Other Information: This tour is expected to be fully accessible (though there may be a few areas inaccessible to participants unable to walk). A vaccination policy may apply for visitors to Metro facilities. Closed-toed shoes are required with low to no heel. Steel-toed/safety shoes recommended, but sneakers are acceptable. Safety vests and other PPE (if needed) will be provided by Metro.

Join Sound Transit and King County Metro in touring Sound Transit’s recently completed Link Operations and Maintenance Facility: East (OMF East) in the City of Bellevue. This facility will support the region's growing light rail fleet as service extends to Mercer Island and Bellevue, and Redmond, Lynnwood, and Federal Way, more than doubling the light rail system in size and the light rail fleet will more than triple from 62 to 214 vehicles.

The tour will provide an overview of the facilities’ operations and maintenance of the Light Rail system as well as the green building and infrastructure features that enabled the facility to achieve LEED Gold Certification. Additionally, the tour will visit the planned TOD site at the facility, which is envisioned as a mix of affordable housing, market-rate apartments, office, retail and public space. TOD at the OMF East will contribute to the emerging Spring District neighborhood being developed in the Bel-Red Corridor.
 

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What are transit agencies in North America and around the world focused on as they look to rebuild ridership? In what ways can they enhance the customer experience, increase accessibility, convenience, and safety? What are the possibilities for weekend and off-peak ridership? Gain insight into the travel trends and transit innovations that are successfully attracting riders and meeting the needs and expectations of today's riders. Learn about key practices, technologies and policies that are contributing to transit's attractiveness. Building on the morning General Session, discussion will also address the enduring value of transit, even as ridership inevitably goes up and down.

Recent Decline in Public Transportation Ridership: Analysis, Causes, and Responses - TCRP Report: 231

Join us for a session featuring key House and Senate Leadership and Committee staffs discussing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and their implementation. Staff will also address the FY 2023 Transportation Appropriations bill and other infrastructure investment legislation being debated on Capitol Hill.

Agencies had to make difficult decisions pertaining to service and fares during the pandemic. Equity issues had to be evaluated and some agencies are still analyzing the impacts. This session will include panel members from FTA to address frequently asked questions and three transit agencies from around the country to share how issues pertaining to equity and Title VI were addressed.

Fare Capping: Balancing Revenue and Equity Impacts - TCRP: Synthesis 160

In TED-Talk-style, this session will feature a series of short presentations on inventive and innovative ideas from across the industry. Many of the featured presenters were APTA Award Innovation nominees or winners over the past several years. Come and be inspired!

Transit leaders, in both public and private sectors, face a range of tough workforce challenges - recruitment, retention, building a future workforce pipeline, and more. Come learn about real solutions and success stories that industry leaders have implemented.

This interactive session will include both large and small businesses along with public agencies responding to questions about the impacts of the pandemic on their businesses and agency small business/DBE programs as well as their recovery efforts. This session will also include a discussion regarding proposed changes to the DBE program.

The Intercity Passenger and Commuter Rail portions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, has far reaching effects on the future of rail transportation. In this session we will hear from FRA Administrator Amit Bose, and FRA Deputy Administrator Jennifer Mitchell on key takeaways railroads should be aware of, as well as insight into upcoming initiatives. This session is tailored to be both relevant and engaging to our members, and time will be allotted to entertain questions from those in attendance. Please join us for this interactive session!

(tickets required)
 

Celebrate the achievements of the industry’s finest individuals and organizations

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the industry’s finest individuals and organizations. We will honor the “best of the best” of the public transportation industry during the awards. These winners are outstanding role models of excellence, leadership and innovation, whose accomplishments have greatly advanced public transportation.

12 noon – Board meeting begins

Please join us at the annual Leadership APTA Alumni reception where we honor the Leadership APTA Class of 2022 graduates, welcome incoming members of the Class of 2023, the 25th class in the program’s history, and reconnect with fellow alumni, colleagues and friends.

·  Tickets required. You may purchase tickets, $125 per person, at the door or online by updating your registration here. (You will need your login info from your registration confirmation email.)

Join us in thanking our sponsors for their generous support:

Join us for a day of training and development at the upcoming TRANSform Conference in Seattle. Based on the feedback we received following the Salt Lake City TBA Conference, we have crafted another terrific program. A one-day event filled with sessions that will help us continue to grow in our knowledge of TBA roles and responsibilities. Topics of interest include an exciting learning session with special guest speaker Dr. Kenston Griffin, TBA Job Description Workshop, TBA Hot Topics, and Electronic Records and Information Management Transition. We hope you can join us. You won’t want to miss this great event!

Please join the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) Board of Directors for a hosted reception and fundraiser. The 2022 APTF scholarship recipients, sponsors, and friends will enjoy a festive and inspirational event celebrating the future leaders of the public transit industry.

Remember to bring a gift for the Foundation. All donations will directly support the APTF’s mission to provide scholarships and engagement opportunities to the future leaders of the industry.

During this fundraising campaign and reception, we hope to reach a goal of $100,000. All are welcome and you are invited to make a donation of any size. The work of the APTF makes a profound and lasting impact on scholars’ lives by providing much needed resources that have opened the doors to a range of possibilities within the transit industry.

Please consider contributing as a sponsor for the reception:

Platinum Level - $5,000

Gold Level - $2,500

Silver Level - $1,000

We need your help to continue the critical mission of the APTF. Many of us have benefited greatly from involvement in the public transportation industry and we can provide future generations good opportunities in this vital industry.
 

The Bureau was established as US DOT’s go to organization for federal financing to help project sponsors carry out infrastructure projects. The Bureau offers low-interest, long-term credit programs for all sizes of transportation projects, technical assistance, and best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and operation. The Bureau helps sponsors navigate the regulatory and financial requirements and provide technical assistance to educate and inform project sponsors seeking to move their projects forward. Due to time constraints and procurement processes, the Bureau team cannot meet with vendors or those seeking contracts.

The Bureau was established as US DOT’s go to organization for federal financing to help project sponsors carry out infrastructure projects. The Bureau offers low-interest, long-term credit programs for all sizes of transportation projects, technical assistance, and best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and operation. The Bureau helps sponsors navigate the regulatory and financial requirements and provide technical assistance to educate and inform project sponsors seeking to move their projects forward. Due to time constraints and procurement processes, the Bureau team cannot meet with vendors or those seeking contracts.

The Bureau was established as US DOT’s go to organization for federal financing to help project sponsors carry out infrastructure projects. The Bureau offers low-interest, long-term credit programs for all sizes of transportation projects, technical assistance, and best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and operation. The Bureau helps sponsors navigate the regulatory and financial requirements and provide technical assistance to educate and inform project sponsors seeking to move their projects forward. Due to time constraints and procurement processes, the Bureau team cannot meet with vendors or those seeking contracts.

The Bureau was established as US DOT’s go to organization for federal financing to help project sponsors carry out infrastructure projects. The Bureau offers low-interest, long-term credit programs for all sizes of transportation projects, technical assistance, and best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and operation. The Bureau helps sponsors navigate the regulatory and financial requirements and provide technical assistance to educate and inform project sponsors seeking to move their projects forward. Due to time constraints and procurement processes, the Bureau team cannot meet with vendors or those seeking contracts.

Many business members' products and services are showcased at the 2022 TRANSform Products & Services Showcase. Registrants can view these, learn about services and explore everything on display. Experts are on hand to answer your questions as you discover what’s new and innovative in the world of public transit equipment and services.