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June 3–5, 2014Corpus Christi, Texas

TUESDAY, JUNE 3FHWA Meeting10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.ConferenceRegistrationTEMPOMeetingPort of CorpusChristi Tour12:00 p.m. –6:00 p.m.1:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.1:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.RECEPTIONWEDNESDAY, JUNE 47:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Conference Registration7:30 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Welcome Session10:00 a.m.– 10:15 a.m.BREAK10:15 a.m.– 11:45 a.m.Plenary Session12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.LUNCHConcurrent Breakout Sessions1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Concurrent Breakout Sessions3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.State orStudy UpdatesClimate ChangeResiliencyDataManagementToolsTransit PlanningBREAKPerformanceBasedPlanning Tools– TxDOT’sElectronicSTIP (E-STIP)THURSDAY, JUNE 57:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Conference Registration7:30 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTConcurrent Breakout tPlanning andSustainabilityToolsWorkingWith FreightRailroadsMaintainingProjectConsistency inTransportationPlans,Programs, andEnvironmentalDocuments – PilotTraining (Modules1 & 2)DataManagementTools (RepeatSession)MaintainingProjectConsistency inTransportationPlans,Programs, andEnvironmentalDocuments – PilotTraining (Modules3 & 4)8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Concurrent Breakout Sessions10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Concurrent Breakout Sessions1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.BREAKModeling andAir QualityTopicsLUNCH (on your own)PerformancePlanningand AssetManagement3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.BREAK3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Closing Remarks

2014TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONTransportation PlanningConferenceWe are pleased you have chosen to attend and participatein the 2014 Transportation Planning Conference inCorpus Christi, Texas, hosted by the TransportationPlanning and Programming Division of the Texas Departmentof Transportation (TxDOT). The conference program has beendeveloped to meet your professional needs through the disseminationof the latest information by noted professionals in the transportationfield. We’re glad you could join us in Corpus Christi!Special thanks to the following organizations forassisting in the planning of the 2014 conference:Association of Texas Metropolitan Planning Organizations (TEMPO)Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)Federal Transit Administration (FTA)Corpus Christi MPOCorpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA)TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division StaffTxDOT Corpus Christi DistrictTxDOT Public Transportation Division StaffTxDOT Transportation Planning and Programming DivisionMichelle ConkleConference Co-chairTxDOT-TPP(S)Casey DuszaConference Co-chairTxDOT-TPP(S)1

JUNE 3 TUESDAYTUESDAY, MAY 2711:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.RegistrationCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.FHWA MeetingAransas1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.TEMPO MeetingCorpus Christi Ballroom A1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Port of Corpus Christi Tour5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.ReceptionCorpus Christi Ballroom2

WEDNESDAYJUNE 4 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, MAYMAY27287:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Registration/Information DeskCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Continental BreakfastCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Welcome SessionCorpus Christi Ballrooms A and BMODERATOR: James W. Koch, P.E., Director, Transportation Planningand Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasLtGen J.F. Weber, USMC (Ret), Executive Director, TxDOT, Austin, TexasHonorable Nelda Martinez, Mayor of Corpus Christi, TexasJames W. Koch, P.E., Director, Transportation Planning andProgramming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasLonnie Gregorcyk, P.E., District Engineer, Corpus Christi District, TxDOT,Corpus Christi, Texas10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.BREAKCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Plenary SessionCorpus Christi Ballrooms A and BFederal Re-Authorization Update and MAP-21 Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) ProcessHarlan Miller, P.E., Planning Engineer, Office of Metropolitan Planning,FHWA HQ, Washington, D.C.Water Ports — Origin, Destination, and Everythingin BetweenDan Harmon, Director, Maritime Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasTexas Freight Mobility PlanCaroline Mays, AICP, Freight Planning Branch Manager, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, Texas3

