The Mobility Conference addresses the critical priorities and challenges facing bus and paratransit systems and explores the changing environment in which systems operate in today's mobility landscape. Participate in specialty workshops, APTA's Bus Display, the Products and Services Showcase and technical tours.
| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
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Lessons Learned from Technology Procurement Workshop
This session explores outcomes from the APTA’s Technology Procurement workshop aim to streamline technology procurement for public transit, covering IP, SaaS, upgrades, customization, contract language, data ownership, and innovation. Attendees will learn best practices in procuring technologies addressing challenges from the public and private sectors.
CEU Credits: ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Alesia Cain, Head of Umo Solutions and Market Development, Cubic Transportation Systems Panelist: Arjan Van Andel, Strategy and Innovation Director, GIRO Inc. Panelist: Jonathan Simkin, CEO, Swiftly, Inc. Panelist: John Edmondson, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, Sr. Director of Procurement, Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority/Metro Panelist: Yariv Glazer, Chief Technology Officer, LookingBusLocation: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Harnessing the Power of AI: Transforming the Business of Transit
Speaker(s): Moderator: Christina Belmont, Chair, APTAtech Program Committee; and Vice President of Marketing, SDI Presence LLC Panelist: Shannon Bailey, CPBPM, Senior Director, Sales (Public Transit), Miovision Panelist: Renee Autumn Ray, Senior Director of Global Industry Strategy, Hayden AI Panelist: Ann Derby, PMP, CTSM, Director of Marketing & Events, INIT Innovations in TransportationLocation: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042916:0017:00 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Your Questions About Bus Procurement Best Practices Answered!
As transit agencies transition to zero emission buses, and as the industry seeks to maintain a competitive and financially viable bus manufacturing capacity, the manner in which buses are procured must change. This has been a major focus of the FTA and of the recent APTA Bus Manufacturing Task Force. This session focuses on bus procurement best practices that can sustain and grow US manufacturing to support the transition to zero emissions and ensure a competitive marketplace.
Speaker(s): Panelist: James Harper, Director, Office of Acquisition Management; Chief Business Advisor, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Dana Nifosi, Acting Chief Counsel, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Bill Thon, Superintendent Fleet Procurement, King County Metro Panelist: Michael Kyme, Chief Procurement Officer, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro)Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043010:3011:45 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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Forward-Thinking Mobility Strategies
Learn how the integration of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technologies in California enhances performance between transit operations, infrastructure, connected and autonomous vehicles, safety, and community needs. Success requires holistic planning and results in improved transit flow and sustainability.
CEU Credits: ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Manjit Sooch, Director of Innovation and Technology, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District) Panelist: Shannon Bailey, CPBPM, Senior Director, Sales (Public Transit), Miovision Panelist: Hisham Noemi, Director, Programming, Contra Costa Transportation Authority Panelist: Stephen Erickson, MiovisionLocation: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042910:3011:30 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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Rolling Out Contactless Fare Payment Systems
Explore innovations in urban transit fare payment and ticketing systems, highlighting the evolution of the commuting experience at South Central Transit Authority's (SCTA) after the implementation of its new account-based, contactless ticketing system. Learn how Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s strategic fare restructuring has transformed the region in addition to the San Francisco Bay Area Capitol Corridor's project introducing its Tap2Ride contactless payment system, revolutionizing ridership, convenience, and accessibility.
CEU Credits: ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Doug Bermudez, Chief, EASY Card & Transit Service Centers, Miami-Dade Transit Panelist: Erika Ehmsen, CXO (Customer Experience Officer), Xentrans Panelist: Gregory Downing, Executive Director, South Central Transit Authority Panelist: Jing Xu, Dallas Area Rapid TransitLocation: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Wednesday, May 01, 2024 |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDT
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Enhancing the Customer Experience through Automated Mobility Solutions
Transit agencies are using automation technologies to improve the reliability of service, to reach new markets, and to connect riders to mainline transit corridors. Panelists will identify how the state-of-the-art has advanced, and the new ideas others can consider as they strive to provide service that is both convenient and efficient.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Rob Bryans, Strategy and Partnerships, Via Transportation, Inc. Panelist: Molly King, Deputy Associate Administrator, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, Contra Costa Transportation Authority Panelist: Daisy Wall, Senior Director of Government Business, May Mobility Panelist: Toby McGraw, Chief Revenue Officer, Beep, Inc.Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024050110:1511:15 000 | WED, MAY 1 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
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Reinventing the Next Generation of Transportation
Join this holistic discussion session to learn from an expert panel about the future of transportation and begin to work towards a more collaborative framework that allows DOTs, transit authorities, states, cities, and counties to develop transportation solutions that help us build sustainable communities and create economic opportunity for people of all walks of life.
