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The next two weeks feature three APTA webinars, starting today with an APTAU CEU Academy offering, Thursday's free Innovations in Mobility webinar, and next week's free post-election FutureView webinar.
Plus, three virtual events are on the horizon. In November, APTA partners with the UITP for a rail forum and the Transportation Research Board for a safety and security seminar. December will feature an event for attorneys in transit, the APTA Legal Affairs Virtual Mini Seminar.
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Upcoming APTA Webinars
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Tuesday, October 27
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET
This APTAU CEU Academy workshop will explore what happens when an agency introduces a new type of service (BRT) and a new technology (electric buses) at the same time. The presenters will discuss challenges and lessons learned within the past year at IndyGo and Metro Transit (Minneapolis), with a focus on implications for operations planning. Participants will receive 1.5 CEU planner credits.
Moderator:
- Cyndi Harper, Immediate Past Chair, APTA Multimodal Operations Planning Subcommittee; Manager of Route Planning, Metro Transit, Minneapolis, MN
All Electric BRT Implementation
- Annette Darrow, Director of Service Planning, Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo), Indianapolis, IN
Metro Transit’s C-Line
- Kristin Thompson, Assistant Director of Service Development, Metro Transit, Minneapolis, M
- Ayantu Gemeda, Assistant Manager of Street Operations, Metro Transit, Minneapolis, MN
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Thursday, October 29
3:00 – 3:45 pm ET
Marin Transit and the Transportation Authority of Marin (California) recently launched Connect2Transit, a user-friendly, first-of-its-kind platform combining multiple on-demand service and realtime transit information.
Connect2Transit leverages routing software to optimize shuttle routes, with booking available on the Uber app (along with real time information for traditional fixed-route transit services). It is expected that the Connect2Transit platform will reduce operational cost, provide a simplified passenger experience, and serve as a powerful platform to coordinate service expansions after the pandemic recedes.
Discussants:
- Nancy Whelan, General Manager, Marin Transit, San Rafael, CA
- Robert Betts, Director of Operations and Planning, Marin Transit, San Rafael, CA
- Cody Lowe, Planning Analyst, Marin Transit, San Rafael, CA
- Anne Richman, Executive Director, Transportation Authority of Marin County
Series Sponsor:
- Christopher Pangilinan, Head of Global Policy for Public Transportation, Uber | Routematch, San Francisco, CA
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Thursday, November 5
3:00 – 4:15 pm ET
Public transportation advocates and practitioners are watching closely the November 3 elections for a number of key reasons. The presidential election and makeup of the United States House of Representatives and Senate and which party will be in the majority is at stake. The outcome will directly affect the public transportation agenda in the critical years ahead.
At the local level, voters will decide on several high-profile transit ballot measures and the community investments they will bring. Speakers will report up-to-the-minute information in all areas, key campaign messages, and the specific implications on public transportation.
Moderator:
- Nuria I Fernandez, Chair APTA, and General Manager / CEO, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, San Jose, CA
Federal Elections and the Implications for Public Transportation:
- Phil English, Arent Fox LLP and former Member, U.S. House of Representatives (1995-2009)
- Ward McCarragher, Vice President, Government Affairs and Advocacy, APTA
Local Transit Ballot Measures:
Campaigns and outcomes
- Josh Cohen, Campaign Director, APTA Center for Transportation Excellence
Panel discussion with leaders of 2020 transit campaigns
- Steve Adler, Mayor, City of Austin, Austin, TX
- Ron Nirenberg, Mayor, City of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX (invited)
- Lynn Peterson, President, Metro Council, Portland, OR
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| Upcoming Virtual Events
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December 8
This virtual event is a new offering to transit legal professionals to obtain valuable CLE on current topics of interest including transit enforcement practices, impacts of Covid-19 on contracts, return to office policies, and force majeure.
This seminar will also include an update from the FTA’s Office of Chief Counsel, a legislative update, and a roundtable to share best practices.
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November 17-18
The event will include presentations on:
- Safety Management Systems (SMS),
- FTA’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASPs),
- Trespassing,
- Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Systems,
- Collision Avoidance Technology,
- COVID-19 Response and Recovery, and
- Other important Safety & Security Topics
The conference will be kicked off by Executives from APTA, TRB, and FTA. The audience for this conference includes chief safety officers, security directors, and APTA business members.
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November 10-12
APTA is partnering with UITP (International Association of Public Transport) and CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association), to hold a virtual edition of the annual UITP International Rail Forum for North America. The event is being hosted by the Chicago Transit Authority and the Regional Transportation Authority with speakers from around the world, including North America.
APTA members receive a 50% discount on the registration fee. Contact Petra Mollet at pmollet@apta.com for more information.
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On-Demand APTA Virtual Event
If you missed the live broadcast of Mobility & Rail NOW!, you still have the opportunity to view all the sessions and earn continuing education credits!
The Mobility & Rail NOW! virtual event delivered 24 sessions with 9 of those sessions approved for planning, procurement or engineering CEUs. This two-day event provided attendees the inside track on the latest insight, trends, and best practices impacting mobility and rail. Mobility & Rail NOW! also featured sessions dedicated to the “Future of Transit,” including exploring what public transit will look like in the post-pandemic world.
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On-Demand APTA Virtual Event
Learn techniques that increase efficiency, resiliency, and integration from the on-demand content from the 2020 Sustainability & Multimodal Planning Workshop.
You’ll hear from industry thought-leaders on topics related to service planning and scheduling in response to COVID-19, sustainable capital programming, equity in transit service planning and delivery, facilities planning, clean bus technologies, and route design and service planning for enhanced mobility.
The on-demand program from this virtual workshop delivers nearly 14 hours of rich content, straight to your desk. Earn continuing education credits! The total program includes up to 11 AICPA CM.
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