JUNE 4 WEDNESDAYTUESDAY, MAY 2712:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.LUNCHNueces Ballroom1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Concurrent Break-out SessionsSession ICorpus Christi Ballroom ASTATE AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE-BASEDPLANNING EFFORTSMODERATOR: Karen Lorenzini, P.E., AICP, Project DevelopmentManager, Transportation Planning and Programming Division, TxDOT,Austin, TexasTexas Transportation Plan 2040Michelle Conkle, Transportation Planner, Transportation Planning andProgramming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasPerformance-Based Planning: Local PerspectiveBrad McCaleb, P.E., Executive Director, Bryan-College StationMetropolitan Planning Organization (BCS MPO), Bryan, TexasSession IICorpus Christi Ballroom BTXDOT CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATESMODERATOR: Roger Beall, P.E., Corridor Planning BranchManager, Transportation Planning and Programming Division,TxDOT, Austin, TexasCorridor Planning OverviewRoger Beall, P.E., Corridor Planning Branch Manager, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasIH-20 East Texas Corridor: Case StudyMichael Sexton, P.E., Program Manager and Nishant Kukadia, AICP,PMP, Senior Transportation Planner, Jacobs Engineering Group,Austin, TexasTexas-Oklahoma Rail StudyMark Werner, P.E., Rail Division, TxDOT, Austin, Texas4

WEDNESDAYJUNE 4 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, MAYMAY2728Session IIICorpus Christi Ballroom CCLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCYMODERATOR: Kirk Fauver, P.E., Environmental Coordinator-UrbanTransportation Planner, Federal Highway Administration, Texas Division,Austin, TexasPilot Study: Climate Change/Extreme Weather RiskAssessment – Central Texas RegionCathy Stephens, Environmental Program Manager, Capital AreaMetropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), Austin, TexasPilot Study: Climate Change/Extreme Weather RiskAssessment – Dallas/Fort Worth RegionJeffrey Neal, Program Manager – Streamlined Project Delivery Team,North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Arlington, Texas3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.BREAKCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Concurrent Break-out SessionsSession IVCorpus Christi Ballroom APERFORMANCE-BASED PLANNING TOOLS –TXDOT’S ELECTRONIC STIP (E-STIP)MODERATOR: Casey Dusza, Transportation Planner, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasIntroduction to the E-STIP – Live DemonstrationLori Morel, Transportation Planner, Transportation Planning andProgramming Division, TxDOT, Austin, Texas5

JUNE 4 WEDNESDAYTUESDAY, MAY 27Session VCorpus Christi Ballroom BDATA MANAGEMENT TOOLSMODERATOR: Genevieve Bales, Environmental & TransportationPlanning Coordinator, Federal Highway Administration, Texas Division,Austin, TexasStatewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System (STARS) IIBill Knowles, P.E., Traffic Analysis Section Director, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasTx-GIS (GIS Planning Tools)Michael Chamberlain, Data Management Section Director;Mike Zugelder, Data Analysis Mapping and Reporting Branch Manager;David Freidenfeld, AICP, District Data Support Branch Manager;Transportation Planning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasSession VICorpus Christi Ballroom CTRANSIT PLANNINGMODERATOR: Bobby Killebrew, Deputy Director, Administrative &Program Support, Public Transportation Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasFTA Section 5310 ProcessKelly Kirkland, Director of Planning and Support, Public TransportationDivision, TxDOT, Austin, TexasTitle VI Planning RequirementsDave Tovar, Contract Compliance Section Director, Office of Civil Rights,TxDOT, Austin, TXBicycle-Pedestrian Mapping Pilot: Tyler DistrictTeri Kaplan, Statewide Bike/Ped Coordinator, Public TransportationDivision, TxDOT, Austin, Texas6

THURSDAYJUNE 5 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, MAYMAY27287:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Registration/Information DeskCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Continental BreakfastCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Concurrent Break-out SessionsSession VIICorpus Christi Ballroom ATRANSPORTATION FUNDINGMODERATOR: Robert Ramirez, Transportation Planner, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasRestructuring of Federal-Aid Highway ProgramsUnder MAP-21Mike Leary, P.E., Director Planning and Program Development, FederalHighway Administration, Texas Division, Austin, TexasLetting AllocationsAlison McMillan, Letting/Programming Branch Manager, FinanceDivision, TxDOT, Austin, TexasUnified Transportation Program (UTP) ProjectRanking ProcessJessica Butler, P.E., Unified Transportation Program Coordinator,Transportation Planning and Programming Division, TxDOT,Austin, Texas7

