Past Meetings & Testimony

James R. Thompson Center (State of Illinois Building)
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601

Agenda [pdf 109kb]
Transcript (Day 1) [pdf 145kb]
Transcript (Day 2) [pdf 203kb]

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
1:00 P.m. - 5:00 p.m.

1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Panel #1: Metropolitan Surface Transportation Solutions

• John Webber, Assistant to the Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation
• Cheri Heramb, Acting Commissioner, Chicago Department of Transportation Biography [pdf 51kb]
• Frank Kruesi, President, Chicago Transit Authority Biography [pdf 51kb]
• Maggie Walsh, President , WTS Greater Chicago Chapter, Senior Associate, CTE Testimony [pdf 268kb]
• Randall S. Blakenhorn, Executive Director, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Panel #2: Moving Products and Freight Across the Nation, Now and in the Future

• Kirk Steudle, Director, Michigan Department of Transportation Biography and Testimony [pdf 641kb]
• Tom Jensen, Vice President Public Affairs, UPS Biography and Testimony [pdf 266kb]
• Steve Ruh, President, Illinois Corn Growers Association Biography [pdf 33kb]
  

3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Panel #3: Regional Surface Transportation Issues and the Impact on the Global Economy

• John Clark, Chair, Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority Biography and Testimony [pdf 129kb]
• Doug Whitley, President and CEO, Illinois State Chamber of Commerce Biography and Testimony [pdf 170kb]
• Michael McLaughlin, Transportation Director, Metropolitan Planning Council Testimony [pdf 422kb]

4:30 p.m. Public Comment
(Each speaker can address the Commission for 2 minutes)

5:00 p.m. Adjourn, Media Availability (in JRTC Auditorium)

Thursday, April 19, 2007
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks

8:40 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Panel #4: Safety Solutions for the Surface Transportation Network

• Pete Rahn, Secretary, Missouri Department of Transportation, AASHTO Committee on Highway Traffic Safety Biography and Testimony [pdf 304kb]
• Barbara Harsha, Executive Director, Governor’s Highway Safety Association
• Mike Stout, Director, Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety Biography and Testimony [pdf 143kb]
• Glynn Birch, National President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Biography [pdf 80kb]
• Jackie Gillan, Vice President, Advocates for Highway Safety
  

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Panel#5: The Role of Interstate and Intercity Passenger Rail in the Surface Transportation Network

• John Spring, Mayor, Quincy, IL Biography and Testimony [pdf 130kb]
• David Cieslewicz, Mayor, Madison, WI Biography and Testimony [pdf 208kb]
• Tom Barrett, Mayor, Milwaukee, WI
• Alexander Kummant, CEO, Amtrak
• Laura Kliewer, Director, Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission Testimony [pdf 409kb]
  

10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Panel #6: Socio-Economic Changes That Will Impact the Future of the Surface Transportation Network

• Frank Beal, Executive Director, Chicago Metropolis 2020 Biography and Testimony [pdf 186kb]
• John Norquist, President and CEO, Congress for the New Urbanism
• Scott Bernstein, President, Center for Neighborhood Technology
• Conrad Egan, President and CEO, National Housing Conference
• Leobardo Estrada, Ph.D., Member, AARP Board of Directors
  

11:55 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. Media Availability (JRTC Auditorium)

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Panel #7: Vision and Funding Strategies to Address the Future Needs of the Surface Transportation Network

• Gary Ridley, Director, Oklahoma Department of Transportation Biography and Testimony [pdf 155kb]
• Tim Martin, Senior Vice President, CTE/AECOM Biography and Testimony [pdf 324kb]
• Bill Grams, Executive Director, Illinois Road and Transportation Builders
• Tom Walker, Director of Government Affairs, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
• Michael Staczak, President, Hanson Material Service, First Vice Chair, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Biography and Testimony [pdf 618kb]

2:15 p.m. Public Comment

2:30 p.m. Adjourn

McNamara Alumni Center
A.I. Johnson Room
200 Oak Street, S.E.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455

Agenda [pdf 27kb]
Transcript [pdf 1.4mb]

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

8:15 a.m. Field Hearing Convenes

• Called to Order by Secretary Mary Peters

Panel #1: Multidisciplinary Solutions to Traffic Safety

• Kathy Swanson, Director, Office of Traffic Safety, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Biography and Testimony [pdf 165kb]
  
• Sue Miller, Secretary Treasurer, National Association of County Engineers and Freeborn County Engineer Biography and Testimony [pdf 549kb]
  
• Max Donath, Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute, University of Minnesota Biography and Testimony [pdf 409kb]
  
• Stan Lampe, Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Biography and Testimony [pdf 203kb]

