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PARTNERSHIPS IN TRANSIT
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PROGRAM AGENDA
Wednesday, October 22
| 6:00–7:30 pm |
Networking Reception
Sponsored by K&L GATES and
HERZOG CONTRACTING CORPORATION
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Diamond Sponsor |
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Thursday, October 23
| 7:30 AM |
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. |
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| 8:00 am |
Welcoming Comments
Why PPPs are a tool to consider in addressing funding shortages in a wide array of projects.
| Keynote: |
James S. Simpson, Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration |
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Fundamental Issues
PPPs are being used in a broad range of applications, have a long history and are far more than just concessions
of toll roads. The presentation will include the varieties of PPP, and what are the keys to bring the private
sector to the table.
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Local, National & International Statutory Perspective
Includes a national overview of state legislation, which ones include transit partnerships, types of contracts
being used, and what is thought of as a model for other states to consider. In addition, there will be a
discussion of regulatory guidelines regarding PPPs from an international standpoint.
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Coffee Break
Sponsored by CAPITAL PARTNERSHIPS |
Bronze Sponsor |
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Case
Studies
This is a review of transit PPPs, and a discussion of how to conduct a system-wide analysis to identify potential PPP projects.
It will include status checks on ongoing projects in Dallas. |
| Noon |
Luncheon – Setting The Tone For Public-Private Partnerships
Tom Leppert, Mayor, Dallas, Texas
Sponsored by PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF |
Gold Sponsor |
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Generating Private Sector Financing
Industry experts explain the sources of funding available beyond the public debt, focusing on options of financing smaller projects. Both construction and operating contracts will be covered in these presentations. |
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Transit Oriented Developments And Joint Developments
Transit oriented developments help generate economic developments and bring transit into communities. |
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Coffee Break
Sponsored by SHARON GREENE + ASSOCIATES |
Bronze Sponsor |
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Roundtable – How To Apply Concepts To PPPs
A plenary session will tackle some of the problems and solutions to current and proposed project, with the assistance of expert resources from the NCPP’s Transportation Institute. The discussion will focus on the following themes:
- Steps before the issuing of RFP
- Structuring the Partnership (negotiating the contract)
- Implementing/managing a PPP transit project
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4:45 PM |
Closing Remarks
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5:00 PM |
Meeting Adjourned |
Speakers
| Key Note: |
James S. Simpson, Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation, FTA |
| Luncheon Keynote: |
Tom Leppert, Mayor, Dallas, Texas |
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Doug Allen, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
William (Bill) Ankner, Secretary of Transportation, State of Louisiana
Lonnie Blaydes, Consultant, Lonnie E. Blaydes Consulting
Michael Brenchley, Senior Vice President, HDR Architecture Inc.
Kenneth Butler, Principal, Capital Partnerships
David Carol, Senior Project Manager, Charlotte Area Transit System (Region 4)
Christopher Causer, Partner, K&L Gates UK
Jonathan Davis, Deputy General Manager & Chief Financial Officer, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
(APTA Co-Chair)
Ron Hartman, Senior Vice President, Veolia
David Narefsky, Partner, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP
Richard Norment, Executive Director, NCPPP
Sasha Page, Vice President, Infrastructure Management Group
Robert (Bob) Patrick, Regional Administrator, FTA Regional Office (Region 6)
Tom Rousakis, Vice President, Goldman Sachs
Dick Ruddell, Executive Director/CEO, Ft. Worth Transportation Authority
Dr. Beverly Scott, Ph.D., General Manager/CEO, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Patrick Simmons, Director of the Rail Division, NCDOT
Dalton Smith, Director, Public Finance, Merrill Lynch
John Spillman, Chief of Planning and Development Division, Miami-Dade Transit
Dr. Yvette Taylor, Ph.D., Regional Administrator, FTA (Region 4)
Gary Thomas, President and Executive Director, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Robert Tuccillo, CFO, Federal Transit Administration
Frank Wilson, President, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX
(additional speakers to be listed)
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WORKSHOP LOCATION
October 22-23, 2008
Radisson Hotel Central Dallas
6060 N Central Expy.
Dallas, TX 75206
Reservations 800.333.3333 or 214.750.6060
Make your room reservation before October 15th to receive the conference rate of $119.00 per night.
Remember to mention FTA/NCPPP to receive the special rate.
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