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A listing of Planning, Environment, and Realty program meetings, events, and NHI training opportunities.
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
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.
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.
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 Partnership for the National Trails System with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
See also:
National Trails System
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.
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. Info: http://www.americantrails.org. * 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.
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: see http://www.snowiasa.org.
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: see http://www.snowiasa.org
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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