National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation

 

A signature activity of the TRB Committee on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation (AP055) is the National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation. The first Rural Conference was held in 1976, and was held annually until 1979 when it shifted to a biennial offering, held in October of even years.

The National Conference is planned by the Conference Planning Sub-Committee (AP055(1)) of the Committee on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation.. Papers and presentations for the conference typically are solicited approximately 12 months prior to the conference.

 

Next conference:

20th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation
The Little America Hotel - Salt Lake City
500 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
October 14-17, 2012

 

 

History of Previous Conferences

 

 

Visit the 2010 Conference Web Site

 

The 19th National Conference was held at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, Vermont on October 24-27, 2010. Five routes were identified for the 19th National Conference:

 

Route 1: Planning, Design and Research

The Planning and Design route focuses on research and best practice with particular interest in new and innovative approaches, proven best practice, or recently-completed research on rural and tribal transit and intercity bus transportation planning.

 

Route 2: Policy, Funding and Finance
The Policy, Funding and Finance route focuses on federal, state and local funding issues of rural and intercity bus transportation. 

 

Route 3: Special Topics on Rural Mobility

The Special Topics on Rural Mobility route addresses the changing face of rural transportation through changes in demographics, economic development efforts, “aging out” of transit managers, new funding sources, innovation and best practice.

 

Route 4: Rural Transportation in Today’s Operating Environment

The Rural Transportation Operations route focuses on challenges and day-to-day best practices for rural and tribal transit managers, state transit program managers, and community planners. 

 

Route 5: Technology Solutions to Improve Service
Technology solutions to improve service will focus on new developments in providing information, both pre-trip and en route, to passengers, those with special needs, with special destinations, or with challenging connections.  Technology solutions for trip planning, fare collection, billing and reporting, vehicle maintenance and tracking and other activities of operating rural and intercity bus service are of interest.

 

 

 

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History of Past Rural Conferences

The following is a brief history of past conferences:

Date	Conference Title	Location
Oct 24-27, 2010	19th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation. Bold Ideas - Big Challenges: Rural and Urban Synergies	Burlington, VT
Oct 19-22, 2008	18th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation. Partnerships for Progress in Rural Transportation .	Omaha, NE
Oct 23-25, 2006	17th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Bridges to Opportunities: People. Places, Connections.	Stevenson, WA
Oct 24-27, 2004	16th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Celebrating the Silver & Going for the Gold	Roanoke, VA
Oct 28-30, 2002	15th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Fundamental Connections: Thinking Outside the Bus	Huron, OH
Nov 12-15, 2000	14th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Rural Mobility for the 21st Century	So Lake Tahoe, NV
Sept 14-17, 1997	13th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Blazing New Trails TRB, FTA, NHDOT	North Conway, NH
Oct 22-25, 1995	12th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Rural Mobility at the Crossroads TRB, FTA, Iowa DOT, Iowa PTA, ISU	Des Moines, IA
Sept 26-29, 1993	11th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Managing Quality for Tomorrow: Today's Challenge TRB, FTA, many co-sponsors	Park City, UT
Oct 13-16, 1991	10th National Conference on Rural Public Transportation Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow TRB, UMTA, many co-sponsors	Asheville, NC
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 1989	9th National Conference on Rural Public Transportation Rural Transportation: Renewing the Commitment TRB, UMTA, TxDHPT	San Antonio, TX
Aug 30 - Sep 2, 1987	8th National Conference on Rural Public Transportation Improving Mobility through: Competition, Cooperation, Coordination Oregon DOT, Portland State U, UMTA, many co-sponsors	Ashland, OR
Sept 8-11, 1985	7th National Conference on Rural Public Transportation Emerging Partnerships: Initiatives for Progress TRB, UMTA, AASHTO, APTA, NASTA, Rural America	Lawrence, KS
Aug 14-18, 1983	6th National Conference and Workshops on Rural Public Transportation Facing the Challenge of Productivity FHWA	Gorham, ME
Aug 17-20, 1981	5th National Conference on Rural Public Transportation and Workshop on Transportation on Indian Reservations Rural Public Transportation on the Move TRB, FHWA	Arcata, CA
June 12-15, 1979	4th National Conference on Rural Public Transportation TRB, UMTA, HEW	Vail, CO
June 28-30, 1978	3rd National Conference on Rural Public Transportation TRB, UMTA	Houghton, MI
June 1-3, 1977	2nd National Conference on Rural Public Transportation Penn State, TRB, US DOT, NACO, NCDT	University Park, PA
June 7-9, 1976	1st National Conference on Rural Public Transportation NC A&T, TRB, NCDT, USDOT	Greensboro, NC

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