If you plan on attending the upcoming Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) at the end of August, you have one month left to finalize your registration.
Space in some of the training tracks is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Online registration is required!
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As a reminder, registration closes on August 17, 2026, and there will be no onsite registration available. Late registration is subject to an additional $50 late fee.
We also encourage you to book your room NOW before the July 31 deadline. Discounted rooms are only available while supplies last.
You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.
What You Need to Know Before You Go
The Baltimore Regional Training Seminar (RTS) begins with your arrival on Monday, August 31, 2026, with an evening Welcome Reception at 6:00 pm in the B&O Railroad Museum The training will cover topics such as local governance, the roles and responsibilities of local presidents, secretaries, treasurers, legislative representatives, and local chairpersons in member advocacy, an overview of the SMART Constitution, and other key subjects.
- Location: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Dates: August 31-September 3, 2026 (S&T: August 31-September 4)
- Room Rate: $189/night
- Registration Fee: $75
As we announced last week, the Baltimore RTS will also feature an Assault Prevention Training that’s primarily geared towards SMART-TD’s bus and passenger rail members.
Led by leadership from SMART-TD’s Bus & Transit Assault Prevention & Safety (BTAPS) Committee, attendees will discuss what constitutes unruly behavior, building rapport with passengers early on, and what to do if a violent incident occurs, including how to document it and report it to the BTAPS Committee.
Finalize Your Registration Today!
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For a detailed meeting agenda, please visit the Meetings page via the SMART Union mobile app. You can also use the app to register for the RTS by selecting “Meetings” from the drop-down menu.
Please contact Nick Torres in the SMART-TD office at 216-227-5269 or by email at ntorres@smart-union.org if you have any registration questions.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend our last RTS of 2026!
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