Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Los Angeles, California
April 19-21, 2009
Call For Papers: As a Web Page
Registration: Pre-registration has
closed. Please register
onsite at the Millennium Biltmore.
Pre-Registration List: Click Here
Program At-A-Glance: As a Web Page |
In Adobe PDF
Preliminary Program: As a Web Page |
In Adobe PDF
Product Showcase Reservation: In Adobe PDF |
In Microsoft Word
Virtual Trade Show: coming
Exhibitor Registration: In Adobe PDF |
In Microsoft Word
Exhibitor Instructions: As a Web Page |
In Adobe PDF
List of Exhibitors: As a Web Page
Exhibitor Electrical Order Form: In Adobe PDF |
In Microsoft Excel format
Exhibitor Telecommunications Form: In Adobe PDF |
In Microsoft Excel Format
Lodging: In Adobe PDF |
In Microsoft Word
Travel: Official
APTA Travel Agency | Travel Discounts
Visitor Information: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
Program Information: Contact
Martin Schroeder, or phone (202) 496-4885
Registration Information: Contact
Adam Martin or (202) 496-4845
With the theme “Growth and Renewal” the 2009 Joint Light Rail Conference will focus on meeting the demands of rapidly growing light rail systems, as well as the needs of older systems facing renewal. Original older systems are now reaching an age of maturity requiring attention to infrastructure and system upgrading.
Light rail and specifically the streetcar have reappeared as tools to aid downtown circulation and spur urban development and the 2009 conference will address special industry needs in their renewal and growth.
The 2009 Joint Light Rail Conference will host 12 sessions under two tracks, along with three workshops including transit security, operations training, and vehicle procurement guidelines
Sessions Include:
Streetcar Circulators and the New Urbanism
Light Rail: A Tool to Improve Regional Transit Ridership
Controlling Capital Costs: Design and Delivery Innovations
Stations, Stops and Art in Transit
Traffic Engineering Issues: LRT Performance
BRT and LRT, What is the Role for Each Mode
Energy, Environment and Transit: Making Systems “Greener” and Energy Efficient
Vehicle Technology: The Next Generation Vehicle
Infrastructure Maintenance: Renewal/Refurbishment
Regulations and Standards
Operations: Supervision and Service Quality
Operations Planning: Doing More with Less
Light Rail Products & Services Showcase: Explore myriad of options as you view and inspect the latest products and services for the light rail industry.
Technical Tours: Experience for yourself the operations of the Los Angeles light rail system, MetroLink, with behind-the-scene tours.
Networking Opportunities: Cultivate new relationships and meet industry peers from around the world at this truly international event. This event only comes around once every three years.
Who should attend: Transit agencies looking for state-of-the-art ways to optimize their light rail planning, maintenance and operation. System maintainers, planners, engineers, local and regional government entities, consultants, system integrators, and others interested in advancing light rail and streetcar modes.
Conference is hosted by MTA Metro Rail, with support from the Federal Transit Administration.
Safety/Security
Tips for Meeting Registrants
Green Conference/Travel Tips
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