Learn how we can drive and lead the discussion to ensure policies and funding are transit friendly. How we can work together across public and private sectors to ensure transit is sustainable for the long term. Determine and understand the path forward for a collaborative framework that drives economic opportunity for all. Speaker(s): Moderator: Jose Bustamante, P.E., Vice President, T&I National Business Development, STV Incorporated Panelist: Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority Panelist: Lynda Tran, Board Member, STV Incorporated Panelist: Leanne Redden, Executive Director, Regional Transportation AuthorityLocation: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C123, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043013:3014:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042907:1508:15 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042911:1513:00 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043007:1508:15 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Wednesday, May 01, 2024 |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024050107:3008:30 000 | WED, MAY 1 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
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APTA LGBTQIA+ Resource Group Networking Event
Please join us for an all-inclusive LGBTQIA+ Networking Event/Happy hour. This is to network with colleagues from all backgrounds and walks of life. APTA supports the equal rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and the freedom of everyone to be their authentic selves. This is also reflected through APTA’s “We All Belong” statement, publicized at every event.
Location: Deschutes Ballroom A, 1st Floor, Hyatt Regency Portland |
Location: Deschutes Ballroom A, 1st Floor, Hyatt Regency Portland |
2024043018:3020:00 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
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International Bus Roadeo Awards After Party
**Separate ticketed event, not included in mobility conference registration
Location: Regency Ballroom and Foyer, 2nd Floor, Hyatt Regency Portland |
Location: Regency Ballroom and Foyer, 2nd Floor, Hyatt Regency Portland |
2024043018:3020:30 300 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Equity Considerations in Transit Service and Delivery – Part 1
How are agencies in North America operationalizing equity in their planning, project development and service delivery? Where are they creating improvements in processes and procedures to create more equitable outcomes? And what methodologies are they using to conduct equity-informed transportation analysis?
Speaker(s): Moderator: Natoya Walker-Minor, DEL, Deputy General Manager, Administration & External Affairs, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Panelist: Gwen McCullough, Director Capital Project Development Programs, Sound Transit Panelist: Brendon Hemily, Ph.D., Principal, Hemily and Associates and University of Toronto Panelist: David Miller, Chief Operating officer & Senior Project Manager, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning Inc.Location: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043010:4511:45 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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Breaking Through: Opportunities for Untapped and Underutilized Populations in the Transit Workforce
Recruiting from populations currently untapped and underutilized in the transit workforce can help mitigate our workforce shortages while welcoming people who bring invaluable lived experiences to their roles. This session will highlight strategies, case studies, blueprints and tools that let us create equitable employment settings, recruit and hire individuals with disabilities, older adults, and the unhoused, and develop a diverse workforce.
Participants will gain insights into techniques and resources they can use and apply to improve recruitment and retention of untapped populations within their communities and their own organizations. Speaker(s): Moderator: Jana Demas, Rail Deputy Director, King County Metro Panelist: Judy Shanley, Ph.D., Easterseals Director, National Center for Mobility Management; Assistant Vice President Education & Youth Transition, Easterseals Panelist: Ron Brooks, Senior Director, Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, UZURV Panelist: Shayna Gleason, Research Associate, Transit Workforce CenterLocation: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
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Transit Mechanics: Developing the Next Generation
Developing the next generation of transit mechanics is a growing challenge for the industry. This session highlights industry case studies that build on the use of apprenticeships, retraining, and advanced technologies to develop sought after skills, bridge related gaps, and enhance individual learning.
These strategies, programs, and practices will help the industry build up the technical competencies required to service and repair current fleets, prepare the workforce to transition to Zero Emission fleets, and create incentive initiatives that reward personal development and growth and promote retention. Speaker(s): Moderator: Geisha Ester, Chair, Education and Career Awareness Subcommittee; Vice President, Training and Workforce Development, Chicago Transit Authority Panelist: Humberto Marazzi, National Training Manager, MV Transportation, Inc. Panelist: Don Curry, Deputy Chief Operations Officer-Mechanical, North County Transit DistrictLocation: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
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Equity Considerations in Transit Service and Delivery Part 2
From new language assistance tools, to ever-changing fare policy and fare collection practices, to heightened levels of public involvement in route planning and scheduling, the need to assure equity has taken a more visible and central role. Practitioners will describe the role of Title VI and related factors in transportation decision making.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Aida Berduo Berry, MPA, Vice President Advisory Services - Civil Rights Practice Lead, WSP Panelist: Carl Green, Director, Civil Rights Division, Regional Transportation District - Denver Panelist: Arlanda Rouse, Civil Rights Officer, Charlotte Area Transit SystemLocation: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043013:3014:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Trajectory for Growth: Strategies for DBE Success
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program plays a crucial role in promoting the growth of minority and women-owned small businesses in the transit industry. In this two-part session, you will hear from U.S. DOT representatives about the recently finalized DBE regulation. In the second part, you will hear from transit agencies and businesses on their reactions to the regulatory changes and about their best practices to engage DBEs. This 90 min session is one you don’t want to miss!
