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A listing of Planning, Environment, and Realty program meetings, events, and NHI training opportunities.
Portland, OR
One page abstracts are due by October 1, 2007.
Email 1-page abstracts of quality papers and presentations to Stacey Bricka.
FHWA, FTA, and Oregon DOT are sponsoring this event. No further information is available at this time.
Contacts:
Tom Schwetz - 541-682-6203
Stacey Bricka - 512-306-9065
Davenport Hotel
Spokane, WA
Registration, brochure, and contact information appear online.
Morgantown, WV
No further information is available at this time.
Contacts:
David Neil - 304 558-9345
Carolyn Gorrell - 304 558-9333
Holiday Inn--Portland Downtown Convention Center
Portland, OR
FHWA, FTA, and Oregon DOT are co-sponsoring this event. Please check the website for additional information, including subcommittee agenda and minutes.
Minneapolis, MN
Fall 2008 - No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB"s calendar website.
Contact:
Richard Cunard (TRB) - 202-334-2965
The Beckman Center of the National Academies
Irvine, CA
A call for abstracts by April 10 has been posted on the event website. Additional information is available online.
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
Durham, NC
This event is a followup to the highly successful October 2004 MQA Peer Exchange, held in Madison, WI. It will be hosted by the NC DOT and is funded by a pool of Federal and State DOT partners, and the Midwest Regional University Transportation Center. The Peer Exchange will precede the National Workshop on Highway Asset Inventory and Data Collection (September 24-26). You may want to consider attending both events. Additional information appears on the website.
Minnesota
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
William Lohr
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
Durham, NC
This event is being hosted by NC DOT and NC State University with cosponsors at TRB, AASHTO, FHWA, and U.S. DOT. Additional information will appear on the event website. This event will be preceded by the 2nd National Maintenance Quality Assurance (MQA) Peer Exchange 2008 (September 23-24. You may want to consider attending both events.
Coeur d'Alene, ID.
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Dave Leighow
Washington, DC
The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) will host its annual conference, "America"s Town Meeting," in Washington, DC. It provides participants with an important opportunity to meet with their Members of Congress; network with contemporaries; and share best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for success. No additional information is available at this time.
Texas
To be held in October 2008. Date to be determined.
Contact:
Marsha Bayer - marsha.bayer@dot.gov
Hilton Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
The National Association of Development Organizations is anticipating over 650 regional development practitioners, policy makers, and other stakeholders at this annual event as they "look toward the future of regional approaches to community and economic development in the context of today"s world." There will be several mobile labs both before and during the conference, learning circles, peer best practice sessions, and plenary sessions. Additional information is available online.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Meeting EXPO exhibitor information appears online. No additional information is available at this time.
San Diego, CA
This American Public Transportation Association annual event brings together more than 2,000 transit-industry professionals from across North America. No further information is available at this time.
Woods Hole Center
Woods Hole, MA
This workshop, targeted at an Eastern regional audience, will bring together practitioners producing and using traffic data. The program is oriented to sharing experiences, approaches, and challenges among the public agencies, especially those using traffic data as a fundamental input to corridor management plans. Hotel and other information appear online.
HIway Federal Credit Union Administration Building
St. Paul, NM
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Robert S. Brown - 651-366-3502
Connecticut Convention Center and Hartford Marriott Downtown
Hartford, CT
Connecticut Department of Transportation is hosting his event. Limited information is available at this time. Please check the event website periodically.
Contact:
Hannah Whitney (AASHTO) - 202-624-5800
Qwest Center Omaha
Omaha, NE
This event is held every two years and is designed for rural transit and human service transit providers, tribal transit managers, planners, State agency staff, intercity bus operators, consultants, researchers, and trainers. There are numerous agencies and organizations involved in this event. A call for papers and ideas was issued and were due in January. Hotel, event rates, and other information appear online.
Contact:
Peter Shaw - 202-334-2966
Omaha Hilton
Omaha, Nebraska
This conference is sponsored by the Transportation Research Board with support from the Federal Transit Administration. Cooperating partners include National RTAP, CTAA, APTA, AASHTO's MTAP, and NADO. The conference will provide training and best practices relevant to rural transportation, as well as numerous networking opportunities. Sessions will cover topics related to planning, policy, operations and technology.
Washington, DC
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Thomas Palmerlee (TRB) - 202-334-2907
Keck Center of the National Academies
Washington, DC
Limited additional information is available on line. Four priority themes of the conference are: Aging and Demographic Transition, Immigration Internally and Abroad, Changing Racial and Ethnic Mix, and Gender Differences.
