Start/end time: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

Description: This pre-conference mobile tour starts by taking in the beauty of Narragansett Bay from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s contracted ferry service, Seastreak, on a one-hour journey from Providence to Newport, the Sailing Capitol of the World. Upon arrival, the group will walk to The Point neighborhood, an historic gridded street neighborhood mapped by early Quaker settlers, and site of recent efforts to ensure that proactive and preventative steps are taken to respond to the threat of climate change and develop resiliency. This tour will be followed by a shuttle ride to Rough Point, Doris Duke’s historic mansion on Ocean Road where her vision for preserving and restoring cultural heritage through Keeping History Above Water® was founded in 2016 to foster a global conversation focused on the increasing and varied risks of sea-level rise to historic coastal communities.

As a leader in the preservation of early American architecture, the Newport Restoration Foundation is responding to the threat of climate change through Keeping History Above Water (KHAW) – which brings interdisciplinary conferences and workshops focused on protecting historic assets, cultural resources, and neighborhoods to vulnerable regions across the country and around the world.

This tour involves walking and some light physical activity, including climbing stairs. Participants should be able to comfortably walk for short to moderate distances without difficulty.

Price: $95/pp. Price includes boxed lunch.
Sign-up Deadline: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (Note – limited capacity; tour may sell out prior to August 13.)

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Friday Post-Conference Mobile Tour is being modified. We are working diligently to ensure that that we provide an exciting and enjoyable experience for participants. Paid registrants will be provided the opportunity to request a full refund should the modified tour no longer be of interest. In the event that the tour is canceled, all registered participants will receive a full refund. We appreciate your understanding and will keep you updated as we finalize tour details.

Start/end time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Description: In the heart of Providence, there is an urban greenway managed and developed by the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) to spark economic development through work restoring the Woonasquatucket River and the communities around it, and by enhancing, extending and bringing people to the Woonasquatucket River Greenway.

Woon-as-kwah-tuck-it – the name of the river means “where the salt water ends” in Algonquin. On July 30, 1998, President Clinton designated the Woonasquatucket River as one of only 14 American Heritage Rivers in the nation. The Woonasquatucket River was chosen in part because of the significant role it played in the Industrial Revolution. It was one of the first rivers to be dammed by mill-owners to insure a steady supply of water year-round for their mills. The WRWC is a successful model of community revitalization that helps people discover this local American Heritage River and its natural resources, channeling life and economic development into neighborhoods. This bike tour will take in some of the highlights of the corridor, with stops to talk about significant projects and green infrastructure, and ending at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a hub for local food in Rhode Island.  When the tour ends, participants will have the option to walk or bike ride back to the Omni Providence/Rhode Island Convention Center.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate-to-High with a good comfort level for bike riding in an urban setting.

Price:  $75/pp. No meals are included in the price.
Sign-up Deadline:  Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (Note – limited capacity; tour may sell out prior to August 13.)

Registrations, cancellations, and refund requests must be submitted in writing to events@ampo.org. All cancellation requests for registrations received on or before Friday, August 29, 2025, are subject to a $100 cancellation processing fee for conference registrations and $25 cancellation processing fee for mobile tours; approved refunds will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds of any kind after Friday, August 29, 2025. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows. Substitutions within the same conference will be accepted without penalties. The difference between member and non-member price will be charged if a non-member replaces a member. Substitutions will be accepted with a written request to events@ampo.org. For all inquiries regarding cancellations, refunds and substitutions, please contact the AMPO Events Department at events@ampo.org. By submitting a completed registration you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund or credit.

ONLINE WITH CREDIT CARD: AMPO accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. A 3.5% processing fee added on to the fee.

CHECK: Payments should be received 30 days after invoice. Payment by check will not be available as a payment option after August 1.

GROUP REGISTRATIONS: If you are registering 10 or more people, contact events@ampo.org for assistance.

Full conference registrations include all sessions, admittance into the exhibit area, two breakfasts, three luncheons, all refreshment breaks, and evening events.

Please note: Guest registrations and pre- and post-conference mobile tours have limited capacity and may sell out prior to the conference. After registering for the conference, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to sign-up for these add-on events.

¹ Guest of full conference registrants only. Guest refers to a spouse, significant other, or friend. A guest is NOT a business associate or staff colleague affiliated with the MPO industry. Requires name of full conference registrant. Guest registration includes admittance into the Tuesday Transportation Trivia Night, Wednesday Evening Event, and the Thursday Closing Reception. Guests will be provided with a badge, which must be worn at guest-included events. Guest registration does NOT include access to conference sessions, mobile tours, exhibits, or breakfast, lunch, and break meal functions.

² Pre- and post-mobile tours: Pre- and post-conference mobile tour fees include a boxed meal (Monday tour only), transportation, and tour content.

Registrants who require accessibility assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements should submit their request during the registration process. Due to the lead time to facilitate some requests, AMPO asks for these requests to be submitted at the earliest opportunity. Contact events@ampo.org for any questions regarding accessibility.

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