Speaker(s): Moderator: Eve Williams, President/Chief Executive Officer, Dikita Engineering Panelist: Irene Marion, Director of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation Panelist: Dawn Distler, Chief Executive Officer, METRO Regional Transit Authority Panelist: Monica McCallum, Division Chief of Regional Operations, Office of Civil Rights, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Catherine LaFata, AICP CTP, Transportation Equity Director, HDR Panelist: Angela Berry-Roberson, Senior Advisor to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of TransportationLocation: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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The New Mobility: A Discussion of Current Mobility and Community Trends
Trends in transit, travel and mobility are ever-evolving. A panel of leading thought leaders and academics will reflect on economic and lifestyle trends across the landscape, and the impact broader trends have had on the way people live, work and travel. Attendees will hear about ways they can stay ahead-of-the-curve.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Jameson Auten, Chief Executive Officer, Lane Transit District Moderator: Crissy Ditmore, Founder, Edgewise Network Panelist: Paul Kincaid, Associate Administrator for Communications and Congressional Affairs, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Jarrett Walker, Blog Author, Human Transit.org; President and Principal Consultant, Jarrett Walker + Associates Panelist: Benjamin Limmer, Bureau Chief, Public Transportation, Connecticut Department of Transportation Panelist: Christina O'Claire, Mobility Division Director, King County Metro Panelist: Pete Knox, Board Member, Lane Transit District Sponsor Remarks: Mark McLaren, Vice President, HDRLocation: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: HDR |
Location: Oregon Ball Room 201, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 |
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
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Welcome Reception
Join your colleagues over cocktails and light fare for a reception and networking opportunity to kick off the conference.
Location: Oregon Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042818:0019:00 102 | SUN, APR 28 |
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| Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 |
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Location: Roadeo Site: USACE Portland Terminal 2, GATE #3, 3556 NW Front Ave, Portland, OR 97210, Off-site |
Location: Roadeo Site: USACE Portland Terminal 2, GATE #3, 3556 NW Front Ave, Portland, OR 97210, Off-site |
2024042807:0018:00 000 | SUN, APR 28 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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Location: Deschutes Ballroom B, 1st Floor, Hyatt Regency Portland |
Location: Deschutes Ballroom B, 1st Floor, Hyatt Regency Portland |
2024042914:1515:30 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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Agencies of Change
How transit agencies are making an equity impact one initiative at a time. Hear from three agencies that are moving the needle on equity in their communities through innovative policies and programs. Learn what successful equity-forward actions are being implemented across the US and what key recommendations stem from APTA's New Transit Equity Report.
Speaker(s): Moderator: MJ Maynard, Chief Executive Officer, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Panelist: Lesley Kandaras, General Manager, Metro Transit Panelist: Michelle Allison, CEO, King County Metro Panelist: Edna Stanley, Deputy Chief Operations Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Panelist: Gregory Nordin, Principal, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
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Working with Organized Labor: Building Trust, Developing Relationships, Reaching Agreement
Engage with industry experts as they share strategies, stories, techniques, and applied lessons learned that led to successful labor management agreements.
Based on post pandemic case studies, this session highlights successful strategies used to address employee requests addressing topics including: compensation, safer working conditions, benefits, and more. Participants also will gain a better understanding of related costs, causes, and types of conflict resolution that can lead to overall workforce wellness. Speaker(s): Moderator: George Fields, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Deputy General Manager, Human Resources, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Panelist: Jeff Guidry, General Manager -- VVTA Operations, Keolis Transit America Panelist: Edward Watt, Principal, WattADRLocation: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043013:3014:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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New Ideas in Public Transportation Network Design
Transit agencies are retooling their service networks in ways less oriented to commute trips and more focused on core routes and to more frequent service throughout the day and weekend. Panelists will speak to the movement away from downtown-based hub-and-spoke systems, and toward grid models that provide better access to multiple destinations hubs across the service area.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Lacy Bell, Principal - Seattle Office Lead, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. Panelist: Joana Conklin, Rapid Transit System Development Manager, Montgomery County Transit Services/Ride On Panelist: Grant O'Connell, Co-Chair of LGBTQ+ ERG, PRIDE and Planner III, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Evan Landman, Principal Associate, Jarrett Walker & Associates Panelist: Lisa Rheinheimer, Assistant General Manager, Monterey-Salinas TransitLocation: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043010:4511:45 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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Spotlight on State and Local Funding Initiatives
Public transportation in communities is supported through a federal-state-local partnership. Learn how transit agencies are securing funds at the state and local levels to complement the rise of federal funding.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Heather McKillop, Chief Financial Officer, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) Panelist: Matthew Weidner, Strategic Planning and Systems Analysis - Demand Responsive Transportation, King County Metro Panelist: Devayani Puranik, Mobility Development Program Director, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Panelist: Carl Ringgold, Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Program – Manager, USDOT – Build America Bureau Panelist: Steven Brown, AICP, Associate Vice President, HNTB Corporation Panelist: Emily Meaux, Executive Director, IndyGo Foundation Sponsor Remarks: Gavin Poindexter, Associate Vice President, New Starts and Small Starts, AECOMLocation: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: AECOM |
Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Moving the Needle on Access and University Mobility
The passage of the ADA more than 30 years ago envisioned a time when mainline transit would be accessible and barrier free. In this world, everyone, regardless of ability, could catch the bus, the subway or the train and would no longer need to rely on “special services” like paratransit. Three decades later, we’ve built much of that world, yet we still seem focused on paratransit.
