Looking for more education opportunities? Here is a list of upcoming conferences and events around the country.
APTA –Host’s several conferences per year. Use this link to explore the list – Their next conference is the 2018 Public Transportation & Universities Conference, scheduled for June 23-26, 2018, at the Hilton Santa Cruz, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. – http://www.apta.com/mc/Pages/Current-Meetings.aspx
2018 Fare Collection/Revenue Management & TransITech Conferences – April 9, 2018 – April 11, 2018 Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL. Transit agencies of all sizes and fare collection methods attend to discuss current fare collection projects and issues, share experiences and best practices with their peers, and review situations of concern to multiple agencies. http://www.apta.com/mc/revenue/Pages/default.aspx
Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference (WRI ’18) – April 30, 2018 to May 3, 2018 Crowne Plaza O’Hare, Rosemont, IL. The Conference is comprised of three seminars, the Rail Transit Seminar, April 30, Principles of Wheel/Rail Interaction, May 1 and the Heavy Haul Seminar, May 2 & 3 2018. http://www.wheel-rail-seminars.com
2018 Bus & Paratransit Conference – May 6, 2018 – May 9, 2018 Tampa Marriott Waterside, Tampa, FL. The American Public Transportation Association technical, educational program covers operations and maintenance, accessibility and paratransit, integrated mobility and transformative technology. http://www.apta.com/mc/bus/Pages/default.aspx
2018 WTS Annual Conference – May 16, 2018 – May 18, 2018 Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado, CA. WTS International is hosting its 2018 annual conference, “Driving the Waves of Change,” in San Diego, California, May 16 – 18, 2018. https://www.wtsinternational.org/networking/annual-conference/
Transport Security and Safety Expo – June 11, 2018 – June 12, 2018 Washington Hilton, Washington, DC. The only event of its kind to provide a platform for transport operators across all verticals, government officials and suppliers to address current concerns, share best practice and build long-lasting business connections. http://www.transportsecurityworld.com/events/tssx
CTAA: The Future of Mobility – June 12th and 13th in Pittsburg. Speakers and sessions will keep attendees up to date with innovative technology, workforce development, communication strategies, funding, and regulations. The EXPO also features a trade show with all of the latest community transportation goods and services. http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=5185
World Metro Rail Congress Americas 2018 – June 26, 2018 – June 27, 2018 Philadelphia, PA. The conference is centered on strategic discussions between rail operators and vendors about upcoming metro rail, light rail and commuter rail projects and improvement plans. Attendees will assess, dissect and overcome the challenges that lie ahead for rail operators and urban planners, while providing vendors with a platform to learn about upcoming projects and tenders before anyone else. https://secure.terrapinn.com/V5/step1.aspx?E=9407&_ga=2.64365167.1986483136.1522265763-1042264932.1522265763
2018 ACT International Conference – July 29 – Aug 1, in Anaheim CA. Learn from the industry’s top experts and innovators through ACT’s breakout sessions, professional development courses, and fun ACTivity tours. Additionally, the international conference is a great place to meet TDM professional from across the country and to build your network of trusted peers and colleagues. https://www.actconf.org/
Bus Con – October 1-3, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN. BusCon is all about technology. You’ll learn about the latest in alternative fuels and other green technologies; telematics; buses, motorcoaches, vans, shuttles and other vehicles; safety; accessible transportation; regulatory issues; training and more. http://www.busconexpo.com/Default.aspx
Rail~Volution – October 21-24 in Pittsburg. Rail~Volution is four days of energizing events that connect citizen activists, developers, nonprofit and business leaders, planners, local elected officials, community and housing advocates, transportation system operators and government officials from around the country. http://railvolution.org/the-conference/conference-information/
List of other State Conferences and Events: http://www.apta.com/mc/otherconf/Pages/stateconferences.aspx