A listing of Planning, Environment, and Realty program meetings, events, and NHI training opportunities.
February 20 (Planning)
Online webinar 1pm-2:30pm
In recent years petroleum prices have risen to previously unseen levels, putting increasing economic pressure on freight carriers, including truck carriers, to find ways to operate more efficiently and/or use cheaper fuels to enable themselves to reduce their fuel spending. At the same time, both public sector governmental organizations and the private sector carriers themselves have also been working to find ways to reduce transportation emissions on a per vehicle basis, both to protect and preserve the environment and to reduce transportation spending. To address both of these goals, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Clean Fleets Partnership was formed to allow the DOE to work with private freight carriers to find ways to both reduce fuel spending and vehicular emissions. This webinar will provide information about the National Clean Fleets Partnership from both the public sector perspective and the private fleet carrier perspective.
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Contact:
Spencer Stevens (HEPP-10)
February 20 (Planning)
1-2:30 p.m., Eastern Time
During this webinar, speakers will provide an overview of changes to the system under MAP-21, go over the process for making modifications to the system, and discuss the Federal requirements that affect newly added and existing NHS segments, including design standards, outdoor advertising and junkyard control, and HPMS reporting requirements.
Speakers will include representatives from FHWA’s Offices of Planning, Environment and Realty, Infrastructure, and Highway Policy Information.
Contact:
Stefan Natzke (FHWA) - 202-366-5010
February 27 - March 1, 2013 (Environment)
Washington, DC
The Washington Briefing is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on the issues and challenges facing state transportation departments . This four-day event brings together the who’s who in the transportation industry and provides a forum to share our vision and address critical issues directly with Members of Congress .
March 4 - 6, 2013 (Environment)
The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Washington, D.C.
The 2013 National Bike Summit is part of FHWA's technical assistance to the States and the public. Conference sessions include legislative issues, highway safety, the role of trails, safe routes to school, transportation planning, and funding opportunities. This conference helps FHWA implement Federal programs related to bicycle and pedestrian activities. This conference also focuses on issues closely related to the Secretary of Transportation’s initiatives.
March 21 (Realty)
HQ DOT/conferernce and video
March 21, 2013 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
The semi-annual All Federal Agencies Uniform Act Implementation Meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2013 @ 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. More Infomation will be posted about this meeting after the holidays.
Contact:
Linda Burris (FHWA Office of Restate Services HEPR) - (202) 366-0142
April 14 - 17, 2013 (Environment)
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Near Fountain Hills, Mesa, and Scottsdale, Arizona
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.
April 17 - 19, 2013 (Environment)
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation: Near Fountain Hills, Mesa, and Scottsdale, Arizona
The State Trail Administrators Meeting is for State trail administrators and Federal agency personnel who are involved with statewide or national trail programs.
Contact:
Jonathan LeClere (FHWA RTP) - 202-366-4056
May 5 - 9, 2013 (Planning)
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
The 14th TRB National Transportation Planning Applications Conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio May 5-9, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. The conference will begin on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and end at noon on Thursday.
May 19 - 23, 2013 (Environment)
Park Place Hotel
Traverse City, Michigan
The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals is sponsoring the 2013 National Outdoor Recreation Conference in conjunction with the second annual International Union of Forest Research Organizations Conference.
June 6 - 8, 2013 (Environment)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
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 also attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting held during the ISC.
July 18 - 20, 2013 (Environment)
Rock Hill, SC
August 13 - 15, 2013 (Environment)
Sheraton Grand Hotel
Sacramento, CA
Transportation professionals, Safe Routes to School advocates, program representatives, elected officials, and community members will connect with colleagues to discuss ideas, resources, projects, and noteworthy practices to promote active kids and safer communities.
Hosted by the Local Government Commission. Copresented by the National Center for Safe Routes to School and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.