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Panel #2: Role of Rural Areas and Local Governments in a New National Transportation Policy

• James Lynch, Director, Montana Department of Transportation Biography and Testimony [pdf 1.49mb]
  
• Steve Albert, Director, Western Transportation Institute, College of Engineering, Montana State University Biography and Testimony [pdf 258kb]
  
• Colleen Landkamer, President, National Association of Counties and Commissioner, Blue Earth County, Minnesota Biography and Testimony [pdf 131kb]
  
• Wayne Brandt, Executive Vice President, Minnesota Forest Industries and Minnesota Timber Producers Association Biography and Testimony [pdf 11kb]
  
• Dave Christianson, Associate, SRF Consulting Group Biography and Testimony [pdf 2.01mb]

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Panel #3: Recommendations for a New National Transportation Policy

• Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation Biography and Testimony [pdf 65kb]
  
• Francis Ziegler, Director, North Dakota Department of Transportation Biography and Testimony [pdf 419kb]
  
• Judith Payne, Secretary, South Dakota Department of Transportation Biography and Testimony [pdf 797kb]
  
• Peter Bell, Chair, Metropolitan Council Biography and Testimony [pdf 97kb]
  
• Peter McLaughlin, Commissioner, Hennepin County, Minnesota and Chair, Metropolitan Transitway Development Board Biography and Testimony [pdf 127kb]

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Panel #4: Multimodal Transportation Congestion Solutions

• Bernie Arseneau, Director, Office of Traffic, Safety & Operations, Minnesota Department of Transportation Biography and Testimony [pdf 734kb]
  
• Brent Bair, Chair, ITS Caucus Public Sector Advisory Committee Biography and Testimony [pdf 236kb]
  
• Dave Eischens, Area Sales Manager, Networks and Enterprise Group, Motorola Inc. and Minnesota Guidestar Board Member Biography and Testimony [pdf 355kb]

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Panel #5: Freight User Perspectives and Solutions

• Larry Lair, Vice President, Traffic Safety Systems Division, 3M Biography and Testimony [pdf 543kb]
  
• Rick Gabrielson, Senior Manager for Import Transportation, Target Corporation Biography and Testimony [pdf 41kb]
  
• Tim Coats, Vice President, Supply Chain Logistics, Strategy and Grain Operations, General Mills Biography and Testimony [pdf 78kb]
  
• Frank Sims, Vice President of Transportation and Product Assurance, Cargill, Inc. Biography and Testimony [pdf 44kb]
  
• Aaron Jorgensen, Senior Director, Supply Chain Logistics Integration, Medtronic, Inc. Biography and Testimony [pdf 39kb]
  
• Teresa M. Adams, Ph.D., Director, National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education and Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison Biography and Testimony [pdf 1.18mb]

5:00 p.m. Public Testimony (all topics and ideas)

5:30 p.m. Adjourn

2167 Rayburn House Office Building Hearing Room
Washington, D.C. 20515

Agenda [pdf 32kb]
Transcript [pdf 278kb]

Monday, March 19, 2007
8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks

8:30 a.m.
Panel #1: State and Local Elected Officials

• Bart Peterson, Mayor of Indianapolis, representing the National League of Cities Testimony [pdf 29kb]
• Scott Haggerty, member of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, (California), representing the National Association of Counties Testimony [pdf 57kb]

Panel #2: User Perspectives

• Rolf Th. Lundberg, Jr., Senior Vice President for Congressional and Public Affairs, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Testimony [pdf 37kb]
• Robert L. Darblenet, President & CEO, the American Automobile Association Testimony [pdf 1.19mb]
• Greg Cohen, President & CEO, the American Highway Users Alliance Testimony [pdf 34kb]

Panel #3: Transportation System Perspectives from Managers and Planners

• John Horsley, Executive Director, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Testimony 1 [pdf 129kb] Testimony 2 [pdf 99kb]
• William A. Verkest, PE, President, the American Public Works Association Testimony [pdf 195kb]
• Jim McKenzie, Executive Director of Metroplan (Arkansas), representing the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Testimony 1 [pdf 45kb] Testimony 2 [pdf 20kb]
• Jean Godwin, Executive Vice President, the American Association of Port Authorities Testimony [pdf 31kb]
• Jacqueline Johnson, Executive Director, the National Congress of American Indians Testimony [pdf 34kb]

Panel #4: Transportation Providers

• William W. Millar, President, the American Public Transportation Association
• Peter J. Pantuso, President & CEO, the American Bus Association Testimony [pdf 27kb]
• Bill Graves, President & CEO, the American Trucking Associations Testimony [pdf 89kb]
• Craig F. Rockey, Vice President for Policy and Economics, the Association of American Railroads Testimony 1 [pdf 282kb] Testimony 2 [pdf 124kb] Testimony3 [pdf 1mb
• Ross B. Capon, Executive Director, the National Association of Railroad Passengers Testimony 1 [pdf 40kb] Testimony 2 [pdf 780kb]

