Upcoming webinars and conferences

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.
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Freight and Trade Policy and Planning
Tuesday, September 28, from 11:00 - Noon
Sponsored by TREDIS
This session presents an overview of the new TREDIS Freight Analysis Module along with a case study demonstration with a real world examples.
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Scenario Planning 101
Wednesday September 29th from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
The Webinar will provide an Introduction to Scenario Planning, discuss the new "FHWA Scenario Planning Guidebook", and provide an overview of the available scenario planning tools, process steps, and examples from around the country.

Speakers include the Chittenden County MPO, representatives from the FHWA Office of Planning, Environment and Realty, the FHWA Resource Center, and the USDOT Volpe Center. The Webinar will include time for questions and answers on the topic. The intended audience is planners from FHWA Division Offices, State Departments of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Rural Planning Organizations, and other interested parties seeking an introduction to scenario planning.
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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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Public Transportation - Policy and Planning
Tuesday, October 19, from Noon to 1 pm
This webinar provides insight into the use of TREDIS for public transportation policy and planning activities.
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND WORKING GROUPS

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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NARC's Regional Green Infrastructure Working Group
Wednesday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Join NARC for an introductory phone call with support from the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program. The group will offer an opportunity for regional green infrastructure planners and practitioners to exchange best practices and receive updates from experts in the field. The group will share information via email, conference calls and webinars scheduled throughout the year. Please contact Jenee Kresge for more information or to join the group.

2010 AMPO Annual Conference
Hosted by AMPO and East West Gateway Council of Governments
October 19 - 22
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
Click here for additional information. *Book your room by September 28 to secure the guaranteed $149, single/double occupancy rate.*

59th Annual Traffic Engineering and Safety Conference
October 21-22
iHotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign IL 61820.
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Keys to Grow Your Regional Economy: Jobs, Innovation and Partnerships
November 15-17
St. Louis, Missouri
The USEDA, Chicago and Denver Regional Offices will host a joint regional conference which will provide ample opportunities for networking and interaction with regional economic development leaders, practitioners, representatives from other federal agencies, presenters and EDA staff. Additional registration information is coming soon. For further information contact Lindsey Riley at NARC.

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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NOTICE OF RESOURCES

Transportation Planning and Livability Guidebook (FHWA)
The guidebook offers best practice to implement livability principles in transportation. According to FHWA, the manual "is intended to be an overview on the importance of livability in transportation, to encourage transportation practitioners to think more broadly about project goals, enlist more partners, and develop more integrated solutions that support community livability." Click here to access the Guidebook.