# Funding, Financing & Procurement in Public Transport

- Dates: 16 November 2026 to 18 November 2026
- Location: Newark, United States
- Organiser: APTA
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Funding, Financing & Procurement in Public Transport training program in Newark, United States, offers an in-depth exploration of the crucial elements necessary for developing economically viable...

## Official links

- [Official website](https://aptapassengertransport.com/apta-members-urge-full-funding-of-public-transit-passenger-rail-at-legislative-advocacy-fly-in/)
- [Registration](https://american-public-transportation-association.read.axioshq.com/signup/aptas-passenger-transport-express)
- [Agenda](https://aptapassengertransport.com/kiewit-stacy-witbeck-herzog-jv-selected-to-install-high-speed-rail-track-systems/)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance
- Logistics & Transportation

## Speakers

- Senator John Curtis
- Robert Hickman, chief administrative officer, Gateway Development Commission
- Joel B. Young, APTA vice chair and board member, AC Transit, Oakland, CA
- Leanne Redden, APTA chair and executive director, Chicago Regional Transportation Authority
- Paul P. Skoutelas, APTA President and CEO
- Ray Melleady, chair, APTA Business Member Board of Governors and president, Ster Seating
- Chris Boylan, director, governmental & strategic partnerships, General Contractors Association of NY, Inc
- Caleb Smith, military outreach liaison, Hampton Roads Transit
- Jose Calderon, business development manager, INIT
- Rodney Mcghee, director of sales–transit, Amsted Rail
- Mike Loeffler, chief revenue officer, Genfare
- Heather Dalmolin, CEO & General Manager, Mountain Line
- Randi Reid, partner, Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid
- Jeff Wharton, director, contracts and technical services, SYSTRA USA
- Katie Mabry, legislative representative, APTA

## Where to stay

- **Courtyard Downtown Newark**: 240 m from the venue, 858 Broad Street, Newark, 07102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/ewrdt)
  - Phone: +1 973-848-0070
- **TRYP Newark**: 460 m from the venue, 24 East Park Street
  - [Hotel website](https://trypnewark.com/)
- **Best Western Robert Treat Hotel**: 520 m from the venue
- **One Theater Square**: serviced apartment, 560 m from the venue, 2 Center Street, Newark, 07102
  - [Hotel website](https://onetheatersquare.com/)
- **DoubleTree**: 600 m from the venue
- **Hampton Inn**: 1.4 km from the venue, 100 Passaic Avenue, Harrison, 07029
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nwkhshx-hampton-suites-newark-harrison-riverwalk/)
  - Phone: +1 973-483-1900
- **Element**: 1.4 km from the venue, 399 Somerset Street, Harrison, 07029
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrel-element-harrison-newark/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +19734841500
- **Riviera Hotel**: 1.6 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/funding-financing-procurement-in-public-transport/