Conference Agenda

Transit Mobility Alliance Conference 2026

Four days. One incredible ride.

TMAC is where transit professionals come together to tackle today’s challenges, exchange ideas, and leave with practical ways to move their agencies forward. From peer-led sessions to hands-on learning, every moment is designed with you in mind.


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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration and Check-In Pick up your badge and conference materials, and get ready for a great week
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Certification Training
  • CAFM Certification
  • TripMaster Training
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  • EcolaneTraining
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  • MJM Training
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Exhibitor Move-In
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Opening Reception Kick off TMAC 2026 by connecting with peers and industry leaders
    5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
    5K Run Start the day with movement and momentum
    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Registration and Check-In Pick up your badge and conference materials, and get ready for the day ahead
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    The Pit Stop Stop by anytime to ask questions about our solutions, sharpen your skills, and get personalized support from product experts
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Breakfast and Welcome Fuel up and hear from Transit Technologies' CEO, Gerry Leonard
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Client Kick Off Hear from a Transit Technologies client as they set the stage for a week of collaboration, fresh perspectives, and practical learning
    9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Networking Break Grab a snack, connect with peers, and keep the conversations going
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Client-Led Panel Join a candid discussion on the issues impacting transit agencies today, with real stories and practical insights from across the industry
    Meeting Rider Expectations in a High-Digital-Expectation World Riders now expect transit to be as visible, intuitive, and responsive as every other digital service.
    Beyond the Ride: Strengthening Senior Services and Community Mobility Seniors need more than a scheduled pickup, they need a system that adapts as their needs change. See how connected paratransit and community mobility tools help agencies keep up with rising demand.
    Safer Operations-Lower Liability Learn how connected safety tools help agencies reduce risk, strengthen accountability, improve incident response, and lower liability exposure across the fleet.
    From the Pump to the Plan Rethinking Your Fuel Source Strategy: Switching fuel sources touches procurement, maintenance, and budget all at once. See how one agency made...
    Ask Your Fleet Anything: Skip the Dashboards, Get Straight to Answers No queries. No dashboards to build. Just answers, so you spend less time digging through data. First look at FASTER AI Analysts, natural-language insights and new dashboards for faster decisions.
    Workforce That Works: Payroll, Driver Tracking, and Lower Operating Costs How transit agencies can control workforce and labor costs by consolidating dispatch, timekeeping, driver communication, payroll verification, billing, and system integrations into one connected operating model.
    12:30 AM - 1:15 PM
    Topic-Driven Lunch Sit with peers who share your interests and continue the conversation
    1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
    Lunch Keynote - Bruce Bowen Hear from three-time NBA Champion and San Antonio Spurs legend Bruce Bowen as he takes the TMAC stage. Drawing from a career built on discipline, resilience, and teamwork, Bruce will share lessons that extend far beyond the basketball court and inspire leaders to make a lasting impact.
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Vendor Hours Explore the exhibit hall and connect with our trusted partners
    Infotainment as a Rider Tool and Revenue Opportunity How agencies can use infotainment to deliver real-time information, promote helpful services, and create more value.
    Mobility Equity in Practice: Getting Eligibility Right the First Time Eligibility, assessments, and certifications are where equity either happens or breaks down. See how agencies streamline the process without sacrificing compliance or rider trust.
    Protect the Operator, Not Just the Vehicle A focused look at strategies and technologies that help protect frontline staff, improve response in difficult situations, and strengthen operator confidence and retention.
    Uncover Hidden Costs: Harness Data to Reduce Total Cost of Ownership The vehicle that looks cheap on paper is often the one draining your budget. See how agencies use maintenance and asset data to expose real total cost of ownership before it hits next year’s budget.
    Maintenance Mastery Workshop: Tighten Up Your PM Program + Advanced Open Forum Get more out of FASTER’s maintenance tools—PM scheduling, work order flow, and closing the gaps that cause backlog.
    From Reactive Workforce Management to Operational Control See how WM capabilities help the team understand who is scheduled, who is working, what service is covered, where exceptions require attention, and how employee activity flows into accurate payroll.
    How Rider Feedback Changed Service Real rider comments, ratings, or complaints and the operational changes they triggered.
    The Outsourcing Playbook When to Broker, When to Keep It In-House: Trip outsourcing to brokers and TNCs can extend your capacity—or your liability. Learn when strategic outsourcing works and how to keep control of service quality along the way.
    Passenger Safety You Can Actually Verify See how agencies can use technology to improve visibility, confirm safety procedures, and create greater confidence for riders, operators, and leadership.
    Rethinking Idling for the Electric Fleet Era Idling isn’t just a fuel problem anymore. In an EV fleet, it’s an energy and readiness problem. See how to catch it before it becomes downtime.
    Inventory Control Workshop: Stop Losing Money on Parts + Advanced Open Forum Idle stock and missing parts both cost you. Configure FASTER’s inventory tools for tighter control and faster turnaround.
    Getting to Value, FASTER Eight KPIs Your CFO Will Actually Believe: One throughline, eight KPIs: observation → root cause → recommendation → outcome. Turn maintenance data into numbers that extend asset life and hold up under CFO scrutiny.
