bus & paratransit conference & international bus roadeo / bus rapid ...

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De v e l oping F u t u r e L e a ders f or t he T r a nsi t Indus t ry:
A Pa r t icipa n t ’s P e r spec t i v e
• Chun Dong, senior program manager, Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority, Washington, DC
A n a ly z ing Occupat ion a l S k il l s a nd C r e at ing C a r e e r
L a dders
• Ken Mall*, business unit leader-technical, Educational Data
Systems, Inc., Dearborn, MI
Intelligent Transportation Systems
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grand Ballroom B, Level 2
How smart is your system?
ITS technology is entrenched into all aspects of transit
operations and its systems. Smart deployment of technology
is fundamental in utilizing instruments effectively. This session
features international and domestic illustrations as examples of
best practices.
Related TCRP Documents: R-126, S-73, S-77 (See page 16
for details.)
Moder at or
• Gregory Cook, chair, APTA ITS Public Transit Forum, and director
of transportation, Veolia Transportation, North Las Vegas, NV
In t e r Moda l Oper at ions P rov ide F l e e t W ide R e a l T ime
T r av e l e r Inf orm at ion
• Arjan van Andel*, director of sales/business development,
Continental (formerly Siemens VDO), Cedar Rapids, IA
Sm a r t C a r d P o t p ourri
• Brian Stein*, sales manager, transit, Giesecke & Devrient
America, Inc., Dulles, VA
In t egr at e d T echnol ogy: M A R TA — A C a se S t udy
• Carol Greer Smith*, director, research & analysis, Metropolitan
Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, GA
I T S T echnol ogie s t h at Improv e Oper at ion a l E f f iciency
• Terrence J. Muellner*, assistant to the president, Chicago
Transit Authority, Chicago, IL
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Life can interfere with your job of operating a bus. Hear
about some of the work being done to reduce distractions
on your vehicle, tips for staying focused, and how to
manage fatigue. Join the conversation about what works
and what your transit agency can do to assist in keeping
operators focused and ready for work.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE awarded upon completion of
the course
T r a iner
• Doug Johnson, supervisor, operations/training, King County
Metro Transit, Seattle, WA
Roadeo Mechanics Training
Doors, Ramps, and Wheelchair Lifts —
What’s New and How Does it Work?
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ravenna, Level 3
New bus technology keeps showing up on the buses.
Proper operation and regular maintenance are essential to
optimize the performance of lifts, ramps, and doors. These
components provide reliable and safe operation thanks in
part to advanced technology and stringent manufacturing
standards. Experts will discuss new products and new,
user-friendly features. Participants will learn preventive
maintenance procedures and troubleshooting tips to keep
these units running smoothly and to extend their life. Typical
transit door systems and several lift and ramp configurations
will be covered.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE awarded upon completion of
the course.
T r a iners
• Keith Akins, service/training technician, Ricon Corporation,
Panorama City, CA
• John Condon, sales manager-west region, Vapor Bus
International, Buffalo Grove, IL
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Roadeo Operators Training
Ready to Drive? How to be Fit for Duty
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Seneca, Level 4
Even professional drivers need to manage life issues.
Training sponsored by Ricon Corporation
and Vapor Bus International.
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