Conference Program
The Safety and Risk Management Seminar continues to address topics related to operations planning and scheduling in response to new travel demands and shifting mobility patterns, environmental management systems, sustainable capital programming, equity in transit service planning and delivery, facilities planning, clean bus technologies, positioning transit as a central strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and route redesign for enhanced mobility. Participate in specialty sessions, roundtables and technical tours.
APTA Program and Schedules are subject to change.
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST
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Location: Off-Site |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
1:15 PM - 4:30 PM EST
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Chamblee (IOC) Tour
A tour of the MARTA Integrated Operations Center (IOC). The IOC houses Bus Control, Rail Control, and the MARTA Police Department (MPD) Dispatch. The tour will conclude with a showing of the MARTA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC is operated by the MARTA Police Department and is activated during emergencies and special events. Tour participants will also view special equipment used by the MPD. Sign-in is required at the IOC. Personal Protective Equipment Required: Closed-toe shoes. Please Note: Group A will start at 1:15 PM and Group B at 2:30 PM with each tour lasting approximately 45 minutes. A short 3-minute walk to the Lenox Train Station, and traveling north to the Chamblee Train Station (2 stops) Capacity Limit: 30 participants per Group Location: Off-Site |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
1:15 PM - 4:30 PM EST
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Host Tours
MARTA has graciously agreed to host several tours in conjunction with the Safety and Risk Seminar in Atlanta, GA. Tours will be offered on Tuesday, December 10th from approximately 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM.
Each tour does have a cap for the total number of participants, so please sign up early. You may only sign up for one tour. All tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once tours are full, we may utilize a waitlist, but will only clear people from the waitlist if someone does not show up/cannot make it on a specific tour.
None of the tours require participants to bring their own PPE, beyond closed-toe shoes. Please indicate your tour preference by COB Friday, December 6th at the latest. APTA cannot guarantee you can get on a tour after that date (though we will add you to the list if there is still room on a specific tour). 1. Chamblee (IOC) – 1:15 and 2:30 pm 2. Summerhill BRT route 3. Streetcar Facility – 1:15; 2:15 and 3:15 pm Please indicate your tour preference using this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8018318/APTA-2024-Safety-and-Risk-Seminar-ToursLocation: Off-Site |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
1:15 PM - 4:30 PM EST
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Streetcar Facility Tour
This tour will travel the streetcar loop, view Atlanta tourist attractions, and arrive at the Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF). Once at the facility, the tour will focus on Streetcar Operations and maintenance and see the inner workings of the VMF. Personal Protective Equipment Required: Closed-toe shoes. Please Note: Group A will depart at 1:15 PM; Group B departs at 2:15 PM and Group C departs at 3:15 PM with each tour lasting approximately 40 minutes. A short 3-minute walk to the Lenox Train Station, and traveling traveling south to the Peachtree Center Train Station (15 minutes), exiting the south end of the station to the Peachtree Center Streetcar Stop. Capacity Limit: 20 participants per Group Location: Off-Site |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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Summerhill BRT Facility Tour
This is a guided bus ride to and through the planned Summerhill Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor. The tour will begin at the host hotel, traveling through Atlanta, and showing points of interest. The tour culminates with travel on the BRT corridor. Personal Protective Equipment Required: Closed-toe shoes. Capacity Limit: 40 participants Location: Off-Site |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM EST
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Registration/ Tabletop Display
Registration/Tabletop Display: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Sunday, Dec 08, 2024 |
Sunday, Dec 08, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
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Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
7:00 AM - 4:15 PM EST
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Registration/ Tabletop Display
Registration/Tabletop Display: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Registration/Tabletop Display: 1:30 PM – 4:15 PM Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
Location: Foyer Phoenix Ballroom |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM EST
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Newly Implemented Transit Agency Safety, Security and Risk Mitigations
(Joint Session)