Galt House
Louisville, KY
The conference goals include: foster communication between academics and professionals working on energy and transportation issues (e.g., employees of DOTs, DOE, AASHTO); introduce new techniques and policies for energy and transportation sustainability; and have attendees contribute to the development of a common language and collective vision for a sustainable set of energy and transportation policies. Rooms will be available at the conference rate until September 27. Additional information appears online.
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami, FL
The Urban Land Institute sponsors this event annually for real estate developers, investors, public sector officials, financiers, architects, planners, construction and building materials professionals, and service providers. Additional information is available online.
Louisville, KY
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB"s calendar website.
Contact:
Martine Micozzi - 202-334-3177
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Seattle, WA
This annual event is hosted by AMPO and the Puget Sound Regional Council. A call for paper was issued with suggested topics/themes of: Freight Transportation, Energy, Climate Change, Land Use, Regionalism, Finance, MPO Institution, Research and Innovation, International Perspective, and Technical Planning. Additional information appears online. The conference is open to all who are or work with MPOs.
Miami, FL
No further information is available at this time.
Knoxville, TV
This event is sponsored by the Center for Transportation Research, Southeastern Transportation Center at the University of Tennessee. It will address outreach to high school and undergraduate students, workforce development, innovations in education, and the upcoming Distance Learning Graduate Certificate Program. Faculty, researchers, industry professionals, and students of transportation are invited to attend, submit an abstract for papers, and suggest topics for panels, presentations, and poster sessions. Send an email to Lissa to get on event email.
Westin Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This Special Topic Meeting is open to all; however, it will have both member and nonmember rates. A group hotel rate is available until October 06. Limited additional information is available online.
Royal Sonesta Hotel
New Orleans, LA
The conference will provide a forum for practitioners, researchers, and others to share information. It will build on previous national conferences. The program will include sessions on emerging issues in transportation asset management, including organizational leadership, management systems, optimization, and training and education. The conference will feature three thematic tracks and four special topic areas.
A Call for Presentations has been issued, requesting abstracts by March 15, 2007. Formal papers may be submitted but are not required.
USF Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center
Tampa, FL
The conference will provide opportunities for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and transit personnel to learn about new and relevant issues associated with GIS as it relates to transit.
There is currently a call for papers and presentations, with abstracts due July 16. They will undergo a peer review and be posted in English on the NCTR website shortly after the conference. Suggested themes appear online.
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, FL
This is the 85th Congress of Cities sponsored by the National League of Cities. Information on exhibitor opportunities is available online. Online registration will be available in April. Please periodically check the website for more information.
Chaparral Suites
Scottsdale, AZ
The International Association for Public Participation is hosting a variety of classes over this period of time. Classes range from ½ day to 3 days. Each class has an online description, instructor(s) bio(s), and cost depending on membership/non-membership in IAP2 and date of registration. September 30 appears to be the "early bird" cutoff for the per-class registration fees.
Little Rock, Arkansas
Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program.
This meeting is for State and Federal staff with recreational trail responsibilities.
Contacts:
Stuart Macdonald
Christopher Douwes
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
A preliminary agenda, registration, and other information appear on the event website. A preliminary agenda, registration, and other information appear on the event website.
Little Rock, Arkansas
Organized by the Partnership for the National Trails System with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
See also:
National Trails System
Holiday Inn El Tropicano Riverwalk
San Antonio, TX
This conference is being sponsored by Federal Lands Highway Division, and Western Transportation Institute--Montana State University with support from FHWA and other Federal agencies. Corporate sponsorship is available. Additional information is available online.
University of Delaware Clayton Hall
Newark, DE
This annual forum is a principal source ideas and topics from which DelDOT and the University select projects that they will fund and work on each year. The forum will run from 8 am to 3 pm, and cover a broad array of multi-modal transportation issues with a special emphasis on transportation security.
About 40 vendors will display their products and services. Electronic registration will be available after April 1. Government agencies, private sector, academia, civic groups, and individuals are anticipated. There is no admission or parking fee for the forum; however, there are seating limitations.
Little Rock, Arkansas
American Trails brings the worldwide trails community together for an inspirational and educational conference. The Symposium addresses both nonmotorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters from across America cover the top topics and state of the art technology. The National Trails Training Partnership will meet on November 18-19. The Scenic Trails Workshop will be held in conjunction with the National Trails Symposium.
