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Southern Plains TTAP
Serving Tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Texas
Transportation News Update
February 8, 2013
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 Tribal Transportation Summit 2013
MOVING AHEAD Mark your calendar for the Tribal Transportation Summit, MOVING AHEAD, March 12-14 at Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Norman, OK.
Make your hotel reservations NOW! the conference rate of $82 is good through February 16. Click for RESERVATIONS
REGISTRATION You can pay and register online OR you can register online and have an invoice sent to you.
AGENDA
See everything we have in store for you! Try your hand at the Simulator Equipment Rodeo and network with your tribal transportation peers at the Reception on Tuesday. Hear from tribal, federal, state, and local presenters on important topics such as .......
Transit, Tribal Safety, Transportation Planning, Environmental, and MUCH MORE!
Enjoy good food and good friends at the Banquet on Wednesday evening! Entertainment will be sponsored by Red Plains Professional, Inc.
Talk to vendors and learn about innovative approaches and products!
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 CDL Exam Prep Class in Ada February 13-14
This course provides driver license testing information for drivers who wish to have a commercial driver license (CDL).
The class will help the student prepare for the test, while providing critical information regarding driving safely, transporting cargo and passengers safely, air brakes, tank vehicles, hazardous materials, school bus, pre-vehicle inspection, combination vehicles, and more.
Location:
Chickasaw Nation Housing Administration Building
111 Rosedale Road
Ada, OK 74820
Located on the corner of North Broadway and Rosedale Road, the Conference Room is at the southeast corner of the building.
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 ArcGIS Basics II February 28-March 1
This two-day training course is designed to improve the basic skills for those who are familiar with ArcGIS 10 software. A working knowledge of ArcMap is required. Highlights of the course include style management, tools in ArcToolbox, additional toolbars, editing, more with geodatabases, data production, and data analysis. Students will learn how to customize their ArcMap interface, practice basic and more advanced editing techniques, and create sophisticated map layouts.
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 OTTC membership renewal time OTTC meeting on March 12
| It's time to renew membership for the Oklahoma Tribal Transportation Council. Please fill out the form at the link below and return to Angie Gilliam. The next meeting will be held at the Tribal Transportation Summit on March 12 at 3 pm in the Sooner Room at Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman, OK. |
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 SWTA Conference 2013 Public transit agencies convene at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas was the site of this year's Southwest Transit Association Conference, an annual event which brings together attendees, exhibitors and specials guests. This year's event was held February 3-6 at the Peabody Hotel.
Coordinated transportation links veterans, persons with disabilities and an aging population to healthcare family and entertainment. Economic corridors along public transportation routes link rural communities with metropolitan hubs that provide jobs, education, and access to services. This year's conference highlighted an industry that is vital to the future of this country while providing opportunities to learn, network and share ideas that help public providers.
Pelivan Transit's Debbie McGlasson, Big Cabin, OK, presented a session on "Successfully Implementing Change and Building Consensus." In it, she discussed the importance of the right technical partners and tools for better managing an organization's foray into change.
Charla Sloan, Transit Director, KI BOIS, Stigler, OK presented on "Creative Partnerships: From Concept to Reality." In this session, Charla discussed partnerships with Cherokee Nation and Muscogee Creek Nation.
Find out more about SWTA at their website below! |
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 AIANTA seeks to fill two positions American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association
| AIANTA seeks to fill two positions within the organization. Please visit their website at AIANTA or click the position below for a complete description. |
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 New LTAP Classes Online Check out the new schedule of classes for spring
Aggregate Road Maintenance, Excavation Safety, MUTCD, Motor Grader Operator, Right-of-Way Acquisition and MORE are now on the schedule.
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Navigating MAP-21: How to make the most of federal dollars for bicycle and pedestrian transportation
Friday, February 22, 2013; 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
10th Floor South Conference Room, Tulsa City Hall (One Technology Center) 175 E. 2nd Street (corner of 2nd & Cincinnati) City Hall Parking Information Breakfast and Lunch is included with your FREE registration.  Registration
About the Workshop:
Millions in potential federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects goes untapped every year. Cities and states are also stepping up their investment in biking and walking. To take biking and walking to the next level, advocates need to tools to unleash current and new sources of funding.
Advocacy Advance has facilitated Action 2020 Workshops (now called "Navigating MAP-21 Workshops") around the country since 2011. These workshops are designed to provide the knowledge, skills and resources to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources at the state, regional and local level to build bicycling and walking infrastructure and programs.
With a focus on the new transportation bill, Navigating MAP-21 Workshop participants will learn how to maximize funding in the new Transportation Alternatives program and utilize all MAP-21 funding programs for bicycle and pedestrian projects at the state and local levels.
Who should attend?
Navigating MAP-21 Workshops are intended to bring together:
· Bicycle and pedestrian advocates
· Government agency staff
· Elected officials
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Southern Plains TTAP
Oklahoma State University
Jim Self, Director
Karla Sisco, TTAP Specialist
405.744.6049
 Making today's workforce Stronger, Smarter and Safer through Technology, Training, and Education! |
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Let us know what's happening with Tribal Transportation in your area!
karla.sisco@okstate.edu
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