Join us for this joint Safety and Risk Management Session to learn about various newly implemented Safety, Security and Risk mitigations at transit agencies across the US. This includes an override button that IndyGo in Indianapolis has put in place on its buses that allows all doors to open in the event of an emergency. Further, WMATA has worked with an APTA business member to pilot technology to assist with warning of operator fatigue and impairment. Finally, in Los Angeles, LA Metro has implemented various safety and security-related innovations to assist with addressing illicit drugs in their underground subway system. Innovation is paramount to solving issues across the country, as these transit agencies can attest too. Speaker(s): Moderator: Sean Cagan, Director of Safety, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Panelist: Brian Clem, (TSSP) (DER), Director of Risk and Safety (CSO)(TSSP), Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) Panelist: Jeffrey Sease, COO, Predictive Safety Panelist: Collins Kalu, Deputy Executive Officer, Corporate Safety, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sponsor Remarks: James Fox, TSSP, PTSCTP, WSO-CSE (Bus and Rail), Vice President - Safety & Security Strategy, WSPLocation: Salon III-IV SPONSORED BY: WSP |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Its impacts on Transit Risk and Safety as well as Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)
(Joint Session)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept that is being implemented in the transit and rail industry, throughout North America and the world. Attend this session to learn about AI in Safety and Risk Management and transit/rail operations with the implementation of AI technology. Also learn about various software and camera programs being implemented at transit agencies, the use of AI for various safety platforms, and the implementation of AI on connected and automated vehicles (CAV). Speaker(s): Moderator: James Dougherty, WSO-CSSD, TSSP, FCP, PTSCTP, Vice Chair, APTA Rail Safety Committee; and Director of Regulatory Compliance, K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services / Excellence in Safety, Inc. Panelist: Tejas Santanam, Head of Research, Beep, Inc. Panelist: Zach Childers, Head of Complex Signaling & Turnkey RAMS - Americas, Hitachi Panelist: Jaime Maguire, Program Director, Transit Safety Solutions, Protran Technology, a division of Harsco Rail Panelist: Marla Blagg, Chief Safety and Security Officer, AC Transit (Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District) Panelist: Dan Katz, Vice President of Public Policy, Hayden AILocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM EST
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Transit Worker Assaults Part 2: Implementation of Barriers and Best Practices to Deter Transit Worker Assaults
(Joint Session)
Transit Worker Assaults have been on the rise over the past few years, and as such have become a very timely issue to discuss in transit safety & security. Join us for this two-part informative session. In part two, we will hear about the implementation of bus barriers nationwide, as well as best practices throughout the transit industry (including at agencies) to prevent and mitigate transit worker assaults. Speaker(s): Moderator: Jennifer Sweten, WSO-CSSD, Director of Operations, Missoula Urban Transportation District (Mountain Line) Panelist: Bem Case, Executive Director of Innovation and Sustainability, Toronto Transit Commission Panelist: Andrew Falotico, Health and Safety Director, International Transportation Learning Center Panelist: John Ryall, Specialty Glazing Leader, POLYVANTIS Panelist: Jeffrey Lau, Chief Safety Officer, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Panelist: Richard Mckinney, Safety Manager, King County MetroLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Sunday, Dec 08, 2024 |
Sunday, Dec 08, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
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Safety Risk Management Workshop (Optional)
(Safety Track) This presentation provides an overview of Safety Management Systems (SMS) with a focus on Safety Risk Management (SRM) methodologies and tools used to manage safety risks effectively at King County Metro. We will begin with a brief introduction to SMS and its key components, highlighting the importance of SRM in hazard identification and risk assessments. The presentation will get into the SRM process, emphasizing the workflow for identifying hazards with different tools used depending on the size and scope of what was identified, assessing associated risks, and implementing effective risk controls. We will explore various assessment tools used in our SRM process. Including, the risk matrix, which helps in determining the level of risk for all assessments being conducted. The Bowtie assessment, which provides a visual representation of hazard pathways and controls. Additionally, we will discuss the meaning of our comprehensive Hazard Assessment Reports (HAR) and the role of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in mitigating risks. By the end of this presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of the practical application of SRM methodologies and tools needed for creating safer operational environments. Speaker(s): Speaker: Joseph DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight, Chief Safety Officer, Federal Transit Administration Speaker: Rebecca Frankhouser, Chair, APTA Safety Coordinating Council; and Chief Safety Officer, King County Metro Speaker: Jackie Korte, PPM-Quality Assurance Auditor, King County Metro Speaker: Jesse Milner, CSP, Transit Superintendent - Employee Health and Safety, King County MetroLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM EST