See also:
American Trails
Contact:
American Trails (National Trails Symposium) - 530-547-2060
Westin Seattle
Seattle, WA
This unique event follows several national and regional events held within the US since 2004. It will highlight new and continuing work; including research, developments, and community adoption of LID throughout the United States and other countries. Additional information is available online.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York City, NY
The 15th World Congress on ITS and ITS America's 2008 Annual Meeting Is the largest event in the World for ITS leaders, policy makers, and other industry professionals. Registrants will have access to both the Annual Meeting and World Congress events, including more than 200 extraordinary education sessions, exciting tours, a grand-scale exhibition hall, and limitless opportunities to connect with an international audience in a world-class city. Much more information is available online.
New York City, NY
This event was announced as part of the 2007 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Palm Springs, June 2007.
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Sandra Collier - 202-721-4214
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
Vibrant partnerships among public and private transportation providers, human service and workforce development agencies, and community- and faith-based groups can lead to more mobility options for: Commuters impacted by higher fuel prices; job seekers and individuals with limited income; returning veterans and others with disabilities; a burgeoning population of older adults no longer driving; and homebound residents who may feel isolated from their communities.
At the 2008 Institute for Transportation Coordination, participants will: - Learn about the benefits of transportation coordination for their community - Explore promising local coordination practices - Discuss effective community outreach and partnership-building strategies - Develop an action plan to address the transportation challenges of their community
Contact:
Amy Conrick (Community Transportation Association of America) - 800-891-0590, ext 734
Houston, TX
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB"s calendar website.
Contact:
Richard Pain (TRB) - 202-334-2964
Nevada
Date to be determined.
Contact:
John Turpin
Reno NV (historically)
Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, and maintenance with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.
Washington DC
Organized by the League of American Bicyclists. The National Bike Summit brings together stakeholders from user groups, industry, government, and elected officials from around the country to share their ideas and best practices.
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
Boston, MA
This conference, hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation"s Human Factors Coordinating Committee under its Operator Fatigue Management Program, is a continuation of the Fatigue in Transportation conference series that last took place in Seattle, Washington in 2005. The objective of the conference is to disseminate information on the latest fatigue-related research, technology, and countermeasures. The program will consider the topic holistically, transitioning from research and development to technical and practical sessions. The conference is designed to address the interests of researchers, practitioners, managers, labor organizations and operators involved in all modes of transportation from around the world.
Houston, TX
Cosponsored by the National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council and FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
This workshop is especially for government agency or association program managers with off highway vehicle management responsibilities. The Association of OHV Program Managers will meet on March 24.
Contact:
Tom Metsa - 303-791-1954 x132
Houston, TX
Organized by the National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
This conference is primarily intended for NOHVCC partners.
Contact:
Ann Vance - 800-348-6487
Kansas
Date to be determined.
Contact:
Mark Huffhines
Oklahoma
Date and location to be determined.
Contact:
Karen Hider
Minneapolis, MN
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Additional information - 312-786-6397
Radison Fort McDowell
Scottsdale, AZ
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Donna Carter (National Association of Environmental Professionals) - 863-679-3852
Nationwide
Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners. National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.
Credit Union Place, Summerside, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
FHWA's Recreational Trails Program provides financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations. The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting.
Contacts:
Cathy Dickieson
Linda Constable - 1-877-708-7669
Indianapolis, Indiana
No other information available at this time.
Gainesville, FL
Hosted by the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails and the Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, with participation likely from the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
Gainesville FL
Organized by the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation and the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. Although it focuses on southeastern States, it is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting this event.
No further information is available at this time.
Reno NV (historically)
Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, and maintenance with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.
New Orleans, LA
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Additional information - 312-786-6397
Iowa City IA
FHWA's Recreational Trails Program is providing financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations
The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting.
Nationwide
Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners. National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.
Alpharetta, GA
Organized by the Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. This conference is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting this event.
No further information is available at this time.
Chattanooga TN
Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program.
This meeting is for State and Federal staff with recreational trail responsibilities.
Contacts:
Stuart Macdonald
Christopher Douwes
Chattanooga TN
American Trails brings the worldwide trails community together for an inspirational and educational conference. The Symposium addresses both nonmotorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters from across America cover the top topics and state of the art technology.
Contact:
American Trails (National Trails Symposium) - 530-547-2060
Boston, MA
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Additional information - 312-786-6397
Nationwide
Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners.
National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.
America's Center
St. Louis, MO
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting this event.
No further information is available at this time.
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