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September 18 - 20, 2018 Hotel Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia

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Mobile Device Workshop App and Guide

We have an app this year to provide all Workshop info on your phone or tablet. From the App store (iPhone) or Play store (Android) download Guidebook. In the app, tap on “Find your event” and search for VDOT Local Programs Workshop 2018 to get the latest on Workshop info. You will have the attendee lists, session information and presentations, maps and more on the app! Stop by the registration desk for assistance with the app. You can also access workshop information by visiting http://www.cpe.vt.edu/lpw/ now or scan the QR code to the right for access!

Welcome Welcome to the seventh Local Programs Workshop! This is our third workshop at the Hotel Roanoke and we appreciate the amenities offered at this location and hope you enjoy your time here. The local program continues to represent a large part of our overall transportation program and this workshop is an important part of VDOT’s continued effort to support localities in successful transportation project delivery. There are many challenges we face to meet our on time, on budget project delivery goals and the partnerships between localities, consultants, VDOT and FHWA are the keys to meeting these challenges. We hope that you will be able to take advantage of the numerous networking and information sharing opportunities made available in addition to the more structured portions of our workshop. This program guide offers information about each session as well as our information tables which provide a one on one opportunity for discussion on several topics. In addi-tion to our printed program, we have also included a mobile app. We have changed vendors this year for our mobile app to have a little more function-ality. We welcome your feedback on this year’s mobile app. Please feel free to ask any of the Local Assistance Division staff for assistance if needed. We thank each of you for taking the time to join us this year and we hope you find the workshop activities beneficial and enjoyable. We would also like to extend a tremendous thanks to our sponsors for their continued support and the contributions that help make this workshop and the networking opportunities possible. - Julie Brown, Local Assistance Division Administrator

http://www.cpe.vt.edu/lpw/index.html

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Table of Contents

Welcome Message............................................................. 2

Mobile Device Workshop Guide........................................... 2

Workshop Map.................................................................. 4—5

Workshop Information....................................................... 6—7

Assistance and Directions........................................ 6

Cell Phones............................................................ 6

Charging Station..................................................... 6

Conference Wi-Fi.................................................... 6

Continuing Education Units..................................... 6

Lost and Found...................................................... 6

Name Badges........................................................ 6

Sponsors............................................................... 7

Sponsorship Bingo Card............................... 7

Door Prizes................................................. 7

Host Committee................................................................ 7

Informational Tables......................................................... 7

Workshop Agenda............................................................ 10—25

Tuesday’s Agenda.................................................. 10

Wednesday’s Agenda............................................. 11-17, 20

Thursday’s Agenda................................................. 21—25

Workshop at a Glance....................................................... 18—19

Plenary Biographies........................................................... 26—28

Sponsors........................................................................... 29—35

Diamond Sponsors............................................................. 36

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Hotel Roanoke’s Floor Plan

Upper Level

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Hotel Roanoke’s Floor Plan

Lower Level

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Workshop Information Assistance and Directions Look for workshop staff with the Gold ribbon on their name badge to help answer questions. You can also stop by the registration desk for information. Cell Phones As a courtesy to our speakers and all workshop guests, please ensure your phone is set to vibrate or silent before entering a meeting room. Charging Station Clark Nexsen has generously provided a charging station for your electronic needs. It is located in the Roanoke Foyer. Conference Wi-Fi Accessing Instructions 1. Using your wireless device (laptop/tablet/Smartphone, etc.), connect to the wireless network named VDOT LAD 2. Enter password vdot2018 3. Hit Enter or Continue If you are having difficulty accessing wireless internet please visit our registration desk located in the North Entry Foyer. Continuing Education Units To receive credit, please complete the survey included in the email you received just prior to the workshop. Lost and Found Found items should be returned to the registration desk. You can check for lost items at the registration desk as well. Name Badges Please wear your name badge for all workshop activities. Badges are required for access to meetings, meals, and networking events.