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Host Welcome Remarks
Speaker(s): Host: Kathryn Powers, Board Chair, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Host: Ralph McKinney, WSO-CSE, CSP, TSSP, Chief of Safety & Quality Assurance, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Host: Donna Jennings, Director of Risk Management, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)Location: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM EST
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SMS and Data Session
(Safety Track)
This session will explore the intersections between Safety Management Systems (SMS) and data management fundamentals. Attendees will learn how to drive successful SMS implementation in their organizations by understanding and leveraging best practices in data management and governance. This session will emphasize how to use your organization's safety data to identify emerging issues, create a realistic inventory of safety risks, and assess the effectiveness of implemented mitigations. This session is intended to be beneficial across the entire spectrum of data fluency, from occasional data user to full-time data analyst. Speaker(s): Moderator: Nicholas George, Transportation Safety and Security Manager, Sound Transit Panelist: Joseph DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight, Chief Safety Officer, Federal Transit AdministrationLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM EST
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Location: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST
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Safety Briefing/Housekeeping - Introduction
Speaker(s): President's Welcome: Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association Facilitator: Polly Hanson, Senior Director - Security, Risk and Emergency Management, American Public Transportation Association Facilitator: Brian Alberts, Senior Director - Safety and Advisory Services, American Public Transportation AssociationLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM EST
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FTA and Transit Agency Safety Updates: SMS Implementation, PTASP and Safety Committees
(Safety Track)
Join us to hear about the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA)’s PTASP final rule, including the requirement for all large and mid-size bus and rail transit agencies to have a 50/50 management-labor safety committee in place. Also hear from the International Transportation Learning Center, a business member who works in conflict resolution, and a transit agency and their experience with the new rule and requirements. After formal presentations for the first half of the session, we will break out into table groups for the last part of the session and discuss Best Practices as a group in terms of implementation of the PTASP final rule and safety committees. This will be an opportunity for a more interactive session, where Seminar attendees will be able to discuss with one another and what they are doing at their home transit agencies to implement the requirements of this important rule, including the 50/50 safety committees. Speaker(s): Moderator: Rebecca Frankhouser, Chair, APTA Safety Coordinating Council; and Chief Safety Officer, King County Metro Panelist: Jeremy Furrer, Chief, Safety Policy and Promotion Division, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Douglas Nevins, Senior Researcher, International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC) Panelist: Edward Watt, Principal, WattADR Panelist: Mike Smith, Chief Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Officer, Regional Transit AuthorityLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM EST
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Transit Worker Assaults Part 1: The National Perspective, Data Collection and Research
(Joint Session)
Transit Worker Assaults have been on the rise over the past few years, and as such have become a very timely issue to discuss in transit safety & security. Join us for this two-part informative session. Part one will include the national perspective from FTA as well as background on data and research that has been conducted in the area of transit worker assaults and bus barriers. Speaker(s): Moderator: Charlie Gamble, Senior Consultant, dss+ Panelist: Stewart Mader, Senior Program Analyst, Safety Policy, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Anna Curtis, Program Analyst, Safety Promotion, Federal Transit Administration Panelist: Jodi Godfrey, Senior Research Associate, Center for Urban Transportation Research Panelist: Lisa Staes, Associate Director, Center for Urban Transportation ResearchLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM EST
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Safety Committee meetings - Bus Safety, Rail Safety, and CR S&S Subcommittee
8:45 - 9:45 am: Break outs for Modes and Committee Meetings Rail Safety Committee - Charleston Junior Ballroom, 2nd Floor Bus Safety Committee - Salon III-IV, 2nd Floor Commuter Rail Safety & Security Subcommittee - Columbia Room, 2nd Floor 9:45 - 10 am: Report Outs for Committees Speaker(s): Speaker: Joseph DeLorenzo, Associate Administrator for Transit Safety and Oversight, Chief Safety Officer, Federal Transit AdministrationLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM EST
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Location: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM EST