How did this happen, and how can we get the world to notice the accessible mainline services all around them? During this audience-interactive session, our panelists will talk about their own experiences promoting the idea of a single, interconnected network of accessible transit, where mainline accessibility is highlighted, and passengers take advantage of all services offered. Through audience facilitated conversation, the session will explore two simple questions: What have you done to successfully bring your passengers to accessible mainline services, and what lessons have you learned from your attempts to bring passengers to the full multi-modal, accessible system. Please join our discussion and come ready to share and learn! CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: David Rishel, Executive Director/CEO, Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Panelist: Chris Lowe, Executive Director, Bus Association Victoria Inc. Panelist: Tanya Castle, Director of Growth, SilverRide Panelist: Lisa Womack, Vice- Chair, APTA Access Committee, Senior Manager of Mobility Innovation, Johnson County GovernmentLocation: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Wednesday, May 01, 2024 |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDT
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Mobility Hubs
As the mobility ecosystem continues to evolve and integrate more services, mobility hubs are taking on a new and broader role. Practitioners will describe the role and function of mobility hubs as transportation networks adapt to dynamic changes in mobility and land use.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Sharmila Mukherjee, AICP, EVP, Chief Strategic Planning and Development Officer, CapMetro, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Panelist: Jeff Peel, Deployment Manager, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Panelist: Joe Iacobucci, Senior Principal - New Mobility Practice Leader, Sam Schwartz Engineering Panelist: Eduardo Montejo, Senior Planner, Parametrix Panelist: Claire Jennings, Regional Project Manager, Central Ohio Transit Authority Panelist: Amy Snell Yost, Transit Project Manager, Transit Project Manager, HDR Sponsor Remarks: Ravi Tallury, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web ServicesLocation: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: Amazon Web Services |
Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024050110:1511:15 000 | WED, MAY 1 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
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New Opportunities Through Medicaid and Human Service Transportation
New Guidance from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services open new opportunities for public transportation agencies to work more closely with the medicaid programs in their respective states. Federal agencies, state agencies, and transit providers will share their perspectives.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Marlene Connor, Principal/Manager, Marlene Connor and Associates, LLC Panelist: Danielle Spila, Director, Bureau of Public Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Panelist: Richard Farr, Executive Director, Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority (dba rabbittransit) Panelist: Kristin Melcher, Community Transportation Planner South Central Region, Washington State Department of TransportationLocation: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B110-B112, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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Transit Workforce Center Dashboard
Researchers from the Transit Workforce Center (TWC), a technical assistance center sponsored by FTA and operated by the International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC), will present on TWC’s Transit Workforce Data Dashboard in a dynamic and interactive session. This presentation will feature a demonstration of the Dashboard’s functionality, a discussion of data sources and challenges, a peek “under the hood” at the platforms used to build the dashboard, and discussions of ongoing research initiatives and of participants’ own workforce data needs and interests. Join us in the Innovation Station to learn more about how data can support workforce initiatives and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in the transit workforce.
Speaker(s): Speaker: Douglas Nevins, Researcher, International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC) Speaker: Shayna Gleason, Research Associate, Transit Workforce CenterLocation: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: WSP |
Location: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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Location: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: WSP |
Location: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Authors Corner: Insight and Perspective from Current Public Transportation Authors
New books on public transportation provide fresh ideas and thinking. Book authors will share key themes from their books in an interactive conversation.
More information on each book and author, as well as links to purchase are provided below (20% discount code: APTA20) Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US and Canadian Transit by Christof Spieler Human Transit, Revised Edition by Jarrett Walker When Driving Is Not an Option by Anna ZivartsSpeaker(s): Panelist: Christof Spieler, PE, AICP, LEED AP, Director of Planning, Huitt-Zollars, Inc. Panelist: Jarrett Walker, Blog Author, Human Transit.org; President and Principal Consultant, Jarrett Walker + Associates Panelist: Anna Zivarts, Author; and Program Director, Disability Mobility InitiativeLocation: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: WSP |
Location: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
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At the Intersection of Mindfulness & Innovation
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure to innovate? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns of thinking, unable to break through to fresh ideas? Join us for a transformative session that explores the surprising connection between mindfulness and innovation. Discover how cultivating present-moment awareness can unlock your creative potential, leading to breakthrough insights and sustainable solutions.
