Transit Retreat
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- February 1-2, 2023 -
Hosted by the
Northwest Pennsylvania Mobility Alliance, Inc
in partnership with:
The Transit Association of South Carolina
Transit Managers and CEO's
Mobility Managers
Transit Planning Staff
Operation Managers
Administrative
Staff
State DOT RTAP Managers
Let’s talk Mobility!
The Transit Retreat will be focused on Transit leaders, Mobility Managers and Advocates from across the nation. Whether you are new to Transit and Mobility or a seasoned professional, this event is for you. Keeping this Retreat aimed at the Rural, Small Urban and Demand Response providers will maximize the attendance and allow for targeted information sharing. To ensure we remain true to a "Retreat" concept, we will limit attendance. This isn't your typical transit event. Expect more targeted opportunities to engage your peers, national partners and vendors in a relaxed, scenic setting.
The future of networking and information sharing with Transit peers and Vendor interaction is not to walk through a loud, crowded Expo Hall with 5-10 minutes of face time. Transit leaders want the ability to have real conversations in a relaxed setting where time and attention can be provided. The Retreat will capitalize on this concept and integrate dedicated time for Transit Leaders, National partners and Vendors to interact in a retreat setting along with low-stress networking opportunities.
Contact your State RTAP Program Manger to see if you qualify for a scholarship to help offset your costs for this Educational Retreat.
Here is what people said about the Transit Retreat 2022:
The Transit Retreat was by far the most organized conference we have ever attended. The NPMA staff were extremely attentive to the needs of each participant and seemed to have a wonderful working relationship with vendors and local partners. Having all of the FTA technical assistance centers in attendance is extremely vital, and allows us to network with regional transit providers to understand their needs, which then enhances our work at the national level.
Jeremy Johnson-Miller, Communications Manager
National Aging & Disability Transportation Center
The relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for attendees to talk “all things transit” with presenters, vendors, national and state organizations as well as their peers. The low pressure schedule that allowed ample time for networking was a refreshing change.
Jill Drury, Director
Charlevoix County Transit Michigan
The Transit Retreat in Erie PA was truly one of the best events that I have been a part of in my 22 years in this industry. The connections that I was able to make are much deeper and have developed into relationships, not just contacts. There is a mutual comradery among those of us that were there that has spilled over into other events where I have seen my friends from Erie sort of like a reunion. NPMA put together a unique agenda that balanced presentation time with fellowship in a way that gave vendors and fleet managers a platform to talk about ways that make the industry better, not just as a sales/information event. I am really looking forward to our next opportunity to get together!
Monte McLeod, Director of Autogas
ThompsonGas
The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is Myrtle beach’s luxury boutique hotel located inside 2200 acre Grande Dunes Resort is on the north end of Myrtle Beach, SC; a welcome departure from the tourist area of downtown Myrtle Beach.
Since opening in 2006, the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes has continuously earned the AAA four diamond award for outstanding service & amenities. We are fortunate to be awarded with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Family Vacation Critic Top Hotel, Best in Stay Elite and more!
Featuring a combination of room types from the grande guest room that we consider our standard guest room to one, two and three bedroom suites. All of our rooms have spacious balconies with water views and are packed with top amenities.
There’s something for everyone at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes.
Transportation: Myrtle Beach International Airport is 11 miles from Marina Inn at Grand Dunes