About this Event
Organized by:
- Oregon ITE
- ASCE Bend Younger Members
- APWA Oregon Young Professionals
This event is your chance to connect with our great community of Transportation Professionals from various industries in one of the most beautiful locations, Oregon State University-Cascades. Join us for a day filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in your career, this conference offers something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and expand your network. See you there!
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Doors Open
Info: Check In, light breakfast provided, opening remarks
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Todd Johnson, City of Bend
Info: Greenwood Road Diet Project Spotlight: The Good (Safety), The Bad (Congestion), and The Ugly (Adjacent Construction)
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Chris Cheng, ODOT
Info: Intercity Connections - Beyond Traditional Planning Considerations
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bob Townsend, Cascades East Transit
Info: Get on the Bus!
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking
Info: Networking break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Miranda Wells, ODOT & David McCurry, Parsons
Info: Design-Build Best Practices: Successful Collaborations from ODOT Projects and Beyond
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Blaine Wruck, Deschutes County
Info: Unmaned Aircraft System (UAS - Drones) Applications in Transportation Engineering
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Jose Banuelos, HDR & Drew Wells, City of Bend
Info: The Neff/Purcell Improvements Project: Unique design solutions, overcoming challenges, and successful outcomes
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
Info: LUNCH included with ticket. Optional career development panel will be happening during the lunch hour
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Dan Serra, Knife River
Info: Accelerated Bridge Construction
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Jay Johnson, K&E Excavating
Info: Olney Pedestrian & Bicycle Project Highlight: Best Practices for a Collaborative Team
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking
Info: Networking break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Chase Simpson, OSU
Info: A Roadmap to the Modernized NSRS: Navigating Impacts on Transportation Projects
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Shashwath Sreedhar, GRI
Info: Permeable Pavement: Permeable pavements — what are they and how do they work?
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Tom Headley, Century West
Info: Highways to the Sky: The Role of Civil Engineers on Airports
🕑: 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Cleanup
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Social Hour
Info: McMenamin's Old St Francis School - Fireside Bar
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Evening Networking
Info: Continue the social hour to downtown Bend and join us at a few other stops
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oregon State University-Cascades, 1500 Southwest Chandler Avenue, Bend, United States