Wakeful relaxation is a creativity essential. Creativity and innovation are much needed to respond to our organizational and environmental challenges. In this session we’ll explore the connection between meditation and creativity. Drawing on the experience and insights of both non-meditators and experienced meditators, we’ll explore meditation and investigate how it helps us let go of the fixed and rigid thinking that so often gets in the way of creativity and innovation. The session will include meditation instruction, guided meditation, and small group discussions. Speaker(s): Facilitator: Jeff Rogers, Budget and Forecasting Manager, TriMet Facilitator: John David Smith, Community Leader, Portland Shambhala Center and Manager, Shambhala Global Services Facilitator: Juan Carlos La PuenteLocation: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: WSP |
Location: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043013:3014:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
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Safe Spaces, Bold Ideas: An LGBTQ Discussion
Innovation thrives in diverse environments, yet LGBTQ+ individuals often face barriers within traditional innovation spaces. This open discussion explores the power of creating safe and inclusive environments where the LGBTQ+ community can connect, collaborate, and unleash their full innovative potential. Connect with fellow LGBTQ+ innovators and allies and leave with a deeper understanding of the importance of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ innovation.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Oscar Gonzalez, Co-Chair, APTA LGBTQ+ Resource Group; and Senior Vice President Transit & Rail Market Lead, WSP USA Panelist: Arisu Yatabe-Masog, Senior Coordinator Employee Resource Groups, TriMet Panelist: Sally Peters, Learning and Development Coordinator, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Darcie Laufenberg, Founding chair and current co-chair of the Women’s Forum, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Grant O'Connell, Co-Chair of LGBTQ+ ERG, PRIDE and Planner III, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Yosef Yip, Co-Founder of WSP LGBTQ+ ERG, WSP USALocation: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: WSP |
Location: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Operating and Maintaining Your Charging Infrastructure
Infrastructure is just as critical to successful battery bus deployments as the vehicles. This interactive session will feature two different agency approaches on maintaining charging infrastructure including how to structure contracts and measure performance. You will then be invited share your own experience and lessons learned.
CEU Credits: ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Panelist: Carrie Desmond, Manager, Electric Bus Infrastructure, Metro Transit Panelist: Chelsey Waterman, Transportation Planning Senior Manager, AECOM Panelist: Jennifer Hirsch, Manager of Administration, Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLink) Sponsor Remarks: Ravi Tallury, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web ServicesLocation: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: WSP Amazon Web Services |
Location: C124, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043010:4511:45 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Maintenance Managers Workshop
Join us for the full-day Maintenance Managers Workshop dedicated to bus maintenance managers and staff. This year’s workshop features sessions on biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels; fleet maintenance and telematics; mechanic training best practices; and ZEB thermal event response. Take advantage of the opportunity to interact with and learn from your maintenance manager peers and other transit professionals.
View Workshop Agenda If you are registered for the Mobility Conference, it is free to attend this workshop. Please RSVP with Tdisho Pendleton at tpendleton@apta.com so we can be sure to accommodate everyone. No longer accepting RSVP’s. Session has reached capacity. To attend ONLY the Workshop, registration is $650.00 (includes breakfast and lunch). Speaker(s): Panelist: Jerry Guaracino, Chief Engineer Vehicles, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Panelist: Obed Mejia, Senior Bus Equipment Maintenance Instructor, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Panelist: Geoff Hoff, Vice President of Fleet and Facilities, Central New York Regional Transportation Authority Panelist: Krish Inbarajan, CEO, Preteckt, Inc. Panelist: David Williams, Director of Maintenance, Capital District Transportation Authority Panelist: Shawn Harper, Technical Solutions Consultant, Vontas Panelist: Michael Flocchini, Training and Education Manager, AC Transit (Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District) Panelist: Sheila Jordan, CEO, Knowledge Architects, Inc Panelist: Michael McDonald, Operations Manager, Vehicle Innovation Center, New Flyer and MCI (NFI Group) Panelist: Gregory Tower, Transit Manager, Bureau of Public Transportation, Connecticut Department of Transportation Panelist: Dustin Strandberg, Chief Maintenance Officer, Victor Valley Transit Authority Panelist: Michael Rushfeldt, Purchasing Manager, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)Location: A107-A109, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: A107-A109, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Tuesday Workshop
Join us for this half-day workshop focused on BRT. You'll hear about the planning behind newly-launched BRT projects, how to think differently about wht BRT can do in your community, and agency stratagies to implement bus lane projects that improve speed and reliability while while ensuring safety.
View Program CEU Credits: PLANNERS 4.0 Speaker(s): Facilitator: Charlotte O'Donnell Obodzinksi, Chair, APTA BRT Committee; Dept. Manager, Priority Project Management Office, Pace Suburban Bus Moderator: Laura Minns, AICP, Assistant Vice President – Transit & Rail Planning, WSP USA Panelist: Shonda Wang, Partner, SvN Architects & Planners Panelist: Lilian De Loza-Gutierrez, Executive Officer, Community Relations, Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (LA Metro) Moderator: Jonathan Ahn, Project Manager, BRT Operations, Metro Transit Panelist: David Locher, Transportation Specialist, Milwaukee County Transit System Panelist: Michael Schneider, BRT Project Manager, AECOM Panelist: James McGrath, AIA, ASLA, AICP, Director of Partnerships & Programs, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. Panelist: Cara Belcher, P.E., Sr. Project Manager/Transit Engineer, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Aaron Vogel, Vice President of Operations/COO, Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) Panelist: Chris Hemmer, Sr. Vice President, WSP Panelist: Joe McCormack, Chief Development Officer, Lane Transit DistrictLocation: A107-A109, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: A107-A109, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM PDT
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General Session: The Future of Cities Relies on the Strength of Public Transportation
For generations, strong and expanding public transportation has had a central role in providing mobility to persons throughout urban and regional communities. In so doing, this has enabled the American economy to prosper. The distinguished panel will speak to the necessity of an ongoing federal-state-local partnership supporting public transportation, in so doing keeping cities and regions strong, vibrant, environmentally friendly, resilient, and equitable. Discussion will cover the significance of urban form, universal mobility, and the broad range of community benefits that come from public transportation.
