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Something for Everyone at APTA's Annual Meeting & EXPO
The 2014 APTA Annual Meeting & EXPO, Oct. 12-15 in Houston, is only five weeks away! Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the largest events for the community of public transportation agency and business leaders.
The events feature hundreds of educational programs, General Sessions, tours, networking opportunities, and other activities. Check out these new programs, and sign up today.
Visit the TECHbar on the EXPO Floor
APTA’s TECHbar is the place for EXPO participants to find complimentary sessions on making the most of information technologies. Tech professionals will also answer questions and share information about such technologies as Google Glass and smart watches.
Session topics will include tips and tricks for using tablets, alternatives to Power Point presentations, apps to keep professionals in touch while on the road, an introduction to Instagram, and a Twitter tutorial.
Houston METRO Adds Bike Tour To Schedule
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), the host system, has scheduled a bike tour Sunday afternoon, Oct. 12, in partnership with the city of Houston to showcase the city’s expanding bicycle infrastructure.
METRO sees bikes as a critical connection to public transit. Every bus and train can transport bikes, and the system records 22,000 bike boardings per month.
For information, contact Joe Garcia.
TTI Hot Topics Workshop
Prior to the opening of the Annual Meeting & EXPO, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is hosting a free “Hot Topics in Transit” workshop Saturday, Oct. 11, 2-5 p.m. at the Hilton Americas Downtown.
TTI personnel will share their applied research on topics in transportation research and development, technology and performance, safety, sustainability, and passenger mobility. RSVP to Lauren Cochran.
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