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Tuesday, June 9
 

8:00am EDT

FTMC/FAPT Maintenance Session
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
This vehicle maintenance session will provide updates and technical insights from several key equipment and system manufacturers.
  1. Wabtec will present the latest developments in their Vapor door, ETO and CLASS systems.
  2. CarbonTek will address common issues found within both intake and after treatment systems offering guidance on identifying early warning signs and applying effective corrective measures. 
  3. Spheros will share information about new SC510 control system. 
  4. An overview of Braun’s new Dual Parallel Arm will also be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Porter

Chris Porter

Service Manager, Spheros North America
I'm a seasoned field service and technical training professional with over 11 years of expertise at Spheros, specializing in installations, on-site technical support, and team leadership. Skilled in managing field technicians and streamlining service operations, with a proven track... Read More →
avatar for Richard Waddington

Richard Waddington

Owner, CarbonTek USA
Over the last 10 years we have developed a technology based on Hydrogen Gas to removing carbon deposits from engines and reduce aftertreatment issues. Our system is a preventative maintenance program which is very effective on short distance high idle vehicles.
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avatar for Mike Shannon

Mike Shannon

Webtec
Meet Mike Shannon, part of our Sales & Service South Eastern Region team for the past five years. Mike enjoys boating and golfing outside of work and values the family-like atmosphere here at Wabtec Bus Solutions.
He's proud of the work he does with his Transit agencies, buildin... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Meeting

10:00am EDT

FTA Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Updates
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
This session will highlight lessons learned from the recent FTA drug and alcohol program audit of nine FDOT sub-recipient agencies and will provide updates on topics such as oral fluid testing, the potential reclassification of marijuana, the addition of fentanyl to the DOT testing panel, and more. The session will conclude with the ever-popular “state of the state” - an analysis of the drug testing data from 2025.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Presentation

1:15pm EDT

Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Scenarios & Solutions
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
During this interactive session, the speaker will present 5 problematic scenarios that may arise in your agency’s FTA drug & alcohol testing program. Participants will collaborate and discuss how they would respond to the scenario. Speaker will provide regulatory guidance and best practices to help participants reach the compliant solution for each of the testing scenarios.
Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
  Presentation

3:15pm EDT

Shared Use Session
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
Microtransit services are expanding across Florida as agencies explore flexible, on-demand mobility options. This session will provide a practical look at microtransit services operating in the state through a set of case studies from VoTran, Palm Tran, and Seminole County. Topics will include service planning, operational strategies, and costs, as well as implementation challenges. Session participants will leave with up-to-date lessons and considerations for designing, launching, and evaluating microtransit programs.
Moderators
avatar for Victoria Perk

Victoria Perk

Program Director, Transit Research Program, CUTR
MA, Economics, University of South Florida, 1993, BA, Economics, Eckerd College, 1992. Specialties: transportation economics, transit system performance analysis, transit development plans, transit service planning, survey design and analysis, statistical analysis.
Speakers
avatar for Bobbie King

Bobbie King

Director, Transit Services, VOTRAN/Volusia County
Bobbie King (Votran) is a 26-year county employee with Volusia County Government. She currently holds the Transit Services Director position, overseeing Votran. She is experienced in project management, contract management, staff development and is highly regarded for her effective... Read More →
avatar for Ronald Jones

Ronald Jones

Senior Manager of Paratransit, PalmTran
Ron Jones has more than 35 years of experience in the paratransit industry, with hands-on expertise across all aspects of service delivery. He currently oversees Palm Tran Connection, a system that schedules approximately 5,000 passenger trips each weekday across 260 routes.Palm Tran... Read More →
avatar for Ji Li

Ji Li

Ji Li serves as the Micro Transit Manager for Seminole County’s Scout program, where he provides day-to-day operational oversight, performance monitoring, strategic planning, inter-agency coordination, and grant development and management.
With 20 years of experience in fixed-route and micro-transit planning and operations, Ji Li previously served as Senior Transit Planner for SunTran in Ocala, Florida. In that role, he successfully secured a $16.1 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emission Program... Read More →
avatar for Kristian Swenson

