Route to Transit Ballot Success Webinar: What to Ask Your Lawyer and When

5/6/2026

APTA is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 13, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EDT), to explore how transit campaigns can partner effectively with legal counsel to navigate the requirements and complexities of a ballot initiative. APTA’s Center for Transportation Excellence (CFTE) will hold a panel discussion and conclude with a live Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask questions and learn directly from experts working in the field.

Panelists include:

  • Shayna van Hoften, Vice Chair, APTA Legal Affairs Committee; Public Transit & Transportation Practice Group Chair, Hanson Bridgett LLP
  • John Putnam, Partner, Kaplan Kirsch LLP 
  • Jonathan Gaul, Deputy Operations Division Chief, City of Atlanta Department of Law

Learn more and register on APTAU.