Panel #5: Infrastructure Providers

• Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, the Associated General Contractors of America Testimony [pdf 29kb]
• Charlie Potts, First Vice Chairman and CEO of Heritage Construction & Materials, representing American Road & Transportation Builders Association Testimony 1 [pdf 324kb] Testimony 2 [pdf 99kb]
• Guy Stephenson, Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel of Weyerhaeuser, Inc., and Mr. Fred Rickert Vice President of the National Waterways Conference Testimony 1 [pdf 31kb] Testimony 2 [pdf 94kb]
• Christopher A. McLean, Counsel, the Vehicle Traffic Information Coalition Testimony 1 [pdf 33kb] Testimony 2 [pdf 86kb]
• Patrick D. Jones, Executive Director, the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association Testimony [pdf 60kb]

Panel #6: Workforce Issues

• Mr. Michael Siano, Executive Vice President, Amalgamated Transit Union Testimony [pdf 154kb]
• James M. Brunkenhoefer, National Legislative Director, the United Transportation Union
• Donald J. Kaniewski, Laborers’ International Union of North America Testimony [pdf 1.18mb]

Panel #7: Policy Issues

• Robert E. Skinner, Jr., Executive Director, the Transportation Research Board Testimony [pdf 305kb] Testimony [pdf 40kb] Testimony [pdf 36kb] Testimony [pdf 60kb]
• David L. Greene, Corporate Fellow, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Testimony [pdf 100kb]
• Anne P. Canby, President, the Surface Transportation Policy Project Testimony [pdf 199kb]

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Agenda [pdf 51kb]
Transcript [pdf 273kb]

Friday, February 23, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks

• Jack Schenendorf, Vice-Chairman of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission

8:05 a.m. Opening Remarks

• Oscar Goodman, Mayor of the City of Las Vegas, and Rossi Ralenkotter, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Panel #1

• Susan Martinovich, Director, Nevada Department of Transportation Testimony [pdf 29kb]
• The Honorable Victor Mendez, Director, Arizona Department of Transportation Testimony [pdf 68kb]

9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Panel #2

• Jacob Snow, Executive Director, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Testimony [pdf 27kb]
• Greg Krause, Executive Director, Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission, Nevada Testimony [pdf 21kb]
• Ingrid Reisman, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Las Vegas Monorail Company Testimony [pdf 58kb]

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Panel #3

• San Bernardino Association of Governments (California) Testimony [pdf 26kb]
• Dennis Smith, Executive Director, Maricopa Association of Governments (Arizona) Testimony [pdf 25kb]

11:45 p.m. Public Comment Period Comments [pdf 75kb]

12:00 p.m. Adjourn

Loudermilk Center
40 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Agenda [pdf 68kb]
Transcript [pdf 803kb]

Wednesday, February 21, 2007
8:15 A.m. - 5:15 p.m.

8:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks

• Jack Schenendorf, Vice-Chairman of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Panel #1: Optimize the Current System

• Wayne Shackelford, Senior Vice President, Gresham Smith Partners; former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation; former President of ITS America
• Robert F. Dallas, Director, Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
• Christopher (Chris) L. Warren, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Florida Turnpike Enterprise
• Larry E. Tibbits, Chief Operations Officer, Michigan Department of Transportation
• David Ronald Goode, Retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Norfolk Southern Corporation

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Panel #2: Expand the System

• William Hammack, Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer, C. W. Matthews Contracting Company
• Mark Holifield, Sr., Vice President of Supply Chain, Home Depot
• Larry L. (Butch) Brown, Sr., Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Transportation
• Robert Morris, Director, External Affairs, Georgia Ports Authority
• Edward B. Crowell, Director, Georgia Motor Trucking Association
• The Honorable Harold Linnenkohl, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Panel #3: Finance

• David Peterson, Vice President, Royal Bank of Canada Marcus D. Kluczka, Director of Project and Export Finance, Siemens
• Rosa Clausell Rountree, Executive Director, Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority
• Harrison B. Rue, Vice President, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Executive Director, Charlottesville-Albemarle MPO

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Panel #4: Roles and Vision

• Michael (Mike) D. Garrett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Power; Chairman Elect of State Chamber of Commerce; and Former Chairman of Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
• The Honorable Pierce R. Homer, Secretary, Virginia Department of Transportation
• The Honorable Samuel (Sam) S. Olens, Chairman, Atlanta Regional Commission, and Commission Chairman, Cobb County, Georgia
• The Honorable Shirley Franklin, Mayor of Atlanta
• Michael Robison, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lanier Parking Holdings; Chairman, Board of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

