Registration
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guilford Foyer
WTS Breakfast*
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Grandover
*Invitation Only
Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Guilford Ballroom
NCDOT Career Fair
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Carolina
Opening Session
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Imperial Ballroom
WATCH: 2024 NC Transportation Summit Opening Session
SPEAKERS:
Chair Mike Fox, NC Board of Transportation (Emcee)
Dudley High School Air Force JROTC – Presentation of Colors
Greensboro Youth Chorus – National Anthem
Chair Mike Fox, NC Board of Transportation – Pledge of Allegiance
Nancy Vaughan, City of Greensboro, Mayor
Mark Finlayson, NC Go! Chair
Joey Hopkins, NCDOT Secretary
Ebony Pittman, NCDOT Chief Deputy Secretary
Keynote Speaker: Solomon Thomas, Defensive Lineman for NY Jets
Break
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Guilford Ballroom
General Session 1: Friend or Foe? AI and Machine Learning’s Place in Transportation (Tanner Holland & Stacey Mahoney)
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Imperial Ballroom
WATCH: Friend or Foe? AI and Machine Learning’s Place in Transportation
As transportation systems embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, questions abound regarding their potential impacts and ethical considerations. Expert panelists from government and the transportation industry will explore the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. Whether you’re a transportation professional, policymaker, or technology enthusiast, this session offers a unique opportunity to explore the future of transportation in the AI era. ~Description Written by ChatGPT~
INTRODUCTIONS:
Landon Zimmer, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 3
MODERATOR:
Secretary Joey Hopkins, P.E., NCDOT
SPEAKERS:
Conal Deedy, Volvo North America, Director of Customer Productivity Solutions
Tyler Subasic, Amazon Web Services, Principal, Airports and DOTs
Alyssa Farrell, SAS, Director of Global Industry Marketing
Chamber Luncheon by Invitation Only
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Grandover
Lunch/Exhibitors Networking
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Guilford Ballroom
NC Go! Session: Mileage-Based Fees and Autonomous Vehicles: Implementation and What Cities/Counties/States can do to Prepare
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Auditorium IV
INTRODUCTIONS:
Stephen Rosenburgh, N.C. Board of Transportation, At-Large
MODERATOR:
Marc Finlayson, NC Go!, Chair
SPEAKERS:
Randal Thomas, RUC America, Administrator
Michele Boomhower, Vermont Agency of Transportation, Director of Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development
Henry Greenidge, Cruise, Senior Manager, Public Policy & Government Relations
Navigating the Discretionary Grants Process for Practitioners
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Auditorium III
INTRODUCTIONS:
Vice Chair Andy Perkins, N.C. Board of Transportation
MODERATORS:
Ryan Brumfield, NCDOT, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Program Support
Gretchen Belk, NCDOT, Federal Discretionary Grants Manager
SPEAKERS:
Allison Anolik, McAdams Engineering Firm, Funding Advisory Services Lead/Senior Transportation Planner
Drew Joyner, AECOM, Transportation Planning Department Manager
Doug Barrick, Rutherfordton, Town Manager
Scott Webber, Spindale, Town Manager
Clarence Coleman, FHWA, Preconstruction and Environmental Director
The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights: PRIME Opportunities
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Auditorium II
WATCH: The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights: PRIME Opportunities
MODERATORS:
Tunya Smith, NCDOT, Office of Civil Rights
Director and Boyd Tharrington, P.E., NCDOT, Deputy Chief Engineer
SPEAKERS:
Matthew Payne, Archer Western Construction, Senior Design Build Manager
Keith Nixon, Balfour Beatty, Director, Business Acquisition
Lee Bradley, P.E., Blythe Construction, Chief Estimator
Travis Padgett, P.E. Blythe Development, Design Build Program Manager
Drew Johnson, P.E., Branch Civil, Vice President of NC Operations
Blake Horning, Carolina Sunrock, Manager, Engineering & Project Management
Andy Barry, P.E., S.T. Wooten, Estimator
Kristofer Edelberg, Flatiron, Project Manager
Mike Grey, P.E., United Infrastructure Group, Chief Business Officer
Casey Hurley, P.E., Lane Construction Group, Project Director
Kosal Sarou, Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc.,DBE Compliance Officer
Cultivating Compassion: Empowering Employees Through Stressful Times
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Auditorium I
WATCH: Cultivating Compassion: Empowering Employees Through Stressful Times
Supporting our employees as they navigate life’s stressors, both physical and emotional, is paramount to creating a healthy and efficient working environment. Learn how to “Cultivate Compassion” in your workplace with some key takeaways on employee empowerment.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Brad Lail, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 12
MODERATOR:
Amanda Olive, NCDOT, Human Resources Director
SPEAKERS:
Aaron Back, NCDPS, Peer Consultant
Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Chief of Staff to Governor Philip D. Murphy
Peter Tateishi, Associate General Contractors of California, CEO
Charles Rousseau, NCDHHS, Director of Strategy and Planning for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services
Costly Crossroads: Navigating Project Costs Through Challenging Times
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Ballroom D
WATCH: Costly Crossroads: Navigating Project Costs Through Challenging Times
With project costs steadily on the rise, the industry is at a “Costly Crossroads.” Whether you’re tasked with overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects or managing smaller, local initiatives, this empowering session can help you steer your projects toward success amid financial uncertainty.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Tony Lathrop, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 10
MODERATOR:
Lamar Sylvester, P.E., NCDOT, Chief Engineer
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Joyendu Bhadury, UNCG School of Business and Economics, Interim Dean and Professor
Dave Bauer, ARTBA President & CEO
Lance W. Simmons, P.E., TxDOT Chief Engineer
Yolonda Jordan, Federal Highways Administration, Division Administrator
Immersing in Research and Development Alongside Our Academic Partners
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Biltmore
WATCH: Immersing in Research and Development Alongside Our Academic Partners
This session explores how a strong partnership between industry leaders and academic partners can lead to cutting-edge technologies and solutions for long-lasting success.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Meagan Phillips, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 11
MODERATOR:
Christy Dunston, NCDOT, HBCU Director
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Rongfang (Rachel) Liu, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, Professor
Dr. Abdennaceur Karoui, Elizabeth City State University, Professor
Dr. John Hildreth, Western Carolina University, Interim Associate Dean for Research
Dr. Don Chen, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology & Construction Management, Professor
The Track Ahead: Economic Development and Revitalization by Rail
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Ballroom G
WATCH: The Track Ahead: Economic Development and Revitalization by Rail
Getting communities of various sizes ready for rail is a key component to successful transit-oriented development, multimodal transit options, passenger rail service and economic growth and development. Hear strategies and lessons learned about successful projects in New England, Florida and North Carolina.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Lisa Mathis, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 8
MODERATOR:
Julie White, NCDOT, Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Kim Delaney, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, Director of Strategic Development and Policy
Patricia Quinn, NNEPRA, Executive Director
Yaidee Fox, City of Hickory, Assistant City Manager
Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Guilford Ballroom
General Session 2: Championing a Safer Tomorrow: Preventing Transportation Tragedies
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Imperial Ballroom
WATCH: Championing a Safer Tomorrow: Preventing Transportation Tragedies
Hear from leaders in transportation safety spanning from local to national experts and the active steps they are taking to build a future with a common goal of preventing transportation-related tragedies.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Pat Molamphy, N.C. Board of Transportation, At-Large
MODERATOR:
Kristin Barnes, P.E., NCDOT, Director of Strategic Planning and Programming
SPEAKERS:
Melissa Wandall, M3 Motivational Concepts, Owner
Sam Sinclair, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Team Lead for Safety Programs
Ryan Sharp, City of Hoboken, Director of Transportation and Parking
CLOSING REMARKS:
Vice Chair Andy Perkins, N.C. Board of Transportation
HNTB Vendor Reception/Exhibitor Networking
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guilford Ballroom
Registration
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Guilford Foyer
Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Guilford Ballroom
NCDOT Career Fair
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Carolina
General Session 3: Navigating the Trifecta: P3s – Politics, Policies, and Public Sentiment
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Imperial Ballroom
WATCH: Navigating the Trifecta: P3s - Politics, Policy and Public Sentiment
Consider the intricate landscape of public-private partnerships (P3s), where politics, policies, and public sentiment intersect. Industry partners share tips and lessons learned from first-hand experience in delivering projects that align with government policy while remaining sensitive to public opinion and individual community needs.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Pat Molamphy, N.C. Board of Transportation, At-Large
