TTP 101 SESSIONS:
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 101
Presenter: Chris Robideau, Red Plains Professional, Inc.
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TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 101 [TTP FUNDING: The Formula and Obligation Limitation]
Presenter: Matthew Bird, Federal Highway Administraion
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STUDY REVISITED [TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 101/PLANNING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenters: Cole Grisham, Jared Fijalkowski, Misty Klann, FHWA Federal Lands Highway
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ALASKA TTAP SESSIONS:
AK TTAP SESSION 1 - EXPLORING FUTURE TRANSPORTATION IN RURAL ALASKA
Presenters: Billy Connor, Alaska TTAP
Alaska DOT&PF Planning, North Slope Borough Port Authority, Bethel Borough Planning
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AK TTAP SESSION 2 - IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ALASKA'S TRIBAL VILLAGES
Presenters: Nathan Belz, Alaska TTAP
UAF Climatologist, North Slope Borough, Village Representative from West Coast Alaska, Representative from Southeast Alaska
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AK TTAP SESSION 3 - GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALASKAN TRIBES
Presenters: Billy Connor, Alaska TTAP
Alaska DOT&PF Planning, ANTHC, Denali Comission, BLM
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ALASKA DOT&PF SESSIONS:
AK DOT&PF SESSION 1 - ACCELERATING AND ENHANCING PROJECT DELIVERY IN RURAL ALASKA
Presenter: Katherine Keith, Deputy Commissioner
AK DOT&PF SESSION 1 - COMMUNITY DRIVEN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Presenter: James Marks, Program Development Director
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AK DOT&PF SESSION 2 - ICED ROADS AND WINTER TRAILS
Presenters: Johnathan Hutchinson, DOT&PF,
Mark Leary, Village of Napaimute
Miles Brooks, FHWA
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AK DOT&PF SESSION 3 - SMART GRANT TEAM WORK SESSION
Presenters: Clarence Daniel, AVCP
Ryan Marlow, DOT&PF
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AK DOT&PF SESSION 4 - UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TRAINING AND DEMONSTRATION
Presenter: Ryan Marlow, Shane Moller, DOT&PF
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAM AND TRIBAL NATIONS [HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Manuel E. Sanchez, USDOT FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
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TTF BRIDGE PROGRAM UPDATE [HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Russell Garcia, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
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HARDENED TRAILS/MATS: START-TO-FINISH [HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: John Horjes, Alaska Materials
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POWER OF GIS IN TTP PROGRAM MANAGEMENT [PLANNING]
Presenters: Ken Picard, Chris Robideau, Red Plains Professional, Inc.
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'HOW TO TURN PILES OF ROCKS INTO PILES OF MONEY' [PLANNING/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Duane Matt, Christopher Benson, BIA-OTS-Division of Energy and Mineral Development
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VIRTUAL TOURS IN TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION [PLANNING/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Adam Larsen, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
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HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PLAN & FUND TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS: Are You Getting All the Grant Money You Could Be? [PLANNING/LEADERSHIP/INFRASTRUCTURE BILL/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Craig Genzlinger, KLJ Engineering
Becky Bey, Government Relations/Grant Specialist
Janis Spear, Director, Northern Cheyenne Dept. of Transportation
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DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT (DERA) TRIBAL GRANT PROGRAM AND OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES [PLANNING/LEADERSHIP/INFRASTRUCTURE BILL/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Lucita Valiere, EPA- Office of Transportation and Air Quality
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WHERE IS MY EQUIPMENT? TRIBAL PROCUREMENT PRACTICES VS SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES [PLANNING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Chuck Battles Jr., The AKANA Group, Inc.
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WHERE IS MY EQUIPMENT? TRIBAL PROCUREMENT PRACTICES VS SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES [PLANNING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Chuck Battles Jr., The AKANA Group, Inc.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IS BETTER WITH MAPS [PLANNING/TRANSIT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Alex Wood, Erika McCalvin, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
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CRACK SEALING BEST PRACTICES [PLANNING/TRANSIT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Brandi Julian, Crafco, Inc.
