U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood expected Press Conference in Orlando

[FayeforCure]

At the American Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting in Orlando, Oct 4-7

2009 Annual Meeting
10/4/2009 - 10/7/2009
JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes
Orlando, Florida
APTA’s Annual Meeting, the premier event of the industry, is a must-attend for all public transportation professionals.  This October, transit professionals from throughout North America will come together to learn, network, discuss influential topics and find solutions.

Understanding that these are challenging times, APTA has designed its 2009 Annual Meeting to satisfy the needs of you, the transit professional, as you cope with today’s volatile business environment.

Highlights
Join the discussion as Annual Meeting presenters evoke new ways of thinking on these critical and timely topics:

Sustainability and green jobs

Authorization

Economic stimulus

Workforce development

High-speed rail

Technology

Additional conference highlights include:

Hear from professional speakers who will present new ways of thinking on important topics.

Participate in technical tours to get an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the operations of LYNX - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority.

Celebrate best of the best of the public transportation industry at the APTA Awards Luncheon.

Collect new and creative marketing and communications ideas at the AdWheel Awards exhibit.

Honor the recipients of the American Public Transportation Foundation Scholarship awards.

Network to build a community of  public transportation professionals whom you can exchange ideas and experiences, successes, and challenges with.

Experience the business behind the magic" with intensive training provided by the Disney Institute.

Visit the APTA Annual Meeting’s first ever Products and Services Showcase to explore the latest trends and technologies in the industry. 

Meetings Resources

Safety/Security Tips for Meeting Registrants
Green Conference/Travel Tips


Visitor Information

Public Transportation
LYNX Central Florida Regional Transportation AuthorityThe City Of Orlando
Orlando InformationLocal Attractions
Discount Coupon for Mears Motor Shuttle
Discount Disney Theme Park tickets
Discount Attraction Tickets

http://www.apta.com/mc/conferences/90days/2009annual/Pages/default.aspx

[Charles Hunter]

You guys got $1150 each (plus hotel and all that) to register?
http://www.apta.com/mc/conferences/90days/2009annual/Documents/annual_reg_09.pdf

I'm assuming most folks here are not members of APTA - if so, that will save you $500.

[buckethead]

COJ needs to foot the bill. It's the least they can do.

[DavidWilliams]

Good luck with that.

[buckethead]

I'm sure.

[buckethead]

Clever.  I got ten bucks!

[Charles Hunter]

I am reminded of an old movie, where the protagonists wanted to get into some closed event ... they went into the men's room and took the "press" buttons off of something ...


it worked until one of them got a "pull" button ... 

That aside ... good luck, you guys are as much "press" or "media" as some of the so-called media outlets.

[buckethead]

With regard to relevant issues covered at that particular event, Moreso.