State Trails Administrators Meeting
October 18-19, 2006

RiverCenter Convention Center
136 East Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801
Arkansas River Room

Final Agenda

8:00	STAM Registration/Continental breakfast
8:55 - 9:10	Welcome, Overview of Agenda and Workshop Stuart Macdonald, NASTA; Christopher Douwes, FHWA
9:10 - 9:15	AASHTO Task Force on Bicycle Routes, National Scenic and Historic Trails, National Scenic Byways Program: Christopher Douwes
9:15 - 10:10	Introductions / Show and Tell: States may share experiences on projects and trails issues.
10:10 - 10:30	Break
10:30 - 12:00	Update on Guidance and the Federal-aid Highway Program including amendments from SAFETEA-LU: Christopher Douwes
12:00 - 1:15	LUNCH (Provided)
1:15 - 2:30	RTP Questions & Answers: Christopher Douwes
2:30 - 2:45	Break
2:45 - 3:45	Discussion Topics - Breakout Sessions Group 1: Trails Databases / GIS; Wampler, Richards Group 2: Research & Development: Current Priorities, Future Needs; Vachowski Group 3: Education Projects: Safety & Environment; Alexander Group 4: Dealing with Conflict of Interest Issues; Scalise
3:45 - 4:00	Break
4:00 - 5:00	Discussion Topics - Plenary Session Data Collection: Methodology, Standards, and Tools
5:00 - 5:30	Report Back and Wrap Up
5:30	Mississippi River Trail ~ Evening Reception on SkyBridge

8:00	Continental breakfast: Arkansas River Room
9:00 - 10:00	Nongovernmental Organization Training National Trails Training Partnership, Stuart Macdonald American Trails Workshops, Pam Gluck Models on Facilitating Statewide Training, Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative (COTI)
10:00 - 10:30	Break
10:30 - 12:00	Nongovernmental Organization Training, continued: International Mountain Bicycling Association, Scott Linnenburger Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Heather Deutsch National Center on Accessibility, Laura Weatherbee National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), Dana Bell Tread Lightly!, Monica Clay
12:00 - 1:30	LUNCH (Provided)
1:30 - 3:00	Discussion Topic - Plenary Session State Trail Advisory Committee Discussion
3:00 - 3:30	Break
3:30 - 5:00	Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) Update Congressional Update National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Funding Issues RTP Achievement Awards 4:30: CRT Database
5:00 - 6:30	Building Trails Public Awareness Event (Exhibit Hall)
6:30 - 8:30	Opening Reception ~ Heavy Hors D'oeuvres (Exhibit Hall)

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