Rail~Volution News
2012 Conference Presentations Now Available
View videos and presentions from Rail~Volution 2012 in the Schedule of Events page. Scroll down to your favorite session and click the blue arrow next to the title for more information.
Observations from Rail~Volution 2012
David Van Hattum from Transit for Livable Communities recently posted an article about his experience at Rail~Volution 2012 and his thoughts about transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Read it here.
Get Ready to Explore, Comment and Share
Visit the new Rail~Volution 2012 “GeoSocial” Interactive Map. Explore the map in more detail and learn about ridership, station amenities, transit connections, land use data, and local destinations. Best of all, comments and photos on the new “Geo-Social” Interactive Map can be shared during the conference with other attendees through Facebook,…
Coming in to LA Early?
Rail~Volution starts on Sunday, October 14, but that's no reason to miss the fun on Saturday. We have two pre-conference events on October 13 to introduce you to LA and get you ready for Rail~Volution 2012. Start at 8:00 am with mobile workshop #1 - Connect to the Coast: By…
Wanna Pecha Kucha?
New at Rail~Volution this year is the Pecha Kucha Poolside Slam. Watch cutting edge ideas being presented rapid-fire style. In the Pecha Kucha tradition, each presenter only gets 20 slides at 20 seconds each to showcase their ideas. With less than 7 minutes for each topic, you're sure to be amazed…
Denver New Rail~Volutionaries Ride Historic Route
The Denver New Rail~Volutionairies hosted a bike ride in June to retrace the route of the historic Denver Tramway's Number 5 streetcar line. This streetcar ran from the late 1800's to 1950, and the route is a reminder of the role mass transit played in Denver's development as well as…
New Board Member Appointed - Part 2
Rail~Volution is excited to announce the appointment of another new board member. L. Benjamin Starrett is the Executive Director and Founder of the Funders' Network for Smart Growth & Livable Communities. Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board. Please click here to read his full biography.
Registration Opens in Early July
Excited about Rail~Volution 2012 in Los Angeles? So are we! Check back in early July to learn more about our thought-provoking programming and innovative workshops.
New Board Members Appointed
Rail~Volution is excited to announce the appointment of two new board members. Michael Melaniphy is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Public Transportation Association and Steve Dotterrer has recently retired as Principal Planner for the City of Portland, Oregon. Both bring exceptional skills and experience to their…