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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME .....................................................................................................1

2016-2018 BOD & HOST PLANNING COMMITTEE ......................................4

CHAPTER PRESIDENTS ...............................................................................5

COMTO COMMITTEES ..................................................................................6

LETTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS..........................................................9

DETAILED SCHEDULE ................................................................................15

TECHNICAL TOURS ...................................................................................32

SPONSORS ................................................................................................35

HOTEL MAP ...............................................................................................39

EXHIBIT HALL MAP & INFO .................................................................... 40

CITY INTERNS.......................................................................................... 50

CONGRESSMAN JOHN CONYERS, JR. (D-MI)Honorary Chair

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I would like to welcome everyone to the 46TH COMTO MEETING and Training Conference in Detroit Michigan. We believe Michigan is the perfect place to explore transportation innovations and prepare for future Transportation evolutions. Michigan is the home of automotive innovation leading the way in

the connected and autonomous vehicle development and deployment. With unmatched talent, technology, and testing facilities, Michigan embodies this year’s theme of SMART Transportation – The Next Frontier. The state that many didn’t have hope for has comeback bigger, better, and ready for the future.

Our mission for the conference is to prepare transportation professionals for the next evolution of transportation. The state that has a history of being many transportation firsts such, as first mile of concrete highway, first painted, centerline, first highway materials lab, first electric traffic signal, and first paved runways is once again transforming transportation to the next frontier with SMART Transportation Technologies.

As the leading minority organization, COMTO’s mission is to provide access to training and development opportunities for transportation officials. For the first time, this year’s conference will feature 40 continuing education courses for professional development. Attendees will also experience Detroit’s Multi-modal gems (New Q-Line Streetcar, People Mover Elevated Rail, International Airport, International Vehicle Tunnel, Southeast Michigan Traffic Operations Center, Innovative Shared Project Office, Penske Streetcar Terminal, and Ford Rouge Factory) through the Technical tours. COMTO will also share new transportation innovations with emerging future transportation students during the Youth Symposium, where students will explore engineering, autonomous vehicles, and transportation research.

The next frontier of transportation is connecting and transforming all modes through technology, and our goal is for attendees to gain vital information and tools that will help them take on the new rapidly changing challenges of the transportation industry.

The COMTO Michigan Team has worked hard to bring everyone the best conference possible and we thank everyone for coming and experiencing all that the COMEBACK City of Detroit and State of Michigan has to offer.

KIMBERLY AVERY COMTO Michigan President and Conference Chair

WELCOME46TH COMTO Meeting

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On behalf of COMTO Michigan, it brings me great pleasure to welcome you to the Motor City and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) 46th National Meeting and Training Conference. This year’s theme, Smart Transportation: The Next Frontier, underscores the efforts of COMTO to

promote a true multimodal transportation network here in Michigan and throughout America. Anthony Foxx, the former United States Secretary of Transportation said “Everywhere I go, I see incredible examples of communities that have a vision for transportation and how it will impact the quality of life, mobility, economics and opportunity.” The Detroit Metropolitan area is one of those incredible communities and we believe that Detroit, a city best known as being the center of the American Automobile Industry is a great place to explore the next frontier in transportation. We are pleased to have you join us as we showcase the “D” and address the questions of How Will We Move, How Will We Move Things, and How Will We Move Better?

As one of the leading minority transportation organizations in America, COMTO strives to provide access to valuable transportation information as well as opportunities to our members and the many professionals in our vast transportation industry. It is through our conference that we plan to connect transportation professionals and contractors with industry professionals in the region, including our host sponsor the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), with the goal of providing valuable information and effective training. Additionally, we offer a wide range of networking and educational programs and activities throughout the five day conference. The COMTO Michigan Host Planning Committee has worked very hard to bring you the best national conference possible. So be prepared to stay busy, meet great people and learn everything imaginable about The Next Frontier in Transportation!

Sincerely,

COMTO 46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE – JULY 14-18, 2017 – DETROIT, MICHIGAN

On behalf of COMTO Michigan, it brings me great pleasure to welcome

you to the Motor City and the Conference of Minority Transportation

Officials (COMTO) 46th National Meeting and Training Conference.

This year’s theme, Smart Transportation: The Next Frontier,

underscores the efforts of COMTO to promote a true multimodal

transportation network here in Michigan and throughout America.

Anthony Foxx, the former United States Secretary of Transportation

said “Everywhere I go, I see incredible examples of communities

that have a vision for transportation and how it will impact the

quality of life, mobility, economics and opportunity.” The Detroit

Metropolitan area is one of those incredible communities and we

believe that Detroit, a city best known as being the center of

the American Automobile Industry is a great place to explore the next frontier in

transportation. We are pleased to have you join us as we showcase the “D” and address the

questions of How Will We Move, How Will We Move Things, and How Will We Move Better?

As one of the leading minority transportation organizations in America, COMTO strives to

provide access to valuable transportation information as well as opportunities to our members

and the many professionals in our vast transportation industry. It is through our conference that

we plan to connect transportation professionals and contractors with industry professionals in the

region, including our host sponsor the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), with

the goal of providing valuable information and effective training. Additionally, we offer a wide

range of networking and educational programs and activities throughout the five day conference.

The COMTO Michigan Host Planning Committee has worked very hard to bring you the best

national conference possible. So be prepared to stay busy, meet great people and learn everything

imaginable about The Next Frontier in Transportation!

Sincerely,

Sharmyn Elliott

Vice President, COMTO Michigan

2017 Conference Co-Chair

Message from

the Conference Co-Chair

Sharmyn Elliott

SHARMYN ELLIOTTVice President, COMTO Michigan2017 Conference Co-Chair

COMTO 46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE – JULY 14-18, 2017 – DETROIT, MICHIGAN

On behalf of COMTO Michigan, it brings me great pleasure to welcome you to the Motor City and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) 46th National Meeting and Training Conference. This year’s theme, Smart Transportation: The Next Frontier,underscores the efforts of COMTO to promote a true multimodal transportation network here in Michigan and throughout America. Anthony Foxx, the former United States Secretary of Transportation said “Everywhere I go, I see incredible examples of communities that have a vision for transportation and how it will impact the quality of life, mobility, economics and opportunity.” The Detroit Metropolitan area is one of those incredible communities and webelieve that Detroit, a city best known as being the center of the American Automobile Industry is a great place to explore the next frontier in transportation. We are pleased to have you join us as we showcase the “D” and address the questions of How Will We Move, How Will We Move Things, and How Will We Move Better?

As one of the leading minority transportation organizations in America, COMTO strives to provide access to valuable transportation information as well as opportunities to our members and the many professionals in our vast transportation industry. It is through our conference that we plan to connect transportation professionals and contractors with industry professionals in the region, including our host sponsor the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), with the goal of providing valuable information and effective training. Additionally, we offer a wide range of networking and educational programs and activities throughout the five day conference. The COMTO Michigan Host Planning Committee has worked very hard to bring you the best national conference possible. So be prepared to stay busy, meet great people and learn everything imaginable about The Next Frontier in Transportation!

Sincerely,

Sharmyn ElliottVice President, COMTO Michigan2017 Conference Co-Chair

Message from the Conference

Co-ChairSharmyn Elliott


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Dear Friends & Colleagues: It is an honor to kick off COMTO’S 46TH NATIONAL MEETING AND TRAINING CONFERENCE as your new CEO and President. I am looking forward to the exciting things Detroit

has to offer with its revitalization plans. The host planning committee has worked tirelessly to create a true “training conference”; offering over 21 hours of Continuing Education. As we dive into “Smart Transportation” we know that our work is more important than ever. It is imperative that we continue to show up to the table, encouraging equity in all realms of multimodal transportation. We will continue to work diligently to ensure that the issues that are important to our members and partners are the issues that are heard by legislators, the Administration, and other transportation decision makers. With your continued support and the ongoing dedication of our members and industry partners, our continued success is guaranteed.

Welcome to Detroit. We hope this conference is educational, exciting, and enriching for each one of you.

Warm wishes,

A BRADLEY MIMS President and CEO

Dear COMTO Family: Welcome to COMTO’S NATIONAL MEETING AND TRAINING CONFERENCE where “Smart Transportation: The Next Frontier” is our guiding theme. COMTO

was founded in 1971 by a group of visionaries who were committed to seeing real diversity and progress in our industry. As we stand on the shoulders of those leaders at our conference, we look ahead to the growth, innovation, and progress that we can expect to see in transportation today and tomorrow. We look back and measure our progress by the expertise, dedication, and achievements of our members who continue working to correct past inequities and move into an even brighter and more equitable future for all. Our biggest challenges are sometimes our biggest opportunities and in 2016 we met them head on. We are humbled and proud to celebrate our 46th anniversary at our National Conference this year. As the nation’s only multi-model advocacy organization and membership association for minority professionals and businesses in the transportation industry, we will continue to offer legislative advocacy, information sharing, training, education, and professional development to help groom the next generation of transportation industry professionals and organizations.

Today, COMTO has grown to 35 active chapters across the United States. Our members include individuals, organizations, transportation agencies, non-profits, and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) working to ensure opportunities in every sector of the growing transportation industry. We hope this conference is a meaningful learning experience for you, and we look forward to having a great time in “The D!”

