Northwest Tribal Technical Assistance Program

The 18th Annual Tribal Transportation Symposium was held at the Northern Quest Resort in Spokane Washington on April 18 to April 21, 2011. The following are documents presented during the symposium.

These presentations are provided for your information only. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations presented are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Northwest TTAP. Any product mentioned is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a product endorsement.

Symposium Agenda

"Every Day Counts" in Tribal Planning

Transportation Decision Making: Information Tools for Tribal Governments - Theresa Hutchins, FHWA EDC and Planning & Environment Linkages (PEL) - Dan Mathis, FHWA WA‐Division WSDOT Tribal Planning Linkages - Megan Nicodemus & Judy Lorenzo, WSDOT Citylinks - Robert Spaulding & Alan Eirls, Coeur d'Alene Tribe

General Session

Every Day Counts (EDC) Innovation Initiative - Dan Mathis, FHWA WA‐Division Strategic Initiative: EDC - Rich Barrows PE, WFLHD Indian Reservation Roads Program Coordinating Committee (IRRPCC) - IRRPCC Introduction Fiscal Year 2012 Budget & Related Re-authorization Provisions IRRPCC Update - IRRPCC Trinidad Meeting FY 2012 Budget and Update on other Tribal Transportation Issues - Vern Mickelsen, FLH - IRR Program

Rights of Way on Tribal Lands

Right-of-Ways over Tribal Lands - Raquelle Myers, National Indian Justice Center, California/Nevada TTAP Right-of-Way in Indian Country - James Brophy, FLH‐IRR

New Technologies to Improve Safety and Reduce Cost

Clean Automotive Technology - Mark Oberlies, American Motor Products Alternative Fuels - Mark Quinlan & Garret Alpers, World CNG Solving Traffic Problems, Non-Intrusively - Wayne Barstow, Coral Sales

Project Management

Kalispel Tribe Sprague Re‐Alignment - Brandon Haugen, Kalispel Tribes Project Life Cycle – From Development to Completion - Michael R. Jaglowski, P.E., CPESC, Keller Associates, Inc.

Transportation Planning for Smart Growth and Sustainability

Smart Growth and Sustainable Cities - Dick G. Winchell, Ph.D., FAICP, EWU Shin Tin, New Town, Hong Kong - Dick G. Winchell, Ph.D., FAICP, EWU Sustainable City: Oslo, Norway - Dick G. Winchell, Ph.D., FAICP, EWU Sustainable Community Master Plan and Implementation Project - Chamisa Radford, Antithesis Research

Surveying Basics

Land Survey Basics - Todd Emerson, WSDOT Survey Network Development - Tom Shuman, BIA - NW Region Case Study PLSS 3 Mile Rule Subdivison of Sections (Indian Lands) - Tom Shuman, BIA - NW Region

Utilizing Data in Transportation Planning and Programming

Census Data & Transportation - Duane Wakan Spokane County - CTPP Part 1 Profile 1: Census 2000 and 2005-2007 ACS - Duane Wakan Collision Data Resources & Analysis - Geneva Hawkins, WSDOT-STCDO

The Ground Truth & LiDAR - Tricks of the Trade Project Development

The Ground Truth & LiDAR - Tricks of the Trade Project Development - Wallace Gladstone, PE, LS, Northern Engineering and Consulting, Inc Project Flow Chart - Wallace Gladston, PE, LS, Northern Engineering and Consulting, Inc

Asset Management for Tribes

Roadway Planning Models for Tribal Planners - Denver Tolliver, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute - North Dakota State University Roadway Surface Management - John MacGowan, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute - North Dakota State University Asset and Records Management - Bob Jewell, Shea Carr Jewell

Traffic Impact Analysis for Site Development

Traffic Impact Analysis for Site Development - Eric Johnston, Shea Carr Jewell

Traffic Modeling

Overview of Travel Demand Modeling at WSDOT Eastern Region Planning - Mike Bjordahl, WSDOT‐Eastern Region Planning Office Traffic Analysis Tools - Jerry Compton, WSDOT‐Eastern Region Planning Office

Tribal Transit Workshops

Tribal Transit Workshop Overview - DMP FTA Reporting Requirements - DMP Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Tribal Transit Program - Bill Ramos, FTA Region X National Transit Database (NTD) Rural Training - DMP

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Sponsors

Bronze

Parametrix

Shea Carr Jewell

Copper

Red Plains Professional, Inc.

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Exhibitors

AngelTrax Bus Video
BIA - Northwest Region
Cascade Design Professionals, LLC
EK Coaches
Harlow's Bus Sales, Inc.
Keller Associates
Northern Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
Northwest Bus Sales
Parametrix
Red Plains Professional, Inc.
Schetky NW Sales, Inc.
Shea Carr Jewell
Western Bus Sales, Inc.
Womer & Associates
World CNG/World Bus Sales