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Workshop Information (Continued) Sponsors Please be sure to visit our sponsors! Our Diamond and Platinum level sponsors have booths located in the Roanoke Ballroom. Sponsorship Bingo Cards Be sure to get your bingo card stamped by every sponsor while visiting their booth and drop your card off at the Registration desk once completed! In order to be eligible to win door prizes on Thursday after the closing plenary, you will need to turn in your stamped Sponsorship Bingo card with your name on it at the Registration desk located in the North Entry Foyer. Door Prizes We have some amazing door prizes this year! Be sure to stop by the registration desk located in the North Entry Foyer to check them out! We will be giving out door prizes during lunch on both Wednesday & Thursday and additional door prizes after the Closing Plenary session on Thursday. In order to be eligible to win door prizes on Thursday after the Closing Plenary session, you must turn in your stamped Sponsorship Bingo card with your name on it at the registration desk located in the North Entry Foyer before the closing plenary on Thursday and you must be present to win.

Thank you to our Host Committee!

They have provided information about the area and planned some great Mobile Workshops. If you attended a Mobile Workshop, please be sure to thank our gracious host committee members.

Anthony Ford—Salem District, VDOT David Clarke—Christiansburg Residency, VDOT Liz Belcher—Roanoke Valley Greenways

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Information Tables While the breakout sessions provide essential information for locally administered projects and local programs, information tables offer opportunities for attendees to talk one on one with topic experts. We have a variety of subjects represented. These tables will be located in the Crystal Court. Please take advantage of this opportunity to ask those unanswered questions or gather additional information.

Wednesday, September 19 — 12:30 until 4:30PM

Traffic Engineering Subject matter experts available to discuss VDOT policy and procedures that impact localities to include, engineering studies & data analysis, safety, and traffic control devices.

LAP-MAP Be among the first to see the finalized LAP-MAP and how it can help you! LAP-MAP is an intelligent project process flowchart to assist both novice and experienced project managers in project development, delivery, close out and audit.

Dashboard Once projects are funded, they are measured relative to their approved schedules and budgets for on-time and on-budget performance. See an overview of the Dashboard for Localities to show updates to the system to include green, yellow and red indicators that are used to track performance and schedules. VDOT staff will also provide a demonstration of the program and examples to show how the system is used.

Thursday, September 20 — 8AM until Noon

Traffic Engineering Subject matter experts available to discuss VDOT policy and procedures that impact localities to include, engineering studies & data analysis, safety, and traffic control devices. Urban Come talk to staff from VDOT’s Local Assistance Division and the Weldon Cooper Center regarding payment eligibility, mapping, recent legislation changes regarding urban lane miles, the Weldon Cooper financial survey, as well State of Good Repair (SGR)/Primary Extension programs. Also see an overview and demonstration the current project that is geo-referencing the UMIS data and what that means for municipalities.

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Breakout Session Selection Guide

You may attend any session but we have identified the target audience for each of the sessions. Please use the shapes as your guide.

Manages overall program, executive or mid-manager level

Project Manager experienced in managing projects; others directly involved with project development or oversight of locally administered projects

New Project Manager or others new to managing locally administered projects

Repeat Breakout Session — 3 breakout sessions are repeated this year

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Workshop Agenda

Noon-6:00 PM Workshop Registration North Entry Foyer 1:00-5:00 PM Mobile Workshops (meet at Registration Desk at 12:45)

Bicycle Tour of Greenways and Bike Routes in the City of Roanoke

Roanoke River Greenway at Aerial Way Walking Tour

Bus Tour of Projects of Interest in the Roanoke Valley

Lick Run Greenway Bicycle Tour

Smart Road and Southgate Road Diverging Diamond 5:00 PM Reception-Timmons Group/WSP Garden Court Dinner (on your own)

9:00 PM Rinker Design Hospitality Suite Governor’s Suite 7th Floor

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

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8:00 AM Workshop Registration North Entry Foyer Morning Coffee & Networking Roanoke Ballroom Foyer 9:30 AM Opening Plenary Session Roanoke Ballroom

Partnering and the Local Program This session will focus on the importance of partnering for successful local project delivery. It will highlight current initiatives at both the State and Federal level regarding the Local Program and efforts to ensure locals have the tools needed to effectively deliver transportation projects. Speakers: Stephen Brich, P.E., Commissioner of Highways, VDOT Jessie Yung, Virginia Division Administrator, FHWA Moderator: Julie Brown, Division Administrator, Local Assistance Division, VDOT 10:45 AM Networking Break Roanoke Ballroom and Foyer

