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COUNTING DOWN TO THE 2011 APTA ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPO
APTA’s 2011 Annual Meeting: Too Good to Miss

The 2011 APTA Annual Meeting and EXPO in New Orleans—the largest public transportation-related event in the world—will unite the public transit community and give industry professionals an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their knowledge and exchange information on best practices, research, and new trends in the field.

With the Annual Meeting theme, “Public Transportation Takes Us There,” attendees can expect a program created with APTA members and industry leaders in mind.

The meeting provides more educational offerings in public transportation than any other APTA event.

Here are a few highlights from the meeting schedule.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA)/Veolia will share its experiences since Hurricane Katrina at this year’s Host Forum, “The Robust Recovery Underway in New Orleans.”

NORTA employees will describe the innovative strategies and techniques that have helped improve mobility, ridership, and operations in the aftermath of the devastating 2005 hurricane and support the economic engine of the city and the mayor’s renewal plans.

The Oct. 5 Closing General Session, “Transit Generates Economic Renewal in New Orleans,” will report on how NORTA’s Streetcar Expansion Program drives more than $1.5 billion in new mixed-use development while the agency’s new bus fleet and revised routes are helping improve residents’ quality of life.

Speakers at other General Sessions and forums will address the industry’s challenges and opportunities while proposing strategies that will help transit systems promote economic growth and competitiveness, foster cultural and technological innovation, and plan for the future despite tough current situations.

All Annual Meeting registrants are invited to the 2011 Annual APTA Awards Breakfast—8:15 a.m. Oct. 4—to honor APTA's Outstanding Public Transportation Manager, Business Member, and Board Member award winners; APTA’s Local Distinguished Service Award; Innovation Award; Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Awards; and the newest members of the Hall of Fame.

The 16th Annual APTA/WTS Speaker Breakfast will focus this year on workforce development, a priority for the sponsoring organizations and the transportation industry as a whole.

The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) will recognize the recipients of its 2011 Scholarship Awards at ceremonies Oct. 3. “Moving Forward with New Leaders of the Next Generation” is the theme of the event, which will also include information on APTF’s plans for recruiting and mentoring new transportation leaders.

The Leadership APTA Class of 2011 will hold its graduation ceremony Oct. 4. The program will include highlights of the class project presentations.

From cutting-edge educational sessions to networking activities and dynamic keynote speakers, the APTA Annual Meeting is one you can't afford to miss!

To register or for more information, click here.
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