2008
February
E - February/March 2008
Trailbuilders 2008
Reno NV (historically)
Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, and maintenance with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.
March
E - March 4 - 6, 2008
National Bike Summit
Washington DC
Organized by the League of American Bicyclists.
The National Bike Summit brings together stakeholders from user groups, industry, government, and elected officials from around the country to share their ideas and best practices.
P - March 5 - 7, 2008
AASHTO's Washington Briefing
Washington DC
Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
Contact: AASHTO's Hannah Whitney at HannahW@AASHTO.org or 202-624-5800
No further information is available at this time.
P - March 9 - 12, 2008
ASCE/TRB GeoCongress 2008: The Challenge of Sustainability in the Geoenvironment
New Orleans, LA
Sheraton New Orleans
This is the Annual Congress of the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The Congress will discuss current trends in protecting and preserving the environment and will highlight the interdisciplinary nature of geoenvironmental issues. Participants will learn about soil and groundwater protection and remediation, and the challenges associated with sustainable development and mitigation of natural and man-made hazards. Additional information is available online at http://content.asce.org/conferences/geocongress2008/index.html.
P - March 17 - 19, 2008
Transportation Research Forum's 49th Annual Forum
Ft Worth, TX
Hilton Fort Worth
The meetings will be hosted by the Texas Transportation Institute and sponsored by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Conference themes include: Corridor Planning, Capacity Management Strategies, Transportation Funding, Energy and the Environment, and Air Cargo. A call for papers for this event has abstracts due July 1 and full papers due October 1. (Additional information is available through the main website menu, down the left side.)
P - March 25 - 28, 2008
NAEP/AEP Annual Conference "Changing Climates"
San Diego, CA
Omni San Diego Hotel
The National Association of Environmental Professionals and its California chapter are joining forced in a single annual meeting this year. In addition to concurrent conference tracts, workshops are offered the day before the event for an additional fee. The theme
is "Environmental Leadership: Science, Education, Alliances." A call for papers and presentations will appear on the website in the near future as will the fee schedule. A negotiated hotel rate of $179 will be available.
E - March 26 - 28, 2008
National Off Highway Vehicle Program Managers Annual Conference
Albuquerque NM
No further information is available at this time.
E - March 28 - 30, 2008
National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council Annual Conference
Albuquerque NM
No further information is available at this time.
P - March 30 - April 2, 2008
2008 Miami ITE: ITE 2008 Technical Conference and Exhibit
Miami, FL
Hyatt Regency Miami
The 2008 call for abstracts for this Institute of Transportation Engineers' annual event mentioned transportation safety as a track with four areas of interest-- Engineering design and operations; Human behavior/multimodalism; Planning, data and analysis tools; and Policies and programs. No further information is available at this time.
April
P - April 8 - 9, 2008
TRB's Highway Economic Requirements Modeling and Data Integration Conference
Irvine, CA
Beckman Center
Contact TRB's Thomas Palmerlee at TPalmerlee@nas.edu or 202-334-2907
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB's calendar website at http://www.trb.org/calendar/.
P - April 10 - 11, 2008
TRB's Traffic Data Workshop: Successful Strategies in the Collection of Data for Corridors and Planning
Irvine, CA
Beckman Center
Contact TRB's Thomas Palmerlee at TPalmerlee@nas.edu or 202-334-2907
No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB's calendar website at http://www.trb.org/calendar/.
P - April 13 - 15, 2008 (tentative)
Lifesaver 2008 Conference
Portland, OR
This is an annual national conference on highway safety priorities.
P - April 27 - May 1, 2008
American Planning Association 2008 National Planning Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Bally's Hotel
Contact: Conference@planning.org or call 312-786-6397
This event has drawn over 5,000 participants in the past. There is a request for conference sessions on the event website. Sponsors and Exhibitors are being sought, with an extensive brochure available online. Exhibits will be located in the Events Center in Bally's Hotel. This is the APA's 100th National Planning Conference.
May
R - May 4 - 8, 2008
2008 AASHTO Subcommittee on
Right of Way and Utilities Conference
Amway Grand Plaza
Grand Rapids, MI
For additional Information, contact:
CMC Associates
Phone: (850) 224-7775
Toll Free: (888) 320-6129
Fax: (850) 224-7704
P - May 5 - 7, 2008
Brownfields2008: The Natonal Brownfields Conference
Detroit, MI
Detroit's Cobo Center
The American Planning Association is a co-sponsor of this event. No additional information is available at this time.
