2019 NTICC AGENDA
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM // PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
CREATING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ACTION PLANS FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Ian Thomas, America Walks
Michia Casebier, M.G. Tech-Writing
Dani Hess, Montana State University
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM // HEAVY EQUIPMENT ROADEO
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM // PRE-CONFERENCE MEETING
SAFETY MANAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Adam Larsen, Federal Highway Administration
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17
NTICC OPENING
Todd Macalady, The Center for Tribal Transportation
POSTING OF THE COLORS & DRUMS
Rocky Boy Veterans
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INVOCATION
Rocky Boy Veterans
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TRB ADDRESS
Ron Hall, Bubar & Hall Consulting, LLC
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INTERTRIBAL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION WELCOME
C. "John" Healy Sr., President, Intertribal Transportation Association
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Dakota Longbrake, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
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U.S. GAO AND TRIBAL-RELATED ISSUES
Mike Armes, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Alyssa Hundrup, U.S. Government Accountability Office
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM UPDATE
Brian Allen, Federal Highway Administration Office of Tribal Transportation
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BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS UPDATE
Sheldon Kipp, Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Transportation
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM // WORKSHOP 1
SAFETY
DEVELOPING DATA FOR CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAMS
Carrie Brown, Tribal Injury Prevention Resource Center
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
GAO-17-423 and GAO-19-22: TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION AND CONSULTATION REPORTS
Mike Armes, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Aisha Cabrer, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Alyssa Hundrup, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Swati Thomas, U.S. Government Accountability Office
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TRANSIT
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE REPORTING
Murtaza Naqvi, Federal Transit Administration​
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PLANNING
MAPPING: NGS NEW DATUMS, SPCS2022 UPDATE AND A TRIBAL PERSPECTIVE
Wallace Gladstone, Northern Engineering & Consulting Inc.
William Stone, NOAA's National Geodetic Survey
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MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
Anthony Stampe, ALS Enterprises, LLC.
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HOT TOPICS
EXTENDING TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Matthew S. Jaffe, Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM // WORKSHOP 2
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SAFETY
MOVEMENT FOR STANDARDIZED MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH DATA FOR TRIBAL NATIONS
Tabatha Harris, Tribal Injury Prevention Resource Center
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
HOW TO HIRE AND MANAGE A CONSULTANT - THE ART OF WRITING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Todd Brockmann, Federal Highway Administration
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TRANSIT
TRIBAL TRANSIT: DEMOGRAPHIC INDICATORS, FUNDING NEEDS, AND LIVABILITY
Ranjit Godavarthy, Small Urban and Rural Transit Center
Elvis Ndembe, Small Urban and Rural Transit Center
Jill Hough, Small Urban and Rural Transit Center
Jeremy, Mattson, Small Urban and Rural Transit Center
PLANNING
EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING SAFETY WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
Pamela Beer, Cambridge Systematics
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MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
Todd Macalady, The Center for Tribal Transportation​
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HOT TOPICS
ICE ROADS AND SNOWMOBILE TRAILS CONNECTING RURAL ALASKA
Patrick Samson, Orutsararmiut Native Council
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM // WORKSHOP 3
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SAFETY
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STRATEGIES PANEL: POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGAGEMENT [PART 1]
Margo Hill, Spokane Tribe - Mobility of Indigenous Women - MMIW
HollyAnna DeCoteau Littlebull, Yakama Nation - Pedestrian Safety
Art Muller, Citizen Potawatomi Nation - Citizen Potawatomi Nation Sidewalk Safety
Ian Thomas, America Walks
Sheri Bozic, Pueblo of Jemez- Pueblo of Jemez
Trails & Bikeways Facility Plan
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BRINGING A ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO FRUITION, FEATURING A PROTOTYPE FAST CAST BRIDGE PROJECT
Tom Edwards, Cross Timbers Consulting
Andy Vanaman, Premier Steel
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TRANSIT
MOBILITY: THREE COMMUNITIES, THREE DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS
David Kack, Small Urban, Rural and Tribal Center on Mobility
PLANNING
ROLE OF ARIZONA TRIBES IN TRANSPORTATION DECISION MAKING
Ermalinda Gene, Arizona Department of Transportation Tribal Liaison
Donald Sneed, Arizona Department of Transportation Tribal Liaison
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MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
Anthony Stampe, ALS Enterprises, LLC.