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

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11:00-12:30PM Breakout Sessions Group 1

A. Boot Camp Session I Washington Lecture Hall

This session will provide a high level overview of special funded programs available, project stakeholder and collaboration development, setting up new projects, preparing agreements, and using the LAP manual. Speakers:

Greg Banks, Programming & Investment Director, Culpeper District, VDOT

Jay Guy, Program Manager, Salem District, VDOT

Dic Burke, Transportation & Land Use Director, Northern VA District, VDOT

Moderator: Debbi Webb–Howells, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

B. Construction Documentation Crystal Ballroom A/B/C Good project documentation is essential to a successful project.

This session will provide a review of major construction documentation requirements, including project diaries and materials notebooks, and will provide best management practices from speakers with VDOT, Locality, and Consultant experience. Speakers will also provide an overview of the most important aspects of Materials Quality Assurance and the change order process. Speakers:

Robert Ridgell, P.E., Area Construction Engineer, Fredericksburg District, VDOT

David “DJ” Kelly, P.E., Area Construction Engineer, Fredericksburg District, VDOT

Moderator: Russ Dudley, Assistant Division Administrator, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 (Continued)

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11:00-12:30PM Breakout Sessions Group 1 (Continued)

C. Environmental and Stormwater Management

Crystal Ballroom D/E This session will focus on the new requirements associated with the 2017 Programmatic Agreement for Categorical Exclusions with FHWA, adequacy of permit applications, roles and responsibilities of localities for VDOT erosion and sediment control and stormwater management of Locally Administered Projects. Speakers:

Jim Cromwell, NEPA Programs Manager, Environmental, VDOT

Angel Deem, Division Administrator, Environmental, VDOT

Kim Baggett, Deputy Chief, Regulatory Branch, USACE

John Simkins, Planning & Environment Team Lead, FHWA

Chris Swanson, Assistant Division Administrator, Location & Design Division, VDOT

Moderator: John Leonard, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

D. Lessons Learned – Small Project Examples Shenandoah Ballroom

In this session, representatives from two localities will share their project experiences in challenges and successes in their locality's administration of projects of a smaller scale - two different projects are represented. Speakers:

Keith Barker, City Manager, City of Galax

Megan Cronise, AICP, Principal P lanner, Roanoke County

Moderator: Bill Dandridge, State Funding Programs Section Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

12:30 Lunch Roanoke Ballroom 12:30-4:30 Info Tables Crystal Court

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1:30-3:00 PM Breakout Sessions Group 2

A. Boot Camp Session II Washington Lecture Hall

Project Development: A high level introduction to the technical project development steps, including preliminary design, procurement, public involvement and environmental requirements. Speakers:

Jeff Rodgers, VCO, Alternative Project Delivery Program Manager, Consultant Procurement Division, VDOT

Cheryl Becker, Transportation Engineer, Salem District, VDOT George Rogerson, Policy & Procedure Section Manager, Location &

Design Division, VDOT Moderator: Jay Lindsey, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

B. Don't go in the wrong direction before starting Right Of Way

Crystal Ballroom A/B/C Take this opportunity to expand your knowledge of the RW and utility relocation process to ensure compliance and reimbursement! Session will discuss detailed process, plan reviews, documentation, VDOT coordination, consultant oversight and locality’s experiences in obtaining acquisitions of property and/or utility relocations. A must for any project that includes a RW phase. Speakers:

Terry Cook, Right of Way Manager, Special Projects, VDOT/ROW Northeast Region

Matt Reynolds, State Util ities Property Manager, C.O. ROW/Utilities, VDOT

Richard Bennett, Director of ROW & Util ity Coordination Services, Bowman Consulting Tom Hartman, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works, City of

Harrisonburg

Moderator: Kurt Kuppert, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

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1:30-3:00 PM Breakout Sessions Group 2 (Continued)

C. Pre-Award Audit/DBE/Title VI Crystal Ballroom D/E

This session is focused on program management and project development in compliance with Civil Rights and Audit requirements. Local Public Agencies are required to sign Title VI Assurances, adopt the VDOT’s Disadvantaged Busi-ness Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan, and submit financial information for ap-proval prior to awarding contracts. Working with a game-style interactive ap-proach, this session will assist you in achieving compliance and guide you through related revisions in the LPA Manual. Speakers:

