NCPPP - Partnerships for Energy

PARTNERSHIPS IN TRANSIT

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

Sponsored By

In Conjunction with
REconnecting America

American Public Transportation Association

General Underwriting Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Co-sponsored By

PROGRAM AGENDA

Wednesday, October 22

6:00–7:30 pm

Networking Reception
Sponsored by HERZOG CONTRACTING CORPORATION and K&L GATES

Diamond Sponsor

Thursday, October 23

7:30 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

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, FTA

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 And National Statutory Perspective
This should include a national overview of state legislation, which ones include transit partnerships and what is thought of as a model for other sates to consider.

Coffee Break
Sponsored by CAPITAL PARTNERSHIPS

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
Sponsored by PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF

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

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
	Kenneth Butler, Senior Principal, Capital Partnerships Christopher Causer, Partner, K&L Gates UK Kay Mckinley, Vice President, Balfour Beatty Capital, Austin, TX Area Richard Norment, Executive Director, NCPPP Bob Patrick, Regional Administrator, FTA Regional Office Robert Tuccillo, CFO of Federal Transit Administration (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 1^st to receive the conference rate of $119.00 per night.
Remember to mention FTA/NCPPP to receive the special rate.