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

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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Deadline for early bird registration and discounted hotel rates is Friday, October 8th.  Reservations can be made, modified, or canceled online, or by calling 877-845-7354.  AMPO indicates attire for this conference should be considered business casual.

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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Solar Market Transformation Conference
Friday, October 29, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Normal Theater, 209 North Street in Normal, Illinois
As part of the 2010 Illinois Energy Expo at the Marriott Conference Center.
Hosted by the Center for Renewable Energy at Illinois State University, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, and the Green Institute at Heartland Community College.  Presentations will cover solar resources, economics, technology, marketplace, partnerships, and more.  The conference is intended for mayors, city planners, council members, and the general public. 
Click here to register; or call 309-268-8160 to register by phone.

The Future of Midwest Transportation
Wednesday, November 10, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Peoria Civic Center Grand Ballroom, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, Illinois
For the full day, $125, which is reduced to $100 for students and faculty. To attend the lunch only, including Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's address, is $50.
Click here for additional information or call 677-2820.

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. For further information contact Lindsey Riley at NARC.

Transportation Research Board (TRB) 90th Annual Meeting
January 23 - 27, 2011
Washington, D.C., at the Connecticut Avenue Collection hotels: Marriott Wardman Park, Omni Shoreham, and Washington Hilton.  Click here for additional information.