Tammy Mancinelli, Assistant Division Administrator, Civil Rights Division, VDOT

Corina Herrera, Title VI Program Specialist, Civil Rights Division, VDOT

Simba Mandizvidza, Audit Services Manager I , Assurance and Compliance Office, VDOT

Moderator: Tammy Mancinelli, Assistant Division Administrator, Civil Rights Division, VDOT

D. Project Management Tools/Good Project Initiation

Shenandoah Ballroom A successful transportation project begins with proper project initiation. This session will walk you through the project development process,

including effective project scoping, scheduling, accurate cost estimating, putting together a valuable project team, and assessing project risk and establishing the right level of oversight. Learn about the existing tools available to a locality in support of good project development and delivery, such as scheduling tools, the Starter Pack, and LAP Map. Speakers:

Rob Tieman, P.E., Director, Director, Project Management Office, VDOT

Anthony Ford, P.E., PIM Director, Salem District, VDOT

Katie E. Shannon, P.E., Project Support Office Manager, City of Virginia Beach– Public Works/Engineering

Moderator: Fulton deLamorton, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT


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3:00 PM Networking Break Virginia Ballroom and Foyer 3:30-5:00 PM Breakout Sessions Group 3

A. Boot Camp Session III-Right of Way and Environmental

Washington Lecture Hall This session will provide a high level introduction to project development involving right of way/utilities and environmental requirements. Speakers:

Kevin Bradley, District Environmental Manager, Lynchburg District, VDOT

Ashby Jones, Special Projects Coordinator, Western Region, VDOT

Moderator: Carolyn France, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

B. Lesner Bridge - Successes and Challenges of a Major Locally Administered Project Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

Follow the Lesner Bridge project through development and delivery to learn what worked, what didn't work, and how obstacles were

overcome through ingenuity and teamwork. Speakers:

Chris Wojtowicz, P.E., Engineering Construction Manager, City of Virginia Beach

Timothy Barry, P.E., Vice President, RS&H

Rodolfo Maruri, P.E., Team Leader for Structures & Bridges, FHWA

Kelly Waldrop, Federal Funding Programs Section Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Moderator: John Simmers, Local Project Administration Section Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

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3:30-5:00 PM Breakout Sessions Group 3 (Continued)

C. Urban Stuff Crystal Ballroom D/E

This session will cover new items for the urban program to include discussion on bike lanes and transit lanes; the Urban Maintenance Inventory conversion to VDOT's Roadway Inventory Management System (RIMS) and how this will affect localities; an overview of Weldon Cooper reporting as well as a presentation on the "Pros of Becoming a UCI Locality". Speakers:

Yolanda Newton, Local System Policy Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Dave Jarman, Transportation Project Management Supervisor, City of Virginia Beach

John Leonard, Urban Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Todd Halacy, Assistant Division Administrator, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Moderator: Michael Fulcher, Program Manager, Staunton District, VDOT

D. Funding Programs/Applications Shenandoah Ballroom

A Help Guide on Obtaining Federal and State Funds: A Brief "Who, What, When, Where, and How" overview of transportation funding programs. The funding programs that will be covered include the Highway Safety Improvement Pro-gram (HSIP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP), Smart Scale, Access Roads Programs, and the Revenue Sharing Program. Speakers:

Pam Liston, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Kimberly Pryor, Division Director, Infrastructure Investment Division, VDOT

Tracy Turpin, HSIP Program Manager, C.O. Traffic Engineering Division, VDOT

Bill Dandridge, State Funded Programs Section Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT Moderator: Debbi Webb-Howells, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT


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Workshop at a Glance

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Noon-6:00PM Workshop Registration North Entry Foyer

1:00-5:00PM Mobile Workshops

5:00PM Reception-Timmons Group/WSP Garden Court

Dinner (on your own)

9:00PM Rinker Design Hospitality Suite Governor’s Suite

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

8:00AM Workshop Registration North Entry Foyer

Morning Coffee & Networking Roanoke Ballroom & Foyer

9:30 AM Opening Plenary Session Roanoke Ballroom

10:45 AM Networking Break Virginia Ballroom & Foyer

11:00 AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions—Group 1

A. Boot Camp Session I Washington Lecture Hall

REPEAT B. Construction Documentation Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