4:30 p.m. Public Comment Opportunity

5:15 p.m. Adjourn, Media Availability

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California 90012

Agenda [pdf 61kb]
Transcript 1 (Day 1) [pdf 1.17mb]
Transcript 2 (Day 1) [pdf 1.93mb]
Transcript 3 (Day 1) [pdf 1.34mb]
Transcript 4 (Day 2) [pdf 1.79mb]
Transcript 5 (Day 2) [pdf 1.51mb]
Transcript 6 (Day 2) [pdf 2.14mb]

Wednesday, February 21, 2007
California and the National Economy
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. Opening Remarks

• Secretary Mary. E. Peters, Chairman of the National Surface Transportatin Policy and Revenue Study Commission

1:45 p.m - 3:30 p.m.
Panel #1: Trade and Commerce

• Barry Sedlik, Acting Secretary, California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
• Gill Hicks, Gill V. Hicks & Associates, Chair, California Marine and Intermodal Transportation System Advisory Council
• Jerry Tidwell, Senior Vice President, Supply Operations, Safeway Corporation
• Ray Burgett, Director International Logistics and Transportation, Pier 1 Imports
• Tony Grasso, Executive Director, San Bernardino Associated Governments

3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m
Panel #2: Mobility, Congestion and Safety

• Eugene Skoropowski, Managing Director Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
• Mehdi Morshed, Executive Director, California High Speed Rail Authority
• Pete Speer, President, American Traffic Safety Services Association
• Dr. Genevieve Guiliano, Senior Associate Dean, Research and Technology, School of Policy Planning and Development, University of Southern California and Director, Metrans Transportation Center
• Will Kempton, Director, California Department of Transportation

5:15 p.m. Public Comment Period

5:30 p.m. Adjourn, Media Availability

Thursday, February 22, 2007
National Policy and Efficiency
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks

• Commissioner Steve Heminger, the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission

8:35 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Keynote Testimony and Questions for Elected Officials

• Senator Alan Lowenthal, Chair, California Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
• Assembly member Pedro Nava, Chair, California Assembly Transportation Committee
• Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor and Chair, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Panel #3: Partnership and Collaboration

• Gary Gallegos, Executive Director, San Diego Association of Governments
• Art Leahy, CEO, Orange County Transportation Authority
• G. Kent Woodman, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
• John Barna, Executive Director, California Transportation Commission

10:45 a.m - 12:15 a.m
Panel #4: Transitioning to the Next Generation Transportation System

• Tim Waltze, President, The Griffith Company
• Roger Snoble, CEO, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
• Sunne Wright-McPeak, CEO, California Emerging Technology Fund
• Dr. Martin Wachs, Director, Transportation, Space and Technology, RAND

12:15 p.m. Public Comment

12:30 p.m Adjourn

The Peabody Hotel
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103

Agenda [pdf 63kb]
Transcript [pdf 439kb]

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks

• Secretary Mary E. Peters, Chairman of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission

8:40 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Panel #1: Global Trends and Regional Framework

• Doug Duncan, President and CEO, FedEx Freight addressing the global framework, demands for surface transportation and the U. S. challenges and requirements. Biography [pdf 55kb]
• Tim Yatsko, Senior Vice-President of Transportation Wal-Mart regarding global trends and challenges and Wal-Mart’s national response as well as needs in U. S. transportation system. Biography and Testimony [pdf 208kb]
• John Moore, President and CEO Memphis Regional Chamber regarding the potential for Memphis region as an intermodal inland port to address national transportation challenges and demands of the private sector supply chain; what is required and how to achieve it. Biography [pdf 56kb]
• Pete Johnson, Federal Co-Chair for Delta Regional Authority regarding role of surface transportation in the 8-state Delta Region particularly underdeveloped and rural areas. Biography and Testimony [pdf 91kb]

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Panel #2: Intermodal Opportunities in Global & Regional Trends

• Robert West, Managing Director, Global Trade & Transportation at Global Insight, addressing implications of global trends on ports and intermodal transportation. Biography and Testimony [pdf 1.34mb]
• Roger Sklar, Director Inbound Supply Chain Operations, NIKE Inc., regarding regional opportunities and solutions for national port and surface transportation challenges. Biography [pdf 56kb]
• Steve Rand, AVP Sales and Account Development, CSX Intermodal regarding rail, highway, port, and air interconnections and challenges/solutions for financing rail infrastructure. Biography and Testimony [pdf 680kb]
• Jonathan Red, Chief Operating Officer, Sea Point LLC, international freight movements; necessity of national intermodal planning; and regional opportunities to address the national challenges. Biography and Testimony [pdf 1.42mb]

