2012 AzTA/ADOT Transit Conference
April 23 – 24, 2012
This year’s focus is “Showcasing Value in Transit” and will feature three tracks including “Improving the Operation”, “Achieving Sustainability”, and “Partnering for Success”.
Leading off this year’s conference will be a comprehensive State-of-the-State overview of public transportation. We will share local, regional, state and federal perspectives along with a view from higher education—all describing current public transportation issues. More than 20 sessions will provide practitioners, planners, operators, and users with valuable information and skills to make public transportation programs and services better, while finding ways to meet the current economic challenges that face us all. AzTA’s many partners will bring new concepts to public transportation programs and attendees can gain important and relevant continuing education credits.
Enjoy Flagstaff by using Mountain Line Transit. Your conference ID badge is your complimentary bus pass.
See the agenda for AICP Credit Eligible Sessions.
The conference will feature a variety of sessions, events and activities. See the complete listing below.
| April 22 | ||
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| Sunday Evening, 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
AzTA Conference Welcome Reception
SPONSORED BY: KEOLIS TRANSIT AMERICA | |
| April 23-24 | ||
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| Monday & Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 am |
Deluxe Continental Breakfast
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| Monday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Exhibitor Show & Vehicle Displays - OPEN
Presenter:
Exhibitor Expo & Vehicle Display
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| Monday, 8:00 am - 10:30 am |
General Session
Conference Opening General Session: Join AzTA President Ron Barnes and the Mayor of Flagstaff Sara Presler, John Haeger, NAU President , Matt Ryan, NAIPTA Chair, Leslie Rogers, FTA, and Jennifer Toth, ADOT, for an opening session Showcasing the Value in Transit. Then join everyone to enjoy a trip down memory lane with a history of transit in Arizona. | |
| Monday, 10:30 am -Tuesday, Noon |
"Improving the Operation" sessions
“Improving the Operation” sessions will focus on the needs of operators and service providers, addressing a variety of subjects, including: * Performance Money Management | |
| Monday, 10:30 am -Tuesday, Noon |
“Achieving Sustainability” track
The “Achieving Sustainability” track will focus on a variety of business strategies including: * Creating Livable Communities through Comprehensive Planning and Healthy Design (AICP Credit Eligible) | |
| Monday, 10:30 am -Tuesday, Noon |
“Partnering for Success” sessions
“Partnering for Success” sessions will include: * Activating Mobility Management Strategies in Arizona | |
| Monday, Noon - 1:30 pm |
Lunch with Keynote
Opening Lunch with Keynote Speaker Scott Bogren, CTAA SPONSORED BY: FIRST TRANSIT | |
| Monday, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Exhibitor Showcase Reception
Join our Exhibitors & Sponsors for this enjoyable evening reception! SPONSORED BY: A-Z BUS SALES | |
| Tuesday, Noon - 2:00 pm |
AzTA/ADOT Excellence Awards Luncheon/Keynote Address
As the conference ending HIGHLIGHT, join us for AzTA’s 25th Anniversary Annual AzTA/ADOT Excellence Awards and keynote presentations by Art Guzzetti & Jarrett Walker. SPONSORED BY: VEOLIA TRANSPORTATION
Presenter:
Jarrett Walker
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| OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| April 21-22 | ||
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| Saturday, 11:30 - Sunday, 6:00 pm |
ADOT Transit Maintenance Technicians Roadeo (Pre-registration/fee)
Arizona’s first ever “Maintenance Roadeo” completion for technicians from across the state—urban, rural, big and small bus!
Presenter:
Halsey King
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| Sunday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
ADOT Maintenance Roadeo Awards Banquet (Guest fee)
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| April 21-23 | ||
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| Evening Option |
Flagstaff Ale Trail (On your own)
Stroll the less-than-one-mile-long route, sample local hand-crafted beers at Flagstaff’s downtown breweries and have your Passport stamped at each stop. | |
| April 22 | ||
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| Tee times start at 10 am |
AzTA Golf with Friends (Pre-register with Becky at aztaadmin@cox.net)
Location: Sedona Golf Resort, 35 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ
Presenter:
Sedona Golf Resort
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| 4 - 6:00 pm |
BRT/Walkability Field Trip (Pre-registration/no fee/ space is limited)
This multi-modal, interactive session showcases Mountain Link, NAIPTA’s new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route and the pedestrian facilities that feed into it. The main purpose will be to illustrate features that enhance the pedestrian environment and to show how walkable neighborhoods can enhance the overall effectiveness of transit and increase ridership. Location: Meet at the Drury Inn Hotel Lobby no later than 3:45 pm. | |
| April 23 | ||
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| Monday Evening Activity |
“Explore Flagstaff by Transit” (Sign up available at Registration)
Sign up for your choice of: Dinner Downtown, a night at the movies, and MORE!! | |
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