C. Environmental and Stormwater Management

Crystal Ballroom D/E

D. Lessons Learned–Small Project Examples

Shenandoah Ballroom

12:30PM Lunch Roanoke Ballroom

12:30-4:30 PM Info Tables Crystal Court

1:30-3:00PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions—Group 2

A. Boot Camp Session II Washington Lecture Hall

B. Don't go in the wrong direction before starting Right Of Way

Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

C. Pre-Award Audit/DBE/Title VI Crystal Ballroom D/E

REPEAT D. Project Management Tools/Good Project Initiation

Shenandoah Ballroom

3:00PM Networking Break Virginia Ballroom & Foyer

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Workshop at a Glance (Continued)

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 (Continued)

3:30PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions—Group 3

A. Boot Camp Session III-Right of Way and Environmental

Washington Lecture Hall

REPEAT B. Lesner Bridge—Success and Challenges of a Major LAP

Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

C. Urban Stuff Crystal Ballroom D/E

D. Funding Programs/Applications Shenandoah Ballroom

5:30PM WRA Reception Rooftop Pavilion at the Center on the Square

Dinner (on your own)

9:00PM Rinker Design Hospitality Suite Governor’s Suite

Thursday, September 20, 2018

8:00AM Workshop Registration North Entry Foyer

Morning Coffee & Networking Roanoke Ballroom & Foyer

8:00-Noon Info Tables Crystal Court

8:30 AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions—Group 4

A. Boot Camp Session IV-Construction Washington Lecture Hall

B. Design Issues/ADA Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

C. Performance After Funding Crystal Ballroom D/E

REPEAT D. Lesner Bridge—Success and Challenges of a Major LAP

Shenandoah Ballroom

10:00 AM Networking Break Virginia Ballroom & Foyer

10:30-Noon Concurrent Breakout Sessions– Group 5

REPEAT A. Project Management Tools/Good Project Initiation

Washington Lecture Hall

B. Audit Compliance Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

C. New Technologies Crystal Ballroom D/E

REPEAT D. Construction Documentation Shenandoah Ballroom

Noon Lunch Roanoke Ballroom

12:30 PM Closing Plenary Roanoke Ballroom

1:00 PM Door Prizes Roanoke Ballroom

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Wednesday , September 19th, 2018 (Continued)

5:30 PM WRA Reception Rooftop Pavilion at the Center on the Square Dinner (on your own)

9:00 PM Rinker Design Hospitality Suite Governor’s Suite 7th Floor

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8:00 AM Morning Coffee & Networking Roanoke Ballroom and Foyer Workshop Registration North Entry Foyer 8:00– Noon Info Tables Crystal Court 8:30-10:00 AM Breakout Sessions Group 4

A. Boot Camp Session IV– Construction

Washington Lecture Hall This session will provide a high level overview of the responsibilities of the locality during project construction for a locally administered project. Speakers:

Marty Halloway, P.E., CCM, District Construction Project Controls Engineer, Bristol District, VDOT

Brandon Steele, P.E., Associate Engineer, Whitman, Requardt & Associates

Moderator: Pam Liston, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

B. Design Issues/ADA Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

An opportunity to learn about and discuss plan design, plan review, and ADA requirements for Locally Administered projects. Speakers:

Heather Ham, VA Transportation Division Manager, Pennoni

Adam Czesnowski, Senior Transportation Engineer, Salem District, VDOT

Jason Williams, District L&D Engineer, R ichmond District, VDOT

Moderator: Winky Chenault, Retired Federal Funding Programs Section Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

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8:30-10:00 AM Breakout Sessions Group 4 (Continued)

C. Performance After Funding Crystal Ballroom D/E

Once your project receives funding, a strong focus on performance begins. This session will cover rules regarding federal obligation/authorization, the 10 year rule, Performance End Dates, as well as the VDOT Project Dashboard and how to utilize it to its full potential to keep your project on track! Speakers:

Wendy Thomas, Director of Federal Programs Management Division, VDOT

Nick Roper, District Engineer for Project Development, Northern VA District, VDOT