Speaker(s): Remarks: Irene Marion, Director of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation Moderator: Dorval Carter, Immediate Past Chair, APTA; and President, Chicago Transit Authority Panelist: The Honorable Travis Stovall, Vice Chair for Public Transit, US Conference of Mayors, and Mayor, City of Gresham, Oregon Panelist: The Honorable Eileen Higgins, County Commissioner, Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade Transit Panelist: Ydanis Rodriguez, Commissioner, New York City Department of Transportation Panelist: Christopher Coes, Acting Under Secretary of Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of TransportationLocation: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: STV Incorporated |
Location: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043008:1509:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
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Opening Ceremony featuring Keynote Speaker Phil Hansen
Join your industry peers as we kick-off the mobility conference in Portland. Hear from APTA leadership and our host, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), as they share all the exciting and relevant information you will learn and see over the next three days. As we prepare for an exciting two and half days, hear an important and thought provoking message from our Keynote Phil Hansen, an internationally recognized multimedia artist, speaker, author and innovator -- at the forefront of bringing art to a wider audience..
Speaker(s): Featured Speaker: The Honorable Earl Blumenauer, Member, Ways and Means Committee; Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Trade; an, U.S. House of Representatives Keynote Speaker: Phil Hansen, Multimedia Artist, Speaker, Author, Innovator, Phil in the Circle Chair's Welcome: Michele Wong Krause, Chair, APTA; Past Chair, DART Board of Directors 2021-2023, Dallas Area Rapid Transit President's Welcome: Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association Speaker: Francis "Buddy" Coleman, Chief Customer Officer, Clever Devices Ltd. Host: Samuel Desue, General Manager, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Welcome: Ted Wheeler, Mayor, City of Portland Sponsor Remarks: Justine Belizaire, Associate Vice President/Program Manager, HNTB CorporationLocation: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center SPONSORED BY: UZURV |
Location: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
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General Session: Federal Partners Update
Please join us to hear from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and learn more about FTA’s public transit priorities and the year head.
Speaker(s): Featured Speaker: Matthew Welbes, Executive Director, Federal Transit Administration Moderator: Michele Wong Krause, Chair, APTA; Past Chair, DART Board of Directors 2021-2023, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Panelist: Joseph P. DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight, Chief Safety Officer, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Paul Kincaid, Associate Administrator for Communications and Congressional Affairs, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Dana Nifosi, Acting Chief Counsel, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: James Harper, Director, Office of Acquisition Management; Chief Business Advisor, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Bruce Robinson, Acting Associate Administrator for Program Management, Federal Transit AdministrationLocation: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Wednesday, May 01, 2024 |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM PDT
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Closing Session: Accessible Transit – Thirty-four Years After the American’s with Disabilities Act
Since its enactment in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act has increased access and opportunity for persons with disabilities across community life. ADA Paratransit was created as a “safety net” for people with disabilities who couldn’t use fixed-route due to disability. This was at a time when fixed-route service was far less accessible than it is today. Even with the huge progress in the accessibility of bus and rail systems, not everyone with a disability can use ADA accessible fixed-route services. Compared with 34 years ago, persons with disabilities have far higher expectations of themselves, and society views disability far more inclusively today than in 1990. Panelists will take a fresh look at accessible transit in the context of mature fixed-route systems and a more modern view of accessibility.
Speaker(s): Panelist: Eileen Collins, Director, Accessible Transportation Programs, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Moderator: Christopher Pangilinan, Vice President, Paratransit, MTA New York City Transit Panelist: Ron Brooks, Senior Director, Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, UZURV Panelist: Kelly Buckland, Disability Policy Advisor, United States Department of Transportation Panelist: Jan Campbell, Board Member, Disability Rights Oregon; and Chair, TriMet Committee on Accessible Transportation (CAT) Closing Remarks: Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation AssociationLocation: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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International Bus Roadeo and Safety & Security Awards Ceremony
Join us for an exciting awards ceremony recognizing the dedication and skill of the best of the best in bus operations, mechanics, and safety and security. These professionals from across the country, keep our communities moving forward safely with precision, professionalism, and pride.
Speaker(s): Awards MC: Drew Carney, KGW Anchor, KGW NewsLocation: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom 202-204, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT
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Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM PDT
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Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043009:3015:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
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Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Hall, A, A1, B, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043011:3013:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
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Beginners Guide to Hydrogen Fueling
If you are considering fuel cell electric buses, or are getting ready for your fuel cell fleet, this session will give you a quick, but detailed intro to hydrogen, including onsite production vs delivered, as well as short-, medium- and long-term solutions for fueling infrastructure.
CEU Credits: ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Reb Guthrie, Principal, Fueling Infrastructure, Stantec Consulting Panelist: Joe Velasco, Senior Project Engineer, Stantec Panelist: Tim Shellenberger, Chief Maintenance Officer, C-TRAN Panelist: John Dailey, Director of Maintenance, C-TRAN Panelist: Mona Babauta, CEO/General Manager, SunLine Transit AgencyLocation: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043013:3014:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Your ZEB Transition: Managing Organizational Change
A ZEB transition extends beyond any one department; it involves a host of interconnecting activities and decisions across the transit agency and with adjacent organizations outside the agency. This session will feature examples from transit agencies on how to conceive of and develop an enterprise-wide plan to implement a zero emission bus program.
