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A listing of Planning, Environment, and Realty program meetings, events, and NHI training opportunities.
Denver, CO
This event is hosted by America"s Byways Resource Center and the Federal Highway Administration. Core areas for the conference will include byway Finances, Corridor Management; Visitor Experience; Byway Organization; and Marketing.
Beau Rivage
Biloxi, Mississippi
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check AASHTO's calendar website http://www.transportation.org/meetings/future.aspx
Southwest, TBD
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB's calendar website http://www.trb.org/calendar/.
Contact:
Thomas Palmerlee - 202-334-2907
Duluth, MN
Center for Transportation and the Environment is a co-sponsor and lead conference organizer for this biannual conference. The conference will focus on the challenges of global climate changes, shifts in transportation demand and patterns, and evolving environmental and transportation policy. The agenda will encompass planning for change, integrating ecosystem needs with transportation facility design, ecological considerations for maintenance and operations, adapting relationships for agencies and institutions, innovative tools and techniques, and new directions in ecology and transportation.
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
This national workshop on integrated corridor systems management and modeling will bring together a broad range of researchers, practitioners, policy makers, stakeholders, and software tool developers. The workshop will provide an opportunity to share corridor-study experiences, identify best practices, discuss data needs and collection methods, and develop a research agenda on integrated corridor systems management and modeling. Abstracts are due Feb. 28. Additional information is available online.
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center
Irvine, CA
This conference will present recent changes in the freight transportation environment and identify emerging research needs. Topics will include: progress and promises for North American data partnerships, including both public-public and public-private collaborations; innovative uses of data for analysis and modeling of border and North American freight flows; and applications of North American freight flow data for management decision making and policy development. Early bird registration goes until July 16. Additional information is available online.
Orlando, FL
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.
The Nines
Portland, OR
The conference will feature three thematic tracks'safety, pavement management, and data and information infrastructure. Session issues will include trade-off analysis, optimization, system management, and safety. Of special interest are risk assessment, benchmarking, and communication strategies that link technical, financial, political, and community decisionmaking. Abstracts are due March 3. Additional information is available online.
Desert Springs, a JW Marriott Resort and Spa
Palm Desert, CA
Limited information is available at this time. Periodically check AASHTO's calendar website http://www.transportation.org/meetings/future.aspx
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Conference Center
Irvine, CA
The goal of the conference is to add to the research base on women's transportation issues and identify future research needs. This conference will focus on understanding gender differences in access, mobility, safety, and personal security needs; and provide information, insight, and guidance on developing transportation services and programs to promote equitable and sustainable access as well as safe mobility. Five themes have been identified-safety, travel behavior and planning, changing demographics, crime and personal security, and extreme events. FHWA is a cosponsor of this event. Additional information is available online.
Savannah, GA
No additional information is available at this time.
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SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
This three day event brings together Policy Board members, Executive Directors, technical staffs, federal and state employees, and consultants to share information on a variety of MPO issues. To view the agenda from 2008, click here. In 2009, there will be a strong focus on transportation authorization, MPO structure, finance, climate, and more.
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Marriott Savannah Riverfront
Savannah, Georgia
This year's conference will feature mobile workshops, peer training, and networking opportunities. Don't miss this chance to share successful projects, programs or initiatives in rural and small metropolitan transportation planning.
Contact:
Carrie Kissel (National Association of Development Organizations) - 202.624.8829
New Orleans, LA
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB's calendar website http://www.trb.org/calendar/
Contact:
Martine Micozzi - 202-334-3177
San Antonio, TX
No further information is available at this time.
Washington, DC
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB's calendar website
Quebec, Canada
Six proposed topics include: Winter Service Planning, Management and Implementation; Safety and Mobility in Winter: Social, Environmental and Economic Aspects; Winter Service Information System; Snow and Ice Control Techniques and Technologies; Winter Service and Sustainable Transportation; and Winter Service and Climate Change Impacts. Paper abstracts are due January 31, 2009. There will also be three half-day poster sessions and well as a technical visit available. A second website is available in French.
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Savannah, GA
This is an Institute of Transportation Engineers" annual event. No further information is available at this time.
New Orleans, LA
No further information is available at this time.
Contact:
Additional information - 312-786-6397
New Orleans, LA
Contact: Conference@planning.org or call 312-786-6397. No further information is available at this time.
Charlestown, WV
Sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Transportation. See web site for more details.
Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites
Augusta, Georgia
Organized by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
Topics will include destination and urban trail networks, land conservation and sustainable trails, youth outreach, and new programs designed to grow local capacity for the 700+ clubs and patrols in IMBA’s global network.
Contact:
Patti Bonnet (IMBA)
Denver, CO
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB's calendar website http://www.trb.org/calendar/.
Contact:
Thomas Palmerlee - 202-334-2907
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.
Coralville 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
Norcross, 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 Center for Bicycling and Walking with cosponsorship from FHWA's Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails Programs.
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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