Jay Styles, Director of Performance & Strategic P lanning, VDOT

Moderator: Michaela McCain, Outreach Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

D. Lesner Bridge - Successes and Challenges of a Major Locally Administered Project Shenandoah Ballroom

Follow this project through development and delivery to learn what worked, what didn't work, and how obstacles were overcome through

ingenuity and teamwork. Speakers:

Chris Wojtowicz, P.E., Engineering Construction Manager, City of Virginia Beach

Timothy Barry, P.E., Vice President, RS&H

Rodolfo Maruri, P.E., Team Leader for Structures & Bridges, FHWA

Kelly Waldrop, Federal Funding Programs Section Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Moderator: John Simmers, Local Project Administration Section Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Thursday, September 20th, 2018 (Continued)

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10:00AM Networking Break Virginia Ballroom and Foyer 10:30-12:00PM Breakout Sessions Group 5

A. Project Management Tools/Good Project Initiation Washington Lecture Hall A successful transportation project begins with proper project initiation. This session will walk you through the project development

process, including effective project scoping, scheduling, accurate cost estimating, identifying environmental requirements, putting together a valuable project team, and assessing project risk and establishing the right level of oversight. Learn about the existing tools available to a locality in support of good project development and delivery, such as scheduling tools, the Starter Pack, and LAP Map. Speakers:

Rob Tieman, P.E., Director, Division Director, Project Management Office, VDOT

Anthony Ford, P.E., PIM Director, Salem District, VDOT

Katie E. Shannon, P.E., Project Support Office Manager, City of Virginia Beach– Public Works/Engineering

Moderator: Fulton deLamorton, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

B. Audit Compliance Crystal Ballroom A/B/C

Learn about FHWA's Compliance Assessment Program (CAP), VDOT Oversight of Local Public Agency projects, Right of Way Compliance reviews and overall common concerns found during these reviews. Speakers:

Gilberto deLeon, Program Delivery Team Leader, FHWA

Terry Cook, Right of Way Manager, Special Projects, VDOT/ROW Northeast Region

Cindy Clark, Compliance Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT

Moderator: Cindy Clark, Program Manager, Local Assistance Division, VDOT


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10:30-12:00PM Breakout Sessions Group 5 (Continued)

C. New Technologies Crystal Ballroom D/E

Virginia continues to lead the way in investigating, developing and implementing cutting edge technologies to improve our transportation network. In this session we will be treated to presentations from these nationally recognized subject matter experts. Topics include; Efforts to bring autonomous and connected vehicles to Virginia, the use of "bendable concrete" and other innovative materials to extend the service lives of our roads and bridges, and using lasers to rapidly remove old, lead-based paint from our aging bridges. Speakers:

Virginia Lingham, Connected and Automated Vehicles Program Manager, Office of Strategic Innovation, VDOT

Michael Sprinkel, Associate Director, VTRC

Stephen Sharp, Senior Scientist, VTRC

Moderator: Adam Matteo, Assistant Division Administrator, Structure and Bridge Division, VDOT

D. Construction Documentation Shenandoah Ballroom Good project documentation is essential to a successful project.

This session will provide a review of major construction documentation require-ments, including project diaries and materials notebooks, and will provide best management practices from speakers with VDOT, Locality, and Consultant experience. Speakers will also provide an overview of the most importance aspects of Materials Quality Assurance and the change order process. Speakers:

Robert Ridgell, P.E., Area Construction Engineer, Fredericksburg District, VDOT

David “DJ” Kelly, P.E., Area Construction Engineer, Fredericksburg District, VDOT

Moderator: Russ Dudley, Assistant Division Administrator, Local Assistance Division, VDOT


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Noon Lunch Roanoke Ballroom 12:30 PM Closing Plenary Session Roanoke Ballroom

Bringing Innovation to Transportation VDOT continues to strive to use technology and innovation to improve our transportation network and increase efficiency in our operations. This session will provide a high level overview of some of the exciting projects and activities the Research Council is involved with aimed at providing innovative transportation solutions in Virginia. Speakers: Catherine McGhee, P.E., Director of the Virginia Transportation Research Council Moderator: Julie Brown, Division Administrator, Local Assistance Division, VDOT 1:00PM Closing/Door Prizes Roanoke Ballroom


