits of transit and the importance of the federal transit program. Feel free to share these resource items with Senators, Representatives and Capitol Hill staffers for their review on important issues raised by APTA members who run transit systems or operate businesses that provide goods or services to those systems.
Expo Committee
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom II, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DCChair, Christina Belmont
Capitol Hill Visits
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Capitol Hill Reception
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Meet and greet lawmakers and their staffs as we close the conference with a Capitol Hill reception that provides one more chance to talk transit in a relaxed setting. The reception will be held in the cafeteria of the Rayburn House Office Building.
Featuring remarks from Special Guest Representative Sam Graves (MO-6), Chairman, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives.
DIRECTIONS TO THE RECEPTION
Take Metrorail to the Capitol South Metro Station (Orange/Blue/Silver lines). Metrorail provides easy access to the Rayburn House Office Building. Metro SmarTrip® cards and instructions are provided in your packet of conference materials.
SmarTrip cards sponsored by Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
COMTO Awards Ceremony Breakfast: Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation
8 - 11 a.m.Ronald Reagan Building,
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(Registration opens at 7:15 a.m., tickets required)
COMTO's Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation awards recognize the outstanding contributions of women who are leading and advancing America's transportation industry. Hosted annually in Washington, DC during the month of March, in observance of Women's History Month, this signature COMTO event celebrates women from all modes of transportation and brings together hundreds of attendees representing all sectors of the industry.
Prior to March 15, tickets may be purchased via COMTO’s website,
www.comto.org/events. On March 15, tickets may be purchased on site at the COMTO registration desk on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no ticket sales on site.
Federal Transit Administration Workshop - Capital Investment Grant Program
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom IV, Ballroom Level, JW Marriott Washington DC*** Cancelled due to inclement weather***
(registration/check-in begins at 8:30 am)
The Federal Transit Administration will present this half day workshop on the Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program to provide information on New Starts, Small Starts, and Core Capacity project eligibility, evaluation, and advancement. Insights and lessons learned on planning and project development will be discussed, along with planning and environmental linkages, CIG program trends, and funding/financing.
The workshop is available to all Legislative Conference registrants at no additional charge. To register please fill out and submit the following
registration form. Pre-registration is required. On-site registration is on a space-available basis.
