The Legislative Conference is an opportunity for public transportation industry professionals across the nation to make our presence felt and our voices heard in Washington, DC. The Conference helps educate APTA members on important federal legislation and policy initiatives and affords an unparalleled opportunity to shape the industry’s positions and federal advocacy agenda.
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
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Location: Constitution A-B -- Constitution Level (3B) Sponsored By transdev |
Location: Constitution A-B -- Constitution Level (3B) |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Advocacy Afternoon - Capitol Hill Visits
Please join APTA on Tuesday, April 14, for an Advocacy Afternoon to advocate for full funding for public transit and passenger rail. Your voice is instrumental as Congress considers the FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations bill, lays the groundwork for the next Surface Transportation Authorization, and debates other critical legislation. While in Washington, DC, APTA strongly encourages members to participate in an APTA Advocacy Afternoon and meet with Members of Congress following the last session of the 2026 APTA Legislative Conference. APTA will coordinate in-person visits with your Members of Congress and their staff the afternoon of Tuesday, April 14, between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET. Please be aware that meetings may take place any time during this window. Location: Off-Site |
Location: Off-Site |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
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Capitol Hill Reception
Meet and greet lawmakers and their staffs as we celebrate the close of another successful Legislative Conference.
Location: National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE |
Location: National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041407:0009:00 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041209:0018:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 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 Legislative Conference.
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) Sponsored By HNTB |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041307:3008:30 000 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Saturday, Apr 11, 2026 |
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Advocacy Resource Center
APTA produces incredible and engaging research so you can have the best look at public transportation's impact on your local communities and across North America. Come visit APTA's policy research team to learn the latest information and ask the questions that will make your advocacy efforts more successful
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041209:0017:00 000 | SUN, APR 12 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Advocacy Resource Center
APTA produces incredible and engaging research so you can have the best look at public transportation's impact on your local communities and across North America. Come visit APTA's policy research team to learn the latest information and ask the questions that will make your advocacy efforts more successful.
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041307:3017:00 000 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
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Advocacy Resource Center
APTA produces incredible and engaging research so you can have the best look at public transportation's impact on your local communities and across North America. Come visit APTA's policy research team to learn the latest information and ask the questions that will make your advocacy efforts more successful
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Foyer -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041407:3012:00 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
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US DOT Build America Bureau Office Hours
US DOT’s Build America Bureau is offering one-on-one meetings to discuss potential projects and explore financing and technical assistance opportunities. These introductory office hours are available in 30-minute increments on Monday, April 13, and on the morning of Tuesday, April 14, courtesy of APTA. You can arrange a time by contacting BuildAmerica@dot.gov. The Bureau was established as USDOT’s go-to organization for federal financing to help communities deliver infrastructure projects. The Bureau’s programs include technical assistance, low-interest, long-term financing for transportation projects, and best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and operation. The Bureau helps project sponsors navigate regulatory and financial requirements and provides technical assistance to educate and inform them as they move their projects forward. Please Note: Due to time constraints and procurement processes, the Bureau cannot meet with vendors or those seeking contracts. The Bureau does not issue policies for or regulate Buy America requirements. Location: Washington Boardroom -- Constitution Level (3B) |
Location: Washington Boardroom -- Constitution Level (3B) |
2026041407:0012:00 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
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US DOT Build America Bureau Office Hours
US DOT’s Build America Bureau is offering one-on-one meetings to discuss potential projects and explore financing and technical assistance opportunities. These introductory office hours are available in 30-minute increments on Monday, April 13, and on the morning of Tuesday, April 14, courtesy of APTA. You can arrange a time by contacting BuildAmerica@dot.gov. The Bureau was established as USDOT’s go-to organization for federal financing to help communities deliver infrastructure projects. The Bureau’s programs include technical assistance, low-interest, long-term financing for transportation projects, and best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and operation. The Bureau helps project sponsors navigate regulatory and financial requirements and provides technical assistance to educate and inform them as they move their projects forward. Please Note: Due to time constraints and procurement processes, the Bureau cannot meet with vendors or those seeking contracts. The Bureau does not issue policies for or regulate Buy America requirements. Location: Washington Boardroom -- Constitution Level (3B) |
Location: Washington Boardroom -- Constitution Level (3B) |
2026041307:0017:00 000 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM EDT
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Remarks from The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
Speaker(s): Remarks: The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), U.S. Senate Introducer: John Sisson, CEO, Delaware Transit CorporationLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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Remarks from The Honorable Rick Larsen (D-WA)
Speaker(s): Speaker: Representative Rick Larsen, (D-WA), Ranking Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,, U.S. House of Representatives Introducer: Les Reardanz, General Manager, Whatcom Transportation AuthorityLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041410:4511:00 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
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Video Remarks by The Honorable Dina Titus (D-NV)
Speaker(s): Speaker: The Honorable Dina Titus (D-NV), U.S. House of RepresentativesLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041409:5510:00 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Fireside Chat with Pete Meachum
Join us for a fireside chat with Pete Mecheam, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Transportation, offering a candid conversation on the Department's overarching vision and what stakeholders can expect in the year ahead.
Speaker(s): Speaker: Pete Meachum, Chief of Staff, U.S. Department of Transportation Moderator: Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation AssociationLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041410:0010:30 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
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Opening Remarks
Please join us for opening remarks and a welcome from APTA leadership and special guests.
