Mobility Conference Program

Visit the APTA Standards Table for a hands-on, drop-in resource focused on the Bus Procurement Guidelines. Attendees can see live demonstrations of the automated version of the guidelines, which uses a mail-merge feature to help agencies quickly generate a customized request for proposals based on the full document.

Staff will be available to walk through and  explain the tool’s functionality and answer questions.

Visit the APTA Standards Table for a hands-on, drop-in resource focused on the Bus Procurement Guidelines. Attendees can see live demonstrations of the automated version of the guidelines, which uses a mail-merge feature to help agencies quickly generate a customized request for proposals based on the full document.

Staff will be available to walk through and  explain the tool’s functionality and answer questions.

Visit the APTA Standards Table for a hands-on, drop-in resource focused on the Bus Procurement Guidelines. Attendees can see live demonstrations of the automated version of the guidelines, which uses a mail-merge feature to help agencies quickly generate a customized request for proposals based on the full document.

Staff will be available to walk through and  explain the tool’s functionality and answer questions.

Join Jannet Walker-Ford, APTA Secretary/Treasurer and WSP executive, and a panel of APTA transit CEOs for a candid, wide-ranging discussion on innovation in transit from the C-suite perspective. The conversation will highlight the emerging technologies leaders are most excited about, the challenges that keep them up at night, and how innovation is reshaping their agencies. Expect an informative, insightful session and new perspectives from engaging leaders.

See how AI and autonomous vehicles are reshaping transit work and rider experience. Attendees will learn workforce-centric strategies for reskilling and vendor collaboration, and examine real AI tools—from predictive maintenance to chatbots—that improve decision-making, reliability, and customer service while turning pilots into scalable, sustainable operations.

Join us for a half-day BRT workshop focused on practical, transferable lessons for service planning, design, implementation, and operations from by your BRT peers:

• Hear lessons learned from agencies, DOTs, universities, and transit authorities delivering BRT across complex governance structures—covering delivery models, interagency coordination, and funding.
• Learn about real-world design solutions—including an approach for using right-door-only buses in left- and right-side boarding running ways.
• Learn how one agency is centering pedestrian safety in BRT service planning.
• Take part in BRT Therapy: facilitated small-group discussions to share ideas and problem-solve the challenges you’re facing.

The role of Maintenance Managers is evolving faster than ever. Are you ready to stay ahead? This isn’t just another workshop — it’s an opportunity to discuss common challenges, hear the latest from experts, and have meaningful conversations with fellow maintenance leaders and transit professionals who understand what you face every day.

Let’s learn from each other in this rapidly changing transit environment:
AI in Action – MARTA’s “Road to 6K” Journey
Discover how predictive maintenance powered by AI is transforming fleet performance and reducing downtime. Gain practical strategies you can bring back to your operation.

Diagnostic and Service Excellence
Sharpen your troubleshooting expertise with this presentation by Cummins. Strengthen your team’s ability to quickly identify technical issues and apply current maintenance best practices.

Hybrid Bus Technology
Think you already know all about hybrid buses? Come to hear from the manufacturers about the latest developments in hybrid bus technologies and whether they are a pathway to full battery electric.

Zero Emission Maintenance Challenges
Gain critical insight into the real-world challenges of maintaining zero-emission fleets, including: high-voltage safety protocols; battery handling and storage; facility power upgrades; technician training and more.

Bring your toughest questions. Share your experiences. Leave with actionable insights, stronger connections, and renewed confidence in leading your maintenance operation.

Maintenance Managers Workshop Full Program

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.

This session spotlights strategies based on years of real-world experience that helps operations and maintenance managers ensure continuity of service for battery and fuel cell bus fleets:

• Utah Transit Authority will review how they are utilizing a dashboard combining bus and charger data that enables UTA to optimize charger utilization, reduce demand charges, and troubleshoot charging failures.

• MV Transportation will walk through data analytics for the development of their summer and winter readiness programs that provide guidelines to prepare for and mitigate the effects of extreme temperatures in BEB operations.