The 2012 Bus & Paratransit Conference is scheduled for May 6-9, 2012 (Sunday-Wednesday), at the Renaissance Long Beach and the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, CA.

Attend the Conference

• Registration is now open. Please see the registration page for more information on how to register. Make sure to register by March 30, 2012, to pay the discounted Early Registration Fee.
• Hotel reservations at the Renaissance Long Beach must be received by April 9, 2012, to receive APTA's discounted room rate. Please note that rooms may sell out prior to April 9, so early bookings are recommended.
• Product & Services Showcase and Bus Display Exhibitors should reserve their space by February 20, 2012, to save $200 with the early bird discount. The deadline for reservations is March 26.
• The Program Overview has been posted — find out more about the events that are scheduled for the 2012 Bus & Paratransit Conference.

Important Dates

• Exhibitor Early Fee Deadline – February 20, 2012
• Exhibitor Reservation Deadline – March 26, 2012
• Early Fee Deadline – March 30, 2012
• Refund Deadline – April 6, 2012
• Hotel Reservations (for group rate) – April 9, 2012
• Deadline for your name on Registration List – April 20, 2012
• Pre-registration Deadline – May 1, 2012
• On-site Registration – May 6-9, 2012

About This Conference

Programming includes topics such as policy and planning, operations and maintenance, public transportation in today’s operating environment, technology, safety and security, procurement, professional development, and special issues on accessible transportation.

The conference includes over 30 specialized educational sessions, technical training workshops, interactive presentations, special events, tours, and also a bus display and exhibitor showcase featuring the latest bus and paratransit vehicles, products, and services.

Who should attend: all bus and paratransit system personnel, board members, policymakers, suppliers, consultants, and any other personnel involved with bus and paratransit design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

2012 Mobility Management Conference

While you're in Long Beach for the Bus and Paratransit Conference, consider staying a few extra days in Long Beach to attend the 2012 Mobility Management Conference. This conference is scheduled for May 9-10, 2012, at the Hilton Downtown Long Beach Hotel. The conference will feature enriching and engaging sessions and workshops on a number of topics related to mobility management, coordination, customer focus and integration of facilities. Come share your insights and discuss your advances and challenges in the realm of mobility management.

Call for Papers

Please note that the deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2012 conference has passed. If you submitted an abstract, you will be notified of your status around January 20, 2012.