APTA’s TRANSform Conference is the flagship event for public transportation professionals to engage in workshops, experience technical tours, and network with colleagues. Keynote speakers and educational sessions explore cutting-edge hot topics, including transformative technology, mental health awareness, community building, innovative funding, and finance, safety and security, workforce development, worldwide mega projects, and more. AECOM is proud to be sponsoring the two sessions below. We look forward to seeing you there!
Prospects and Progress for High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail
National and international thought-leaders will share their visions on the role high-speed and intercity passenger will play in our transportation future. Discussion will reflect on the level of activity currently underway in North America and around the world. Panelists will highlight strategies to sustain such levels of effort, and will flag best-practices in facilitating project implementation.
Sponsor Remarks: Diane Cowin, SVP Director Global Transit – ESG, AECOM
Moderator: Chad Edison, Chief Deputy Secretary for Rail and Transit, California State Transportation Agency
Panelist:
Jennifer Mitchell, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Roger Harris, President, Amtrak
Mario Péloquin, President and Chief Executive Officer, VIA Rail Canada
Monday, Sep 30, 2024
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM PDT
Monday, Sep 30, 2024
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM PDT
Fueling the Future: Hydrogen Strategies for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Join us for a discussion on the future of hydrogen fuel in public transportation. Come to this session to learn lessons from innovators in fuel cell and hydrogen for both rail and bus. Discover how they are approaching challenges of procurement, hydrogen supply, and transitioning service to a new technology. Gain insights into the potential of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable fuel source for transit.
Sponsor Remarks: Steve Schupak, VP, National ZE Transit Vehicle Lead, Decarbonizing Transportation, AECOM
Moderator: Reb Guthrie, Principal, Fueling Infrastructure, Stantec Consulting
Panelist:
Olivia Arant, Chief, Office of Assets & Equipment, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Jess Smith, Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)
Shawn Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer, North County Transit District
Tuesday, Oct 01, 2024
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT