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A Glimpse to the Future of Public Transit APTA TRANSform Conference and EXPO Heads to Orlando Photos courtesy of APTA
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APTA show was last held in 2017 when it attracted 15,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors. Originally planned for 2020, it was postponed and is now scheduled for November 7-10, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. This photo shows some of the crowd and exhibits at the 2017 event.
housands of leaders from around the world will come together this November in Orlando for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) TRANSform Conference & EXPO to see the industry’s latest innovations and technologies. Last held in 2017 with 15,000 attendees and more than 800 exhibitors from around the globe, this event plays a pivotal role in reconnecting the industry to what is now and what is next in public transportation.
From November 7-10, APTA’s TRANSform Conference and EXPO will offer the diverse public transportation industry the opportunity to showcase a wide-array of technologies and practices that can greatly enhance the passenger experience, streamline system management, improve safety and increase sustainability. For manufacturers and suppliers, the event will be a one-stop shop to interact with transit agencies, policy makers, regulators and customers to preview and explore future
innovations. Attendees can register online for both EXPO and the TRANSform Conference at https://www.aptaexpo.com/ apta2021/ public/Content,aspx?ID=14993&sortMenu= 105000.
With millions of people relying on buses, trains and light rail to travel, public transportation is essential to economic recovery and keeping life moving in most U.S. cities and metropolitan areas. Prior to the pan-
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