Exploring Golden State Transit at APTA Rail Conference
6/12/2025

APTA’s Rail Conference, June 29-July 2 in San Francisco, CA, kicks off in just over two weeks! One of the conference’s many highlights is the Golden State Transit: Leading the Way Forward in Northern California, session on July 1.
The session brings together Michelle Bouchard, CEO, Caltrain; Julie Kirschbaum, director of transportation, co-host agency San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA); Robert Powers, general manager, co-host agency San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); Henry Li, general manager/CEO, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT); and Michael Pimentel, executive director, California Transit Association, to discuss the region’s evolving mobility landscape and how California is a laboratory for innovation.
Attendees will learn the regional leaders’ innovative strategies for enhancing rider experience, addressing funding challenges, integrating new technologies, and leveraging peer success to create a regional transportation superhub.
Learn more and register, book hotel rooms, and take advantage of airline discounts.