MODERATOR:
Chris Peoples, P.E., NCDOT, Chief Operating Officer
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Jonathan Gifford, George Mason University, Center for Transportation Public-Private Partnership Policy, Director
Mike McDermott, Build America Bureau, Head of Portfolio Management
Dr. Shawn Wilson, Former LaDOTD Commissioner
Helen Pinkston-Pope, GDOT, Senior Counsel
Break
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Guilford Ballroom
Securing Our Streets: Safe Roadways Everywhere, for Everyone
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Ballroom G
WATCH: Securing Our Streets: Safe Roadways Everywhere, for Everyone
Safety professionals and transportation leaders convene to examine ongoing initiatives aimed at crafting safer, interconnected, and more enriching communities, while also deliberating on the necessary next steps in expanding the reach.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Meagan Phillips, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 11
MODERATOR:
Brian Mayhew, P.E., NCDOT, State Traffic Engineer
SPEAKERS:
Jessica Rich, FHWA, Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Manager
Debbie Smith, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Director
Tristan Winkler, French Broad River MPO, Director
King Gee, AASHTO, Director of Mobility and Safety
Leadership Support for Discretionary Grants
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Auditorium III
INTRODUCTIONS:
Tony Lathrop, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 10
MODERATOR:
Julie White, NCDOT, Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation
SPEAKERS:
Lisa Qualls, CRTPO, Chair
Bobby Lewis, HNTB, Senior Vice President, National Practice Consultant
Vivian Jones, Wake Forest, Mayor
The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights: DBE’s Ready for Prime Time
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Auditorium II
WATCH; The N.C. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights: DBE’s Ready for Prime Time
MODERATORS:
Tunya Smith, NCDOT, Office of Civil Rights, Director
Boyd Tharrington, NCDOT, Deputy Chief Engineer
Advance Mobility: Forever First from Streets to Sky
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Auditorium I
WATCH: Advance Mobility: Forever First from Streets to Sky
From ground-level urban mobility solutions to the boundless possibilities of aerial transportation, the sky is no longer the limit. Listen in on the revolutionary and transformative technologies that are shaping the future of travel.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Lisa Mathis, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 8
MODERATOR:
Becca Gallas P.E., NCDOT, Director of Aviation
SPEAKERS:
Cemre Kavvasoglu, ADASTEC, Product Management Director
Lydon Sleeper, Joby Aviation, East Policy Lead
Kiel Clasing, Oceaneering International, Business Development Manager
Ensuring Environmental Equity, Justice, and Resilience in Transportation
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Ballroom D
WATCH: Ensuring Environmental Equity, Justice, and Resilience in Transportation
In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, ensuring environmental equity, justice, and resilience in transportation has evolved into fundamental necessity for building a more sustainable and inclusive future.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Melvin Mitchell, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 4
MODERATOR:
Ebony Pittman, NCDOT, Deputy Secretary for Business Administration
SPEAKERS:
Vernice Miller-Travis, Metropolitan Group, Executive Vice President
Nicole Boothman-Shepard, Disaster Resiliency Solutions Group, Vice President, Senior Director
Sherri White-Williamson, North Carolina Conservation Network, Director of Environmental Justice Strategy
NC Chamber: Building and Sustaining our Future Transportation Workforce
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Auditorium IV
INTRODUCTIONS:
Brad Lail, N.C. Board of Transportation, Division 12
MODERATOR:
Dr. Jim Pfaendtner, NC State University, Louis Martin-Vega College of Engineering, Dean
SPEAKERS:
Jay Spencer, Fred Smith Company, Vice President of Personnel
Betsy Bailey, Carolinas AGC, Director of Government Relations
Nathan Dotson, Vulcan Materials Company, East Division Human Resources Manager
Lunch/Exhibitors Networking
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Guilford Ballroom
NCGo! Luncheon*
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Grandover
*Invitation Only
General Session 4: Funding the Future of Transportation Roundtable
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Imperial Ballroom
WATCH: Funding the Future of Transportation Roundtable
INTRODUCTIONS:
Chair Mike Fox, N.C. Board of Transportation
MODERATOR:
Loretta Boniti, Spectrum News
SPEAKERS:
Bob Poole, Reason Foundation, Director of Transportation Policy
Susan Howard, AASHTO, Director of Policy and Government Relations
Carolyn Kramer Simmons, ARTBA, Senior Director, State Funding Policy Managing Director, Transportation Officials Division
Closing Remarks
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Imperial Ballroom
Delivered by Chief Operating Officer Chris Peoples, P.E.