Bryan Darling, Western Regional Manager, Crafco, Inc.
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MEETING NEW NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE REPORTING: GTFS=Planning Transit Trips On-line
[PLANNING/TRANSIT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Marcy Jaffe, National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) by Transnnovation, Inc.
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UNIVERSAL MOBILITY: Universal Design and Inclusive Mobility [PLANNING/TRANSIT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Enjoli Dixon, National Center for Mobility Management-Easterseals Transportation Group
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UNDERSTANDING OWNER WANTS VS NEEDS AND FUNDING [PLANNING/TRANSIT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenters: Al Adelgren, Faithful+Gould, PE, CVS-Life
Kaity Stewart, CVS-Life
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TRIBAL TRANSIT COORDINATION/PLANNING, MOBILITY MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS [PLANNING/TRANSIT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenter: Enjoli Dixon, National Center for Mobility Management-Easterseals Transportation Group
Jeremy Bell, Director, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Transit/EZTAG Region - Regional Mobility Leader
Representative of Sitka Tribe of Alaska - The Ride Public Transit
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UNDERSTANDING OWNER WANTS VS NEEDS AND FUNDING [PLANNING/TRANSIT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenters: Al Adelgren, Faithful+Gould, PE, CVS-Life
Kaity Stewart, CVS-Life
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MOBILITY MANAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL (MM-SAT) IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE [PLANNING/TRANSIT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenters: Enjoli Dixon, National Center for Mobility Management-Easterseals Transportation Group
Steve Workman, Director, Transport NH
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WHY YOUR TRANSPORTATION PROJECT CAN BENEFIT FROM A VALUE METHODOLOGY WORKSHOP [PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenter: John Prosser, Faith+Gould
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THE NEW ANNUAL REPORT TO SECRETARIES DATA PROCESS [PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenter: David Garcia, Federal Highway Administration - Office of Tribal Transportation
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'TO UNDERSTAND WHAT DEFINES A CHANGE OR VARIATIONS ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND BEST PRACTICE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF CHANGE ORDERS [PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
Presenter: John Presser, Faith+Gould
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CHEFORNAK MANAGED RETREAT: Working Together to Create a Better Tomorrow [PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: John Flynn, Chefarnrmute Incorporated
Sean Baginski, Principal Engineer, PND Engineers, Inc.
Janet Erik, President, Chefornak Traditional Council
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DUI RECIDIVISM STRATEGY COLLABORATION [SAFETY]
Presenters: Kimberly Vachal, North Dakota State University
Judge John Grinsteiner (Retired)
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TRANSPORTATION DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS FOR TRIBES [SAFETY]
Presenters: Sam Sinclair, NHTSA, Tribal Safety Work Group
Adam Larsen - FHWA, Federal Lands
Matthew Riddell - QK4, Inc. (Consultant to FHWA)
Tom Bragan, NHTSA, National Center for Statistical Analysis
Moderator: Greg Frederickson, NHTSA, Regional Administrator
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COMBATTING ROADWAY DEPARTURE [SAFETY]
Presenter: Adam Larsen, Chris Kwilinski, FHWA-OTT
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PREVENTING PEDESTRIAN DEATHS [SAFETY]
Presenter: Adam Larsen, FHWA-OTT
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SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE [SAFETY]
Presenter: Adam Larsen - FHWA-OTT
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EMS AND 911 SYSTEMS ARE CRITICAL HIGHWAY SAFETY PARTNERS IN INDIAN COUNTRY [SAFETY]
Presenter: Kate Elkins, NHTSA Office of EMS and National 911 Program