WARREN MONTAGUE National Board Chairman


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BOARD MEMBER OFFICE

WARREN MONTAGUE National Chair

FREDDIE FULLER First Vice Chair

DR. DIANNE MENDOZA Second Vice Chair

ROOSEVELT BRADLEY Immediate Past Chair

LORETTA KIRK Secretary/Treasurer

TANYA ADAMS Member-At-Large

CLINTON FORBES Member-At-Large

EMILLE WILLIAMS Member-At-Large

MARK GALE Member-At-Large

SHARMYN ELLIOTT Member-At-Large

MESHELLE HOWARD Council of Presidents Representative

FRANK MESA Council of Presidents Representative

GWENDOLEN GRAY Council of Presidents Alternate

ADELEE LEGRAND National Board Advisor

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GARY FLUNOY Arizona

RHONDA BRIGGINS- RIDLEY Atlanta

MARTIN KAREITHI Austin

WYTANGY PEAK-FINNEY Birmingham

LIDY CHAN Boston

CARLA WILLIAMS Central Florida

EUNICE ESCOBAR Chicago

BRANDY JONES Cincinnati

ERIC JOHNSON Cleveland

MAXINE PRYOR Colorado

CARL JACKSON Connecticut

RICHARD CROCKETT Columbus

COREY BURRIS Delaware

LORAINE KELLY-CARGILL Ft. Lauderdale

DAVID JOHNSON Houston

AISHA ECCLESTON Jacksonville

WHITNEY MORGAN Kansas City

MESHELLE HOWARD Maryland

AARON WEEKS Miami

KIMBERLY AVERY Michigan

OPHELIA ADDERLEY New Jersey

FRANK MESA New York

BEVERLY GREEN Northern California

CARMEN GARCIA North Texas

CORAL EGNEW Oregon/SW Washington

BRUCE GUYTON Palm Beach County

MATHEW THARAKAN Philadelphia

MARCUS PEOPLES San Antonio

GWENDOLEN GRAY Southern California

KEVIN TRIGGS St. Louis

ENDREA FRAZIER Washington, DC

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CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

COMTO MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE TEAMKimberly Avery, Michigan Department of Transportation

(COMTO Michigan President & 2017 NMTC Chair)

Sharmyn Elliott, Somat Engineering, Inc. (COMTO Michigan

Vice President & 2017 NMTC Co-Chair)

Regine Beauboeuf, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTCH)

(COMTO Michigan Secretary)

Parnell Williams, Detroit Transportation Corporation - People

Mover (COMTO Michigan Treasurer)

COMTO MICHIGAN BOARD OF DIRECTORSEdwin Tatem, WSP, USA

Ralph Metcalf, Altro Transflor

Cyrill Weems, Plante Moran Cressa

Sommer Woods, M-1 Rail

Evonne McBurrows, Federal Aviation Administration

Russell Hughes, Wade Trim

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERSGorette Yung, Michigan Department of Transportation

Oge Udegbunam, Tyme Consulting Engineers

Joshua Salazar, HDR

Kamran Qadeer, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTCH)

Lisa Thompson, Michigan Department of Transportation

Gregory Johnson, WSP, USA

Parwaiz Nur, Tyme Consulting Engineers

Georgina McDonald, Michigan Department

of Transportation

Rita Screws, Michigan Department of Transportation

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEERenee Prewitt, The Prewitt Group (Committee Chair)

Tony Geara, WSP, USA

Deveron Sanders, Rowe Engineering

Tamara Breckinridge, Michigan Department

of Transportation

Ashley Hufnagel, Rowe Engineering

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEESommer Woods, M-1 Rail

(Committee Chair)

Terrence Hicks, Metro Strategies, Inc.

(Committee Vice-Chair)

Rita Screws, Michigan Department of Transportation

EXHIBITS COMMITTEERalph Metcalf, Altro Transflor

(Committee Chair)

Chuck Covington, People’s Transit

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEERegine Beauboeuf, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTCH)

(Committee Chair)

Ryan Mitchell, CDM Smith

Roger Safford, HNTB

Paul Ajegba, Michigan Department of Transportation

Ruth Johnson, Community Liaison

Jon Kolbasa, Value Engineering


Sunday Jaiyesimi, Urban Engineering Solutions

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEERussell Hughes, Wade Trim (Committee Chair)

Joshua Salazar, HDR


PIONEER & CHAPTER AWARD COMMITTEECheryl Gregory, Spalding DeDecker (Committee Chair)

Catherine DeDecker, Spalding DeDecker

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEEKimberly Avery, Michigan Department of Transportation

(Committee Chair)


Renee Prewitt, The Prewitt Group

Elnora Austell, E. Austell Associates, Inc.

Georgina McDonald, Michigan Department

of Transportation

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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONT.Joshua Salazar, HDR

Kirk Branson, WSP, USA Retiree

SCHOLARSHIP GOLF COMMITTEEEdwin Tatem, WSP, USA (Committee Chair)

Ralph Metcalf, Altro Transflor

Tim Miles, Mannik Smith Group

Cyrill Weems, Plante Moran Cressa


Belinda Beard, WSP, USA



Faith Christensen, WSP USA


TECHNICAL TOURS COMMITTEEJon Kolbasa, Value Engineering, (Committee Chair)

Carly Shapiro, HNTB, (Committee Vice-Chair)

Josh Salazar, HDR

Dr. Audrey Andrews, HNTB



Sommer Woods, M-1 Rail


J. Collier, Value Engineering

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEEPaul Ajegba, Michigan Department of Transportation

(Committee Chair)

Olukayode Adefeso, Michigan Department of Transportation


Oladayo Akinyemi, Michigan Department of Transportation

Roger Safford, HNTB

Evonne McBurrows, Federal Aviation Administration

Edwin Tatem, WSP, USA

Cheryl Gregory, Spalding DeDecker

Imil Assaf, Mannik Smith Group

Larry Tiller, DDOT

Delora Hall Tyler, First Media Group

Shalaura Lloyd, Michigan Department of Transportation

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEEPoonam Rameshbabu, Somat Engineering, Inc. (Committee

Chair)

Rosalyn Hayes, Michigan Department of Transportation


Tynetta Muhammad, Michigan Department of Transportation


YOUTH SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEEKimberly Avery, Michigan Department of Transportation

Olukayode Adefeso, Michigan Department

of Transportation


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July 14, 2017

Dear Friends: On behalf of the people of Michigan, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) 46th National Meeting and Training Conference. I would like to thank you for your continued commitment and dedication to the people and communities of Michigan. Your work to provide opportunities in the transportation industry for minority participation and advancement through advocacy, training and professional development has truly made a meaningful difference. I am confident Michigan will long reap the rewards of your many positive contributions. Thank you for your years of service to the people and

communities of the state of Michigan. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable gathering.

Sincerely,

Rick Snyder Governor

LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR

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LETTER FROM MAYOR OF DETROIT

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LETTER FROM DETRIOT CITYCOUNCIL

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July 14, 2017

Greetings, On behalf of the nearly 1.8 million residents of Wayne County, I would like to welcome the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) to Detroit for its 46th National Meeting and Training Conference. Since 1971, COMTO has worked to ensure that minorities were connected to opportunities and included in all aspects of the transportation industry. I commend COMTO for its dedication to promoting diversity by advancing the roles of minorities in the

transportation industry, sharing information, and providing them with training, education and professional development. Please continue your efforts to engage minority individuals, businesses and communities of color in the transportation industry. You have my best wishes for a successful event and a great experience in Detroit. Sincerely, Warren C. Evans County Executive

LETTER FROM MAYOR OF WAYNE COUNTY

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LETTER FROM MI DIRECTOR OFTRANSPORTATION

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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM REGISTRATION Location: Ontario Foyer

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM GOLF PAIRING PARTYLocation: Cadillac A&B

DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM REGISTRATION OPENLocation: Ontario Foyer

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT Inn of St. John, 44045 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM LTK ENGINEERING CITY INTERN LEADERSHIP FORUMLocation: Mackinac East/West CITY Interns will have the opportunity to hear from some leading industry leaders regarding opportunities in the transportation industry!

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM YOUTH SYMPOSIUMSponsored by Toyota and Wayne State University 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Wayne State University2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Toyota Plant

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM TECHNICAL TOUR: INTERNATIONAL TUNNEL TO CANADAHosts: Robert Howell, DWT Director of Operations and Jasmine Sisson, WSP USA Project Manager

Walking tour, departs from Motor Lobby at 8:40 AM and returns at 10:20 AM

You are invited to a tour and presentation of the only existing sub-aqueous international automobile border crossing! This behind-the-scenes tour will take you inside the vent buildings, the operations center, in the plenums (not the roadway), and the US Duty Free Shop. The tour is on the U.S. side only. Walking shoes are recommended and mandatory safety vests and safety hats will be provided to each guest. This tour is recommended for anyone interested in transportation, design, tunnels, and international relations.

