Photo Highlights from APTA's 2026 Mobility Conference

Bus•Photos 15•June 1, 2026

APTA’s 2026 Mobility Conference brought public transportation professionals from across North America to Salt Lake City, for several days of educational sessions, industry discussions, technical tours and networking opportunities.

The event highlighted emerging mobility trends, workforce development, safety, innovation and the challenges facing transit agencies as they work to improve service and strengthen long-term sustainability.

This photo gallery captures scenes from the conference, including the International Bus Roadeo, exhibit hall activities, the Bus Showcase, and much more.

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Bus Roadeo at APTA Mobility 2026 — Maintenance teams and bus operators competed for top honors during the 2026 International Bus Roadeo in Salt Lake City.
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Mark Hollenbeck

An ARBOC cutaway bus on the APTA Mobility show floor — Arboc Specialty Vehicles highlighted accessible and community transit solutions during the event’s vehicle showcase.
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METRO

An ENC Axxess bus — ENC showcased its transit bus offerings during the APTA Mobility Conference, providing attendees with a closer look at its latest vehicle designs.
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METRO

An Alexander Dennis double-decker bus — Alexander Dennis displayed one of its transit bus models during the conference’s vehicle showcase.
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METRO

The "Before" side of CCW's 50/50 bus — The CCW 50/50 exhibit illustrated how transit agencies can upgrade existing buses while extending vehicle service life and improving passenger amenities.
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METRO

The "After" side of CCW's 50/50 bus — CCW showcased its 50/50 bus concept, highlighting the vehicle before and after refurbishment to demonstrate fleet modernization and life-extension capabilities.
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METRO

A Gillig RTS bus — Conference participants toured a Gillig bus while discussing fleet replacement and modernization strategies.
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METRO

A New Flyer bus — New Flyer featured one of its transit bus models as part of the conference’s extensive equipment exhibit.
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METRO

A Wabtec door on the APTA Mobility show floor — Wabtec showcased its latest door system technology, highlighting innovations designed to improve passenger safety, reliability and vehicle performance.
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METRO

Talk at Uber Transit booth at APTA Mobility Conference — Attendees visited the Uber Transit exhibit to learn about technology solutions designed to integrate transit services with broader mobility networks.
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METRO

The FTA's roundtable at APTA Mobility — Federal Transit Administration officials provided updates on funding programs, policy priorities and federal initiatives affecting public transportation agencies nationwide.
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METRO

The bus roundtable with officials from APTA, GIllig, New Flyer, and the public transit industry — Panelists at the Bus Manufacturing Roundtable shared perspectives on fleet modernization, zero-emission technologies and the outlook for North American bus production.
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METRO

Donnie Campbell keynote at APTA Mobility — Keynote speaker Donnie Campbell addressed conference attendees, sharing leadership insights and strategies for building resilient organizations and teams.
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METRO

WSP Roundtable — Transit executives from across North America participated in the CEO Roundtable sponsored by WSP, discussing industry challenges and emerging opportunities.
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METRO

Paratransit session at APTA Mobility — Speakers explored strategies for improving mobility and accessibility for older adults.
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METRO