CEU Credits: ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Cliff Henke, Managing Director, Transit and Rail ZE Fleets, WSP USA Panelist: Luke Yang, Vice President, WSP USA Panelist: Alan Lehto, Senior Director, Planning, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Carly Macias, Zero Emission Fleet Strategic Planning Manager, King County Metro Panelist: Jeff Hiott, SVP, Bus Transformation, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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Small Agency Perspectives on the Pathway to Zero Emissions
What are the ways in which the ZEB transition works differently at small or mid-sized transit agencies? This session will feature smaller agencies talking about how they approached ZEB fleet planning and procurement, the fleet and infrastructure rollout, and day-to-day management of the ZEB fleet. Come to hear lessons learned and strategies that have worked for small agencies entering the ZEB space.
CEU Credits: ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Dan Raudebaugh, Executive Director, Center for Transportation and the Environment Panelist: Jennifer Sweten, WSO-CSSD, Interim General Manager, Missoula Urban Transportation District (Mountain Line) Panelist: Bryan Smith, CEO, Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (CityBus) Panelist: Jennifer Hirsch, Manager of Administration, Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLink)Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042914:3015:30 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Comingling Paratransit with On-Demand Service: An Overview of Experiences to Date
The use of vehicles for both paratransit and regular on-demand services at the same time is occurring at more places. Panelists will speak to new approaches and best practices.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Brandon Policicchio, Chief Customer & Business Development Officer, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority Panelist: Mayank Aggarwal, Director of Programs, RideCo Inc. Panelist: Rachel Brown, Researcher, King County Metro Panelist: Soukan Jackson, Mobility Service Coordinator, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Panelist: Kim Dubuc, Mobility Service Coordinator, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Panelist: David Vidal, Manager of Contract Services, VIA Metropolitan TransitLocation: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043010:4511:45 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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Fundamentals for Better Bus Service: Reliability, Access, Legibility
The fundamental tenants of bus service ( reliability / access / legibility) of bus service makes all the difference to riders. Practitioners will describe how doubling-down on service fundamentals can bring favorable results.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Panelist: Michelle Babiuk, Senior Manager, Transit Planning, South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) Panelist: Holly Chase, Associate, Sam Schwartz Engineering Panelist: Diana Kotler, CEO, Anaheim Resort TransportationLocation: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042910:3011:30 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses: A Roadmap from Procurement to Revenue Service
Transit agency leadership with hydrogen fuel cell bus fleets planned or in operation will share their experiences, challenges, and accomplishments - from their early visions and planning through placing their first fuel cell bus on the road, and beyond. This cross-section of leaders will discuss what they wish they’d known when they started, what they continue to learn and adjust for, and will expand on the reasons they are pursuing the hydrogen fuel cell bus pathway. Speaker(s): Moderator: Doran Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Foothill Transit Panelist: Cole Pouliot, Fleet Decarbonization Lead, AECOM Panelist: James Gee, Director, Public Transit, Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County Panelist: Salvador Llamas, Chief Operating Officer, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District)Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043015:3016:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Wednesday, May 01, 2024 |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDT
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Is DEI Essentially Dead? No! Here’s Why
With many states enacting anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) laws, and the Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action admissions policies in higher education having indirect consequences for DEI efforts, what does this mean for transit agencies and businesses who value DEI? How can you advance DEI in your organization with as little risk as possible? This session is designed to share strategies and tactics for advancing DEI in uncertain times and in a manner that does not run afoul of State laws and Constitutional rulings.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Michele Wong Krause, Chair, APTA; Past Chair, DART Board of Directors 2021-2023, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Featured Speaker: Tom Saenz, President and General Counsel, MALDEF Panelist: David Eldred, Esq., General Counsel, King County Metro Panelist: Natoya Walker-Minor, DEL, Deputy General Manager, Administration & External Affairs, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit AuthorityLocation: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: B117-B119, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024050110:1511:15 000 | WED, MAY 1 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
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Battery Electric Bus Safety: Prevention and Management of Bus Fires through Facility Design and Hazard Analysis
Join us for this important session to discuss Battery Electric (BEB) fires, including prevention and management. One speaker will discuss the importance of facility design, including research that has been conducted with NJ Transit. Another business member will dicuss results of a recent hazard analysis conducted for a transit agency, and how these findings will be incorporated into the agency's SOPs and facility designs. A final speaker will discuss types of batteries used in BEB buses.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Charlie Gamble, Deputy Program Manager, ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC Panelist: Erik Belmont, Project Manager, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Panelist: Jewels Carter, Vice President, National Zero Emission Bus Facility Lead, AECOM Panelist: Oleg Vodyakho, Product Manager, ABB, Inc.Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043013:3014:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM PDT
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Transit Worker Assaults: Research Findings and the Federal and Transit Agency Approach to Mitigation
Join us for this session to learn about the uptick in transit worker assaults nationwide, including research and data. Further, the FTA will discuss its approach to include the recent General Directive 24-1 on "Required Actions Regarding Assaults on Transit Workers." Finally, TriMet will provide an overview of it's local approach to the issue, and the various successful programs it has implemented.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Neil Crosier, Managing Director, Security & Emergency Management, King County Metro Panelist: Lisa Staes, Associate Director, Center for Urban Transportation Research Panelist: Stewart Mader, Senior Program Analyst, Safety Policy, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Andrew Wilson, WSO-CSE, TSSP, PTSCTP, Executive Director, Safety & Security & Chief Safety Officer, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043010:4511:45 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Bus to Pedestrian Collisions: Use of Technology and Mitigation Actions
Bus to Pedestrian Collisions have become a larger issue in recent years. Due to this, we will have two business members on the panel. One will discuss technology including audible sensors and turning alerts. Another will cover how to effectively track and measure pedestrian-to-bus safety mitigation actions. Finally, the FTA will provide an overview of its bus-to-pedestrian collision safety programs.