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STOP THE BLEED [SAFETY]
Presenter: Kate Elkins, NHTSA Office of EMS and National 911 Program
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TUNDRA TRAILS AND ICE TRAVEL DANGERS [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Patrick Samson, Orutsararmiut Native Council
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ROAD SAFETY BINGO [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Adam Larsen, Sam Sinclair, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
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TRANSPORTATION DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS FOR TRIBES [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Rita Hill, NHTSA
Adam Larsen, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
Sam Sincalir, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
Matthew Riddell - QK4, Inc. (Consultant to FHWA)
Tom Bragan, NHTSA, National Center for Statistical Analysis
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THE INTERSECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, TRAFFIC SAFETY, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Rita Hill, NHTSA
Judge Matthew Martin, Margo Hill, Kim Belone, BIA
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WHAT'S THE TEA IN TRIBAL INJURY PREVENTION [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Rita Hill, NHTSA
Tabatha Austin-Harris, AD DOT
Monte Yazzie, NHTSA
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WHY ARE TRIBAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTORS (CPST-I) AND TECH PROXIES NEEDED IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES? [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Rita Hill, NHTSA
Tabatha Austin-Harris, AD DOT
Monte Yazzie, NHTSA
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QUALITIVE SAFETY DATA COLLECTION STRATEGIES AND IMPLICATIONS IN INDIAN COUNTRY [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: John Velat, Chelsea Schelly, Michigan Technological University
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WALKING AND ROLLING TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN INDIAN COUNTRY [SAFETY/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Michia Casebier, M.G. Tech-Writing
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BIL FUNDING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL/TRIBAL COMMUNITIES[SAFETY/LEADERSHIP/INFRASTRUCTURE BILL]
Presenter: Amanda Rogers, USDOT/Routes Initaitive
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SAFETY PLANS & TRANSPORTATION SAFETY FUNDING [SAFETY/PLANNING]
Presenters: Adam Larsen, Sam Sinclair, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
Darren Thacker, FHWA
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SHARING TOOLS FOR GATHERING AND MANAGING SAFETY DATA [SAFETY/PLANNING]
Presenters: Kevin Chang, University of Idaho
Yinhai Wang, University of Washington
Nathan Belz, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
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POLICY ROUND TABLE ON TRIBAL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: Moving Analysis to Action [SAFETY/PLANNING]
Presenters: Ian Thomas, America Walks
Sheri Bozic, Director of Planning, Development and Transportation, Pueblo of Jemez, NM
HollyAnna DeCoteau Littlebull, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Yakama Nation DNR Engineering
Hillary Mead, Supervisor, Cherokee Nation Public Health
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CONNECTING TRIBAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH RAIL [SAFETY/PLANNING/LEADERSHIP/INFRASTRUCTURE BILL/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Dr. Santiago Cruz-Roveda, Federal Railroad Administraion (FRA)
Co-Presenters from FRA Office of Safety (RRS), FRA Office of Regional Outreach (RRD), FRA Office of Enviromental (RRD)
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INNOVATIVE RECLAMATION & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROJECT - AVENUE OF THE NATIONS - CATAWBA NATION [SAFETY/PLANNING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Matthew Riddell, QK4, Inc.
Brandon Lowe, QK4, Inc.
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IMPROVED SAFETY WITH SOLAR LIGHTS [SAFETY/PLANNING/TRANSIT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Dave Muckey, Green Frog Systems, Inc.
