APTA is the leader in public transportation professional development and networking. Each year, APTA presents a top-notch slate of conferences and webinars. Each event is developed to improve the knowledge, professional and technical skills, and networking opportunities for public transportation professionals at all levels. The meetings also serve as an incomparable marketing tool for industry manufacturers and suppliers by bringing them together with current and potential customers.
2010 APTA Conferences
2010 Business Member Board of Governors Annual Meeting
Ko Olina, Hawaii
1/20-1/22/2010
This meeting focuses on business in the transit industry and support for APTA’s transit advocacy efforts. The business member activity fund publishes documents which highlight the benefits of investing in public transportation.
2010 Transit CEOs Seminar
Stuart, Florida
1/30-2/2/2010
This seminar brings together public transportation chief executives and their deputies in a forum for professional development and open dialogue on leadership and management topics.
High-Speed Rail In The United States: An International Practicum On System Implementation
Washington, D.C.; Chicago, Illinois; and Los Angeles, California
2/8/2010-2/13/2010
Held in three different cities across America, these seminars focused on providing U.S. decision-makers with information on implementing high-speed rail, as America enters this exciting new era.
2010 Legal Affairs Seminar
Orlando, Florida
2/21-2/23/2010
Up-to-date information on regulatory/legislative developments, industry-related litigation and other legal issues affecting transit industry.
2010 Marketing & Communications Workshop
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2/21-2/24/2010
Intensive workshop focusing on all aspects of public transportation marketing and communications, including media relations, research, customer service, ridership initiatives, and best practices.
2010 TransITech Conference
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2/23-2/25/2010
TransITech offers hands-on workshops focusing on information technology, traveler information, and intelligent transportation systems issues affecting public transportation systems.
2010 Legislative Conference
Washington, D.C.
3/14-3/16/2010
This conference examines vital legislative issues and developments. Get the latest information on authorization legislation and collaborate with fellow members to influence APTA's legislative agenda.
2010 Fare Collection Workshop
San Diego, California
3/28-3/31/2010
This workshop provides an in-depth opportunity to explore the latest and greatest developments in revenue practices, systems standards, fare policy and equipment for the transportation market.
2010 Transportation & University Communities Conference
Athens, Georgia
4/10-4/13/2010
If you provide transportation to a university, operate in a university community setting, are considering offering transit services to university students, or sell products and services to such a system, then you should plan to attend this conference!
2010 ITS Best Practices Workshop: Electronic Payment Systems
New Orleans, Louisiana
4/22-4/23/2010
The workshop will focus on Electronic Payment Systems and will be conducted in conjunction with the ISO Technical Committee 204 meeting which occurs earlier in the week.
2010 Bus & Paratransit Conference
Cleveland, Ohio
5/2-5/5/2010
The conference includes sessions and a showcase featuring the latest bus and paratransit vehicles, products and services, as well as opportunities to network with colleagues from throughout North America.
2010 International Bus Roadeo
Cleveland, Ohio
4/30-5/5/2010
Bus operators and mechanics from transit systems across North America participate in separate competitions, which showcase their skills in safe driving and vehicle maintenance.
2010 Rail Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia
6/6-6/9/2010
This conference provides a comprehensive learning and networking experience with a complete slate of technical sessions relevant to the operation, management, and maintenance of rail and fixed guideway systems.
2010 International Rail Rodeo
Vancouver, British Columbia
6/3-6/6/2010
Contests professional customer service and operating skills including knowledge of safety regulations, train equipment, wayside rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as the maintainer's skills and abilities.
2010 Transit Board Members Seminar And Board Support Employee Development Workshop
Eugene, Oregon
7/17-7/20/2010
Sessions focus on achieving excellence in overseeing services and organizations in the board members' governance roles. Educational and exchange workshops and opportunities are offered for transit board members and board support staff.
2010 Sustainability & Public Transportation Workshop
7/25-7/27/2010
New York, NY
This workshop focuses on best practices in sustainability within the transit industry and the role of public transportation in meeting federal, state and local sustainability goals such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
2010 Multimodal Operations Planning Workshop
New York, NY
7/26-7/28/2010
This workshop focuses on state of the art techniques for scheduling, service planning, operating procedures, and facility design, illustrating best practices through real-world applications drawn from transit operators throughout North America.
2010 Risk Management Seminar
Seattle, Washington
8/1-8/3/2010
The conference is designed for risk managers, safety/security/claims officers, policy makers, insurance brokers, and others with in interest in risk management in the public transportation industry.
2010 State Public Transit Partnership Conference
Seattle, Washington
8/4-8/5/2010
More information coming soon.
2010 Annual Meeting
San Antonio, Texas
10/3-10/6/2010
APTA`s Annual Meeting, the premier event of the industry, is a must-attend for all public transportation professionals. Transit professionals from throughout North America will learn, network, discuss influential topics and find solutions