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September 19th, Opening Plenary

Partnering and the Local Program

Stephen Brich, P.E.—Commissioner of Highways—VDOT In January 2018, Stephen C. Brich was appointed commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the third largest highway agency in the country. Commissioner Brich oversees a $5.4 billion annual budget and a team of 7,700 people who are responsible for designing, building, maintaining and operating the state's nearly 58,000 miles of roadway, 21,000 structures and bridges, six tunnels and three ferry systems. Commissioner Brich possesses 26 years of extensive experience specializing in the areas of traffic engineering, safety, operations, transportation planning and research. Prior to his appointment, Commissioner Brich served as a vice president with Kimley-Horn and Associates, focusing on transportation matters in Virginia. He was responsible for leading strategic planning and pursuits relating to surface transportation for Kimley-Horn’s three Virginia offices. Commissioner Brich previously served in several senior roles with VDOT, including senior research scientist, assistant state traffic engineer for design and safety, and director of operations. He successfully led and managed a wide array of projects and research studies during his tenure with VDOT and as a consultant. He was instrumental in developing various policy directives for VDOT’s traffic engineering and transportation system management and operations. Commissioner Brich holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Old Dominion University and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Virginia. He is a licensed professional engineer in Virginia and Maryland. Commissioner Brich is from the Hampton Roads area. He has two sons and enjoys surfing and boating.

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September 19th, Opening Plenary (Continued)

Partnering and the Local Program Jessie Yung, P.E.—Division Administrator—Federal Highway Administration

On October 26, 2016, Jessie Yung was appointed to lead the Virginia Division of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Ms. Yung became the first Asian-American woman in the Agency’s history to hold such a position. In this capacity, she leads the Office, in partnership with Virginia Department of Transportation and other transportation program partners, to deliver the $1 billion annual Federal-aid highway program. Prior to this assignment, Ms. Yung was the Special Assistant to FHWA's Executive Director in Washington D.C. She was responsible for supporting the Executive Director in every aspect of the day-to-day operations of the agency and managing the operations of the Office of the Administrator. She began her career with FHWA in 1998 as a highway trainee. Since that time, Ms. Yung has held positions in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania Division Offices, Office of Operations in Headquarters, and the Office of the Administrator. Additional experiences include an assignment with the National Transportation Safety Board in 2004, served as the Acting Senior Advisor to the Director of Field Services – North in 2010, and served as the Wisconsin Division Acting Assistant Division Administrator in 2011. Ms. Yung has received numerous performance awards, including the FHWA Administrator’s Award for Superior Achievement, FHWA Administrator’s Excellence in Teamwork Award, and the USDOT Secretary’s Meritorious Achievement Gold Medal Group Award. Ms. Yung received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland in College Park. She is a registered professional engineer in the State of Maryland.

Biographies (Continued)

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September 20th, Closing Plenary

Bringing Innovation to Transportation

Catherine C. McGhee, P.E.—Director of Research—Virginia Transportation Research Council Ms. McGhee has been with Virginia Transportation Research Council, the Research Division of the Virginia Department of Transportation, since 1993, becoming its Director in December of 2016. Prior to becoming Director, she led the research program in Safety, Operations, and Traffic Engineering. She has led VDOT’s research program on connected and automated vehicles and works with VDOT staff and University partners to develop, test, and deploy equipment and applications within the Virginia Connected and Automated Corridors to advance VDOT’s mission of delivering safe and efficient mobility. Ms. McGhee currently serves as the chair for the Transportation Research Board Committee on Regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations (AHB10), as a stakeholder for the National Surface Transportation Safety Center for Excellence at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), and as a member of the NCHRP 20-30 IDEA Program panel. Ms. McGhee holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia. She is a registered professional engineer in the State of Virginia.

Biographies (Continued)

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Diamond Sponsors

Hospitality Sponsor

Tuesday Reception Sponsor

Wednesday Reception Sponsor

Charging Station Provided by:

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Platinum Sponsors

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Platinum Sponsors (Continued)

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Gold Sponsors

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Donations

Bags Provided by:

Mobile Workshop Bicycles provided by:

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Thank you to our

Diamond Sponsors!

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