Speaker(s): Moderator: Jodi Godfrey, Senior Research Associate, Center for Urban Transportation Research Panelist: Matthew DeDonato, Program Analyst, Office of Transit Safety and Oversight, Federal Transportation Administration Panelist: Jaime Maguire, Sr. Director, Safety Solutions, Protran Technology, a division of Harsco Rail Panelist: Sabrina Blais, Product Manager, Trapeze GroupLocation: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042916:0017:00 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PDT
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Awareness to Action: Anti-Human Trafficking Strategies for Public Transit
Transit operators have a unique opportunity to recognize suspicious situations and report those suspicions to authorities. Training is necessary to inform and empower employees in the fight against human trafficking. This session will provide agencies with awareness training resources and ways to improve reporting procedures.
Speaker(s): Panelist: Jodi Godfrey, Senior Research Associate, Center for Urban Transportation Research Panelist: Lexi Higgins, Director of Industry Engagement, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT)Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043015:3016:30 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
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How TriMet Tackled Safety & Security in the Face of So Many Issues
Hear from TriMet personnel and jurisdictional partners how they dealt with the safety and security onboard buses and trains.
Speaker(s): Panelist: JC Vannatta, Executive Director of Public Affairs, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Andrew Wilson, WSO-CSE, TSSP, PTSCTP, Executive Director, Safety & Security & Chief Safety Officer, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: John Gardner, Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Officer, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Miles Pengilly, State Government Affairs Manager, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042914:3015:30 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
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Safeguarding the Commute – Cybersecurity for Bus Agencies
A consistent cybersecurity strategy relies on resources and procedures and training. Bus agencies should implement counter measures to reduce risk, evaluate the procedures and systems used to assess and address cyber risk, implement access control measures to secure and prevent unauthorized access to critical systems, and introduce measures to reduce risk. Attend this session to discuss cyber risk, best practices, resources, roles and responsibilities.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS & ENGINEERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Michael Echols, CISSP, MBA, Board Member, IACI; and CEO, Max Cybersecurity LLC Speaker: Stephanie Doughty, VP of Professional Services, MV Transportation, Inc. Panelist: Scott Belcher, JD, MPP, Co-Founder, Cybrbase, LLC; and Chief Executive, SFB Consulting, LLC Panelist: Mark Johnston, Chief Information Security Officer, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Speaker: Ron Talwalker, VP of Product Sales/Cyber Intelligence & Solutions, MastercardLocation: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042910:3011:30 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Wednesday, May 01, 2024 |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PDT
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Figuring Out Microtransit Service One Experience at a Time
As the numbers of microtransit services have grown, so have the opportunities to learn from the ways transit agencies can best attain their goals. Practitioners will discuss how microtransit zone systems, connections to trunkline services, and other models have evolved and can help inform decisions.
CEU Credits: PLANNERS 1.0 Speaker(s): Moderator: Lewis Lowry, Transportation Director, Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority-DART Panelist: Eileen Collins, Director, Accessible Transportation Programs, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Antonette Braddock, Director of Paratransit & Specialized Services, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Panelist: Grace Almeida, Senior Transit Planner, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Panelist: Aaron Bartling, Senior Transit Planner, Bolton & MenkLocation: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: C120-C122, 1st Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024050110:1511:15 000 | WED, MAY 1 |
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| Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 |
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024043007:3016:00 000 | TUE, APR 30 |
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| Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 |
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042807:3018:00 000 | SUN, APR 28 |
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| Wednesday, May 01, 2024 |
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024050108:3010:30 000 | WED, MAY 1 |
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| Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 |
Saturday, Apr 27, 2024
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042711:0016:00 000 | SAT, APR 27 |
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| Monday, Apr 29, 2024 |
Monday, Apr 29, 2024
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM PDT
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Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Ballroom Lobby, 2nd Floor, Oregon Convention Center |
2024042907:3016:30 000 | MON, APR 29 |
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| Sunday, Apr 28, 2024 |
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDT
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Location: Oregon Convention Center |
Location: Oregon Convention Center |
2024042808:0017:00 000 | SUN, APR 28 |
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