2024 North Dakota Transportation Conference
Agenda
March 5, 2024
08:00 AM - 07:30 PM
General Topic:
Vendor Booths & Exhibits
Hall B
08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Networking Topic:
Networking
Hall A, B, & C
09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
General Topic:
DOT Welcome Ron Henke
Hall A
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote Topic:
Keynote - How to Attract and Keep the Best Talent in the Up-and-Coming Generation Jeff Butler
Hall A
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Safety
OSHA Heat Management Standard- NEW Steve Fischer
103/104
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Administration
Buckle Up: Highway to Cyber Safety Jess Newby
105
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Infrastructure
Adoption of 3D Model-Based Design, Digital Delivery, and BIM Billy Wong
101/102
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Innovation/Tech
AI and How it Relates to Transportation Dave Kuehn
Hall A
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Topic:
Lunch
Hall A
01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Infrastructure
New Innovations: Asphalt Research Projects in ND Aaron Perez, Danny Schmidt, Mark Riley
105
01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Round Table Topic: Diversity, Equity
From Requirement to Partnership: Best Practices for DBE Contracting Amy Conklin, Beth Nodland, Cathy LaFata, Holly Beck
103/104
01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Workforce
The Time is Now to Engage, Invite, and Inspire Pat Bertagnolli
101/102
01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Round Table Topic: Safety
Roundabout Realities Alan Haught, Brady Haussler, Chad Sorenson, Justin Schlosser, Michael Gowan
Hall A
02:10 PM - 03:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Administration
You're a Subrecipient, Now What? Emily Ulmen, Jody Isaak
103/104
02:10 PM - 03:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Innovation/Tech
From Variable Speeds to Dashboard Feeds: The ND TMC and I-29 SMART Corridor Plan Brandon Beise, Mike Bittner
105
02:10 PM - 03:00 PM
Round Table Topic: Infrastructure
Update on the Fargo Flood Diversion Project Adam Ruud, Kris Bakkegard
Hall A
02:10 PM - 03:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Diversity, Equity
Environmental Justice: Current Guidance and Project Examples Jamie Wark, Melissa Carson, Patty Winn
101/102
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Networking Topic:
Networking
Hall A, B, & C
03:30 PM - 04:20 PM
Presentation Topic: Administration
It’s SNOW Joke: The Importance of Clear, Clever, and Concise Communication Nicole Peske
103/104
03:30 PM - 04:20 PM
Presentation Topic: Safety
Using Data to Drive Change Allison Ritter, Ryan Gellner
101/102
03:30 PM - 04:20 PM
Round Table Topic: Workforce
The Construction Project: Same Goal Different Perspectives Chad Erickson, Jeremy McLaughlin, Nathan Haaland
Hall A
03:30 PM - 04:20 PM
Presentation Topic: Innovation/Tech
Advancing Road Safety Through the Application of 3D Data and Charting the Course With NDDOT Roadway Data GIS Jerame Novak, Larry Mohr
105
04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Presentation Topic:
Transportation Hall of Honor Inductees Anna Keedy, Grant Levi, Paul Diederich
Hall A
04:50 PM - 05:20 PM
General Topic: TBD
ND Lt. Governor Tammy Miller
Hall A
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking Topic:
Social
Hall B & C
March 6, 2024
06:30 AM - 09:20 AM
General Topic:
Vendor Booths & Exhibits
Hall B
06:30 AM - 07:40 AM
Networking Topic:
Breakfast
Hall A
07:40 AM - 08:00 AM
Opening Topic:
Opening Remarks Russ Hanson
Hall A
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
Presentation Topic: Workforce
Mental Health is Health Susan Caine Williams
Hall A
08:50 AM - 09:20 AM
Networking Topic:
Networking
Hall A, B, & C
09:20 AM - 10:10 AM
Presentation Topic: Innovation/Tech
The Future is Now, EV Charging in ND and Unlocking the Future of Digital Identification Brad Schaffer, Russ Buchholz
105
09:20 AM - 10:10 AM
Presentation Topic: Infrastructure
No-cost Project Acceleration Using a Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Approach & Growing Communities (Minot MPO and Fargo TMA) Michael Johnson, Theresa Maahs, Wayne Zacher
101/102
09:20 AM - 10:10 AM
Presentation Topic: Diversity, Equity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - A Transportation Perspective Paula Merrick Roddy
103/104
09:20 AM - 10:10 AM
Presentation Topic: Workforce
Build the Bridge: Bridging the Generational Workforce Gap Jennifer Manatt
Hall A
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Presentation Topic: Diversity, Equity
Assessing and Planning for Active Transportation in Greater Grand Forks Blue Weber, Cody Christianson
105
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Presentation Topic: Workforce
Supply Chain Update from the National Perspective Brian Killingsworth
103/104
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Presentation Topic: Administration
Infrastructure Fraud - What You Need to Know! Darlene Miller
101/102
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
Round Table Topic: Safety
The Es of Vision Zero Justin Schlosser, Lauren Wahlman, Tarek Chase
Hall A
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Presentation Topic: Workforce
Overview of the Heavy Equipment Operator Program David Nelson
Hall A
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
General Topic:
Closing Remarks Matt Linnemann
Hall A
12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Presentation Topic:
Ethics, Accountability, and Safety in the Transportation Industry Brian Legan
Hall A