Gary Thomas. 2011-2012 APTA chair, with Flora M. Castillo. 2012-2013 chair.

Kevin Desmond. general manager, King County Metro Transit, addresses meeting participants during the opening session. 

Michael Melaniphy, APTA president & CEO, welcomes participants to the Opening General Session. 

FTA Administrator Peter M. Rogoff shared information about the federal transportation program during the opening session. 

King County Executive Dow Constantine shared his enthusiasm about public transportation in his remarks at the opening session. 

The APTA Board of Directors and numerous committees held meetings during the weekend before the Annual Meeting. 

A representative of Google Transit gave a presentation during the Host Session, "Customer Information Technology Round Table." 

Recipients of AdWheel first-place awards gather onstage to learn which of their organizations received Grand Awards. 

APTF scholarship recipients spoke about their research and technologies during the Monday afternoon program that also recognized this year's honorees. 

Mid-level managers gathered Oct. 1 for a breakfast and networking session to help them broaden their skills and professional connections.

Annual Meeting attendees networked at the Welcoming Reception while visiting booths at the Products & Services Showcase. 

Alan S. Boyd, the first secretary of DOT, received a standing ovation from the audience during the opening session. 

APTA President & CEO Michael Melaniphy congratulates Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, winner of the 2012 APTA Local Distinguished Service Award for his support of public transit. 

Members of the "Powerful Women" panel addressed the APTA/WTS Breakfast on Oct. 3. 

Winners of the 2012 APTA Awards assemble onstage at the conclusion of the Oct. 2 luncheon ceremony.