Board Member Training and CEO Programs

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

Workshops and technical sessions cover timely issues of widespread interest in operations, technology, safety, security, planning, finance, capital projects, and the technical aspects of providing all modes of rail service: urban, commuter, high-speed, and intercity.​

Professional development sessions focus on public transportation board members’ policy and governance roles, as well as their support functions. Educational sessions are offered in areas such as the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities, planning, succession, ethics, legislative advocacy, community partnerships, open records, the Chief Executive, and much more.

This executive leadership forum on emerging trends and best practices focuses on public transportation policy, new business models, security, labor relations, funding, finance, and other issues.