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Panel #3: Regional Economic Development & Quality of Life

• Matt Kisber, Tennessee Commissioner of Economic Development regarding needs, opportunities and challenges for surface transportation in economic development of Tennessee and region Biography [pdf 56kb]
• Tennessee Senator Mark Norris, Chairman of Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee of the Southern Legislative Conference. Will address Regional Imperatives: Opportunities for Intergovernmental innovation in Intermodal Logistics and Economic Development”. Biography [pdf 56kb]
• Neely Mallory, President of Mallory Alexander, a prominent international freight forwarder covering intermodal aspects of international freight movements and demands upon the surface transportation system. Biography [pdf 56kb]
• John D. Carruthers (Shreveport, LA), Chairman, Mid-Continent Highway Coalition (I-69) regarding trade with Canada and Mexico, national surface transportation corridors, their importance to the national economy and alternatives for funding and financing. Biography and Testimony [pdf 77kb]

3:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Panel #4: Surface Transportation Barriers/Solutions

• Gerald Nicely, Commissioner, Tennessee DOT addressing the necessity of Integrated Planning between modes of transportation and flexible funding options to allow strategic infrastructure investments. This will include mode diversion from roads to rail and transit systems. Biography [pdf 56kb]
• Scott Bennett, Arkansas Department of Highways and Transportation covering financing surface transportation financing including reliability of funding streams, innovative financing alternatives, and lessons learned to date. Biography [pdf 56kb]
• Dave Huneryager, President & CEO of Tennessee Trucking Association regarding needs, challenges, gaps and solutions in surface transportation system. Biography [pdf 56kb]
• Jimmy Smith, Tennessee Public Transit Association regarding Commuter rail, rural transit, and related issues.

4:45 p.m. Public Comment Opportunity

5:15 p.m. Adjourn

Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York
2 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

Agenda [pdf 71kb]
Transcript (Day 1) [pdf 196kb]
Transcript (Day 2) [pdf 398kb]

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Panel #1: Setting the Stage - Transportation and the Economy

• Gerald Shaheen, Group President, Caterpillar, and Chairman of the Board, U.S. Chamber of
  Commerce
• Robert D. Yaro, President, Regional Plan Association
• Rae Rosen, Senior Economist and Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of New
  York
• Video [streaming media]     Presentation [pdf 2.66mb]
  

Panel #2: Intercity Rail, Mass Transit and Regional Interconnectedness in 2056

• Drew Galloway, Chief, Corridor Development and Project Planning, Planning and Analysis
  Department, Amtrak
• David King, General Manager, Triangle Transit Authority
• D.C. Agrawal, Assistant Executive Director, Corporate Strategy, Policy and Contracts, New
  Jersey Transit
• James Boice, Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation
• Presentation [pdf 4.43mb]

5:00 p.m. Public Comment Period

5:30 p.m. Adjourn

Thursday, November 16, 2006
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Panel #3: Condition and Needs of the National and Northeast Transportation System

• Steve L. Massie, CEO, Jack Massie Constructor Inc., Senior Vice President, Associated
  General Contractors of America
• Matthew A. Coogan, Director, New England Transportation Institute
• Neil Pedersen, Administrator, Maryland State Highway Administration
• Ken Andrews, Dow Corporation
• Presentation [pdf 1.46mb]

Panel #4: Meeting the Needs

• Dr. C. Michael Walton, Chairman, American Road and Transportation Builders Association,
  and Professor at University of Texas, Austin
• James T. Taylor II, Principal, Mercator Advisors LLC
• Thomas J. Madison, Jr., Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation
• Ross Pepe, President, Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc.
• Presentation [pdf 5.09mb]

Panel #5: Trade and Freight Gateways to the Northeast and to the Nation

• Richard Larrabee, Director, Port Commerce Department, The Port Authority of New York
  and New Jersey
• Sam Crane, Maher Terminals
• William Goetz, Resident Vice President, CSX Transportation
• Anthony Hatch, Consultant and Analyst on finance and railroads
• Glenn Weisbrod, President, Economic Development Research Group, Inc.
• Presentation [pdf 1.02mb]

Panel #6: The Role of Public Institutions in Providing Transportation Infrastructure in 2056

• Christopher P. Boylan, Deputy Executive Director/Corporate and Community Affairs
  Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New York
• Victoria Cross Kelly, Director, Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals, The Port Authority of New
  York and New Jersey
• Presentation [pdf 523kb]
  

5:00p.m. Public Comment Period

5:40 p.m. Adjourn

Agenda [pdf 54kb]
Transcript [pdf 224kb]

