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2008 Transportation Short Course:
For Chairs and Co-Chairs

Speaker Information and Needs

Session 18
Toll Roads II
Wednesday, October 15
Room: Rudder Theater

Speaker: John Cloutier
Title: Co-Chair, Public Outreach Committee
Company: North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Location: Henderson, TX
Presentation Title: Rural and Small Urban Perspectives on Mileage Based User Fees
Presentation Summary: The presentation will describe a research effort undertaken by the Texas Transportation Institute, in partnership with the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NETRMA), to establish a framework for a future mileage based user fee system that will address public and political concerns in rural and small urban communities.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: John Cloutier is the co-chair of the Public Outreach Committee for the NETRMA and has served in that capacity since August of 2006. Mr. Cloutier is also the Legislative Affairs/Transportation Chair for the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. As such, Mr. Cloutier can provide valuable insight into the various transportation issues facing the North East Texas region and can provide a unique perspective on rural public opinion. Furthermore, Mr. Cloutier is experienced at seeking and obtaining funding from non-traditional sources and can speak to the need for alternate funding mechanisms, such as mileage based user fees, for meeting long range transportation needs.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Mike Heiligenstein
Title: Executive Director
Company: Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Location: Austin, TX
Presentation Title: CAMPO 290E Market Valuation
Presentation Summary: How local toll agencies are meeting the difficult challenges of financing projects in a changing environment.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: As CTRMA's Executive Director, my role is to coordinate and implement transportation projects approved by the local Metropolitan Planning Organization Board. Working in collaboration with TxDOT, several projects are underway - either soon to be let for construction or are in the environmental process.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: James Whitty
Title: Manager, Office of Innovative Partnerships & Alternative Funding
Company: Oregon Department of Transportation
Location: Salem, OR
Presentation Title: Oregon's VMT Fee System: An Alternative Platform for Road Charges
Presentation Summary: Presentation of Oregon's VMT system, results of the pilot project and discussion of steps necessary for state or national implementation.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: James Whitty led the development of Oregon's Mileage Fee Concept and the Road User Fee Pilot Program and is a national expert on the topic of mileage-based road use charging.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone
Jim will need both a laptop and projector provided for his presentation.
Speaker: Michael Morris
Title: Director of Transportation
Company: North Central Texas Council of Governments
Location: Arlington, TX
Presentation Title: Importance of Creating Funding Options Today: The Need for Honesty, Leadership and Perseverance
Presentation Summary:
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A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector

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