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Location: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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Battery Electric and Alternative Fuel Bus Safety: Fire Prevention and Management
(Joint Session)
Join us for this important and timely session focused on the key topics of battery electric and alternative fuel bus safety. We’ll hear from two APTA member transit agencies who will cover electric vehicle infrastructure safety and post-accident issues in relation to electric/alternative fuel buses. We’ll also hear from a business member who has piloted a heat-sensing alarm monitoring system for battery electric buses. Finally, an APTA member agency will discuss development of safety training and SOPs in regards to BEB safety. Speaker(s): Moderator: Michael Marks, Chair, APTA Bus Safety Committee; and Vehicle Maintenance Manager, King County Metro Panelist: Matt Mitchell, Transportation Safety & Security Manager, Sound Transit Panelist: Patrick Carnahan, Transportation Safety & Security Specialist, Sound Transit Panelist: Burdon Tyson, Assistant Safety and Security Manager, Industrial Fire Safety, Delaware Transit Corporation/DelDOTLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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FRA, Operation Lifesaver Inc. and Other Railroad Safety Updates
(Safety Track)
Please attend this session to hear from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) about their various safety-related rules, programs and projects that have been implemented as of late. This includes Part 270, other safety rules, and fatigue management programs. In addition, hear from Operation Lifesaver Inc. about its programs to promote rail safety and protect individuals along railroad tracks and at rail transit agencies. Speaker(s): Moderator: Walter Heinrich, Vice Chair, APTA CR Safety & Security Subcommittee; and Senior Safety Consu, K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services, Inc. Panelist: Amanda Emo, Ph.D., Program Manager for Fatigue, Safety Culture Assessments, and Critical Incident Stress, Federal Railroad Administration Panelist: Michael Hunter, Executive Staff Director, Office of Railroad Systems & Technology, Federal Railroad Administration Panelist: Rachel Maleh, Executive Director, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI)Location: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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Safety and Security Certification Updates, including the recently published APTA Recommended Practice (RP)
(Safety Track)
Earlier in 2024 APTA published a Recommended Practice titled “Safety and Security Certification.” This was created to be utilized in conjunction with FTA’s 2002 Handbook on Transit Safety and Security Certification. The Chair of the working group on this document will present out on what is included in APTA’s RP, the various aspects of this important document and how it can be used at bus, rail and multi-modal transit properties throughout the U.S. and Canada for Safety and Security Certification. In addition to this presentation, we will also have 2 brief presentations from APTA business members on the use of Technology for Safety Certification, as well as other standards used outside of the United States for Safety Certification. Speaker(s): Moderator: Kevin Jones, WSO-CSSD / CSE, APTA Rail Safety Committee Chair; and Principal, dss+ Transportation LLC Panelist: Amin Kalbasi-Ashtari, Principal Systems Engineer, Parsons Corporation Panelist: Dominique Roy, Vice-President, Rail, Transit & Mobility, ATKINSRéalisLocation: Salon III-IV |
Location: Salon III-IV |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
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Location: Charleston Junior Ballroom |
Location: Charleston Junior Ballroom |
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| Monday, Dec 09, 2024 |
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM EST
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Lunch and Keynote Presentation from Host Property, MARTA on Transit’s Critical Role in Managing Special Events
(Joint Session)
Hear from our host property, MARTA, during this special session to discuss prior and upcoming large-scale events taking place in Atlanta, GA. This includes the upcoming 2026 World Cup, taking place in the US, including Atlanta, in the summer of 2026. Learn best practices and what the transit agency is doing in terms of preparation, emergency management and special event planning. Speaker(s): Moderator: Polly Hanson, Senior Director - Security, Risk and Emergency Management, American Public Transportation Association Panelist: George Wright, Chief Operating Officer/COO, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Panelist: Gena Major, Deputy Chief of Safety & Quality Assurance, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Panelist: Michael Kreher, Chief of Police & Emergency Management, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Panelist: Rhonda Allen, Chief Customer Experience Officer., Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit AuthorityLocation: Charleston Junior Ballroom |
Location: Charleston Junior Ballroom |
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| Sunday, Dec 08, 2024 |
Sunday, Dec 08, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
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Joint Reception
Join your colleagues over cocktails and light fare for a reception and networking opportunity to kick off the seminar.