Speaker(s): Remarks: Randy Clarke, General Manager and CEO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Remarks: Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association Chair's Welcome: Leanne Redden, Chair, APTA; Executive Director, Regional Transportation AuthorityLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
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Remarks from The Honorable Robert P. Bresnahan Jr. (R-PA)
Speaker(s): Introducer: Richard Farr, Executive Director, Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority Remarks: The Honorable Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA), U.S. House of RepresentativesLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041410:3010:45 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
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Fireside Chat: The Honorable Katherine Scarlett
Speaker(s): Featured Speaker: The Honorable Katherine Scarlett, Chairman, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Moderator: Joel Young, Vice-Chair, APTA; and Board Member, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District)Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041313:0013:30 000 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM EDT
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Congress and the Year Ahead in Public Transit and Passenger Rail Investment
Join us for this session featuring key Senate and House Committee staffs discussing the Surface Transportation Authorization and Transportation Appropriations bills. Gain key insights into lawmakers’ legislative priorities for public transit and passenger rail in the legislation.
This session is off the record and not for attribution. Speaker(s): Moderator: Phillip Eng, Vice Chair, APTA Legislative Committee; Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and General Manager/CEO, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Moderator: Beth Holbrook, Board Trustee UTA ; Chair, APTA Legislative Committee, Utah Transit Authority Panelist: Jared Sutton, Majority Deputy Policy Director, Housing, Insurance, and Transit, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate Panelist: Homer Carlisle, Democratic Senior Advisor for Infrastructure, Transportation, and Transit Policy, Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate Panelist: Michael Lestingi, Democratic Professional Staff Member, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate Panelist: Laney Allen, Majority Senior Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives Panelist: Jackie Schmitz, Democratic Staff Director, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives Panelist: Frances Bourne, Democratic Staff Director, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives Panelist: Avery Pierson, Majority Professional Staff, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives Panelist: Jo Eckert, Democratic Clerk, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate Panelist: Grace Enda, Democratic Tax Policy Advisor, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Panelist: Beverly Weshnak, Democratic Tax Counsel, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of RepresentativesLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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The Current Political Climate, Media Landscape, and 2026 Elections with John Dickerson
Speaker(s): Keynote Speaker: John Dickerson, Veteran Journalist and Long-Time CBS Icon Keynote Introduction: Raymond Melleady, Chair, APTA BMBG; and President & CEO, STER North America LLCLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041316:0017:00 000 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT
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Policy, Politics & Press: Telling the Public Transportation Story
Speaker(s): Introducer: Valerie Santos, Chair, Board of Directors, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Moderator: Leanne Redden, Chair, APTA; Executive Director, Regional Transportation Authority Panelist: Dan Zukowski, Senior Reporter, Smart Cities Dive Panelist: Tara Suter, Breaking News Reporter, The Hill Panelist: Sam Ogozalek, Transportation Reporter, POLITICOLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041408:4509:45 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
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Elevating the Customer Experience: Rider, Employee, and System Safety
Public transit agencies are implementing important innovations, improvements, and new policies across our industry that are helping transit provide the safest trip possible to their customers. This session will focus on how the public transit industry can best communicate about the work, investments, and training that agencies are employing for a great customer experience.
Speaker(s): Introducer: Jannet Walker-Ford, Secretary/Treasurer, APTA; Business Line Executive, Advisory and Planning, WSP Moderator: Jessica Mefford-Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Valley Metro Panelist: Randy Clarke, General Manager and CEO, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Panelist: Debra Johnson, General Manager and CEO, Regional Transportation District Panelist: Jonathan Hunt, Chair, APTA Legal Affairs Committee; and Interim General Manager/CEO, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit AuthorityLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) Sponsored By WSP |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
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Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041411:1511:45 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 |
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM EDT
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Remarks from The Honorable James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA)
Speaker(s): Remarks: The Honorable James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), U.S. House of Representatives Introduction: Monica Backmon, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Virginia Transportation AuthorityLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
2026041408:3008:45 000 | TUE, APR 14 |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
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The TSA Perspective
Sonya Proctor, Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations at the Transportation Security Administration, offers remarks on the agency's surface security mission and priorities.
Speaker(s): Speaker: Sonya Proctor, Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations, Transportation Security Administration Introducer: Joel Young, Vice-Chair, APTA; and Board Member, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District)Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
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Federal Partners Update
This session brings together senior leaders from across the U.S. Department of Transportation for an in-depth look at the federal priorities shaping the future of surface transportation. The session opens with a panel of Federal Transit Administration leaders who will discuss key issues facing transit agencies nationwide, including safety and security, funding, and how transit systems are rising to meet the demands of major national events. The session concludes with remarks from Federal Railroad Administration leadership on the agency's strategic direction and priorities.
Speaker(s): Introducer: Leanne Redden, Chair, APTA; Executive Director, Regional Transportation Authority Moderator: Jamie Pfister, Acting Executive Director, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Connor Torossian, Associate Administrator for Communications and Congressional Affairs, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Matthew Cahill, Chief Counsel, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Teona Edwards, Deputy Associate Administrator, Transit Safety and Oversight, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Megan Blum, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Planning and the Environment , Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Mark Bathrick, Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Program Management, Federal Transit Administration Speaker: Drew Feeley, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad AdministrationLocation: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
Location: Independence Ballroom -- Independence Level (5B) |
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| Monday, Apr 13, 2026 |
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Location: Constitution Ballroom -- Constitution Level (3B) |
Location: Constitution Ballroom -- Constitution Level (3B) |
2026041311:4513:00 000 | MON, APR 13 |
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| Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 |
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:45 PM EDT
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