PARTNERSHIPS IN TRANSIT
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Partnerships In Transit
October 22-23, 2008
Radisson Hotel Central Dallas, Dallas, TX

Sponsored By
National Council for Public-Private Partnerships Federal Transit Administration

In Conjunction with
REconnecting America American Public Transportation Association    Fort Worth Regional Transit Authority Fort Worth Regional Transit Authority Capital Metro VIA Metro Strategic Partnerships Inc.
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Miami-Dade County MARTA METRO

General Underwriting Sponsors
Balfour Beatty Capital logo
Silver Sponsor
HDR Logo
Silver Sponsor
HNTB Logo
Silver Sponsor

Co-sponsored By
American Water logo Aon Construction Services logo ch2mhill-omi logo EarthTech logo
Southwest Water Company logo United Water logo  Veolia Water logo 

PROGRAM AGENDA

Wednesday, October 22
6:00–7:30 pm
Networking Reception
Sponsored by K&L GATES and
HERZOG CONTRACTING CORPORATION
Herzog Logo
Diamond Sponsor
K&L Gates Logo
Diamond Sponsor

Thursday, October 23
7:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
Infrastructure Management Group
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
  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.
  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.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by CAPITAL PARTNERSHIPS
Capital Partnerships logo
Bronze Sponsor
  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
Parsons Brinckerhoff logo
Gold Sponsor
  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.
  Transit Oriented Developments And Joint Developments
Transit oriented developments help generate economic developments and bring transit into communities.
 
Coffee Break
Sponsored by SHARON GREENE + ASSOCIATES
sharon greene + associates logo
Bronze Sponsor
  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
4:45 PM Closing Remarks
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
  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)


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.