Union buy in to turn the seniority pick process for operator's on its head to provide better shifts for single mothers, etc

How do we restructure our job descriptions and performance expectations to bring in talent to digitize processes, leverage data/reporting

How do we generate more competition in our industry for fare collection, bus and rail vehicle construction, signals, etc.

How to connect our rural communities that have limited transit options

How to reach out to those who don’t use transit yet (car captives, PT rejecters, …) through innovative strategies to address real barriers?

Should innovation lead to decrease operating costs?

Can a "frequent rider" program increase ridership? Are there any good examples?

Is anyone talking about thermal runaway? What are we doing as an industry to address this?

How can transit ridership be increased by introducing convenient travel options for suburban passengers?

Recent news stories, particularly I SoCal, give the impression that transit is not safe. Is that true? If so, how can we fix it?

How to better address the social media gap between transit officials and the youth

Workforce training and multigenerational workforce

How to solve loitering at stations

How to ignite and rejuvenate our existing frontline workers

How to use innovative strategies to increase ridership.

How best take advantage of AI/other tech to drive innovation in traditional transit

How to get TOD projects on the fast track? Vital for other funding opportunities for the Transit industry.

How do we leverage innovation in other industries in to transit?

Programs to subsidize trips for the unhoused, how to get fare medium to them and funding to support the program.

Hydrogen storage and loss prevention.

How do we move innovation into the minds of our agencies with limited resources and budgets?

How do we prepare for digital $, eg applepay, googlewallet, CC.. while there are also unbanked and under banked to do not have this access?

Like it or not, AI is here. How do agencies leverage the power of AI to enhance the customer experience and improve internal efficiencies.

How can transit systems improve procurement practices to move projects/purchases more quickly to save $$ and deliver benefits for customers?

Can commercial uses be part of a TOD development in light of WFH trends

How do ensure we are innovating in areas that will have the most significant impact for costumers and the agency?

Without an influx of operational funding, how do we grow our ridership while still delivering reliable services to our current users?

Hydrogen storage losses and prevention

How do we convince the majority of people that real investment in transit is good for everyone?

How do we shift the focus from BEB to HEB?

How do we convince state governments to invest in transit more?

How do we manage air quality and ventilation when bus HVAC systems are designed to heat & cool, not clean the air, leaving riders at risk.

How to leverage community voices to tell our story for us -- shifting the focus on to those whose lives are improved by our services.

Best practices for maximizing service during a nationwide bus operator shortage

Use AI and other technology advances to help improve how we plan, develop, and deliver transit services.

Developing alternative transportation options in TODAY’S political climate. (How to win over the right and the left!)