    4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Charity Duck Race Join in on some friendly competition! Watch hundreds of rubber ducks race down the San Antonio River for a great cause. Every duck represents a donation supporting the Gary Sinise Foundation and its mission to serve veterans, first responders, and their families. Ducks can be purchased at Registration.
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    A Night at The Alamo Experience an unforgettable evening at one of Texas' most iconic landmarks with great food, live entertainment, and plenty of time to connect with peers.
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    The Pit Stop Stop by anytime to ask questions, sharpen your skills, and get personalized support from product experts
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Morning Coffee Fuel up with coffee and connect with fellow industry peers
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Opening Keynote & Client Impact Awards Join us for the inaugural Client Impact Awards, recognizing the professionals and teams shaping the future of transit through exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and outstanding service
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    The AI Lab Discover how AI is helping agencies make smarter decisions, improve operations, and prepare for what's ahead.
    Agencies Migrating for a More Unified Operations Platform Use a unified service platform that brings together service management, real-time visibility, rider communication, and day-of-service control.
    One Wallet, Every Mode: Unifying Fixed Route, Demand Response, and Fare Collection Riders don’t think in modes, they think in trips. See how a single connected wallet brings fixed route, demand response, and fare collection together.
    From Video to Coaching Discover how video, alerts, and driver behavior data can support better coaching, stronger accountability, and a more proactive safety culture.
    Built for the Bay: The Technician Workstation That Gets Out of the Way Faster entry, less admin, more wrench time. See the workstation designed for the shop floor, and what it does for completed work orders per shift.
    Connect the Dots: Fuel, EV & Telematics Integrations Workshop Connect the integrations that feed FASTER automatically, so your data matches your reality without manual reconciliation.
    ADA Compliance Across Fixed Route and Paratransit A practical, operations-first session for transit leaders on how ADA compliance actually shows up in day-to-day service delivery across both fixed route and complementary paratransit. The focus is not just eligibility. It is on the operational standards, policy decisions, staff behaviors, and audit risks that determine whether an agency is truly meeting its obligations.
    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Solution Exchange Lunch Bring your biggest challenge to the table and leave with fresh ideas from peers and product experts.
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    General Session Stay tuned to see what topics will take the main stage at TMAC 2026!
    Looping & Moving Beyond Static Schedules Loop service works best when agencies can manage service dynamically instead of relying on rigid schedules that quickly fall out of sync with real-world conditions.
    Talk to Your Riders Like It’s 2026: AI-Powered Communication That Grows Ridership SMS, intelligent voice agents, and chatbots aren’t just support tools anymore—they’re ridership drivers. See how AI-powered communication increases ridership and keeps riders informed.
    Safety that Improves Service, Not Just Compliance An overview of how connected safety data can reduce disruptions, support better decisions, and improve both safety outcomes and service reliability.
    Beyond Diesel: What Alternative Fuel Really Means for School Bus Fleets Funding is the easy part. The real work is infrastructure, route range, and retooled maintenance. See what it actually takes to move off diesel.
    Asset Management Workshop: Get the Full Lifecycle View + Advanced Open Forum Acquisition to disposal in one place. Use FASTER's asset tools for lifecycle, depreciation, and replacement planning.
    The Modern Agency Toolkit Communication, collaboration, and productivity to help retain and improve your talent.
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Pause with Paws / Happy Hour Unwind, recharge, and enjoy some time with adoptable dogs from a local shelter.
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Vendor Hours Meet the partners behind the products and services helping agencies move transit forward.
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Enjoy San Antonio!
    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Hospitality Suite Enjoy refreshments, great conversation, and live entertainment by the band High Maintenance.
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    The Pit Stop Stop by anytime to ask questions about our solutions, sharpen your skills, and get personalized support from product experts
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Exhibitor Move-Out
    9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Closing Remarks Wrap up the week with key takeaways, final reflections, and a look at what's ahead.
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Transit Technologies Solutions Trainings Dive deeper into the solutions you use with expert-led, hands-on training sessions.
    11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Lunch To-Go
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    Hear why attendees choose TMAC

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    Exploring how AI can handle routine calls to reduce dispatcher workload and improve service was incredibly valuable.

    Reconnecting with colleagues and peers from previous TMAC events made the experience even more meaningful.

    The keynote was engaging, inspiring, and one of the highlights of the conference.

    The in-depth discussions around AI provided practical ideas I can bring back to my organization.

    The team took the time to stay after the session and help me work through my questions. That level of support was exceptional.

    The High Maintenance Band made for a fun and memorable evening with the TMAC community.

    The duck launch was a fun reminder that TMAC is as much about building community as it is about learning.

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