P - May 18 - 21, 2008
TRB National Roundabout Conference
Kansas City, MO
Westin Crown Center Hotel
Contact: Conference Chairman Gene Russell at geno@ksu.edu or 785-539-9422
The purpose of this conference is to fully inform a large audience about the science and application of roundabouts. An international audience is anticipated, similar to the previous conference in Vail, CO., in 2005.
P - May 27-31, 2008
10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation
Athens, Greece
The National Technical University of Athens will host this 10th AATT Conference. The main objectives of the event are to discuss and showcase advanced technologies, advanced equipment, advanced skills, and new materials. The first call for papers has gone out, with a submission date of May 1, 2007.
Contact: Prof. Matthew G. Karlaftis at mgk@central.ntua.gr or phone +30210.7721290
June
E - June 2 - 4, 2008
2008 Washington Wildlife Crossings Field Course
Hyak, Washington
The Washington DOT, I-90 Bridges Coalition, and the Southern Rockies Ecosystem Project are hosting the 2008 Wildlife Crossings Field Course at Snoqualmie Pass featuring the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project. The purpose of the course is to provide a constructive forum for sharing experiences and exploring new ideas, perspectives, and concepts in the planning, design and construction of wildlife crossings. The course will lead to an expansion of the knowledgebase on issues involving wildlife crossings while encouraging an interdisciplinary dialogue. Rather than providing an introduction to wildlife crossings, this advanced-level course seeks to tackle the more complex issues that transportation professionals face in the field of Road Ecology.
Registration will begin January 2008.
E - June 7, 2008
National Trails Day
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.
E - June 9 - 13, 2008
Great Outdoors Week
Washington DC
E - June 11 - 14, 2008
International Snowmobile Congress
Boise ID
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.
E - June 18 - 21, 2008
International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Summit
Park City UT
Organized by the International Mountain Bicycling Association with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
IMBA Summits bring mountain biking advocates, land managers, resort professionals, trailbuilders, tourism officials, and the bike industry together for collaboration, planning, and celebration.
P - June 14 - 17, 2008
NARC's 42nd Annual Conference and Exhibition
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Marriot Downtown
Contact: NARC's Marcy Cording at marcy@narc.org or 202-986-1032.
No further information is available at this time.
July
P - July 6 - 9, 2008
47th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law
San Diego, CA
Contact TRB's James McDaniel at jmcdaniel@nas.edu or 202-334-3209.
No further information is available at this time.
Periodically check TRB's calendar website.
P - July 13 - 16, 2008
TRB/MD SHA's 8th Conference on Access Management
Baltimore, MD
The Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
Who should mark their calendar? Any planner, traffic engineer, elected official, legal representative, land developer, academic, right-of-way acquisition agency, and anyone with an interest in proper management of highway access should plan to attend. A call for papers has been issued, with accepted papers/presentations to be published in the conference proceedings. Submit Word-document-file abstracts or papers of 1-2 page minimum to Vaughn Lewis, vlewis@sha.state.md.us (410-545-5673) by June 10, 2007. Additional information will be posted on the above website over time.
P - July 28 - 31, 2008
Rural Sociological Society's (RSS) 71th Annual Meeting
Manchester, NH
No further information is available at this time.
E - July 31 - August 2, 2008
Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
Charleston SC
Organized by the South Carolina Horse Council 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. Although it focuses on southeastern States, it is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
August
P - August 17-19, 2008
National Rural Transportation Peer Learning Conference
Duluth, MN
For additional information, visit the conference Web page at http://www.nado.org/conferences/trans.ph p?con_id=82. More details and a draft agenda will be available soon.
P - August 17-20, 2008
ITE 2008 Annual Meeting and Exhibit
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Convention Center
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting this event. The 2008 call for abstracts for this annual event mentioned four session tracks, including Management and operations, Planning, Policy/workforce development, Safety, and Traffic engineering design. No further information is available at this time.
September
P - September 2008
TRB's 11th International Conference on Transportation Planning for Small- and Medium-Sized Communities: "Tools of the Trade"
Portland, OR
One page abstracts are due by October 1, 2007.
Contact Tom Schwetz at 541-682-6203 or at tom.schwetz@ltd.org. Email 1-page abstracts of quality papers and presentations to Stacey Bricka (512-306-9065) at sbricka@nustats.com. FHWA, FTA, and Oregon DOT are sponsoring this event. No further information is available at this time.
E - September 2 - 5, 2008
ProWalk/ProBike 2008
Seattle, WA
Organized by the National Center for Bicycling and Walking. Financial support from FHWA's Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails Programs.