Tunnel Facts: The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is approximately one mile long from portal to portal. The American portal is located a few hundred feet from Downtown Detroit while the Canadian end is located in the heart of Windsor’s business district. The Tunnel is 5,160 feet long and the roadway is 22 feet wide with two lanes of traffic in opposite directions. The maximum depth of the roadway beneath the river surface is 75 feet. The Tunnel first opened to traffic on November 3, 1930. Construction took 26 months and cost $23 million. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel was the first vehicular subway ever built between two nations. At the time of its construction, only two other tunnels were in use in the United States — the Holland Tunnel in New York and the George A. Posey Tunnel connecting Oakland and Alameda, California.

DAY 1 FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017

DETAILED SCHEDULE

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DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 CONT.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CEU COURSE Bridge Painting – Then, Now, and Tomorrow (1 CEU) Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Christopher Farschon, Greenman Pedersen, Inc.

This presentation will outline the history of bridge painting materials and practices that led to the current state of the art for DOTs. The advantages and disadvantages of DOT painting materials will be reviewed. Future advances will be proposed to enhance cost and scheduling constraints.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CEU COURSE Smart Stakeholder Engagement: Using Innovative Technologies (1 CEU) Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Eric Polvi, HNTB; Tom Weston, HNTB; Bret Abraham, HNTB

Early stakeholder engagement and active listening are key to providing successful Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) on transportation projects that go well beyond the transportation facility itself. Identifying and engaging stakeholders early in the planning process with continuous input helps build collaborative relationships and leads to open and transparent decision making resulting in design solutions that meet the collective needs of the community, traveling public, stakeholders and participating agencies. MDOT’s early engagement of the City of Detroit (CoD) on the I-94 Modernization Project in Detroit, MI, captured the project goals and objectives of the City as envisioned by the local community to minimize public and local partner resistance and avoid costly planning and design delays.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CEU COURSE Moving to the Next Frontier using Public Private Partnerships in Transit (1 CEU) Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: Semia Hackett, Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation; Luther Wynder, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority; Ryan Daniel, St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Public private partnerships are commonly known for increasing rail programs; however, partnerships within bus projects have also funded capital and operation projects successfully.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: Ford Rouge Factory

Bus departs hotel at 10:30 AM and returns at 1:00 PM

The Ford Rouge Factory Tour is an exciting experience for anyone who always wanted to know how vehicles are assembled. This is a self-guided tour of the plant where the most popular truck in the world—the Ford F-150—is assembled. The tour includes:

• Videos that show the history of the Ford Motor Company and the making of the all-new F-150.

• An Observation Deck where you can view one of the largest Living Roofs in the World and learn about the revitalization of the Rouge.

• Iconic Ford vehicles that once were produced at the Rouge

Presenters will be located throughout the tour to engage with you at every station.

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CEU COURSE ADA: Responding to Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices (1 CEU) Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Aida Douglas, Long Beach Transit; Crystal Lyons, Crystal Fortune Lyons, LLC; Ken Middleton, Jacksonville Transportation Authority

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Final Rule amending its ADA regulations to require reasonable modification of policies and practices and agencies are required to be in compliance. This session will assist agencies in developing tools to address requests of reasonable modification.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CEU COURSE Depression and Anxiety Among All Levels of Employees (1 CEU) Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: Dr. Grady Dale, Urban Psychological Services

According to published research published by the National Institute of Mental Health each year, depression affects at least 10 million people, often during their most productive years – between the ages of 25 and 44. The transportation industry is no exception. In addition to personal suffering, depression takes its toll at the workplace. Closely associated with depression is Anxiety and Stress in the workplace. People may turn down a promotion or other opportunity because it involves travel or public speaking, make excuses to get out of office parties, staff lunches and other events or meetings with coworkers or be unable to meet deadlines. This presentation is focused on the transportation industry, some of the unique situations facing workers and discuss methods to identify and alleviate some of the contributing factors causing depression and anxiety among our employees.

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: Detroit Metro Airport

Bus departs hotel at 1:30 PM and returns at 4:00 PM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a major international airport in the united states covering 4,850 acres located in a suburb of Detroit. It’s Michigan busiest airport and one of the largest airline hubs in the country. Detroit serves as a primary gateway to Asia for the Eastern United States and also the third busiest gateway to Europe. The airport has four main runways and two crosswind runways, two terminals, 129 in-service gates, and an on-site Hotel and conference center connected to the A concourse. The airport is the 16th busiest airport in the united states, and the 44th busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic. Conference attendees will tour both terminals, visit the Operational control center, public safety building, and airport response center.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CEU COURSE LED Streetlight Conversions Opportunities and Challenges (1 CEU) Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Will Mathies, MDOT; Suzette Robinson, DDOT; Victor Judnic, HNTB

The District of Columbia and Michigan Departments of Transportation are sharing their experiences on LED Lighting Conversion projects. The presentation will include the planning, procurement, design, construction, and maintenance aspects of lighting projects in large metropolitan areas. Challenges and lessons learned will be shared on these unique projects which are the first of their kind in the U.S. Public and Private Partnership (P3) opportunities will also be a part of the discussion.

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CEU COURSE The Gordie Howe International Bridge Project (1 CEU) Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: Michael Cautillo, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

The governments of Canada and Michigan are building one of the most significant infrastructure projects in North America, the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, a new six-lane bridge at the Windsor-Detroit border. The bridge will be an essential addition to the busiest Canada-U.S. commercial land border crossing, providing a safe, efficient and secure end-to-end border crossing system directly connecting Highway 401 in Windsor and I-75 in Detroit.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: I-94 Small Business Element/Shared Office – Ride QLine

The I-94 Modernization Project Office was created in early 2016 by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to encourage a collaborative meeting space for the Owner, Consultants, and Stakeholders working on the project. This co-located environment allows for hands-on learning and mentoring for small businesses in design and construction in a one-on-one setting with subject matter experts. The facility is equipped with enhanced interactive communications technology to assist with training and cross-coordination. The tour will include a presentation by the People Mover, a ride on the QLine, an office walk-thru, short project orientation, multi-media presentations, and software demonstrations. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how a large project, with many moving pieces, can come together in one space to share ideas and promote collaboration.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM YOUTH SYMPOSIUM RECEPTION Location: 42 Degrees North Open Invitation

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM JOINT LEADERSHIP RECEPTION Location: Ontario West Invitation Only

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTIONLocation: 42 Degrees North Open Invitation

DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017 CONT.

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MONDAY 6:25AM I need to get to theoffice on time today. Call with Stacy first thing, working lunch and more meetings. I hope I get home in time for Maya’s game tonight. It depends what time I can get out of the office. I’ll use my phone to check the train schedule and weigh my options.

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DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2017


8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ECUMENICAL SERVICEInovaction: Rev. Johnnie Harrison Location: Ambassador 1

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM TECHNICAL TOUR: Q-Line/Penske Operations CenterThe QLine streetcar opened to the public on May 12, 2017, and you are here just in time to experience it. We invite you to ride the QLine and visit the Penske Tech Operations Center for a behind-the-scenes tour. The Tech Center was completed in 2016 and is home to our streetcar operations, staff, and light maintenance. As a part of the tour, we will share the QLine’s story from its initial concept through construction and startup. The QLine is a one-of-a-kind example of private, philanthropic, and federal agencies partnering to fund public infrastructure through a non-profit entity. Every aspect of this project has been unique, from stakeholder engagement to business partnerships, sponsorship, and operations.

9:05 AM – 10:15 AM EXHIBIT HALL RIBBON CUTTING & CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTLocation: Ontario East

9:05 AM – 8:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL OPEN Location: Ontario East

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST FOR COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS Location: Greco Council of Presidents Members Only

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM BREAK FOR EXHIBIT HALL VISIT Location: Ontario East

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CEU COURSE Establishing an Effective Business Assistance Program for Capital Projects (1 CEU) Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Kimberly Williams

Presentation explaining how to establish a business assistance program as part of a capital program with a particular emphasis on project occurring in underserved communities.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CEU COURSE A New Business Model for Integrated Autonomous Transportation Services (IATS) An Evolution or Revolution? (1 CEU) Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: Amalendu Chatterjee, Eximsoft International

Technology push has created new social dynamics in our lives. ITS may not be an exception. A well thought transition plan is required based on our current understanding.

