A listing of Planning, Environment, and Realty program meetings, events, and NHI training opportunities.
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 14 (Realty)
Webinar 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Webinar will provide information on a number of current real property management issues relative to the Federal-aid Highway Program. The “Hot Topics” to be addressed include:
Contact:
Jayne Prescott (HEPH-40) - 202-366-6515
May 16 (Environment)
webinar
3:00-4:30 pm Eastern
In the first session of a four-part webinar series, presenters will provide an overview of the key steps involved in starting a vulnerability assessment study. Topics will include: defining the objectives and scope; selecting transportation assets to study; and obtaining, developing and fine tuning information on projected changes in climate and extreme weather events.
See also:
Register Here
Contacts:
Rob Kafalenos (FHWA) - 202-366-2079
Gina Filosa (USDOT Volpe Center) - 617-494-3452
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.
May 30 (Environment)
webinar
3:00-4:30 Eastern
The second session in a four-part series on Transportation Adaptation will focus on how to use information on transportation assets and climate information to identify vulnerabilities. Representatives from State Departments of Transportation and Metorpolitan Planning Organizations will present example applications of system-level vulnerability and risk assessments.
See also:
Register Here
Contacts:
Rob Kafalenos (FHWA) - 202-366-2079
Gina Filosa (USDOT Volpe Center) - 617-494-3452
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.
June 6 (Planning)
Thursday 6/6 -- 2:00 to 4:00pm EST
San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will present a webinar on the agency’s experience developing and applying their advanced travel modeling tools they have been utilizing for the region’s upcoming long-range transportation plan.
June 12 (Environment)
Webinar
2:00-3:30 Eastern Time
Representatives from the Boston Region MPO and Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority will discuss incorporating vulnerability assessment results into agency decision making processes and developing adaptation options.
Contact:
Rob Kafalenos (FHWA) - 202-366-2079
June 20 (Environment)
Webinar
2:00-3:30 Eastern
This session will focus on extreme weather preparations, emergency response, recovery, and planning for long term resilience.
Contact:
Rob Kafalenos (FHWA) - 202-366-2079
July 18 - 20, 2013 (Environment)
Rock Hill, SC
The National Equestrian Trails Conference is an annual conference for equestrian trail interests, providing a forum for programs, materials, information, and training to promote safe and responsible equestrian trail use.
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.