P - September 6 - 10, 2008
AASHTO's National Civil Rights Conference
Anchorage, AK
Captain Cook Hotel
AASHTO Contact: Hannah Whitney at 202-624-5800 or hwhitney@aashto.org.
No further information is available at this time.
October
P - October 3 - 7, 2008
NADO 2008 Annual Training Conference
Anchorage, AK
Hilton Anchorage
Over 650 regional development practitioners, policy makers and other stakeholders are expected to attend .
P - October 5 - 8, 2008
APTA Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA
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.
P - October 16 - 20, 2008
AASHTO Annual Meeting
Hartford, CT
Connecticut Convention Center
Housing will be provided by the Marriott Hartford Downtown Motel.
AASHTO Contact: Hannah Whitney at 202-624-5800 or hwhitney@aashto.org. No further information is available at this time.
P - October 19 - 22, 2008
TRB's 18th National Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Conference
Omaha, NE
Contact Peter Shaw at 202-334-2966 or pshaw@nas.edu. No further information is available at this time. Periodically check TRB's calendar website at http://www.trb.org/calendar/.
E - October 21 - 25, 2008
National Preservation Conference
Tulsa, OK
The National Preservation Conference is the premier preservation conference in the United States for professionals in preservation and allied fields, dedicated volunteers, and serious supporters. It is the single best source for information, ideas, inspiration, and contacts.
November
P - November 11 - 15, 2008
National League of Cities' 85th Congress of Cities & Exposition
Orlando, FL
No further information is available at this time.
E - November 2008
State Trail Administrators Meeting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program.
Contacts: Stuart Macdonald, mactrail@aol.com; Christopher Douwes, christopher.douwes@dot.gov.
This meeting is for State and Federal staff with recreational trail responsibilities.
E - November 15 - 18, 2008
National Trails Symposium
Little Rock, Arkansas
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.
Info: National Trails Symposium or contact American Trails: PO Box 491797, Redding CA 96049-1797 phone 530-547-2060 - symposium@americantrails.org - http://www.americantrails.org.
P - November 17 - 20, 2008
ITS American's combined 2008 Annual Meeting and Exposition and the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
New York City, NY
Contact Sandra Collier at 202-721-4214 or SCollier@ITSA.org
This event was announced as part of the 2007 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Palm Springs, June 2007.
No further information is available at this time.
2009
April
P - April 25 - 29, 2009
American Planning Association Annual National Planning Conference
Minneapolis, MN
For additional information e-mail Conference@planning.org or call 312-786-6397
February/March
E - February/March 2009
Trailbuilders 2009
Reno NV (historically)
Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, and maintenance with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.
E - March 2009
National Bike Summit
Washington DC
Organized by the League of American Bicyclists.
The National Bike Summit brings together stakeholders from user groups, industry, government, and elected officials from around the country to share their ideas and best practices.
June
E - June 6, 2009
National Trails Day
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.
E - June 10 - 14, 2009
International Snowmobile Congress
Prince Edward Island (Canada)
July
E - July 7 - 8 2009
State Trail Administrators Meeting
Gainesville FL
Hosted by the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails and the Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, with participation likely from the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
E - July 9 - 12, 2009
Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
Gainesville FL
Organized by the Florida Horse Council and the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails 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. Although it focuses on southeastern States, it is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
August
P - August 9-12, 2009
ITE 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibit
San Antonio, TX
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting this event.
No further information is available at this time.
2010
April
P - April 10 - 14, 2010
American Planning Association Annual National Planning Conference
New Orleans, LA
For additional information e-mail Conference@planning.org or call 312-786-6397
February/March
E - February/March 2010
Trailbuilders 2010
Reno NV (historically)
Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, and maintenance with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.
June
E - June 5, 2010
National Trails Day
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.
E - June 2010
International Snowmobile Congress
Iowa City IA
August
P - August 8 - 11, 2010
ITE 2010 Annual Meeting and Exhibit
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting this event.
No further information is available at this time.
E - Summer 2010
Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
Georgia
Organized by the Georgia Horse Council and 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. Although it focuses on southeastern States, it is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.
November
E - November 2010
National Trails Symposium
Chattanooga TN
E - November 2010
State Trail Administrators Meeting
Either before or after the National Trails Symposium
2011
April
P - April 9 - 13, 2011
American Planning Association Annual National Planning Conference
Boston, MA
For additional information e-mail Conference@planning.org or call 312-786-6397
August
E - June 4, 2011
National Trails Day
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.
August
P - August 7-10, 2011
ITE 2011 Annual Meeting and Exhibit
St. Louis, MO
America's Center
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is hosting this event.
No further information is available at this time.