JUNE 5 THURSDAYTUESDAY, MAY 27Session VIIICorpus Christi Ballroom BPERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTMODERATOR: Sondra Johnson, Transportation Planner, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasStatewide System Performance Measurement DevelopmentDavid Schrank, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Texas A&M TransportationInstitute, College Station, TexasFreight Performance MeasuresBill Eisele, Ph.D., P.E., Program Manager, Senior Research Engineer,Texas A&M Transportation Institute, College Station, TexasTransit Performance MeasuresKelly Kirkland, Director of Planning and Support, Public TransportationDivision, TxDOT, Austin, TexasSession IXCorpus Christi Ballroom CPLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY TOOLSMODERATOR: Greg Wood, Environmental and Planning Coordinator,Federal Highway Administration, Texas Division, Austin, TexasContext Sensitive SolutionsKirk Fauver, P.E., Environmental Coordinator-Urban TransportationPlanner, Federal Highway Administration, Texas Division, Austin, TexasSustainable Highways: INVEST ToolMelissa Furlong, P.E., LEED AP, Transportation Engineer, FederalHighway Administration, Pennsylvania Division, Harrisburg,PennsylvaniaCorpus Christi Integrated Community Sustainability PlanJeffrey Pollack, AICP, Project Manager, Environmental Planning, HDREngineering, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.BREAKCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Concurrent Break-out Sessions8

THURSDAYJUNE 5 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, MAYMAY2728Session XCorpus Christi Ballroom AMODELING AND AIR QUALITY TOPICSMODERATOR: Jose Campos, Intermodal Team Leader, Federal HighwayAdministration, Texas Division, Austin, TexasStatewide Analysis Model (SAM) v3Janie Temple, Transportation Analysis Branch Manager, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasMOVES UpdateJanie Temple, Transportation Analysis Branch Manager, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasEnvironmental Affairs Division Air Quality IssuesJackie Ploch, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Division, TxDOT,Austin, TexasShelley Whitworth, Air Quality Program Manager, Houston-GalvestonArea Council (HGAC), Houston, TexasChris Klaus, Senior Program Manager, North Central Texas Council ofGovernments (NCTCOG), Arlington, TexasSession XICorpus Christi Ballroom BWORKING WITH FREIGHT RAILROADSPANEL MODERATOR: Mark Werner, P.E., Rail Engineer, Rail Division,TxDOT, Austin, TexasYsaias Ramos, Safety Manager, Texas Pacifico Transportation,San Angelo, TexasSteve George, President and CEO, Fort Worth & Western Railroad,Fort Worth, TexasFrench Thompson, Director of Public Private Partnerships for theMidCon Corridor, BNSF Railway, Fort Worth, TexasEric Watkins, Regional Director of Industrial Development, Union PacificRailroad, Houston, Texas9

JUNE 5 THURSDAYTUESDAY, MAY 27Session XIICorpus Christi Ballroom CMAINTAINING PROJECT CONSISTENCY INTRANSPORTATION PLANS, PROGRAMS, ANDENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS – PILOT TRAINING(MODULES 1 & 2)Transportation Planning and Programming and Environmental Staff12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.LUNCH (on your own)1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Concurrent Break-out SessionsSession XIIICorpus Christi Ballroom APERFORMANCE PLANNING AND ASSETMANAGEMENTMODERATOR: Lori Morel, Transportation Planner, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasTexas Transportation Plan 2040Michelle Maggiore, P.E., Director, Performance and Asset ManagementHighway/Bridge Market Segment, CH2MHill, Chantilly, VirginiaTransportation Asset Management PlanBrian Huntsinger, P.E., Director Pavement Asset Management,Maintenance Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasDesign-Build ProjectsDieter Billek, P.E., Manager, Procurement/Implementation Coordination,Strategic Projects Division, TxDOT, Austin, Texas10