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FTA DRUG & ALCOHOL - REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND REVISIONS [SAFETY/TRANSIT]
Presenter: Michael Redington, US DOT/Vole Center
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING & PUBLIC TRANSIT: New Training and Marketing Tools for Tribal Transit Providers [SAFETY/TRANSIT]
Presenters: Kristen Joyner, KJ Backpack
Amy Hill, Muskogee Creek Nation
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TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATIONS FOR RURAL ROAD SAFETY DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS & VISUALIZATION [SAFETY/TTP 101/PLANNING/LEADERSHIP/INFRASTRUCTURE BILL/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Dr. Wei Sun, Chief Executive Officer, AIWaysion
HollyAnna LittleBull, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Yakama Nation
Sam Ricord, Research Assistant, University of Washington
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AHA HEARTSAVER TOTAL CPR/AED AND FIRST AID [SAFETY/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT]
Presenters: John Velat, Dylan Malone, Michigan Technological University
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FROM SAFETY PLAN TO FUNDING [SAFETY/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING]
Presenter: Mary Ann Wiehl, Native Village of Tanana, Tanana Tribal Council
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USING DRONES TO ADDRESS DATA COLLECTION NEEDS [SAFETY/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING]
Presenters: Kevin Chang, University of Idaho
Jeff Ban, University of Washington
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ROAD SAFETY BINGO [SAFETY/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Lisa Kay Schweyer, Carnegie Mellon University's Traffic21 Institute and Mobility21 (National University Transportation Center), Dr. Denver Tolliver, North Dakota State University, Dr. Peter Romine - Coordinator, Electrical Engineering, Navajo Tech University, Dr. David Kack, Small Urban, Rural, and Tribal Center on Mobility, Montana State University
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NATIONAL RTAP eLEARNING: Training at Your Fingertips [SAFETY/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/TRANSIT]
Presenter: Scott Zadakis, National RTAP
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FTA TRIBAL TRANSIT CONSULTATION AND TRIBAL TRANSIT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP [TRANSIT]
Presenter: Elan Flippin-Jones, Federal Transit Administration
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TRIBAL TRANSIT RESOURCES 101 [TRANSIT]
Presenters: Taylor Klocke, Loreal Lance, Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
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EFFECTIVE TRANSIT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FOR NATIVE AND TRIBAL TRANSIT [TRANSIT]
Presenters: Walt Diangson, South West Transit Association & National RTAP
Jeremy Bell - Director, Community Regional Transportation (CRT)/Choctaw Transit
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BUILDING A STRONG SAFETY CULTURE FOR ALASKA NATIVE & TRIBAL TRANSIT [TRANSIT]
Presenters: Walt Diangson, South West Transit Association & National RTAP
Jeremy Bell - Director, Community Regional Transportation (CRT)/Choctaw Transit
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MAKING TRANSPORTATION ACCESIBLE - FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE FEDS [TRANSIT]
Presenter: Carrie Diamond, National Aging & Disability Transportation Center-Easterseals
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NATIONAL RURAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RTAP) PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND UPDATES [TRANSIT]
Presenters: Neil Rodriguez, National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)
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CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES WITH SHARED USE MOBILITY IN RURAL, FRONTIER,
AND TRIBAL AREAS WORKSHOP [TRANSIT]
Presenter: Todd Hansen, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
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COMMUNICATING SAFETY TO TRIBAL ELDERS AND PASSENGERS THROUGH EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE [TRANSIT]
Presenters: Kristen Joyner, KJ Backpack
Walt Diangson, South West Transit Association & National RTAP
Angelo Belvado, Nnee Bich'o Nii
Riley Patterson, Muckleshoot Indian Reservation Transit
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FOOD INSECURITY AND ACCESS TO FOOD FOR NATIVE AMERICANS [TRANSIT]
Presenters: Jill Hough, Small Urban and Rural Center on Mobility/Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute,
North Dakota State University
Margo Hill, Ranjit Godavarthy, North Dakota State University
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ACHIEVEING FINANCIAL AND ENVIROMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN TRANSPORTATION WITH PROPANE [TRANSIT/LEADERSHIP/INFRASTRUCTURE BILL/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Steve Whaley, Propane Education & Research Council
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MICROSOFT WORD INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP [WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT]
Presenter: John Velat, Michigan Technological University
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MICROSOFT EXCEL INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP [WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT]
Presenter: John Velat, Michigan Technological University
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MICROSOFT POWERPOINT INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP [WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT]
Presenter: John Velat, Michigan Technological University
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TRIBAL-STATE RELATIONS TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS [WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenters: Adrien Carretero, MN Department of Transportation
Eugene Standingcloud, Red Lake Nation
Duane Hill, MN Department of Transportation
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STEEL BRIDGES FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES [WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/HOT TOPICS]
Presenter: Michael Barker, University of Wyoming
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