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HOT TOPICS
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES IN THE BILLINGS AREA: TRIBAL CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSFUL PREVENTION METHODS
Jordan Vandjelovic, MPH Injury Prevention Specialist Billings Area Indian Health Service
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM // WORKSHOP 4
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SAFETY
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STRATEGIES: POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGAGEMENT [PART 2]
Margo Hill, Spokane Tribe- Mobility of Indigenous Women - MMIW
HollyAnna DeCoteau Littlebull, Yakama Nation-Pedestrian Safety
Art Muller, Citizen Potawatomi Nation-Citizen Potawatomi Nation Sidewalk Safety
Ian Thomas, America Walks
Sheri Bozic, Pueblo of Jemez Pueblo of JemezTrails & Bikeways Facility Plan
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & DOCUMENTATION
Karl Gleason, Federal Highway Administration
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TRANSIT
eLEARNING MODULES FOR TRIBAL TRANSIT TRAINING
Rob Lynch, Small Urban and Rural Transit Center
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PLANNING
Matthew Riddell, Qk4, Inc.
Maggie Downs, Qk4, Inc.
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MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE
Sid Clark, Vanway
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HOT TOPICS
TRIBAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS IN MONTANA
Sheila Cozzie, Montana Department of Transportation Cultural Liaison
Eileen Henderson, Blackfeet Nation
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM // WORKSHOP 5
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SAFETY
ROAD SAFETY BINGO
Adam Larsen, Federal Highway Administration
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ONLINE REPORTING TOOL (PORT)
Danny Capri, Federal Highway Administration
TRANSIT
TRIBAL TRANSIT'S ROLE IN COUNTERING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Kristen Joyner, South West Transit Association
Margo Hill, Spokane Tribe
PLANNING
Dr. Nicolas J. Ward, Montana State University
MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
CRACK SEAL WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION [PART 1]
Brandi Julian, Crafco
Bryan Darling, Crafco
HOT TOPICS
THE ROADS OF OUR DESTINY - NATIVE AMERICAN TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT [PART 1]
Jody Clark, Native American Multi Enterprises
Josiah Brown, New York's Best Experiences, Famous Destination Marketing
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM // WORKSHOP 6
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SAFETY
A SNAPSHOT OF SAFE NATIVE AMERICAN PASSENGERS
Carrie Brown, Tribal Injury Prevention Resource Center
Tabatha Harris, Tribal Injury Prevention Resource Center
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMMATIC USE OF CM/GC DELIVERS BIG RESULTS
Chris McCray, PE, Pawnee Nation
Frank Hickson, PE, CONSOR Engineers
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TRANSIT
UNIQUE ELEMENTS OF PROVIDING EFFECTIVE TRIBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Kristen Joyner, South West Transit Association
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PLANNING
John Healy, Fort Belknap Transportation Department
Amy Darlinton, Northern Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
Stephanie Rodriguez, Northern Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
Dawn Chandler, Fort Belknap Transportation Department
MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
CRACK SEAL WORKSHOP AND DEMONSTRATION [PART 2]
Brandi Julian, Crafco
Bryan Darling, Crafco
HOT TOPICS
TTP BRIDGE FUNDING APPLICATION PROCESS AND TRIBAL BRIDGE INSPECTION
Russell Garcia, Federal Highway Administration- TTP Bridge- Application and Inspection
Mike Vasquez, Bureau of Indian Affairs- Inventories, Inspections and Improvements- BIA DOT Bridge Program
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM // WORKSHOP 7
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SAFETY
Jodi Lapidus, Oregon Health and Science University
Tam Lutz, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Nicole Smith, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MANAGING YOUR TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Todd Macalady, Center for Tribal Transportation
