TFLEx Spring Workshop - March 12-13, 2012, Washington, D.C.

Business Intelligence and Asset Management
(Field of Study: Finance)
March 12-13, 2012
March 13, 2012 – Business Meeting

Program Content/Learning Objectives

As transit agencies implement new Business Intelligence (BI) technologies, more and more data is available to assist in decision making. Many agencies are also using new tools for managing their fixed assets. This workshop will have sessions geared to: 1) how agencies are developing and implementing BI projects; 2) how agencies can use BI in analyzing and reporting data; 3) industry initiatives (including FTA efforts) in managing assets and determining state of good repair of existing assets; and, 3) what fare collection methodologies are being put into place at different agencies. After attending this conference, participants will be able to:

• Understand how a business case for a Business Intelligence program for the transit industry can be developed and what the program mechanics for BI are.
• Learn how Washington Metro is using a new technology tool to implement Business Intelligence at their agency.
• Learn how RTA Chicago is using a grant from the FTA to report to their stakeholders on their systems state of good repair.
• Receive updated information on new fare collection practices being contemplated throughout the transit industry.
• Identify and share best practices through "Needs & Leads"

Group-Live Delivery Method
Program Level: Advanced
Pre-Conference Reading Material Provided
No Prerequisites*
Earn 10 CPE credits

*This program is at an advanced level of continuing education. Although no prerequisite course or work experience is needed to participate in this program, working knowledge of finance and transportation practices and policies, and knowledge of the program topic, is required.

To register for this course, contact, Irene DeMers, at 214-749-2630 or visit our Web site, www.tflex.org. For more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact Irene DeMers at 214-749-2630.

Click here to register online.

Transit–Finance Learning Exchange (T-FLEx) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org

To attend:

Location: Hilton Arlington in Arlington, Virginia

Address: 950 North Stafford Street, Arlington, Virginia, United States 22203

Telephone: 703/528-6000

www.arlingtonva.hilton.com

Housing: The guaranteed maximum room rate is $249/night, however you may be able to get a lower rate depending on when you are planning on arriving. The Group code for our room block is “TRA”. You can call 1-800-Hiltons and request “TRA” or go to www.arlingtonva.hilton.com and put in your arrival and departure dates and then on the second page use group/convention code TRA.

Fees: The registration fee for the workshop is $125 per participant. Make check payable to "TFLEx", or use PayPal (PayPal account not required) - link for PayPay at www.tflex.org. Mail a check to:

Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Attention: Sharon Leary
POBox 660163
1401 Pacific Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75266-7243

DAILY WORKSHOP AGENDA (Draft posted 2/5/2012)

Day One – Monday, March 12, 2012 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Welcome and Review of Meeting Objectives

Business Intelligence Overview

Business Intelligence Program Mechanics

Business Intelligence Demonstration

Lunch – Speaker – Bob Tuccillo - Associate Administrator/CFO - FTA

Asset Management Roundtable

Needs & Leads

Monday night group dinner

Day Two – Tuesday March 13, 2012 (8:00 a.m.-noon)

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Welcome and Review of Meeting Objectives

Update on Fare Collection Procurements

Strategic Initiatives in Fare Collection

Changes in Open Payment Technologies / Guest Speaker

Wrap-up Day Two and Overall Workshop Evaluation

Lunch (noon – 1:30 p.m.)

Business Meeting (1:30-4:00 p.m.)
Please note that attendance at the business meeting is a must for at least one representative of member agencies. Representatives must be authorized to speak for their agency during the meeting.