September 2, 2010
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Organization Advisory Council


UPCOMING WEBINARS

The 5 E's of SRTS: Encouragement, Education and Evaluation
Tuesday, September 7, from Noon to 1:00 pm
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Seeking Approval- Lessons from PLANYC 2030 Congestion Pricing
Tuesday, September 7, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sponsored by the National Highway Institute; part 2 of 3 series
Presenters: Bruce Schaller (NYC DOT), Lee Munnich (Humphrey Institute), and John Doan (SRF Consulting).  Participants will receive short summary reading (less than 10 pages) for each of the formal case studies prior to the respective webinar session.  They will also be given the opportunity to provide feedback both during and after each webinar.
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The Promise and Challenge of Algae as a Renewable Source of Biofuels
Wednesday, September 8, from 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Biomass Program
This Web conference marks the first in the Biomass Program's Webinar series, which will cover many of the program's activities and feature "Hot Topics" discussions relevant to the development of renewable fuels, power, and products from biomass resources.
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Talking Freight - Freight & Carbon Footprint: Efforts to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability
Hosted by FHWA
Wednesday, September 15, from Noon - 1:30 pm
It is likely sustainability initiatives will continue to become more important for many freight transportation companies in the coming years. Presenters include: Dr. Diego Klabjan, Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University Lee Kindberg, Maersk Michael Zachary, Parsons Brinckerhoff
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Transportation for the Nation: An Overview and Opportunity for Comment
Tuesday, September 21, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Hosted by NARC, along with Applied Geographics, Inc.
USDOT is developing a Strategic Plan for the Transportation For The Nation (TFTN) which is a year-long planning effort that began in April 2010.  This Webinar will include a presentation from Applied Geographics on the TFTN strategic planning process and findings to-date. Participants will have an opportunity to comment and provide input.
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Integration with the Planning Process and Outreach Strategies for Project Deployment
Tuesday, September 28, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sponsored by the National Highway Institute; Part 3 of 3 series
Presenters: Charlie Howard (PSRC), Patty Rubstello (WSDOT), Rob Fellows (WSDOT), Patrick DeCorla-Souza (FHWA), Wayne Berman (FHWA).
Participants will receive short summary reading (less than 10 pages) for each of the formal case studies prior to the respective webinar session.  They will also be given the opportunity to provide feedback both during and after each webinar.
Online registration will be available soon.

On-line School Travel Plan
Tuesday, October 5, from Noon to 1:00 pm

Sponsored by SRTS
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On-line Application
Tuesday, October 19, from Noon to 1:00 pm
Sponsored by SRTS
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES

APA Illinois Chapter Annual Conference
Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 201 Broadway Avenue, Normal, Illinois
September 22 - 24
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IDOT Fall Planning Conference
This year's theme is 'Sustainability Defined'
September 28 - 29
Hilton Hotel, 700 East Adams, Springfield, Illinois
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NARC Executive Director's Conference (September 28-30) and Regional Metropolitan and Urban Policy Forum (September 27-28)
September 27 - 30
Omni Austin Downtown Hotel, Austin, Texas
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American Public Transportation Association - 2010 Annual Meeting
October 3 - 6
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
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2010 AMPO Annual Conference
Hosted by AMPO and East West Gateway Council of Governments
October 19 - 22
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
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Transportation Research Board (TRB) 90th Annual Meeting
January 23 - 27, 2011
In Washington, D.C., at the Connecticut Avenue Collection hotels: Marriott Wardman Park, Omni Shoreham, and Washington Hilton.
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Sincerely,


Marta Perales
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