TRANSIT
BUILDING A STRONGER TRIBAL TRANSIT TEAM TO MEET THE MISSION [PART 1]
Walt Diangson, South West Transit Association
Kristen Joyner, South West Transit Association
PLANNING
Dale Heglund, North Dakota State University
MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
PREVENTING FALLS DURING TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION [PART 1]
Bruce Drewes, 3T Group
HOT TOPICS
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD TECHNOLOGY - LEARN HOW THE NAVAJO NATION HAS EMPLOYED THIS TECHNOLOGY
President Russell Begaye, Navajo Nation
Bob Sherwin, Lithified Technologies
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM // WORKSHOP 8
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SAFETY
DATA DRIVEN SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES FOR WALKING IN INDIAN COUNTRY
Michael Petesch, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Sidra Starkovich, Bois Forte Tribe
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Duane Matt, Division of Energy and Mineral Development, USDOI
TRANSIT
BUILDING A STRONGER TRIBAL TRANSIT TEAM TO MEET THE MISSION [PART 2]
Walt Diangson, South West Transit Association
Kristen Joyner, South West Transit Association
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PLANNING
INDIAN HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS - WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY BENEFIT TRIBES?
Lawrence Robertson, BIA Indian Highway Safety Program
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MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
PREVENTING FALLS DURING TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION [PART 2]
Bruce Drewes, 3T Group
HOT TOPICS
202(a)(9) FUNDING TRANSFER MECHANISM: HOW TO CONVERT FEDERAL-AID FUNDS TO TTP DOLLARS
Vivian Philbin, Federal Highway Administration
Brian Allen, Federal Highway Administration
Andrew Caulum, Division of Indian Affairs, Office of the Solicitor
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM // WORKSHOP 9
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SAFETY
SAFETY MATTERS: ADDRESSING DRIVER BEHAVIORS
Sam Sinclair, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Jamie Burns, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Tom Bragan, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Duane Matt, Division of Energy and Mineral Development, USDOI
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TRANSIT
THE IMPORTANT ROLES OF THE TRIBAL TRANSIT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR AND DISPATCHER
Walt Diangson, South West Transit Association
Kristen Joyner, South West Transit Association
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PLANNING
BRINGING A ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO FRUITION, FEATURING A PROTOTYPE FAST CAST BRIDGE PROJECT
Tom Edwards, Cross Timbers Consulting
Andy Vanaman, Premier Steel
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MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF GRAVEL ROADS [PART 1]
Bruce Drewes, 3T Group
HOT TOPICS
NATIONAL TZD STRATEGY: ROAD MAP TO IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP
Chelsea Arbury, Center for Transportation Studies
Stephanie Malinoff, Center for Transportation Studies
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM // WORKSHOP 10
SAFETY
Kimberly Vachal, PhD., North Dakota State University
Adam Larsen, Federal Highway Administration
Sam Sinclair, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
NON-TRADITIONAL ALLOWABLE USES OF TTP FUNDS
Danny Capri, Federal Highway Administration
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TRANSIT
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR TRIBAL TRANSIT AND ROADWAY TRANSPORTATION
Walt Diangson, Southwest Transit Association
PLANNING
NEPA AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
David Cremer, FHWA OTT Environmental Protection Specialist
Melissa Passes, BIA RMR Branch Chief Environmental Services
John Kill Eagle, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION
THE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF GRAVEL ROADS [PART 2]
Bruce Drewes, 3T Group
HOT TOPICS
THE ROADS OF OUR DESTINY - NATIVE AMERICAN TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT [PART 2]
Jody Clark, Native American Multi Enterprises
Josiah Brown, New York's Best Experiences, Famous Destination Marketing