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM JOINT LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING Location: Ambassador 2 Joint Leadership Team Members Only

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11:45 AM – 12:30 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: People Mover

The Detroit People Mover (DPM) officially opened to the public on July 31, 1987. Owned and operated by the Detroit Transportation Corporation, an agency of the Detroit city government, DPM is a driverless car system that stops at 13 stations, eight of which were built into existing downtown office buildings. One of the stations—Times Square—is the site of the Operations Center. Each station displays original, creative artwork on its walls, including a piece on permanent loan from the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Initially, DPM ran counter-clockwise, but today, its clockwise direction has one short, relatively steep uphill climb, then it coasts downhill for a majority of the ride. This allows the train to use gravity to accelerate, making each $0.75 round-trip slightly faster than when it was originally designed. The elevated track is unique, and is one of only five in the country. The tour will include a ride on the Detroit People Mover and a review of the maintenance facility.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EXHIBIT HALL BOX LUNCH Location: Ontario East

12:45 PM – 2:45 PM NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND LUNCH Location: Ambassador 2 Lunch provided for Board Members only, non-Board attendees may bring their own lunch

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: A Strategic Partnership Approach to Developing and Implementing Coaching and Mentoring Programs Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Gregory Bradley, J.D., Bradley Consulting & Training

Every day the transportation industry is losing talent due to attrition. This workshop/presentation will provide best practices, tips and practical approaches on how to strategically develop and implement coaching and mentoring programs.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM UNDERSTANDING HOW CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULING AFFECTS PROJECT OUTCOMES Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: Oskar Nordstrom, P.E., Wade Trim

The project management triangle is well known as consisting of Scope, Cost and Time and all three must be effectively managed to have a successful quality outcome of the project. A common misnomer in managing projects is that you can choose any two of the three and in the municipal infrastructure field time is often the third not chosen to be prioritized. This presentation will help provide understanding and tools to be able to assess validity of delay claims, how to prepare for and prevent unnecessary claims. Topics covered will include, types of schedules, critical path method, float, longest path, best management techniques, baselines, progress updates, resource loading and cost forecasting. At the end of the presentation the attendants should have a better understanding of critical path scheduling and better prepared to discuss schedules and delay claims with the Contractor, Engineer and other stakeholders.

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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM BUILDING SKILLS FOR MID-MANAGERS: A PLANNED APPROACH TO YOUR CAREER Location: Brule A&B Presented by: Dr. Barbara Gannon, Paul Larousse, Lindsey Robertson

GannonConsult and the National Transit Institute (NTI) are pleased to partner with the COMTO Leadership Institute initiative to present the session: Building Skills for Mid-Managers: A Planned Approach to Your Career at COMTO’s National Meeting and Training Conference in Detroit, MI. This session will be offered for mid-level managers and emerging professionals who are preparing to take the next steps in their career.

Your next job may be three years away, but it is never too early to evaluate the skills and experience you will need to take the next step in your career. This interactive workshop will help you to recognize your current strengths, understand the gaps in your experience, and help you make a plan to prepare yourself for your next career opportunity by considering important leadership topics such as Emotional Intelligence and Characteristics of Leadership.

2:00 PM – 4:45 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC)


The Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC) is the Michigan Department of Transportation’s eyes and ears to the roads. It is a world-class traffic management center where staff oversees a traffic monitoring system composed of 400 freeway miles instrumented with:

• Over 270 Closed Circuit TV Cameras• Over 95 Dynamic Message Signs• Over 200 Microwave Vehicle Detection Sensors in conjunction with Probe Traffic Detectors

Every day, 24/7, dispatchers monitor hundreds of cameras to determine exactly where road crews need to be dispatched or emergency services are needed. There is also a social media team that posts where accidents scenes are across the metro area. Conference attendees will be able to tour SEMTOC’s massive operations center and learn how it manages multiple categories of events such as incidents, construction and special events, through a network of digital intelligence, officer patrols and motorists.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES Effective MWDBE Construction Programs Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Michael Garner, Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The MTA’s Small Business Development Program has created a new paradigm for all small businesses in the construction industry, including but not limited to Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, to increase their contract opportunities, enhance their technical and business capabilities and grow their businesses by allowing emerging MWDBEs to bid work as prime construction contractors.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CEU COURSE Fort Street Bascule Bridge: Building The Future With An Eye To The Past Geotechnical And Construction Considerations (1 CEU) Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: P.E., Somat Engineering; Anthony Pietrangelo, P.E., MDOT

The Fort Street Bridge was a technologically and historically significant infrastructure project in the history of Detroit and one of the most important movable bridges in the State of Michigan. The presentation highlights the history of the crossing and discusses the movement of the bridge, both intentional and unintentional, and design of the new replacement structure.

DAY 3 SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2017 CONT.

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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM NEW CHAPTER OFFICER TRAINING Location: Davinci

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM BREAK FOR EXHIBIT HALL VISIT Location: Ontario East

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Industry Awards Committee, Columbus BallroomNational Scholars Committee, Columbus Ballroom

4:15 PM – 5:45 PM HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES FORUM Location: Richard A&B

As one of the pillars of COMTO’s multimodal strategy is to provide training to assist Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) with building business acumen, providing contractual opportunities, and connecting with national transportation stakeholders, this conference is no different in that the HUB Business Forum will feature: Ms. Rhonda Dews, Deputy Director, Civil Rights, Federal Rail Administration (FRA), Ms. Dews will provide updates on current efforts for developing an FRA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program and also the types of small business opportunities in the rail industry including in the areas of procurement and construction and Amtrak. We will also bring in Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC). ICCC is an Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) program that positions inner-city businesses for long-term success. It’s designed for busy executives of all expertise levels, and its impact is proven to strengthen businesses and the inner-city communities where they operate. Please join us for this exciting presentation and ask direct questions to those who can provide direct answers.


Accessibility Committee, RaphaelMembership Committee, Brule AStrategic Planning Committee, Duluth A

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM TREASURER’S TRAINING Location: Davinci Required for all Chapter Treasurers

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Location: Marquette A&B

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL WELCOME RECEPTION Location: Ontario East

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM AIAI RECEPTION Location: 42 Degrees North Invitation only

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM “A LITTLE BIT OF MARYLAND” – Reception Location: Ontario West The 47th National Meeting and Training Conference will be in Baltimore! Come out and get a small “taste” of what the Maryland Chapter is offering!Open invitation

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM BUILDING SKILLS FOR MID-MANAGERS: A PLANNED APPROACH TO YOUR CAREER Location: Brule A&B Presented by: Dr. Barbara Gannon, Paul Larousse, Lindsey Robertson

GannonConsult and the National Transit Institute (NTI) are pleased to partner with the COMTO Leadership Institute initiative to present the session: Building Skills for Mid-Managers: A Planned Approach to Your Career at COMTO’s National Meeting and Training Conference in Detroit, MI. This session will be offered for mid-level managers and emerging professionals who are preparing to take the next steps in their career.

Your next job may be three years away, but it is never too early to evaluate the skills and experience you will need to take the next step in your career. This interactive workshop will help you to recognize your current strengths, understand the gaps in your experience, and help you make a plan to prepare yourself for your next career opportunity by considering important leadership topics such as Emotional Intelligence and Characteristics of Leadership.

2:00 PM – 4:45 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC)





2:30 PM – 3:30 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES Effective MWDBE Construction Programs Location: Richard A&B Presented by: Michael Garner, Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The MTA’s Small Business Development Program has created a new paradigm for all small businesses in the construction industry, including but not limited to Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, to increase their contract opportunities, enhance their technical and business capabilities and grow their businesses by allowing emerging MWDBEs to bid work as prime construction contractors.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CEU COURSE Fort Street Bascule Bridge: Building The Future With An Eye To The Past Geotechnical And Construction Considerations (1 CEU) Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: P.E., Somat Engineering; Anthony Pietrangelo, P.E., MDOT

The Fort Street Bridge was a technologically and historically significant infrastructure project in the history of Detroit and one of the most important movable bridges in the State of Michigan. The presentation highlights the history of the crossing and discusses the movement of the bridge, both intentional and unintentional, and design of the new replacement structure.

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DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017


8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL OPEN Location: Ontario East

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTLocation: Ontario East

8:45 AM – 10:30 AM OPENING PLENARY SESSIONLocation: Columbus BallroomInovaction: Rev. Dr. Robert BrumfieldModerator: Greg Johnson, WSP USAMark Van Port Fleet, Chief Operating Officer Michigan Department of TransportationGreg Slater, Administrator, Maryland State Highway Administration Grindley Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Virginia Department of Transportation

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM BREAK FOR EXHIBIT HALL VISITLocation: Ontario East

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON Leadership Prospectives: Past, Present, and Future Location: Columbus

A panel featuring former USDOT Secretaries of Transportation Inovaction: Bishop Edgar Vann

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM BREAK FOR EXHIBIT HALL VISIT Location: Ontario East

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: PARTICIPATE, ELEVATE, ACTIVATE AND ACCELERATE-EMPOWERMENT AT EVERY LEVEL Location: Joliet A&B Presented by: Joanne Brooks, Esq., The Surety and Fidelity Association of Americal Vernon Marrow, ESmith Legacy Holdings, LLC; Angela Berry Roberson, Ferrovial Agroman; Sharon Douglas, Potere Construction LLC

With all this talk about crumbling infrastructure and the future of funding, this panel will provide insight into what is going on in the world of Public Private Partnerships (P3s), who’s involved, how are P3s being position to assure participation that not only builds infrastructure but assures inclusion and diversity at all levels, for all phases, enhancing economic development, creating jobs, strong businesses, access to capital and bonding, community and workforce development and legacy wealth.

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM WORKSHOP TRACK –TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL Stepping Up Your Sales Game for Large Opportunities Location: Cadillac A&B Presented by: Jasmine Narcisse, Jacobs; Gabriele Mack, Jacobs

In this session, A/E focused HUBs will learn tips for identifying large opportunities that propel their firms; understand how to increase value and competitive edge in the eyes of both the client and the prime in order to win more work; and leave with tangible tools to set their pursuit strategies up for success.