Friday, November 16, 2006

Panel 1: Global Gateways Speakers

• Harold Linnenkohl, Georgia DOT Commissioner and AASHTO President Testimony [pdf 1.24mb]
• Paula Hammond, Washington DOT Chief of Staff Presentation [pdf 1.45mb]
• Mary Olson, Port of Portland Commission Vice President Testimony [pdf 44kb]
• Doug Tindall, Oregon’s DOT Deputy Director, Highway Testimony [pdf 139kb]
• Hal Dengerink and Henry Hewitt, Columbia River Crossing Task Force Co-Chairs Testimony [pdf 136kb]

Panel 2: Intercity Passenger Rail Speakers

• Paula Hammond, Washington DOT Chief of Staff Testimony [pdf 2.54mb]
• Missy Cassidy, Maryland DOT Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs Testimony [pdf 89kb]

Panel 3: Performance Based Management Speakers

• Paula Hammond, Washington DOT Chief of Staff Testimony [pdf 175kb]
• Pete Rahn, Missouri DOT Director

Panel 4: Alternative Finance Speakers

• Matthew Garrett, Oregon DOT Director Testimony [pdf 135kb]
• Paula Hammond, Washington DOT Chief of Staff Testimony [pdf 2.24mb]
• Victor Mendez, Arizona DOT Director and AASHTO Vice President Testimony [pdf 651kb]
• John Horsley, AASHTO Executive Director Testimony [pdf 1.29mb]
  
  

Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75207

Agenda [pdf 57kb]
Transcript (Day 1) [pdf 225kb]
Transcript (Day 2) [pdf 342kb]

Wednesday, September 20, 2006
1:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Panel #1: Overview of Needs and Long Term Financing Initiatives

• Patrick D. Jones, Executive Director, International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
• William W. Millar, President, American Public Transportation Association
• Neil Schuster, President and CEO, ITS America
• Ric Williamson, Chairman, Texas Transportation Commission

Panel #2: Growth Needs of the Surface Transportation System

• Arlee Reno, Cambridge Systematics, Assessment of Needs of Public Transportation and Highways
• Joseph M. Giglio, Northeastern University
• Frank Wilson, Houston Metro
• James McClellan, Rail Expert (Freight)

Thursday, September 21, 2006
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Panel #3: Regional Needs of the Surface Transportation System

• Gary Thomas, President, Dallas Area Regional Transit, Transit Solutions to Regional Mobility Needs
• Richard Ruddell, President, Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Commuter Rail Solutions to Regional Mobility Needs
• Allan Rutter, Executive Director, North Texas Tollway Authority, Building State-Local-Regional Alliances to Advance Mobility
• Alan Clark, Director of Transportation & Air Quality Planning, Houston-Galveston Area Council, Regional Growth and Transportation Needs and the Dynamics of Air Quality Issues and challenges for the Houston Area Testimony [pdf 1.35mb]
• Michael Morris, North Texas Council of Governments, What Works in Regional Government

Panel #4: Preservation Needs of the Surface Transportation System

• Mort Downey, PB Consult – Funding to Maintain Systems
• Tim Lomax, Texas Transportation Institute, The Challenges of Congestion: the Result of Needs Suppressed
• Art Lomenick, Managing Director, Trammel Crowe Company, Needs of Developers and the Building Community
• John Esparza, President & CEO, Texas Motor Transportation Association, Needs of the Trucking Sector
• Tim McGuckin, Executive Director, OmniAir Consortium, Vehicle Infrastructure Integration

Panel #5: Financing the Surface Transportation System

• Karen Hedlund, Nossaman Gunther, Legal Structures needed for PPP’s and Toll Development
• Mike Heiligenstein, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
• Darius Gaskins, Norbridge, Inc., Rail Economics & Finance Expert
  
  

Federal Highway Administrators Conference Room
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Meeting with State and Local Government Stakeholder Organizations

• Senator Bruce Starr, National Conference of State Legislatures Testimony [pdf 92kb]
• Representative Sherman Packard, Council of State Governments Testimony [pdf 28kb]
• Mayor R.T. Rybak, U.S. Conference of Mayors Testimony [pdf 135kb]
• Commissioner Colleen Landkamer, National Association of Counties Testimony [pdf 66kb]
• City Councilwoman Laura Padgett, National League of Cities Testimony [pdf 20kb]
• Raymond Scheppach, National Governors Association Testimony [pdf 51kb]
• Michael Edwards, International City/County Management Association Testimony [pdf 11kb]

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590

Agenda [pdf 13kb]

Tuesday, March 20, 2007
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lessons Learned

