"CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS"
Submittal Form
2010 TRANSPORTATION AND
UNIVERSITY COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
April 10-13, 2010, Athens, GA
Instructions
Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2010 APTA Transportation and University Communities Conference in Athens, GA. Please submit a half page abstract on your proposed presentation along with the completed form below (an abstract must be received for each topic checked). We are looking for innovative experiences, operational improvements and creative projects for inclusion in the program for the 2010 Transportation and University Communities Conference!
Presenter: ______
Agency/Company: ______
Address: ______
Street Address - no P.O. Box
Phone/Fax/E-mail: ______
Responses due no later than November 20, 2009
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Marketing
q Case study
q Marketing new technology
q Ridership development strategies
q Accessibility services
q Developing successful marketing campaigns through partnerships
Universal Access
q Case study
q Barriers associated with universal access programs
q New technology for universal access
q Process for implementing a universal access program
q Student fees
Sustainability
q Case study
q Land-use development
q Green vehicles
q Environmentally friendly practices: Recycling materials (fuel, parts…)
q Accommodating other transportation options
(TDM, bicycles, pedestrians…)
Transportation in Small College & University Communities
q Case study
q Funding strategies for small communities
q Issues in rural and frontier communities
q Students roles and responsibilities
q Challenges with implementing new technology
Transportation Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness
q Case study
q University safety and security programs
q Training student drivers
q Safely managing special events
q Emergency preparedness programs
q New & emerging safety technology
q Partnering opportunities
q Student roles and responsibilities
Future University Trends
q Case study
q Sustaining funds: Student and federal monies
q Partnering opportunities for future projects
q Park and ride lots
q Technology
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Please indicate which of the following your presentation is best suited for (check all that apply):
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For Transit Systems
r Small
r Medium
r Large
r All the above
For Universities
r Urban
r Small urban
r Rural
r All the above
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Other Topics and information
1. We look forward to your participation and learning more about your work. This opportunity is open only to APTA members. All authors must be members of APTA. For information about joining APTA, please contact Helene Brett of APTA’s Member Services Department at (202) 496-4837 or e-mail .
2. If you would like to propose a topic and presentation other than the above, please attach a brief (one page or less) abstract of your proposed presentation.
3. The following individual(s) would be a good addition to the conference program as a moderator, presenter or panelist:
Name: ______
Agency/Company: ______
Phone:______Fax:______Email:______
Please return by November 20, 2009 to:
Heidi Salati
FAX: 202-496-4323 or E-mail:
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