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2:00 PM – 3:15 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – LEADERSHIP Understanding and Empowering Millennials in the 21st Century Transportation Industry Location: LaSalle A&B Presented by: Oluseyi Olugbenle,WSP USA; Adiele Nwankwo, WSP USA; Greer Johnson Gillis, DC Department of General Services; Onyinye Akujuo, MARTA

Various research studies have already identified the multimodal transportation values of Millennials. This session goes a step further and diverges into the transportation workplace. What unique role and impact do Millennials have as professionals in transportation. The panel discussion is three prong: it will explore and identify, 1) multigenerational challenges and opportunities, 2) mutual concerns toward the progress of the industry and 3) successful strategies that companies can implement to attract, retain and empower Millennials.

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – LEADERSHIP Did you leave a legacy? Location: Marquette A&B Presented by: Jeffrey Jones

The goal is to have a discussion on the value of organization senior leaders to prepare the next generation through success planning and employee leadership development.

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION POLICY The Federal Transit Administration’s Innovative Transit Workforce Development Program of Activities Location: DuLuth A&B Presented by: Betty Jackson, FTA; Marion Colston, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority; Geisha Ester, Chicago Transit Authority

FTA Representatives will provide an update of its Workforce Development Legislation and Program of Projects.

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CEU COURSE WORKSHOP TRACK –TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL The Next Frontier: The Power of Transit Personalization (1 CEU) Location: Brule A&B Presented by: Sumithra Jagannath, ZED Digital

Multimodal transit technology and Web personalization can provide transit agencies universal options integrated with a rider’s daily life. In short, this transit Personalization technology connects public transit agencies with each customer more effectively, more intuitively and most of all, more intelligently helping every individual ‘get around’ in more meaningful ways. Therefore, this technology saves time and money for the agency as well as each rider.

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DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017 CONT.

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM TRANSFORMATIVE TRANSIT INVESTMENTS: THE STORY OF M-1 RAIL IN DETROIT Sponsored by Rail~Volution – Building Livable Communities with Transit Location: Nicolet A&B Presented by: Diana Mendes, HNTB; Sommer Woods, QLine; Ruth Johnson, Tiffany Gunter, Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan

The M-1 Rail streetcar, known as the QLINE, began operating in May after 10 years of planning. The QLINE is the first major transit project led and funded by private businesses and philanthropic organizations in partnership with local, state, and federal government. The unprecedented public-private partnership that made the QLINE a reality is a model for regional collaboration, local commitment and transportation planning. Fueled by the private sector, the project represents a complex web of partnerships and realizes a vision to bring vibrancy and economic development to downtown Detroit. Despite the critics and many hurdles, the 6.6 mile circulator now connects 12 locations on Woodward Ave. from Downtown Detroit through Midtown, New Center, and the North End.

Rail~Volution is a national conference and network of leaders at the forefront of building, vibrant, connected cities and regions through transit and related investments. The annual conference focuses on real-world solutions and best practices. Join us for a robust discussion about why the QLINE is important to the rebirth of Detroit, how the project was advanced, and what community impact is expected. How will the project reshape downtown Detroit? Why was the private sector involved? What challenges and opportunities exist? And, what’s been learned from the experience?

2:15 PM – 4:45 PM CEO SUMMIT Location: Richard A&B Invitation only

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EMERGING LEADERS WORKSHOP Location: Cabot

Emerging Leaders are professionals in one of four Tiers -- Entry Level, Middle Management, Senior Management, and New Executive -- of professional development who aspire to produce at the executive levels of either a public or private enterprise within the transportation industry, and have demonstrated a commitment to do so in their current role.

During this workshop, Emerging Leaders will get in-depth answers regarding establishing mentoring relationships, lessons learned from career matriculation, and building a brand within the industry. The workshop will support the first three of four Tiers to include the concept of Smart Transportation in setting career goals and culminate in a networking reception.

Panel Discussion: “Going from Tactical to Strategic Leadership for Smart Transportation” - No matter what EL Tier you currently fall into, being a leader requires strategy. This panel of global logistics experts will explore ways to empower the everyday person in business to lead from where they are to take advantage of growth opportunities.

Panelists: Aisha Eccleston, Jacksonville Port Authority; Tivona Curtis, JCPenney; Martita Mullin, CN Railroad; Deedee Warthen, TDJ Trucking LLC

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3:30 PM – 4:45 PM AVIATION, ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY Location: Joliet A&B Moderator: Wande Leintu, Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Panelists: Pamyla L. Brown, Turner Construction; Jordan Edmunds, Turner Construction; Dwight Pullen, Skanska; Tina Millan, WSP USA

This workshop will focus on the aviation industry and how it has been built, expanded, and improved!

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM CEU COURSE WORKSHOP TRACK – HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES Innovative Contracting Approach for SBE Participation on MDOT’s I94 Modernization (Mega) Project (1 CEU) Location: Cadillac A&B Presented by: Terry Stepanski, MDOT; Audrey Andrews, HNTB; Tony Kratofil, MDOT; Tarolyn Buckles, Onyx Enterprise; Jon Kolbasa, Value Engineering

Overview of how MDOT hired eight local SBE firms as prime consultants to MDOT to participate in the I94 Advanced Bridges Final Design Phase of the I94 Mega Project.

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – LEADERSHIP Smart Leadership: Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Location: Marquette A&B Presented by: Lisa Laude

Participants will leave with the knowledge of the characteristics of the 6 work groups that make up our present workforce, learn how to best support and motivate each work group to produce maximum employee engagement, and understand the significant benefits of leading a diverse and inclusive workplace.

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION POLICY Show Me the Money Location: Duluth A&B Presented by: Rhonda Briggins, MARTA; Beverly Greene, AC Transit

This workshop is designed to explore three transit agencies’ efforts from the legislation to ballot measure process for additional transit funding. We will discuss the approach to garner federal, state and local government and community support, the legislative process, and the referendum campaign to successful passage for REAL money! Come hear strategies, tactics and stories.

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM CEU COURSE WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL Pavement Subgrade Stabilization with Recycled Materials (1 CEU) Location: LaSalle A&B Presented by: Nishantha Bandara, Ph.D., P.E., Mark Grazioli, P.E., Tim Chylik, Rick Wadel

This workshop provides the guidance to the participants on a sustainable approach to treat unsuitable subgrade soils. At the end of the workshop, the participants will understand the different methods available for subgrade treatment, advantages and disadvantages of each method and how to select the best method based on existing soil conditions and available resources.

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3:30 PM – 4:45 PM CEU COURSE WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL M-1 Rail – Delayed Environmental Investigation to Mitigate Cost, Schedule and Liability Impact (1 CEU) Location: Brule A&B Presented by: Kirit Ravani, P.E., Jason Cunningham, Ken Holbert, P.E., Jonathan Loree, P.E.

Somat Engineering, Inc. (Somat) was tasked by HNTB and MDOT with a large scale environmental investigation for the M-1 rail corridor after the construction and excavation had already been completed on about 20% of the railway corridor. Time was of the essence. Recurring Sampling plans and interim reporting for segments of the corridor length became the mode of operation.

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM CEO SUMMIT RECEPTION Location: Richard A&B Invitation Only

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL CLOSING AND PRIZE GIVEAWAYS Location: Ontario East

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM VIP RECEPTION Location: Cartier Invitation Only Hosted by COMTO President/CEO

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM DETROIT WHITE PARTY WELCOME RECEPTION Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48201

DAY 4 MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017 CONT.

DAY 5 TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017

6:30 AM – 6:00 PM REGISTRATION OPEN Location: Renaissance Foyer

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM GRAB-N-GO BREAKFAST Location: Renaissance Foyer

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM COMTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Location: Cartier

Open to Current COMTO Members

8:45 AM – 10:15 AM PLENARY SESSION: SMART Technology Panel (SMART Cities, Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Vehicles) Location: Columbus Moderator: Renee Prewitt, President, Prewitt Group Panelists: Andrew Smart, Chief Technical Officer, American Center for Mobility; Mark De la Vergne, City of Detroit; Dave McShane, Senior VP of Business Development; Colin Castle, ITS Program Manager, MDOT

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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK Location: Renaissance Foyer

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM CITY INTERN 2017 GROUP PRESENTATION Location: Joliet A&B Open Invitation

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES: Maximizing Community Employment for HUBs/DBEs in Major Infrastructure Projects Location: Duluth A&B Presented by: Ken Middleton, Jacksonville Transit Authority; Terrence Hicks, Metro Strategies, Inc.; Jason Cole, Michigan Minority Contractors Association; Dannis Mitchell, Barton Malow

Panel discussion on best practices and strategies to provide the HUB/DBE community on getting their involvement and participation on projects

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM WORKSHOP TRACK Innovative Design Build Project – M-20 over Schrader Creek Location: Ambassador 1 Presented by: Jonathan Zaremski, P.E., Somat Engineering; Kamran Qadeer, P.E., Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.

The project was selected to be procured as a design build, so as to provide unique engineering process to address the geotechnical challenges of a 40-foot-deep deposit of peat and marl, two high head artesian aquifers, and an environmentally sensitive wetlands through which the new bridge was to pass. The innovative design-build approach taken by MDOT allowed the contractor and design team to develop efficient and cost effective concepts in selecting the foundation design to meet the project goals. The entire project, including two 500-foot-long bridges and 1,300 feet of roadway, was completed in 77 days.

