Freight
Productivity Impacts by Natural and Man-Made Disasters
Wednesday,
July 21, from Noon - 1:30 pm
Hear about the impacts of
large-scale natural or
human-induced events such as these on freight transportation supply
chains and what companies are doing to mitigate these impacts.
Click here to register.
Sustainable
Communities NOFA and GIS
Wednesday, July 21, from 1:00 - 2:00pm
This webinar
will feature NARC's Corporate Partner, Applied Geographics, who will
detail what regional planners and GIS experts need to know about the
recently released Sustainable Communities NOFA.
Click here to register. NARC Members can attend at no charge.
Announcement of Proposed EDA Grant
Process Improvements by Assistant Secretary John Fernandez
Hosted by NARC and the US
Economic Development Administration
Wednesday, July 21, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
EDA
is improving its grant approval process so that it is more competitive,
transparent and efficient
· Applicants will receive an answer in less than 90 days.
· Set funding cycles and standardized assessment tools will make the
process more competitive.
· Regional office staff will work closely with applicants
prior to submission deadlines.
Introduction to TREDIS
Thursday, July 22, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Workshop - Using Economic Impact Analysis for
Transportation Decision Making - Presentations by State DOTs and MPOs on
new applications of economic impact analysis to aid in prioritizing,
selecting, and planning transportation projects.
Click here to register.
Collecting
and
Creating Accurate and Appropriate GIS Metadata
(3 part webinar
series)
Hosted by ESRI and NARC
Tuesday July 27, August 3 and 10, from Noon to
3:00 pm
This
training will
be targeted at new and expert GIS users alike, with the opportunity for
all to improve their skills in creating, sharing and using metadata in
real world situations. Following the live webinars, ESRI trainers will
be available to provide one-on-one support to participants with
questions, supporting them in integrating their new skills into their
everyday work life.
Click here to register.
MOVES Model User Group Thursday, July 29, from Noon to 2:00 pm
The webinar is hosted by FHWA and is a meeting of the MOVES User Group
which discusses issues related to the use of the MOVES model. Click here to register.
Economic Census
Data Conference
Presented by the the U.S. Census
Bureau.
Monday, August 2, from 9:00 to Noon
Hosted at CMAP headquarters, 233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 800, Chicago
Learn how to use the newest economic data to locate business
markets, assist local businesses, gauge competitiveness, and evaluate
industry growth. This is the only conference scheduled in Illinois as
part of a national tour by Census staff.
Click here to register online, via email or call Jon Hallas at 312.386.8764.
America's
Energy Future: A Transportation Perspective
Hosted by the Transportation Research Board
Thursday, August 12, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
This webinar will
explore America's Energy Future project through the eyes of
transportation professionals. Presenters will discuss the impact that
petroleum has on the economy and national security, the ability to
incorporate liquid fuels produced from coal and biomass into U.S. energy
strategy, and the development of efficiency technologies and new
vehicles that could reduce projected U.S. energy use.
Click here to register.
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