The 2012 Fare Collection Workshop & TransITech Conference is scheduled for March 20-22, 2012 (Tuesday-Thursday), at the Worthington Renaissance in Fort Worth, Texas.

This event will have three joint general sessions with emphases on Information Technology and Fare Collection. Other sessions will be divided into two tracks: Fare Collection and TransITech. Attendees can attend sessions in both tracks.

Attend this Event

• Registration is now open. Please see the registration page for more information on how to register. Make sure to register by March 3, 2012, to pay the discounted Early Registration Fee.
• Hotel reservations at the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel must be received by February 24, 2012, to receive APTA's discounted room rate. Please note that rooms may sell out prior to February 24, so early bookings are recommended.
• Product Showcase Exhibitors must reserve their booth by February 10, 2012.

Important Dates

• Exhibitor Early Fee Deadline – passed
• Author Notifications – January 20, 2012
• Early Fee Deadline – March 3, 2012
• Exhibitor reservation deadline – February 10, 2012
• Refund Deadline – February 20, 2012
• Deadline for your name on Registration List – March 9, 2012
• Pre-registration Deadline – March 12, 2012
• On-site Registration – March 20-22, 2012
• Presentations Available – April 30, 2012

About This Event

The Fare Collection Workshop features fare collection and enforcement, equipment maintenance, fare structure concepts, moneyhandling security, surveillance, and fare media standards. Also features an equipment display.

The TransITech Conference, includes information technology specific and innovative technologies, transit-focused technologies, traveler information, electronic payment systems, and other transportation system issues affecting public transportation.

Who should attend Fare Collection: transit and supplier/consultant personnel engaged in the design, procurement, and operation of fare collection methods, equipment, and technology.

Who should attend TransITech: public transportation information technology professionals, chief information officers, operations managers and staff, software developers, and all of those who benefit from modern public transportation information technologies.

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 26, 2012.