Below is a listing of conference themes and specific topics to be included in this year's conference.
Topics are not limited to this list. If you would like to participate in this year's conference, please include the following information when submiting your abstract/presentation:
1. THEME & TOPIC Area of Abstract
2. Name(s) of Presenter(s)
3. Organization(s)
4. Address
5. City, State
6. Phone #
Please email your abstract/presentation and contact information to mchampine@hcmpo.org
You may also contact us with any questions you may have.
You can download the Flyer here.
INTERNATIONAL BORDERS: CONNECTING TWO COUNTRIES
Demographic Change at International Border Areas
Travel Behavior at International Border Areas
International Border Safety and Security Systems
Integrated Safety Systems at Border Areas
Cross-International Boundary Transportation Planning
Cooperative Efforts at International Borders
Bi-National Transportation Planning Initiatives
Bi-National Coordination Efforts
International Border Crossing Improvements
International Strategic Safety Plan
Technology Transfer Program at International Border Areas
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GIS AND TRAVEL DEMAND MODELS [TDM]
Innovative Travel Demand Modeling for Smaller/Mid-Sized MPOs
Emerging Data Collection Methods and Travel Demand Models
Collaboration and Cooperation in Transportation Models
Calibration and Validation of Transportation Models
ITS Identified in TDM
Activity-Based Travel Patterns and Land Use
Geographic Information Systems in Transportation Planning
Issues in Modeling for International Border Areas
Emerging Freight Transportation to Travel Demand Models
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IMPLEMENTING TRANSPORTATION STUDIES
Implementing CXongestion Mgmt. Process in Transportation Planning
New Technological Advances for Transportation Studies
Analysis in Pavement Mgmt.
International Coordination in Pavement Mgmt. Activities
Incorporating Safety and Security into Pavement Mgmt. Systems
Integrating Smart Phone Data to Transportation Planning
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TRANSIT
Innovative Public Transportation
International Rail Transit Planning: Evolution and Future
Urban Public Transportation Planning and Management
Mass Rapid Transit Systems
Performance Measure for Public Transportation
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ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE
Environmental Analysis in Transportation Planning
Environmental Justice in Transportation Planning
Methods to Fast-Track EIA/EIS for Transportation Projects
Integrate Land Use & Environmental
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FINANCE AND LEGISLATION
Expected Implications of the Next Transportation Bill
Mechanisms for Engaging Public Private Partnerships
Financing the Future Transportation System
Innovative Local Financing Mechanisms to Fund Local Projects |
MULTI-MODAL
Incorporation of Multi-Modal in Transportation Model
Multimodal ITS
Multimodal Travel Behavior
Bicycle Route Choice Data Collection and Transportation Planning
GPS Data for Bicycle Travel Forecasting
Using GPS to Identify New Biking & Pedestrian Infrastructure
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FREIGHT
International Commercial Vehicle Operations
Bi-National Freight Activities
Freight Planning in Transportation Planning
Freight Performance Measures
Strategies to Incorporate Freight Modeling into MPO Duties
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