THURSDAYJUNE 5 WEDNESDAY,TUESDAY, MAYMAY2728Session XIVCorpus Christi Ballroom BDATA MANAGEMENT TOOLS (REPEAT SESSION)MODERATOR: Michael Chamberlain, Data Management SectionDirector, Transportation Planning and Programming Division, TxDOT,Austin, TexasStatewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System (STARS) IIBill Knowles, P.E., Traffic Analysis Section Director, TransportationPlanning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasTx-GIS (GIS Planning Tools)Michael Chamberlain, Data Management Section Director;Mike Zugelder, Data Analysis Mapping and Reporting Branch Manager;David Freidenfeld, AICP, District Data Support Branch Manager;Transportation Planning and Programming Division, TxDOT, Austin, TexasSession XVCorpus Christi Ballroom CMAINTAINING PROJECT CONSISTENCY INTRANSPORTATION PLANS, PROGRAMS, ANDENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS – PILOT TRAINING(MODULES 3 & 4)Transportation Planning and Programming and Environmental Staff3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.BREAKCorpus Christi Ballroom Foyer3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Closing RemarksCorpus Christi Ballrooms A and BMarc D. Williams, P.E., Director of Planning, Administration, TxDOT,Austin, Texas11

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Transportation Planning Please select the category that best describes your affiliation. TxDOT Employee Association Government Official Private Sector Media University or Research PersonnelABOVE AVERAGEAVERAGEBELOW AVERAGEUNSATISFACTORYABOVE AVERAGEAVERAGEBELOW AVERAGEUNSATISFACTORYPlace an “X” in the box that best represents yourevaluation.EXCELLENTYour opinion is valuable. Please fill out this formand include your comments and suggestions forfuture conferences.EXCELLENT Other (please elaborate)Overall conference rating?Did the conference provide needed/wantedinformation?Did the conference meet your expectations?How was your registration experience?Were the meeting rooms and other hotelaccommodations suitable for the conference?PLENARY SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4Place an “X” in the box that best representsyour evaluation.WELCOME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.The session met my expectations:The quality of the content for the session was:The educational value of the session was:PLENARY SESSION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.The session met my expectations:The quality of the content for the session was:The educational value of the session was:

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session I: State and Local Performance-Based Planning Efforts Session II: TxDOT Corridor Study Updates Session III: Climate Change ResiliencyThe session met my expectations:The quality of the content for the session was:The educational value of the session was:3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Session IV: Performance-Based Planning Tools –TxDOT’s Electronic STIP (E-STIP) Session V: Data Management Tools Session VI: Transit PlanningThe session met my expectations:The quality of the content for the session was:The educational value of the session was:(please continue evaluations on back)UNSATISFACTORYBELOW AVERAGEPlace an “X” in the box that best representsyour evaluation.AVERAGEPlease check the session you attended.EXCELLENTBREAK-OUT SESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4ABOVE AVERAGETransportation Planning ,MAYMAYMAY272928EvaluationConferenceEvaluationForm

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session VII: Transportation Funding Session VIII: Performance Measurement Session IX: Planning and Sustainability ToolsThe session met my expectations:The quality of the content for the session was:The educational value of the session was:10: 00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Session X: Modeling and Air Quality Topics Session XI: Working with Freight Railroads Session XII: Maintaining Project Consistency in TransportationPlans, Programs, and Environmental Documents –Pilot Training (Modules 1 & 2)The session met my expectations:The quality of the content for the session was:The educational value of the session was:1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session XIII: Performance Planning and Asset Management Session XIV: Data Management Tools (Repeat Session) Session XV: Maintaining Project Consistency in TransportationPlans, Programs, and Environmental Documents –Pilot Training (Modules 3 & 4)The session met my expectations:The quality of the content for the session was:The educational value of the session was:UNSATISFACTORYBELOW AVERAGEPlace an “X” in the box that best representsyour evaluation.AVERAGEPlease check the session you attended.EXCELLENTBREAK-OUT SESSIONS: THURSDAY, JUNE 5ABOVE AVERAGETransportation Planning ,MAYMAYMAY272928EvaluationConferenceEvaluationForm

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THANK YOUThe Texas Department of Transportation Planning Conference,hosted by the Transportation Planning and Programming Divisionof the Texas Department of Transportation, wishes to thankour sponsor and exhibitors for their support.SPONSOREXHIBITORSTXDT1413.0514.350

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division Staff TxDOT Corpus Christi District . Teri Kaplan, Statewide Bike/Ped Coordinator, Public Transportation Division