Preliminary Program

APTA Sponsorship Program

Special thanks to our early sponsors:

• APTA Business Members
• Connex North America
• DMJM Harris
• Washington Group International, Inc.

Sponsor any of these specific events, either partially or exclusively:

• Conference Tote Bags
• WMATA Fare Cards
• General Sessions
• Tuesday Breakfast
• Capitol Hill Reception
• Final Program
• Congressional Directories

Contribute to the General Scholarship
Fund and be listed in the Final Conference
Program.

For details, please contact APTA’s
Yvette Conley at 202-496-4868 and
yconley@apta.com or Heather Rachels
at 202-496-4838 and hrachels@apta.com.

APTA Procurement Steering Committee

Co-Chairs, Robert I. Brownstein & Ronald J. Tober

Transit Board Members ADA Subcommittee

Chair, Donna P. McNamee

Business Members Government Affairs Subcommittee

Chair, Sharon Greene

Small Operations Committee

Chair, Hugh A. Mose

Older Adults Subcommittee

Chair, Rosemary G. Mathias

Legislative Committee

Chair, Beverly A. Scott, Ph.D.

Access Committee

Chair, David R. Rishel

APTA Board of Directors

Chair, Howard Silver

Financial Management Committee

Chair, Terry Cordell

State Affairs Committee

Chair, Patrick R. Judge

Business Member Board of Governors (BMBG)

Chair, Kim R. Green

Human Resources Committee

Chair, Z. Wayne Johnson

Transit Board Members Committee

Chair, Huelon A. Harrison

GENERAL SESSION

Welcome to Washington

Hear the inside political scoop from Eleanor Clift and Tony Blankley from the McLaughlin Group as they give their unique perspectives about the Washington scene.

Welcome Reception

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

We are pleased to hold the conference opening reception at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, home of the first-rate transportation exhibit, America on the Move. For those of you who have not yet seen the exhibit, this is your opportunity. And for those who have seen it before and told us how much you enjoyed it, this is a chance to see it again. You will not be disappointed! Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served.

Transportation provided by Connex North America.

BREAKFAST

The Political Climate and Its Significance for the Transit Industry

Start your day off with a taste of politics at this sit-down “hot and hearty” breakfast! Political analysts will take us on a behind the scenes look at what we can expect in the mid-term elections, and how transportation advocates can best weigh in on their issues.

Session sponsored by APTA Business Members.

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

What’s Ahead for Transit

Hear from top officials in the Administration on President Bush’s transportation and transit security agendas, as well as other important issues. Speakers include leaders from the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies.

GENERAL SESSION

Financing the Future

The financial underpinning for the federal surface transportation program is in need of a fix. The Highway Account of the Federal Highway Trust Fund could have a zero balance as early as 2008, before the end of SAFETEA-LU, with the Mass Transit Account not far behind. Congress has created two study commissions to consider revenue needs and funding options, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Institute are among the organizations that have identified possible solutions for the short and long term. A panel of Washington insiders will provide insight into future highway and public transportation financing scenarios.

LUNCHEON

Get an irreverent and updated take on the Washington political scene via humor and song from Dave Werner, “America’s Funniest Lawyer.”

Luncheon sponsored by DMJM Harris and APTA.

GENERAL SESSION

The View from the Hill

Hear straight talk from key congressional staff on how the U.S. Senators and Representatives they work for are likely to implement the provisions of SAFETEA-LU and act on other issues affecting public transportation. Staff members from transit-related committees will share their views on legislative issues facing the transit industry on Capitol Hill.

SAFETEA-LU Implementation

Join us to learn the latest developments and details on implementing various provisions of SAFETEA-LU. See how regulatory actions and guidance will affect the public transportation industry. Choose the topic that best meets your needs. (Note: topics are subject to change.)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1

Funding Opportunities I

Panelists will discuss provisions affecting the major capital investment program (new starts and small starts), planning, and environmental issues affecting project development, as well as SAFETEA-LU highway provisions that pertain to transit.

New Programs, New Regulations

Panelists will discuss operations and procurement topics including the new Buy America regulation, 13(c) in new and existing programs, and charter operations.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2

Funding Opportunities II

This panel will look at the legislative provisions pertaining to coordination of public transportation and health and human service transportation, the New Freedom Program, and the Job Access and Reverse Commute Program.

Transit Security

This panel will highlight security issues and programs affecting transit operators under SAFETEA-LU.

Conference Program Planning Committee

Chair, Howard Silver

Policy and Planning Committee

Chair, Michael A. Allegra

Member Services Committee

Transit Board Members Programs Subcommittee

Chair, Gloria Leonard

American Public Transportation Foundation

Chair, Robert H. Prince, Jr.

GENERAL SESSION

Get Started with Members of Congress

Start the most important day of the conference with a full breakfast and hear directly from members of the U.S. Congress on issues affecting public transportation, including appropriations, the budget process, transportation security, energy, and environment.

Before heading to the Hill to make the case for increased investment in public transportation, hear about the latest developments from members of the U.S. Congress on key committees. Members who have jurisdiction over appropriations, reauthorization, transportation security, and other areas will offer their perspective on the latest legislative proposals.

CAPITOL HILL EVENT

The afternoon event will focus on the latest topic of interest and will be announced closer to the event on www.apta.com.

CAPITOL HILL RECEPTION

Meet and greet lawmakers and their staffs as we close the conference with a Capitol Hill reception that provides one more chance to talk transit in a relaxed setting.

SAFETEA-LU New Starts/Small Starts Workshop

In its continuing educational efforts, the Federal Transit administration, in conjunction with APTA, is offering a workshop on FTA’s major capital investment program under SAFETEA-LU.

The workshop provides the fundamentals of the major capital investment planning and project development process and provides the latest issues affecting new starts. The workshop is geared for decision makers, including transit CEOs and board members, as well as those new to the process.

There is a separate $75 fee for the workshop and attendance is limited. For more information, or to register for the workshop, visit www.apta.com or contact APTA’s Rich Weaver at rweaver@apta.com.