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION POLICY Inclusive Public Procurement: Advancing Shared Prosperity Through Public Investment Location: Ambassador 3 Presented by: Dr. Beverly Scott, Ph.D., Beverely Scott Associations, LLC; Rhonda Briggins-Ridley, MARTA; Madeline Janis, Esq., Jobs to Move America; Stephanie Wiggins, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Today, with much of our national infrastructure on virtual life support, we have an opportunity to rebuild smartly – in a way that includes everyone. Together, we can create jobs, build more connected communities, catalyze a more inclusive and dynamic economy; and significantly expand socioeconomic opportunity.

6:30 AM – 6:00 PM REGISTRATION OPEN Location: Renaissance Foyer

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM GRAB-N-GO BREAKFAST Location: Renaissance Foyer

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM COMTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Location: Cartier

Open to Current COMTO Members

8:45 AM – 10:15 AM PLENARY SESSION: SMART Technology Panel (SMART Cities, Autonomous Vehicles, Connected Vehicles) Location: Columbus Moderator: Renee Prewitt, President, Prewitt Group Panelists: Andrew Smart, Chief Technical Officer, American Center for Mobility; Mark De la Vergne, City of Detroit; Dave McShane, Senior VP of Business Development; Colin Castle, ITS Program Manager, MDOT

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DAY 5 TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017 CONT.

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM CEU COURSE WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL Connected & Automated Transportation in Michigan (1 CEU) Location: Ambassador 2 Presented by: Sean Kelley, The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Timothy Miles, The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Aric Bennet, The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.; Brian Greer, The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Cutting edge research and advancements being made in southeast Michigan associated with “Connected & Automated Vehicle” (CAV) global initiative.

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM AVIATION PANEL DISCUSSION Location: Brule A&B

“So Who’s Afraid of Flying?!” This workshop will investigate how our national aviation system works, including the safe, secure, and efficient technologies that help so many of us move around the country and world in airplanes.

Panelists: Reginald Williams, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Dwayne Adderley, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM LEADERS IN YOUR LIFE; LEADERS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION Sponsored by: The Eno Center for Transportation Location: Cartier Presented by: Kevin Catlin and Alexander Bond

Lessons on leadership are learned throughout one’s life. Parents, coaches, supervisors, and spiritual leaders—among others—can all influence how your personal qualities and attributes. During this session, we will explore the genesis of leadership in your life and how to apply those lessons to your work. Come prepared to share your experiences and learn from others!

12:15 PM – 2:15 PM NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Invocation: Rev. Arnold Sheard Location: Columbus Keynote Speaker: Shawn Blanchard, Author, How ‘Bout That for a Crack Baby: Keys to Mentorship and Success

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM COMTO/APTA ASSEMBLY Location: Cartier

This assembly spotlight and encourage discussion regarding Diversity, Inclusion and Business Opportunity issues and challenges related to SMART TRANSPORTATION: THE NEXT FRONTIER

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – LEADERSHIP Best Practices for Building and Sustaining a Diverse Pursuit Team Location: Brule A&B Presented by: Taiwo Jaiyeoba, HNTB

One of the things we often hear from companies while seeking an opportunity to do business with a client is the “lack of DBE (or MWSBE) teaming partner” especially in smaller communities. Based on our experience in both the private and public sections, this session will share ideas on how to build a diverse team when pursuing an opportunity. This presentation shares what HNTB does as a company in building a respectable, diverse team in pursuing large or small projects.

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2:30 PM – 3:45 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – LEADERSHIP Smart Leadership: Managing Talent in a Changing World Location: Ambassador 1 Presented by: Sharmyn Elliott, Somat Engineering; Tony Kratofil, MDOT; Karen Goins, KSGoins & Associates LLC; Tierra Bills, University of Michigan

Today’s leaders will need to embrace and deploy different strategies to attract, develop and retain the right kind of talent to be successful in tomorrow’s rapidly approaching business climate.

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION POLICY Brave New World: Methods for Understanding Public Sentiment of Transportation in Trump’s America Location: Duluth A&B Presented by: Zachary Hernandez, AlphaVu; Bianca Burns, AlphaVu

The way we understand and analyze public sentiment as it relates to transportation policy has dramatically shifted. It is essential that the transportation industry grasps this concept as it relates to Trump’s America.

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM CEU COURSE WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL Innovative Geotechnical Design for Regional Connectivity Center: Dingell Transit Center (1 CEU) Location: Ambassador 2 Presented by: Jonathan Zaremski, Somat Engineering; Catherine Weirauch, Somat Engineering

The City of Dearborn had worked with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for nearly ten years studying the feasibility and preparing the design for an Intermodal Passenger Rail Facility that would address three important underlying issues for the transportation system in Dearborn.

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM WORKSHOP TRACK – TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL Models for Community Partnerships During Construction of Transportation Projects Location: Ambassador 3 Presented by: : Beverly Greene, AC Transit, Stephanie Wiggins, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Kimberly Williams, Houston METRO, Jacqueline Dupont-Walker, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

This panel provides insight into programs developed for a community’s businesses or residents to lessendisruptive aspects during construction of public transit projects; to not only survive the construction, but thrive under the new conditions created by the transportation infrastructure.


HUB Committee, Ambassador I Legislative Advisory Committee, Brule A&B Industry Awards Committee, Brule A&B National Scholars Committee, Duluth A&B

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PRE-AWARDS COCKTAIL HOUR Location: Renaissance Foyer

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEPTION Location: 42 Degrees North Invitation Only

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM INDUSTRY AWARDS BANQUET Invocation: Rev. Charles Christian Adams Location: Columbus

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TECHNICAL TOUR DESCRIPTIONS

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM TECHNICAL TOUR: International Tunnel to Canada

Hosts: Robert Howell, DWT Director of Operations and Jasmine Sisson, WSP USA Project Manager

Bus departs hotel at 8:40 AM and returns at 10:20 AM

You are invited to a tour and presentation of the only existing sub-aqueous international automobile border crossing! This behind-the-scenes tour will take you inside the vent buildings, the operations center, in the plenums (not the roadway), and the US Duty Free Shop. The tour is on the U.S. side only. Walking shoes are recommended and mandatory safety vests and safety hats will be provided to each guest. This tour is recommended for anyone interested in transportation, design, tunnels, and international relations.

Tunnel Facts: The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is approximately one mile long from portal to portal. The American portal is located a few hundred feet from Downtown Detroit while the Canadian end is located in the heart of Windsor’s business district. The Tunnel is 5,160 feet long and the roadway is 22 feet wide with two lanes of traffic in opposite directions. The maximum depth of the roadway beneath the river surface is 75 feet. The Tunnel first opened to traffic on November 3, 1930. Construction took 26 months and cost $23 million. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel was the first vehicular subway ever built between two nations. At the time of its construction, only two other tunnels were in use in the United States — the Holland Tunnel in New York and the George A. Posey Tunnel connecting Oakland and Alameda, California

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: Ford Rouge Factory (F-150)

Bus departs hotel at 10:30 AM and returns at 1:00 PM

The Ford Rouge Factory Tour is an exciting self-guided tour of the plant operations for the assembly of the Ford F-150. We will have presenters stationed throughout the tour to engage with the guests and guests will get to see the actual factory where the F-150 is made. We also have 2 theatres one that shows the history of Ford and the rouge and the other Theatre puts you in the middle of the making of the all new F-150. We also have an Observation Deck where our guests can view one of the largest Living roofs in the World and learn about the revitalization of the Rouge. We also have a gallery where guests can view all the iconic Ford vehicles that once were produced at the Rouge. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those who have always imagined how vehicles are assembled.

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)


Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a major international airport in the united states covering 4,850 acres located in a suburb of Detroit. It’s Michigan busiest airport and one of the largest airline hubs in the country. Detroit serves as a primary gateway to Asia for the Eastern United States and also the third busiest gateway to Europe. The airport has four main runways and two crosswind runways, two terminals, 129 in-service gates, and an on-site Hotel and conference center connected to the A concourse. The airport is the 16th busiest airport in the united states, and the 44th busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic. Conference attendees will tour both terminals, visit the Operational control center, public safety building, and airport response center.

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017

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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM TECHNICAL TOUR: Q-Line/Penske Operations Center

The QLine streetcar opened to the public on May 12, 2017, and you are here just in time to experience it. We invite you to ride the QLine and visit the Penske Tech Operations Center for a behind-the-scenes tour. The Tech Center was completed in 2016 and is home to our streetcar operations, staff, and light maintenance. As a part of the tour, we will share the QLine’s story from its initial concept through construction and startup. The QLine is a one-of-a-kind example of private, philanthropic, and federal agencies partnering to fund public infrastructure through a non-profit entity. Every aspect of this project has been unique, from stakeholder engagement to business partnerships, sponsorship, and operations.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: People Mover

The Detroit People Mover (DPM) officially opened to the public on July 31, 1987. Owned and operated by the Detroit Transportation Corporation, an agency of the Detroit city government, DPM is a driverless car system that stops at 13 stations, eight of which were built into existing downtown office buildings. One of the stations—Times Square—is the site of the Operations Center. Each station displays original, creative artwork on its walls, including a piece on permanent loan from the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Initially, DPM ran counter-clockwise, but today, its clockwise direction has one short, relatively steep uphill climb, then it coasts downhill for a majority of the ride. This allows the train to use gravity to accelerate, making each $0.75 round-trip slightly faster than when it was originally designed. The elevated track is unique, and is one of only five in the country.