• Gloria M. Shepherd, Federal Highway Administration Associate Administrator for Planning, Environment, and Realty, "Transportation Planning and Programming: An Overview" Presentation [pdf 157kb]
• Frederick Skaer, Director of the Federal Highway Administration Office of Project Development and Environmental Review."Highway Project Development and Environmental Review" Presentation [pdf 849kb]
• Robert Skinner, Executive Director of the Transportation Research Board, "Research as a Federal Function"
• Rich Steinmann, Special Assistant to the Federal Transit Administrator, "FTA New Starts Program" Presentation [pdf 222kb]
• Jeffrey F. Paniati, Federal Highway Administration Associate Administrator for Operations, "Operations and Technologies for the 21st Century" Presentation [pdf 663kb]
• Shelley J. Row, Federal Highway Administration Program Director for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, "Technology and the Future of Transportation" Presentation [pdf 701kb]

Wednesday, March 21, 2007
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Highway Trust Fund Cash Balances

• Laura Ziff, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, U.S. Department of Transportation Presentation [pdf 49kb]

Oklahoma City Room
U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters
400 7 TH Street, S.W.,
Washington , D.C.

Agenda [pdf 59kb]

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

1:15 p.m. Welcome Remarks

• Secretary Mary E. Peters, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission

1:25 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Intercity Passenger Rail – National Policy and Strategies Needed to Maximize Public Benefits from Federal Expenditures.

• JayEtta Hecker (Director, Physical Infrastructure Team, GAO) and Rick Jorgenson (Senior Analyst, Physical Infrastructure Team, GAO) Presentation [pdf 310kb]

2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
“Ask the Authors” Session – Catastrophic Hurricane Evacuation Plan Evaluation, Report to Congress

• Jim March, Federal Highway Administration Presentation [pdf 132kb]

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters
400 Seventh Street S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590

Agenda [pdf 57kb]

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Meeting Presentations

• Don Pickrell, Volpe Center, "The Economics of Congestion Pricing -- The Background, the Basics and Latest Economic Literature" Presentation [pdf 143kb]

The Real World – Lessons from the U.S. and Abroad

• Patrick DeCorla-Souza, FHWA, Program Manager, Office of Operations Presentation [pdf 118kb]
• Lee Munnich, Senior Fellow/Director, State and Local Policy Program, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Presentation [pdf 1.06mb]
• Naveen Lamba, IBM Global Business Service Presentation [pdf 2.08mb]

Congestion Pricing—Policy Issues

• Secretary Robert Flanagan, Maryland Dept of Transportation
• Michael Replogle, Transportation Director, Environmental Defense Presentation [pdf 597kb]
• Ken Orski, Editor/ Publisher, Innovation Briefs Presentation [pdf 111kb]
• Brian Taylor, Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Urban Planning Department, UCLA Presentation [pdf 317kb]
• Don Pickrell, Volpe Center Presentation [pdf 143kb]

The Growing Role of the Private Sector in Transportation Infrastructure

• Robert Poole, Director of Transportation Studies, Reason Foundation Presentation [pdf 1.38mb]

Private Infrastructure Transactions

• Dana Levenson, Chief Financial Officer, City of Chicago
• Chuck Schalliol, State Budget Director, State of Indiana Presentation [pdf 2.74mb]
• Mark Florian, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Presentation [pdf 127kb]
• John Schmidt, Mayer, Brown, Rowe and Maw, LLP Presentation [pdf 52kb]
• Gerald Pfeffer, Vice President for Development, Kiewit Corporation Presentation [pdf 3.62mb]

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590

Agenda [pdf 74kb]

Tuesday, July 25, 2006
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
The International Context: Surface Transportation Linking the U.S. to the Global Economy

• Michael Gallis, Michael Gallis & Associates

10:30 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Panel Presentation and Discussion

• Dr. Bruce Seely Professor, Michigan, "History as Prologue Development of the Interstate Highway System" Presentation [pdf 3.45mb]
• John W. Fischer Congressional Research Service; Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Library of Congress, "Modern History of the Highway System" Presentation [pdf 398kb]

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
Needs Analysis Revisited

• Ross Crichton, FHWA, "Sensitivity to Assumptions" Presentation [pdf 145kb]
• Tony Furst, FHWA, "Highway Intermodal Connectors" Presentation [pdf 299kb]
• Richard Steinmann, FTA, "Transit Stratification" Presentation [pdf 798kb]
• Susan Binder, FHWA, "Limitations of Models To Date" Presentation [pdf 56kb]

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional Needs Analyses within Charge to the Commission

• Lance Grenzeback, Cambridge Systematics, "Highway and Rail Freight: Demand, Bottlenecks, and Needs" Presentation [pdf 1.51mb]
• David Ewing, Consultant, "Intercity Passenger Rail" Presentation [pdf 725kb]

