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2013 Transit GIS Conference Program Details

Des Plaines, IL (September 5, 2013) - URISA, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) are pleased to promote program details for the 2013 GIS in Transit Conference, taking place October 16-17 at the Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington, D.C. GIS in Transit is a unique conference specifically designed for transit planners, managers, researchers and GIS industry experts who are interested in sharing ways to use geographic and spatial analysis in transit planning, operations, and marketing to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

The opening session, chaired by Linda K. Cherrington, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, will certainly be a conference highlight, featuring:

Therese W. McMillan, U.S. Department of Transportation

Kevin Webb, Conveyal

Brian Ferris, Google

Ms. Cherrington noted, “The opening session will be outstanding…learning about the Federal perspective on GIS in Transit, exploring the latest in GTFS scenario planning, and then delving into real-time information in Google Transit. We’ll all be fortunate to learn from true experts with relevant and current information.”

More than 60 presenters are scheduled to address these important topics in 17 breakout sessions:

A poster session will also provide the opportunity for dialogue between conference participants and presenters on featured GIS applications. The conference thanks Esri and DTS for their early commitment as conference sponsors. Visit the conference  website regularly for program details and additional information.



Contact: 

Wendy Nelson
Executive Director - URISA
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