Summary Report: Peer Workshop on Integrating Climate Change into the Transportation Planning Process

Registration & Coffee/Bagels

Welcome & Opening Remarks – Peter Plumeau, RSG, Inc.

Setting the Stage:

• FHWA Perspectives on Climate Change & Transportation Planning
• Climate Change & Transportation – State of the Practice
• Presentations on Current Efforts:
• Elizabeth Robbins, Washington State DOT
• Ron Kirby, Metropolitan Washington COG
• Review of Pre-Workshop Assignment Responses

Facilitated Roundtable Discussion

• Each Workshop Participant Provides a Briefing on Their Current Situation (5-10 minutes each)

Lunch (on-site)

• Review of Morning's Proceedings

• Pinpoint Key Issues for Afternoon Discussion Focus

Facilitated Discussion of Key Themes, Issues and Needs for DOTs & MPOs

• What are key challenges facing DOTs and MPOs?
• How are they being addressed today?
• What is needed to continue or begin addressing them?

Closing Comments

Adjourn