International Conference on Automated People Movers and Automated Transit Systems

Tampa, Florida | April 29–May 2, 2018
Tampa APM System

Moving to the Future—Building on the Past

The first airport automated people mover went into service at the Tampa International Airport in the early 1970s as part of an innovative terminal design. Since that time APM and ATS technology has experienced major technological advances and these systems have been used in numerous applications. As we move to the future, what have we learned and what changes in technology and applications do we envision?

Final Program

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Keynote Speakers

Monday
APR 30
OPENING
PLENARY
Craig Elliott, A.M.ASCE
Chair, Conference Steering Committee
Lea+Elliott, Inc.
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Monday
APR 30
OPENING
PLENARY
Brian McKeehan, P.E., F.ASCE
Former President
Transportation & Development Institute, ASCE
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Monday
APR 30
OPENING
PLENARY
Robin A. Kemper, P.E., LEED AP, F.SEI, F.ASCE
ASCE President-Elect
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Monday
APR 30
Opening
Plenary
Dick Greco
50th & 56th Mayor of Tampa
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Monday
APR 30
Opening
Plenary
Joe Lopano
Chief Executive Officer
Tampa International Airport
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Monday
APR 30
Plenary
Session
Robert L. Bertini, Ph.D., P.E.
Executive Director
Center for Urban Transportation Research, University of South Florida
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Monday
APR 30
Plenary
Session
Jeffrey Seward
Interim CEO, HART
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    Easy Come, Easy Go

    Here is a classic promotional cartoon from the late 60s / early 70s unveiling the new Tampa International Airport’s ground breaking design. Watch the happy passenger take the APM ride to his gate in less than a minute in silent, automatic, air conditioned comfort. It beats walking and it’s faster than running!

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    The World’s Most Modern Airport

    Here is some great early 70s, vintage, black and white footage of a family arriving at Tampa and riding the original APM cars to the main terminal. Is that a Boeing 727?

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    Virtual Tour of Tampa International Airport Expansion — Part 1

    Here’s the arriving passenger’s perspective. From the baggage claim to people mover to rental car center, Tampa International Airport takes you on a virtual tour through their historic Master Plan expansion. Very impressive!

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    Virtual Tour of Tampa International Airport Expansion — Part 2

    Here’s the departing passenger’s perspective. From the rental car center to people mover to baggage claim, Tampa International Airport takes you on a virtual tour through their historic Master Plan expansion. Looking forward to riding the new APM system next year!

 

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Conference Committee

Craig Elliott, A.M. ASCE, Chair
Lea+Elliott, Inc.
Bill Sproule, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
Michigan Tech University
Brian McKeehan, P.E., F.ASCE
Gresham, Smith and Partners
Kari Goetz
Tampa Airport
Lawrence Smith, P.E., F.ASCE
T&DI Standards Council
Murthy V.A. Bondada, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, F.ITE
Epic Engineering & Consulting Group, LLC

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