Kristian Swenson

Assistant County Manager, Seminole County
Kristian Swenson is an Assistant County Manager for Seminole County responsible for providing executive oversight of operational departments, including Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation, Utilities, Fleet & Facilities, and Public Works. These five departments account for... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
  Panel Presentation
 
Wednesday, June 10
 

8:00am EDT

Transit Vehicle Automation
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
Transit automation technologies have the potential to improve safety, reduce operating costs, and increase convenience of the transit service. An increasing number of transit providers nationwide continue testing and demonstrating passenger vehicles with high levels of automation. Yet, these technologies still face challenges with ensuring adequate safety in all operating conditions, achieving public acceptance, overcoming legal and regulatory obstacles, and other issues. Transportation professionals continue debating when transit automation technologies will see widespread market adoption and what impact they will have on transportation costs, workforce development, urban planning and overall travel behavior. This session will cover the latest developments in automated transit in Florida, including the review of the best practices and lessons learned from recent deployments, as well as the discussion of the existing challenges and obstacles to practical AV implementation in transit service.
Moderators
avatar for Victoria Perk

Victoria Perk

Program Director, Transit Research Program, CUTR
MA, Economics, University of South Florida, 1993, BA, Economics, Eckerd College, 1992. Specialties: transportation economics, transit system performance analysis, transit development plans, transit service planning, survey design and analysis, statistical analysis.
Speakers
avatar for Jarice Rodriguez

Jarice Rodriguez

Interim Chief of Paratransit Program & Mobility Services, Miami-Dade DTPW
Ms. Jarice Rodriguez serves as the Chief of Paratransit Operations and Mobility Services at the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), where she leads the County’s paratransit and on-demand mobility programs. She is responsible for advancing the... Read More →
avatar for Tim Merzheku

Tim Merzheku

Director of Automation and Innovation, JTA
Tim Merzheku is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 10 years of experience leading complex capital construction and infrastructure programs from preconstruction through closeout, with both project delivery and operational experience... Read More →
avatar for Arman Sargolzaei

Arman Sargolzaei

Assistant Professor, USF
Dr. Arman Sargolzaei's expertise is in applying linear and nonlinear control methods, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to the field of connected and autonomous vehicles. His mission is to enhance the quality of life for people, assuring security and privacy concerns through... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Panel Presentation

10:00am EDT

Navigating Transit Technologies Roundtable
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
With transit technology advancing rapidly, it can become difficult for transit agencies to navigate the ever-evolving, complex landscape. Transit agencies can harness technology to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and improve rider experience. This session will provide practical guidance on evaluating, selecting, and implementing transit technologies, exploring both internal operations technology and customer-facing technology applications. We will discuss common needs and challenges, as well as strategies for all agency sizes and technology experience. The session will include a roundtable discussion and peer-to-peer agency exchange, offering participants an opportunity to share lessons learned and ask questions.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Gladwin

Kristin Gladwin

Senior Transportation Planner, Michael Baker International
Kristin Gladwin, Ph.D. is the Senior Transportation Planner for Michael Baker International’s north Florida offices, providing consultant support to FDOT’s Safe Mobility For Life Coalition as well as FDOT’s Public Transit Office. Kristin holds a bachelor’s degree in civil... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Bechtel

Elizabeth Bechtel

As a transportation planner, Ms. Bechtel has contributed to a variety of transportation projects and activities including transit asset management, transit technology studies, transit systems design, feasibility studies, strategic business plans, grant applications, proposal support... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Roundtable

1:15pm EDT

Florida DOT Central and District Office (FDOT Staff Only)
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
  Meeting
 
2026 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR PDW & Transit Safety and Operations Summit

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