Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
2023031510:3010:45 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
7:00 AM - 1:45 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
2023031507:0013:45 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM EDT
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Continental Breakfast
Grab a quick bite to eat while networking with other attendees before the official start of the High Speed Rail Seminar.
Sponsored By: Northeast Maglev Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) SPONSORED BY: The Northeast Maglev |
Location: Independence Foyer (Level 5B) |
2023031507:0008:00 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 |
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Capitol Hill Visits
While in Washington, DC, APTA strongly encourages members to meet with Senators and Representatives to brief them about the importance of public transit and passenger rail investment to your community. Your voice is instrumental as Congress considers the FY 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations bill and other critical legislation. APTA will coordinate in-person visits with your Members of Congress.
Learn more > Location: Capitol Hill |
Location: Capitol Hill |
2023031413:0017:00 000 | TUE, MAR 14 |
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Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 |
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
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Capitol Hill Reception at the Observatory
Meet and greet lawmakers and their staffs as we kick off the High-Speed Rail Seminar and celebrate the close of another successful Legislative Conference. The reception includes indoor and outdoor space, both with expansive views of Capitol Hill.
Location: The Observatory at America's Square, 300 New Jersey Ave NW |
Location: The Observatory at America's Square, 300 New Jersey Ave NW |
2023031417:3019:30 000 | TUE, MAR 14 |
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Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 |
Thursday, Mar 16, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Washington DC Union Station Facility Tour
Tour the magnificent Washington Union Station, a key hub for Amtrak Northeast Corridor and intercity operations, as well as regional commuter rail operations. In addition, the station serves as a hub for regional transit and intercity bus service, bike-share, and other mobility services. Hear about the role the station plays within Amtrak and the city, and learn about Amtrak’s plans for significant upgrades to its customer amenities, service expansion, and associated commercial development.
Hosted by Amtrak Convene in Union Station’s Grand Hall on the main level before 9:00 am. (Please wear comfortable closed toed shoes) **Please RSVP here** www.apta.com/conferences-events/high-speed-rail/washington-dc-union-station-facility-tour-2023/ Location: Union Station Grand Hall |
Location: Union Station Grand Hall |
2023031609:0010:30 000 | THU, MAR 16 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
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Leadership Welcome and Kickoff
Join your industry peers as we kick-off the 2023 High-Speed Rail Seminar.
Speaker(s): Remarks: Chris Brady, Chair, APTA Committee on High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail; Principal, Commonwealth Research Associates, LLC Speaker: The Honorable Amit Bose, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration Video Remarks: Stephen J. Gardner, Chief Executive Officer, AMTRAK Remarks: Bruno Maestri, Vice President, Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, AMTRAK Remarks: Marc Guigon, Director, Passenger Department, International Union of Railways (UIC) Remarks: Phillippe Lorand, Senior Advisor, High-Speed Rail, Passenger, International Union of Railways (UIC)Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031508:0009:00 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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What’s Happening Now: Pipeline of Projects Part 1
So many projects, so much opportunity! This is the part one of a two-part series focusing on a growing pipeline of projects throughout the US. Come hear from representatives from NJ TRANSIT, California State Transportation Agency, North Carolina Department of Transportation as they share their experiences with IIJA and advancing significant programs of projects.
SPONSORED BY: WSP Speaker(s): Moderator: Anna Lynn Smith, Vice President – Strategy and Planning, AMTRAK Panelist: Kevin S. Corbett, Chair, Northeast Corridor Commission, and President & CEO, NJ TRANSIT Panelist: Chad R. Edison, Chief Deputy Secretary for Rail and Transit, California State Transportation Agency Panelist: Julie White, Chair, Southeast Rail Corridor Commission, and Deputy Secretary for Multi-Modal Transportation, North Carolina Department of Transportation Sponsor Remarks: Caroline N. Decker, Senior Vice President and National Rail Business Line Director, WSP USALocation: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) SPONSORED BY: WSP |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031509:3010:30 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
12:05 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
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Keynote Luncheon
Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award to Jolene Molitoris the first woman Federal Railroad Administrator.
Speaker(s): Remarks: Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association Remarks: Dorval Carter, APTA Chair, and President, Chicago Transit Authority Speaker: Jolene Molitoris, Former Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Raymond F. LaHood, former Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation, and former Member, U.S. House of Representatives Facilitator: Jeffrey Nelson, Immediate Past Chair, APTA Board of Directors; CEO/Managing Director, Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLink)Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031512:0513:15 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Plans Coming to Life: Project Delivery
Amtrak, CAHSR and Brightline West are advancing major intercity and high-speed rail projects in the U.S. Join this discussion with program executives and FRA on how the projects are being delivered, including lessons learned from previous contracts, and changes proposed in the future.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Connie Crawford, Director of Transit, ASTM NA Panelist: Jackie Kerrigan, Sr. Director of NEC Program Development and Work Planning, AMTRAK Panelist: Sarah Watterson, President, Brightline West Panelist: Michael Longley, Acting Director, Office of Rail Program Development, Federal Railroad Administration Panelist: Bruce Armistead, Chief of Rail Operations and Delivery, California High-Speed Rail AuthorityLocation: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031515:0016:00 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Connecting our Cities: Corridor Development Strategies
Passenger rail corridor development is a complex issue. There are many challenges faced by passenger rail operators when attempting to add new service or more frequencies on existing freight rail lines. The panel will discuss these challenges and ways and means to collaborate with host railroads to achieve service goals that provide benefits to everyone.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Kenneth Sislak, Vice President, Transportation, AECOM Panelist: Peter Schwartz, Acting Director, Office of Railroad Planning & Engineering, Federal Railroad Administration Panelist: Jennifer DeBruhl, Director, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Panelist: Graeme Hampshire, Project Director, High Frequency Rail Project, VIA HFR - VIA TGFLocation: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031513:3014:30 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Sustaining Robust and Ongoing Passenger Rail Development: A Conversation Among Partners
Speaker(s): Panelist: Shayne Gill, Program Director for Multimodal Transportation, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Panelist: Brittney Kohler, Legislative Director, Transportation & Infrastructure Services, National League of Cities Panelist: Jim Mathews, President & CEO, Rail Passenger Association Panelist: Nicole Brewin, Senior Vice President, Government & Public Affairs, Railway Supply Institute, Inc. (RSI) Panelist: Caroline N. Decker, Senior Vice President and National Rail Business Line Director, WSP USALocation: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031516:1517:00 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
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Working on the Railroad: Pipeline of Projects Part 2
So many projects, so much opportunity! This is the part two of a two-part series focusing on a growing pipeline of projects throughout the US. Come hear from representatives from Washington State Department of Transportation, AMTRAK, Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission as they share their experiences with IIJA and advancing significant programs of projects.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Ian Rainey, Senior Vice President, The Northeast Maglev, LLC Panelist: Amy Scarton, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation Panelist: Joe Barr, Director of Network Development, AMTRAK Panelist: Laura Kliewer, Director, Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail CommissionLocation: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031510:4511:45 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
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International Experiences in Nurturing and Sustaining Railroad Development
Speaker(s): Speaker: Francois Davenne, Director General, International Union of Railways (UIC)Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031517:0017:15 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 |
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
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Closing Remarks
Speaker(s): Closing Remarks: Jennifer Mitchell, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad AdministrationLocation: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom A (Level 5B) |
2023031517:1517:30 000 | WED, MAR 15 |
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