ASCE New Orleans Branch Members & Subscribers: The Transportation and Development Institute Louisiana Chapter Presents Linking Rail Systems in SE Louisiana
This workshop will present the feasibility study and environmental assessment findings for the proposed Baton Rouge to New Orleans Commuter Rail evaluation conducted for the Southern High Speed Rail Commission and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. It will be followed by information on the approved TIGER grant to fund Loyola Streetcar loop between the New Orleans CBD and the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. A third presentation will discuss methods to refine Transit Oriented Development methodology and land use policy along both links of the corridor to successfully plan for passenger rail and land use at station stops. SPEAKERS Randy Carmichael, AICP, Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc,
Kevin Keller, PG, CGWP, Vice President, HDR Engineering
Stefan Marks, AICP, Director of Planning and Scheduling, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
John L. Renne, Ph.D., AICP, Early Research Professor of Planning and Urban Studies, Associate Director, UNO Transportation Institute Director, Transportation Studies DATE Wednesday, June 23, 2010 PLACE University of New Orleans, KH 214 Kirschmann Hall
New Orleans, LA (Use parking lot in front of Bldg.)
(For directions go http://www.uno.edu/maps/pdf/maincampusmap.pdf.) COST $35 - All registered on or before Monday June 21, 2010
Free - Full Time Student with valid ID registered on or before June 21, 2010
$45 -For All at the door PDH 2.0 PDH or 2.0 CM (Pending Approval from APA) can be earned by attending this seminar PROGRAM SCHEDULE
5:00 -- 5:30 PM Registration
(Sandwiches & Soft Drinks)
5:30 -- 5:35 PM Introduction
Karen Parsons, AICP, Reginal Planning Commission, New Orleans, LA.
5:35 – 7:35 PM Main Presentation
Randy Carmichael (BKI), Kevin Keller (HDR), Stefan Marks (RTA) & John Renne (UNO)
7:35 – 7:45 PM Questions and Closing Remarks
Om P. Dixit, P.E., Chair, ASCE-T&DI La. Chapter, Fenstermaker, New Orleans, LA Download and complete the registration form here . Sincerely, ASCE New Orleans Branch
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