Atlanta, GA, October 9-13
MEDIA ADVISORY
September 14, 2004
For Immediate Release
Contacts: Virginia Miller (202) 496-4816 vmiller@apta.com or Donna Aggazio
(202) 496-4884 daggazio@apta.com.
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Washington, D.C., September 14, 2004--The American Public
Transportation Association will hold its Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia,
from October 9 to October 13, at the Marriott Marquis and Westin Peachtree
Plaza hotels. APTA's Annual Meeting is the premier gathering of public transportation
officials in North America. This year, APTA expects nearly 2,000 public transportation
professionals to converge on Atlanta. The meeting is hosted by the Metropolitan
Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
The Conference focuses on every aspect affecting the $37 billion public
transportation industry, with 40 educational sessions on subjects such as
homeland security and public transportation, transit-oriented development,
and improving performance through establishing industry standards. The conference
also will feature a roundtable of Congressional staff members who will discuss
an array of legislative issues important to public transportation. APTA and
MARTA offer two technical tours on highlights of the MARTA system.
The conference program includes a general session on homeland security and
public transportation with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary
Asa Hutchinson, followed by a panel discussion on transit security needs,
resources, and the department's partnership with the transit industry.
News media are invited to attend the entire conference, including the following
planned events:
APTA's 29th International Annual Bus Roadeo Competition, all day Saturday,
October 9.
Presentation of Bus Roadeo Awards, Sunday, October 10, 7 p.m.
Federal Transit Administrator Jennifer L. Dorn speaks on new federal initiatives
and policies, Monday, October 11, 8:30 a.m.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson
will discuss the federal partnership with the public transportation industry,
Monday, October 11, 10:30 a.m. A press roundtable on security will follow
at noon with APTA President William W. Millar.
Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew J. Young speaks on effective leadership
for the public and private sectors, Tuesday, October 12, 8 a.m.
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Daniel Burrus, nationally recognized forecaster and strategist, discusses
his views on adapting business opportunities for the public transportation
industry in a changing economic climate, Tuesday, October 12, 9:45 a.m.
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APTA's 22nd Annual Awards Celebration to honor the individuals and organizations
that represent the best in the public transportation industry, Tuesday,
October 12, 11:30 a.m. A new award, "Outstanding Business Executive
of the Year," will be presented to General Motors Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman Richard Wagoner, Jr., Monday, October 11, 7 p. m.
For news media registration, contact Tanya Williams at (202) 496-4887 or
twilliams@apta.com.
Complimentary credentials are available to working members of the news media
who are actively covering conference activities. Members of the media may
also register on-site. The preliminary conference program is available on-line
at www.apta.com.
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APTA is a nonprofit international association of more
than 1,500 member organizations including public transportation systems; planning,
design, construction and finance firms; product and service providers; academic
institutions, and state associations and departments of transportation. APTA
members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical
public transportation services and products. Over ninety percent of persons
using public transportation in the United States and Canada are served by
APTA members.
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