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2018 High-Speed Rail Policy Forum - Program

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Tuesday, November 27

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8 - 8:30 a.m.
Grand Ballroom Pre-function, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC

Opening Session

8:30 - 9 a.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Welcomes and Introductory Remarks
  • Albrecht P. Engel, P.E., Principal, Al Engel Consulting, Telford, PA
  • David M. Stackrow, Sr., CPA, Member, Board of Directors, Capital District Transportation Authority, Albany, NY
  • Paul P. Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association, Washington, DC
APTA and High-Performance Passenger Rail
APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Committee Charter and Activity Highlights
  • Albrecht P. Engel, P.E., Principal, Al Engel Consulting, Telford, PA

Moving Toward the Tipping Point? YES!

9 - 9:15 a.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Master of Ceremonies
  • Melanie K. Johnson, P.E., Senior Director of Planning & Technology, Quandel Consultants, Inc., Beachwood, OH
State of High-Speed Rail in the U.S. - Celebrating Successes
  • Kenneth G. Sislak, Vice President, Manager of Rail/Transit Planning, AECOM, Cleveland, OH
Forum's Purpose and Goals
  • Chris Brady, Prinicpal, Commonwealth Research Associates, LLC (CRA, LLC), Washington, DC

Kickoff - Shifting Mega-Regions and Generations: Impacts on Passenger Rail

9:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Introduction
  • Peter Gertler, AICP, Senior Vice President, Strategic Sales and Advisory, HNTB Corporation, Oakland, CA
Speaker
  • Mike Alexander, Director, Center for Livable Communities, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Atlanta, GA

Coffee Break

9:45 - 10 a.m.
Grand Ballroom Pre-function, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC

Getting Rail Done: Elected Officials are the Key!

10 - 11 a.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Moderator
  • Peter A. Peyser, Principal, Peyser Associates LLC, Washington, DC
Panelists
  • Garrett Eucalitto, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation, Newington, CT
  • Karen J. Hedlund, Board Member, Surface Transportation Board, Washington, DC
  • Leslie Wollack, Executive Director, National Association of Regional Councils, Washington, DC

What's New? Funding and Operating Intercity Rail Programs

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC

What is the federal role for both privately and publicly funded intercity rail projects?

Moderator
  • Anna M. Barry, Program Manager /Vice President, HNTB Corporation, Boston, MA
Panelists
  • Peter Cipriano, SVP Project Development, ASTM North America, Nanuet, NY
  • Russell Roberts, Vice President Government Affairs, Brightline Trains Florida LLC, Miami, FL
  • Carlos F. Aguilar, CEO, Texas Central High-Speed Railway, LLC, Dallas, TX
  • Ray Chambers, President, Association for Innovative Passenger Rail Operations, Alexandria, VA
  • Norman Forde, Vice President Market Leader - Fleet and Facilities, North America, Mott MacDonald, Tampa, FL

Action Needed - Future of Advocacy - Dialogue

12 - 12:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Facilitator
  • Stanley G. Feinsod, Consultant, Principal, Stan Feinsod-Passenger Rail Consultant, San Francisco, CA

Lunch with Featured Speaker

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC

company logoIntroduction
  • David O Cameron, Assistant Director, Teamsters Rail Conference, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, Los Angeles, CA
Featured Address
  • Dan Richard, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Sacramento, CA

Follow the Money: Private Financing - How Does it Work?

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Moderator
  • Sharon Greene, Managing Principal, InfraStrategies LLC, Irvine, CA
Panelists
  • Ronald J. Marino, Managing Director, Municipal Securities Division, Citigroup Corporate and Investment Bank, New York, NY
  • John L. Morton, Investment Principal, Global Infrastructure Partners, New York, NY
  • Raymond A. DiPrinzio, Executive Director and Infrastructure Finance Team Leader, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, New York, NY
  • Laurie Mahon, Vice Chair, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets, New York, NY

Tracks to the Future: The Gen Z and Millennial Vision for HSR

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Moderator
  • Dr. Karen Elizabeth Philbrick, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), San Jose, CA
Panelists
  • Xavier J. Harmony, Young Professionals in Transportation, Washington, DC
  • Stephen Repetski, Editorial Board Alum/Contributor, Greater Greater Washington, Washington, DC
  • Elena Studier, Intern, Rail Passengers Association, Washington, DC
  • Jacob Wallace, Intern, Rail Passengers Association, Washington, DC
  • Darnell Chadwick Grisby, MPP, Executive Director, TransForm, Oakland, CA

Networking Break

3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Grand Ballroom Pre-function, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC

Washington Roundup: PRIIA, FAST, and What's Next

3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Moderator
  • Hon. Amit Bose, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC
Panelists
  • Liz Hill, Democratic Staff Director, Rail, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
  • Chance Costello, Majority Professional Staff Member, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
  • Joseph H. McHugh, Senior Vice President/Chief - Government Affairs and Corporate Communications, AMTRAK, Washington, DC
  • Paul Nissenbaum, Associate Administrator for Railroad Policy and Development, Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC

Closing Remarks

4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom North, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC
Moderator
  • William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, RAILWAY AGE, New York, NY
Speakers
  • Stephen A. Martinko, Government Affairs Counselor, Public Policy and Law Practice, K&L Gates, Washington, DC
  • James P. Kolb, Partner, Summit Strategies Government Affairs LLC, Washington, DC

Welcome Reception

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Renaissance Ballroom East, Ballroom Level, Renaissance Washington, DC

A Joint Reception For All Attendees of APTA's Industry Leadership Week's Events

All registrants and their guests are invited to mix, mingle, and connect with old and new colleagues at this opening welcome reception, which will be sure to set the tone for a busy week of activities.