2015 AMPO Annual Conference Agenda
Performance Measures – Part 1
- The Collaborative: MPO Approach to Transportation Performance Based Planning in New Hampsire – Natasha Leuchanka, SMPO
- Dealing with the data deluge: Effectively using NPMRDS – Dr. Christopher Upchurch, Wichita Area MPO
- Alsafe Safety Planning Tools for Alabama MPOs – Elizabeth Wemple, Cambridge Systematics
Freight – Data
- Lessons Learned in Freight Data Collection – Billy Bachman, Westat and Leta Huntsinger, PB
- Developing behavior-based freight model and related data sets: MAG SHRP2 C20 IAP Implementation – Vladimir Livshits, MAG
Transportation & Health
- The Importance of Addressing Human Health and Safety in Planning – Don Kostelec, Kostelec Planning and J. Scott Lane, Stantec Consulting Service
- Non-traditional Health Impact Analyses in Transportation Planning – Tracy Selin, Cambridge Systematics, Melissa Taylor, Chattanooga-Hamilton County RPA & TPO, Kevin Tilbury, Gresham Smith
Performance Measures – Part 2
- Health and Equity Performance Measures and Goals – Rochelle Carpenter, Nashville MPO
- Portfolio Optimization Using Multiple Scoring Techniques: A Case Study by the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments – Craig Casper, PPACG and Maureen Paz de Araujo, HDR
- Performance-Based Planning Weighting Performance Measures as a Method to Refine Project Evaluation – Tracy Selin, Cambridge Systematics and Melissa Taylor, Chattanooga-Hamilton County RPA & TPO
Freight – Planning
- Las Vegas Regional Goods Movement Study and Master Plan – Dan Andersen and Beth Xie, RTC of Southern Nevada
- Southeast Florida’s Regional Freight Plan: An Illustration of Successful Regional Planning – Paul Flavien, Broward MPO and Michael Williamson, Cambridge Systematics
- Metropolitan Planning Freight Assessment – Matt Johns, Alexandria/Pineville MPO
Better Planning, Better Projects
- Better Planning, Better Projects… through A Common Vision – Corey Hull, Southern Georgia Regional Commission/VLMPO
- PlanWorks: Better Planning. Better Projects. – Reena Mathews, FHWA
Implementation & Planning
- Informed Decision-making: Developing a Data Collection Program for an MPO – Todd Brauer, Whitehouse Group and Paul Flavien, Broward MPO
- Use of Crash Report Data for Safety Engineering in Small- and Medium-sized MPOs – Sina Kahrobaei and Doray Hill, Jr., San Angelo MPO
- Long Range Transportation Plan Update Scenario Planning – Leigh Holt, Space Coast TPO
Scenario Planning 1
- Overview of Scenario Approaches, Tools and Applications – Uri Avin, Planning and Design Center, NCSG
- Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction – Ali Bonakdar, Corvallis Area MPO
- Oregon GHG Planning with the RSPM Tool – Brian Gregor, Oregon Systems Analytics and Tara Weidner, Oregon DOT
Military Bases
- Transportation in Military Communities
- Military Participation in PPACG MPO Processes – Craig Casper, PPACG
- Military Facilities and Regional Planning – Charlie Howard, PSRC
- Military – Community Relationship Experiences in North Central Texas – Kendall Wendling, NCTCOG
RTC Showcase
- RTC 101 – Raymond Hess, RTC of Southern Nevada
Funding & Investments
- Preparing to Make Difficult Decisions – Assessing a Regional Bridge Network and Creating Tools for Performance-Based Investments – Roberto Alvarado, Cambridge Systematics and Richard Perrin, GTC
- Transportation Funding Successes – Andrew Jackson, MAG
- Mileage-based User Fees: Preparing for Change – Marcelle Jones, Jacobs
Scenario Planning 2
- Asset Management Planning at the Regional Level: Lessons Learned in Cleveland – Sam Van Hecke, Cambridge
- Long Range Transportation Plan Update – Leigh Holt, Space Coast TPO and Franco Saraceno, Renaissance
Public Involvement – Part 1
- Best Practices for Online Public Engagement for MPO’s – Dave Biggs, MetroQuest
- Cost-Effective Digital Engagement – Lorna Parkins, Michael Baker Intl
- Place It: A new Hi-Touch Community Engagement and Visioning tool – James Rojas, Place It
- Commuter and Employer Transportation Preferences in the Greater Houston Region – Shelley Whitworth, H-GAC
Linking Land Use and Transportation
- From Planning to Design: How to Know When Your Relationship with Complete Streets Needs to Move to the Next Level – J. Scott Lane, Stantec Consulting Service
- From Planning to Partnering: The Future of Southern Nevada Strong and Regional Plan Implementation – Raymond Hess, RTC of Southern Nevada
- Your Long-Range Transportation Plan is Not a Paperweight – Carl Miller and Mary Ann Waldinger, COMPASS
- Transportation Modeling and the Traffic Impact Analysis Process – David Wessel, FMPO
Planning for a 21st Century Transportation Network
- Policy and Planning Implications for Automated Vehicles – Baruch Feigenbaum, Reason Foundation
- How Talking Cars will Transform the Way We Travel – Mike Pina, USDOT
- Regional Nonmotorized System Planning – Jonny Rotheram, Steer Davies Gleave
Public Involvement – Part 2
- Developing a Successful Public Participation Strategy for a Small MPO – Mary Craighead, Victoria MPO
Business Practices: Ethics & Conflict of Interest
- Professional/Ethics Standards for Members of Metropolitan Planning Organizations – Fred Wagner, Beveridge & Diamond
Business Practices: MPO Operations
- Making the Commitment: Engaging Elected Officials in the Planning Progress – Todd Brauer, Whitehouse Group and Greg Stuart, Broward MPO
- To be or not to be…..Becoming a stand-alone MPO – Doray Hill, Jr., San Angelo MPO
- Utilizing a Municipal Finance Firm – Andrew Jackson, Mountainland Association of Governments
- Regional Models of Cooperation – MPOs Working Together to Achieve a Variety of Planning Objectives – Jeff Kramer, Center for Urban Transportation Research – University of South Florida
- Managing consultant contract: Lessons from the Trenches – Vladimir Livshits, MAG
Connected Vehicles
- Incorporating Connected Vehicles into the Transportation Planning Process – Max Azizi, USDOT
- Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program – Mike Pina, FHWA
Addressing Human Health & Safety
- How MPOs Can Plan for Walking & Bicycling – James Garland, FHWA
- Transportation Planning Performance Measurement Using GIS – Tyler Meyer, Greensboro Urban Area MPO
- Tools for Assessing an Area’s Potential to Support Active Transportation – William Schaefer, Madison Area TPB