Location: Charleston Junior Ballroom SPONSORED BY: dss+ |
Location: Charleston Junior Ballroom |
2024120818:0019:00 000 | SUN, DEC 8 |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST
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Keynote Luncheon with Collie Greenwood, MARTA General Manager and CEO
Speaker(s): Keynote Introduction: Nuria Fernandez, CEO, AMDC Consulting, LLC Keynote Speaker: Collie Greenwood, General Manager and CEO, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit AuthorityLocation: Charleston Junior Ballroom |
Location: Charleston Junior Ballroom |
2024121012:0013:15 000 | TUE, DEC 10 |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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Insurance Market Update
(Risk Management Track)
What are the underlying issues in the current market? Social inflation has impacted jury verdicts and casualty losses, ransomware has increased, climate change has impacted the frequency of catastrophic events, including those we can anticipate and e.g., hurricanes and those we can’t e.g., tornados and wildfires. What are the forecasts for the coming year, and what data do we have looking back that can help inform us? This session will provide an opportunity to hear about what you can expect in the marketplace. Speaker(s): Speaker: P.J. Skarlanic, CPCU, ARM, Senior Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.Location: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024121010:1511:00 000 | TUE, DEC 10 |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST
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Best Practices for Litigated Claims and the Discovery Process
(Risk Management Track)
Litigated claims are common for transit agencies, whether it is an automobile accident, or a passenger falls on a bus or train. The discovery process is a key part of the litigation process. This includes written interrogatories, depositions, and requests for admissions and production of documents. When a lawsuit is filed, Risk Managers must act quickly to assign defense as well as begin data collection. This session will discuss the best practices to deal with litigated claims and the discovery process. Speaker(s): Moderator: Kathy L. Brittin, Director of Risk Management, Bi-State Development Agency (dba Metro) Panelist: Kareemah Lewis, Senior Associate Counsel, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit AuthorityLocation: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024121108:3009:30 000 | WED, DEC 11 |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EST
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Managing the Unhoused
(Risk Management Track)
People who are struggling with homelessness often rely on public transit conveyances or facilities as shelters from the weather and to stay safe. This is a growing challenge for many transit agencies and impacts transit employees and passengers who use public transit trains and buses. Hear from transit agency risk managers on the impacts of supporting persons who are homeless while minimizing impacts on transit employees and the traveling public. Speaker(s): Moderator: Polly Hanson, Senior Director - Security, Risk and Emergency Management, American Public Transportation Association Panelist: Lissa Stauff, CPCU, ARM-P, AIC, Senior Manager, Risk Management, Regional Transportation District Panelist: Patrick Williams, Director of Security & Emergency Management, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) Panelist: Julie Bonsall, CRM, Risk Manager, Jacksonville Transportation AuthorityLocation: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024121011:0011:45 000 | TUE, DEC 10 |
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| Sunday, Dec 08, 2024 |
Sunday, Dec 08, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
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Risk Management Workshop (Optional)
(Risk Management Track)
2:00- 3:00pm Risk Management Techniques and Best Practices facilitated by the Risk Management Committee officers – Come ready to share your challenges and best practices! 3:00 – 3:15pm Break 3:15- 4:30pm Risk Management Roundtable- What Keeps You Up at Night? Location: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024120814:0016:30 000 | SUN, DEC 8 |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST
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Location: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024121008:3009:00 000 | TUE, DEC 10 |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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Property Valuation Strategies
(Risk Management Track)
The property market has definitely had its ups and downs. One thing that remains consistent is the underwriter’s requirement to adjust property values annually. Whether you insure on an actual cash value or replacement cost or you self-insure, learn about the advantages and disadvantages of property valuation strategies. Speaker(s): Moderator: Brian Clem, (TSSP) (DER), Director of Risk and Safety (CSO)(TSSP), Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) Panelist: P.J. Skarlanic, CPCU, ARM, Senior Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Panelist: Danny Ulbricht, CPCU, AAI, Underwriting Specialist - Commercial Insurance Specialty (CIS), ChubbLocation: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024121110:4512:00 000 | WED, DEC 11 |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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You have been Hacked, Now What?
(Risk Management Track)
Cyber security insurance is a valuable risk transfer mechanism to protect clients from the mounting expenses and liabilities associated with a data security or privacy incident. Cyber insurance provides important access to specialized vendors and firms who have expertise in handling data security and privacy incidents and are a key factor in getting a client’s business operational again. Due to the frequency and severity of losses in this space, there has been increased pressure from the market on increasing pricing, while at the same time, reducing the amount of capacity available in the market. This session is important for risk managers to ensure the breadth of your current coverage aligns with your agency objectives. Speaker(s): Moderator: Rhea Prenatt, Enterprise Risk Manager, North County Transit District Panelist: Shanon Mumford, MBA, Claims Manager | Group Claims, Beazley Insurance Services Panelist: Thomas Joyce, Assistant Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.Location: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024121109:3010:30 000 | WED, DEC 11 |
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| Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 |
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
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Aon 2024 Transit Liability Benchmark Study Discussion
(Risk Management Track)
Compared to other industries, the public transit sector faces some of the greatest exposure to the public. The Aon public transit liability benchmark analysis examined ridership, and operation claims for rail and bus transit agencies and was conducted in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association. Speaker(s): Panelist: Michele Palmieri, Assistant Vice President, Broker Aon Global Rail & Transit Practice, Aon Risk Services Panelist: Ziruo Wang, FCAS, MAAA, Senior Consultant & Actuary, Aon | Global Risk ConsultingLocation: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
2024121009:0010:00 000 | TUE, DEC 10 |
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| Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 |
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM EST
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Location: Atlanta |
Location: Atlanta |
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