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional Needs Analyses within Charge to the Commission

• Lance Grenzeback, Cambridge Systematics, "Highway and Rail Freight: Demand, Bottlenecks, and Needs" Presentation [pdf 11.51mb]
• David Ewing, Consultant, "Intercity Passenger Rail" Presentation [pdf 725kb]

5:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m. General Policy Discussion

Wednesday, July 26, 2006
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Federal Highway Trust Fund Primer: How the Highway Trust Fund Works

• Carolyn Edwards, FHWA, "Highway Trust Fund Mechanics" Presentation [pdf 102kb]:
• Laura Ziff, OST Budget, "Cash Flow" Presentation [pdf 41kb]:

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Additional Revenue Mechanisms: Taxes, Tolls, Bonds, Loans, etc.

• Gary Maring, Cambridge Systematics Presentation [pdf 1.14mb]

11:45 a.m. General Policy Discussion

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590

Agenda [pdf 78kb]

Monday June 26, 2006
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Factors and Trends Influencing Current and Future Transportation Needs

• Jack Wells, Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Transportation, "Role of Transportation in the U.S. Economy" Presentation [pdf 250kb]
• Alan E. Pisarski, Transportation Policy Consultant, "Demography is Destiny: Commuter Trends" Presentation [pdf 156kb]
• Howard Hogan, Associate Director for Demographic Programs, U.S. Census Bureau, "Trends in Population Growth and Distribution"
• Keith Hall, Chief Economist, Council of Economic Advisors, "Forecast for the U.S. Economy" Presentation [pdf 62kb]
• Praveen Dixit, Director of the Office of Competition and Economic Analysis, and Russ Adise, International Trade Analyst, Maritime Transport and Security, Office of Service Industries, Department of Commerce, "U.S. Trade: Long Term Prospects and Challenges" Presentation [pdf 131kb]
• John Conti, Director, Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting, U.S. Department of Energy, "Annual Energy Outlook 2006" Presentation [pdf 427kb]

1:30 p.m - 2:00 p.m.
The State of the U.S. Freight System: Trends and Challenges 2000-2020

• Jeffrey N. Shane, Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, "The State of the U.S. Freight System: Trends and Challenges 2000-2020" Presentation [pdf 4.71mb]

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
DOT Modal Administrations Overview - Part I

• Joseph Boardman, Federal Railroad Administrator, "Overview of the Federal Railroad Administration" Presentation [pdf 434kb]

2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Closed Session

3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
DOT Modal Administrations Overview - Part II

• Rick Capka, Federal Highway Administrator, "Overview of the Federal Highway Administration and its Programs" Presentation [pdf 119kb]
• Sandra Bushue, Federal Transit Deputy Administrator, "Overview of the Federal Transit Administration and its Programs" Presentation [pdf 164kb]

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. General Policy Discussion

Tuesday, June 27, 2006
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Highways and Transit in the U.S.: Conditions, Performance and Financing Trends

• E. Ross Crichton, Federal Highway Administration, and Richard Steinmann and Robert Tuccillo, Federal Transit Administration

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Highway and Transit Investment Requirements Estimates

• Susan Binder, Federal Highway Administration, and Richard Steinmann and Robert Tuccillo, Federal Transit Administration

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters
400 Seventh Street. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590

Agenda [pdf 58kb]

Wednesday, May 24, 2006
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome Remarks

• Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, Chairman of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Remarks [pdf 21kb]

9:10 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Open Remarks from Members of the Commission

• Frank Busalacchi , Wisconsin Secretary of Transportation Opening Statement
• Rick Geddes, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Cornell University Dept. of Policy Analysis and Management
• Steve Heminger, Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
• Frank McArdle, General Contractors Association of New York
• Steve Odland, Chairman and CEO, Office Depot
• Mary Peters, National Director of Transportation Policy, HDR
• Patrick Quinn, Chairman, American Trucking Association
• Matt Rose, CEO, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
• Jack Schenendorf , Of Counsel, Covington & Burling
• Tom Skancke, CEO, The Skancke Company
• Paul Weyrich, Chairman and CEO, Free Congress Foundation

9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Commission Responsibilities and Overview of the Statute and Organizational Issues

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Surface Transportation Program and Finance History

• Jack Basso, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Presentation [pdf 153kb]

10:50 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Fuel Tax and Alternatives for Transportation Funding

• Joe Morris and Steve Godwin, Transportation Research Board, Presentation [pdf 57kb]

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Discussion

12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Media Availability

12:30 - 1:45
Executive Decisions on Transportation

• Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine