DOT Secretary Ray LaHood, who has announced his plans to step down from that post, will present the keynote speech at the March 11 Opening General Session of the APTA Legislative Conference in Washington. This is likely to be one of the last opportunities APTA members will have to hear from LaHood before his departure.

APTA President & CEO Michael Melaniphy and APTA Chair Flora M. Castillo will offer welcoming remarks at the morning session, “What’s Ahead for Transit—New Opportunities in 2013.”

That afternoon, the “Update from U.S. DOT” will bring together FTA Administrator Peter M. Rogoff and FRA Administrator Joseph C. Szabo to present major program updates and initiatives of interest to the public transit industry.

The conference will also offer presentations by pundits, congressional staff, and a session titled “Funding the Future of Transportation” featuring a panel of key stakeholders.

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