The tour will include a ride on the Detroit People Mover and a review of the maintenance facility.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: The Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC)





SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2017

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM TECHNICAL TOUR: I-94 Small Business Element/Shared Office – Ride QLine

The I-94 Modernization Project Office was created in early 2016 by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to encourage a collaborative meeting space for the Owner, Consultants, and Stakeholders working on the project. This co-located environment allows for hands-on learning and mentoring for small businesses in design and construction in a one-on-one setting with subject matter experts. The facility is equipped with enhanced interactive communications technology to assist with training and cross-coordination. The tour will include a presentation by the People Mover, a ride on the QLine, an office walk-thru, short project orientation, multi-media presentations, and software demonstrations. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how a large project, with many moving pieces, can come together in one space to share ideas and promote collaboration.

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and keeping communitieson the right track.and keeping communitieson the right track.

Proud supporter of COMTOProud supporter of COMTO

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The Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois

is a proud sponsor of the

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the only transit agency charged with regional financial oversight, funding, and transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace Suburban Bus and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit. For more information, visit RTAChicago.org.

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PREMIERE LOCALSPONSORS

Rail~Volution is an annual conference & learning network focused on leveraging transit investments to build vibrant, equitable communities.

Each year, more than 1,300 individuals come to Rail~Volution to connect with leaders, explore real world ideas and share best practices.

Join the movement to build livable communities with transit.

Rail~Volution 2017 will be in Denver, September 17-20. Find out more at www.railvolution.orgScholarships Available

Join Us at COMTO Monday, July 17 2:00 - 3:30 pm Rail~Volution: Building Livable Communities with Transit

Join an interdisciplinary team of experts for a provocative discussion about key principles for building livable com-munities with transit, including how the QLine Streetcar project is changing the equation in Detroit.

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COMTO NATIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS When Good Ideas Are Shared,

Great Things Can Happen.

www.toyota.com/csrc

CollaborativeSafetyResearchCenter

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When Good Ideas Are Shared, Great Things Can Happen.

www.toyota.com/csrc

CollaborativeSafetyResearchCenter

Innovation in public transportation is inspired by the diverse passengers and employees we work with everyday. Our 110-year old business was the first in the U.S. to hire African-American drivers and the first to hire women drivers 75 years ago at our taxi operations.

Today, our teams around the world in 19 countries and in more than 200 U.S. cities reflect our belief that diversity isn't about compliance but inclusion of different viewpoints to drive innovation and growth in transportation. We're continuing to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

www.transdevna.com

Transdev is a proud sponsor of the COMTO National Meeting.

better, not different.Diversity is what makes us

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Congratulations to COMTO on its 46th year of providing training, education and professional development to individuals and Historically Underutilized Businesses in the field of transportation. Thank you for your partnership.

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The company employs over 54,000 people and operates in more than 25 countries around the world.

For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.

Gabriele M. MackVP, Economic Inclusion and Supplier [email protected]

Gerald Ross, PEChief Engineer and Transportation Strategist [email protected]

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101 Clever Devices

103 American Public Transportation Association

105 Alstom

107 Transdev

111 TCRP Ambassador Program

212 TRB

200 WSP USA

201 Parsons

203 Herzog Transit Services, Inc.

202 Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

EXHIBIT HALL MAP & INFO

204 Apollo Video Technology

207 People’s Transit

206 Eno Center for Transportation

210 Altro

213 BAE Systems

300 Aecom

302 USSC LLC/4ONE LLC

304 LCP Tracker

306 PCTrans

312 Nova Bus | Prevost

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CONFERENCE SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

AECOM, Industry PartnerAECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. See how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @[email protected]

ALSTOM, Bronze SponsorshipAs a promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom offers a complete range of solutions (from high-speed trains to metros, tramways and e-buses), passenger solutions, customized services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions, and is a world leader in integrated transport systems. Alstom employs

2,300 people at 20 sites in Canada and the U.S.

[email protected]

ALTRO, Exhibitor

Altro is a leading manufacturer of slip resistant floors and has

been at the forefront of innovation for almost 100 years. Being

the inventors of safety floors, Altro’s transport floors have been

satisfying the diverse needs of the transportation industry for

decades in both bus and rail applications. Our floor products

deliver durability, low maintenance and inviting designs.

www.altro.com/[email protected]

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION (APTA), Bronze SponsorshipThe American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of 1,500 public and private sector organizations, engaged in the areas of bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. This includes: transit systems; planning, design, construction, and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; transit associations and state departments of transportation. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical transit services and products. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member [email protected]

APOLLO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, Exhibitor

Apollo Video Technology is a leading manufacturer of mobile

video, fleet and information management solutions for public

transit and rail applications. With installations throughout North

America and worldwide, the RoadRunner™ recording system

provides the highest video quality with advanced management

software optimized for wireless downloading and video

streaming - maximizing an agency’s [email protected]

AUSTIN COMMERCIAL, Friends of COMTO

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most

diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than

7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly

every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction

services through the expertise of our operating companies.

Today, Austin has an annual volume of $2 billion. Our company

prides itself in delivering exceptional service on large, highly

complicated projects with particular emphasis on qualified

teams and performance.

[email protected]

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BAE SYSTEMS, Exhibitor

One system delivering three solutions. From the world’s

leading supplier of series electric propulsion systems, BAE

Systems is delivering three electric solutions to help transit

operators’ transition to electric transportation. Series-E: Hybrid

Electric, Series-ER: Electric-Range Hybrid, and Series-EV: Fully

Electric systems are decreasing emissions, saving fuel, and

providing a quieter mode of travel. Today, BAE Systems powers

7,000 hybrids on five continents with reliable electric propulsion

for transit.

[email protected]

CH2M, Industry Partner

As the #3-ranked Transportation firm by Engineering

News-Record, CH2M designs vibrant, multi-modal solutions,

helping clients achieve more than they imagined. With a

commitment to diversity among our employees and small

business partners, we bring fresh perspectives, innovation and

a benefits-oriented approach to infrastructure projects — across

all modes of transportation

[email protected]

CLEVER DEVICES, Gold Sponsorship

Clever Devices designs innovative technology solutions for all

modes of public transportation, including fixed-route, bus rapid

transit, paratransit and rail. Our solutions enhance mobility and

help meet the public transportation challenges of communities

around the world. We deliver scalable, modular Intelligent

Transportation Systems (ITS), providing benefits to transit

system operators and passengers alike.

[email protected]

CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, Bronze Sponsorship

At Cubic, we believe our identity is intrinsically linked with our

customers and the people our customers serve. How they get

from one place to the next – how that impacts their lives, their

fellow travelers and their cities – and how it feels along the way.

That is why we are passionate about developing transportation

solutions that improve the way we move throughout cities.

Innovation is in our culture, and our 45-year history speaks

for itself. We’ve delivered successful large-scale transit fare

collection systems on four continents, spanning five decades.

We are getting you there. Smarter.

www.cubic.com/[email protected]

ENO CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION, Exhibitor

Eno Center for Transportation has been a leader in the

transportation field for nearly 100 years, focusing on all modes

of transportation, with the mission of cultivating creative and

visionary leadership for the sector. We pursue this mission by

supporting activities in three areas: professional development

programs, policy forums, and publications. We communicate our

work through public events, webinars, commentary, and social

networks. The Eno Center for Transportation’s vision is for an

American transportation system that fosters economic vitality

and improves the quality of life for all.

[email protected]

GENFARE®, Friends of COMTO

Genfare® has a legacy as a leader and innovator in the

transportation industry throughout its long and successful

existence. The company’s history stretches back to the 1880s

with the invention of the first farebox. Over the years, Genfare

has experienced a myriad of product releases, name changes,

and headquarter changes but has remained the willing and

caring innovator it has always been. With new goals and

solutions, Genfare is ready to move forward and keep evolving as

a leader in the transportation industry.

www.genfare.com

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HDR, Silver Sponsorship

For more than a century, HDR has partnered with clients to

shape communities and challenge the boundaries of what’s

possible. Our expertise spans 10,000 employees, in more than

225 locations around the world—and counting. Our engineering,

architecture, environmental and construction services bring

an impressive breadth of knowledge to every project. Our

optimistic approach to finding innovative solutions defined our

past and drives our future.

[email protected]

HERZOG TRANSIT SERVICES, INC., Silver Sponsorship

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. (HTSI) was founded by William E.

Herzog on the guiding principles of safety and quality; these

principles continue to be core components of our work and

business ethics. We recognize that through safety and quality,

we can deliver a greater value product to our customers.

[email protected]

HNTB CORPORATION, Industry Partner

HNTB is committed to diversity within our own organization

and partnering with local Minority Owned Enterprises,

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Woman-Owned

Business Enterprise partners. Diverse insights, multiple

viewpoints and stakeholder involvement are essential to

delivering innovative infrastructure programs that contribute to

the economic vitality and quality of life for the communities

we serve.

[email protected]

JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, Platinum

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers

of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction

services for industrial, commercial and government

organizations globally. The company employs over 54,000

people and operates in more than 25 countries around the

world. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com.

[email protected]

KEOLIS TRANSIT AMERICA, Bronze Sponsorship

For over 100 years, we’ve been helping more people travel

safely, comfortably and efficiently than anyone else in the world.

“Thinking Like A Passenger” means we are completely focused

on exceeding expectations for the rail and transit operations

we manage.

[email protected]

LCP TRACKER, Exhibitor

LCPtracker, Inc. is the leading software service provider

specializing in construction site compliance related software.

[email protected]

LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES, Gold Sponsorship

LTK Engineering Services has contributed to the planning,

design and development of nearly every rail transit system in

North America. We specialize in rail vehicle engineering, rail

systems engineering, revenue systems and technology, and

operations planning and simulation.

[email protected]

MWAA - METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY, Bronze Sponsorship

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles

International Airport, the Dulles Airport Access Highway and the

Dulles Toll Road and also manages construction of the Silver

Line project, a 23-mile extension of the Washington region’s

Metrorail public transit system through Fairfax County and into

Loudoun County, Virginia.

www.mwaa.com

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NOVA BUS| PREVOST, Exhibitor

Nova Bus is a leading provider of sustainable transit solutions

in North America. Its portfolio includes hybrid electric buses,

high-capacity vehicles and integrated intelligent transportation

systems. Following its Electro Mobility strategy, Nova Bus

is moving forward with the electrification of its vehicle key

components to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Nova

Bus is part of the Volvo Group.

[email protected]

PARSONS, Industry Partner

Since 1944, Parsons has been a trusted name in transportation,

providing engineering and construction services on projects of

any size and complexity. We specialize in end-to-end design-

build transportation engineering and provide a safer, better,

more sustainable way to travel the world, one project at a time.

[email protected]

PCTRANS, Exhibitor

The PCTrans promise is simple. We make your transit agency

more efficient. PCTrans is proud to provide easy to use, cost-

effective, customer-driven scheduling and dispatch solutions.

Our focus is small and medium sized agencies, servicing up to

75 demand-service / dial-a-ride vehicles. PCTrans can help

you improve your services through more effective use of your

existing team and vehicles.

[email protected]

PEOPLE’S TRANSIT, EXHIBITOR

People’s Transit provides Paratransit, Transit & Shuttle

Transportation Services. Paratransit Services for communities

in Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida, and shuttle services at the

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Additionally,

People’s Transit was enlisted to aid in the design and operation

of a fixed route transit service for participants traveling between

the Henry Ford and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour.

[email protected]

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RTA), Bronze

Sponsorship

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the unit of

local government charged with regional financial oversight,

funding, and transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority

(CTA), Metra and Pace Suburban Bus (including Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit). The RTA region serves two

million riders each weekday in six counties with 7,200 transit

route miles throughout Northeastern Illinois.

[email protected]

TCRP AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, EXHIBITOR

The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) is sponsored

by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and focuses on

issues significant to the transit industry, with emphasis on

developing near-term research solutions to a variety of transit

problems involving facilities, vehicles, equipment, service

concepts, operations, policy, planning, human resources,

maintenance, and administrative practices.

[email protected]

TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA (TMNA), Silver

Sponsorship

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and

governmental organizations to address our society’s most

pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and

extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand

their ability to assist more people move more places. For more

information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

[email protected]

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TRANSDEV, Bronze Sponsorship

Transdev North America is a leader in the transportation

industry and is the largest private sector provider of multiple

modes of transportation in North America. We operate and

manage top quality, efficient, environmentally sustainable

transportation networks that enhance people’s mobility and

their quality of life.

[email protected]

TRB, Exhibitor

The Transportation Research Board (TRB), part of the

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,

is a non-profit organization dedicated to convening experts,

managing research, and providing innovative advice to tackle

transportation challenges. TRB seeks new volunteers who are

interested in networking and exchanging practices. Join us!

[email protected]

USSC LLC/4ONE LLC, Bronze Sponsorship

The USSC Group is made up of three distinct companies that

provide products to the transit industry. The United States

Seating Company designs and engineers the most durable and

advanced seating for bus operators. Our 4ONE division is a

leader in the design and manufacturing of passenger seating

and ADA securement for all types of transit vehicles. And finally,

our Fogmaker division engineers best in class fire suppression

systems that are used around the world to protect fleets and

improve safety.

[email protected]

WSP USA, Industry Partner

WSP USA, formerly WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, is one of the

world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.

In the forefront of transportation in the U.S. for more than a

century, the firm is currently at work on hundreds of projects

nationwide, including transit & rail, highways, bridges, airports

and seaports. wsp.com/usa

[email protected]

One hundred and HDR. A century of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. A legacy of bringing innovative solutions to every project—no matter the challenge. A future of collaborating and creating the only way we know how. Together.

hdr100.com

Proud sponsor of COMTO

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Out�t your bus with the latest products that outperform the competition:• Maximum comfort driver suspension seats• Maintenance-free passenger seats• Unmatched �re suppression systems

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Advance to the Ultimate Bus Ride

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We are committed to creating meaningful partnerships to enhance transportation across the country. We support COMTO’s efforts to advance transportation by maximizing opportunities for minorities within the infrastructure industry.


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We are committed to creating meaningful partnerships to enhance transportation across the country. We support COMTO’s efforts to advance transportation by maximizing opportunities for minorities within the infrastructure industry.


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T H E CO N F E R E N C E O F MI NOR I T Y

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People. Planet. Progress.Proud sponsor of the 2017 COMTO National Meeting & Training Conference.

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COMTO’s Careers In Transportation for Youth (CITY) Internship Program provides minority college students with a unique opportunity to gain professional and practical experience in the transportation industry. The CITY Intern program, designed by industry professionals, seeks to prepare the best and brightest youth to become leaders, decision makers, and change agents in the industry. The CITY Intern Program is a 10-week paid internship open to rising college juniors, seniors, and first year graduate students from all academic disciplines. The program is designed to develop interns’ professional and teamwork skills, and provide opportunities for leadership and decision-making. Interns are paired with a local COMTO mentor, and placed at a public agency or private company doing business in transportation, where they will explore a variety of transportation-related career opportunities.

View our 2017 CITY Internship Hosts below, and our exceptional 2017 CITY Interns on the following page.

CAREERS IN TRANSPORTATION FOR YOUTH (CITY)

COMTO’s

CHLOE BOWEN Middle Tennessee State University, Aerospace HNTB COMTO Atlanta

DYMOND ESTEPBennett College, Computer ScienceDepartment of General ServicesCOMTO Washington, DC

RAASHIDA MUHAMMADUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, Civil EngineeringMichigan Department of TransportationCOMTO Michigan

JESSICA CHAN Simmons College,PR, Marketing, Communication Massachusetts Port Authority COMTO Boston

GRIFFIN FRANKMorgan State University,Transportation Systems & Urban InfrastructurePACO TechnologiesCOMTO New York

KOSI OKEKETexas Tech University, Mechanical EngineeringAECOMCOMTO Houston

LYDIA CARTER Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Mechanical Engineering District Department of Transportation COMTO Washington, DC

PAYAL GOSWAMIUniversity of California, Irvine, Business Administration, EnglishOrange County Transportation AgencyCOMTO Southern California

MARIE PICHAY University of California, Berkeley, Sustainable Environmental DesignLA MetroCOMTO Southern California

AMIRA COLLIER Tuskegee University, Aerospace Engineering Chicago Transit Authority COMTO Chicago

RODERICA GRANTSavannah State University,Mass CommunicationJacksonville Transit AuthorityCOMTO Jacksonville

AMIRA COLLIER Tuskegee University Aerospace Engineering Chicago Transit Authority COMTO Chicago

RAQUEL HARRISMichigan State University, Materials Science EngineeringMichigan Department of TransportationCOMTO Michigan

TIERRA SHEPPARD Prairie View A&M University, Civil Engineering Michigan Department of Transportation COMTO Michigan

KANAAD DEODHAR Georgia Institute of Technology, Civil EngineeringSound Transit COMTO Washington

SIMEON HILLFlorida A&M University, Business AdministrationTampa-Hillsborough Expressway AuthorityCOMTO Central Florida

WILLY SILVA, JR.New Jersey Institute of Technology, Electrical EngineeringLTK EngineeringCOMTO New York

MAMADOU DIALLO Temple University, Mechanical Engineering AECOM COMTO Philadelphia

MAALIK HOWARDBridgewater College, Information Systems ManagementDistrict Department of TransportationCOMTO Washington, DC

JEEVUN VETHANAYAGAM Eastern Washington University, Electrical Engineering Sound Transit COMTO Washington

KHALEEL WILSON Prairie View A&M University, Civil Engineering VIA Metropolitan Transit COMTO San Antonio

WINSTON ZAMBA Morehouse College,Mechanical EngineeringMichigan Department of TransportationCOMTO Michigan

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