Agenda is subject to change without notice.
| Events followed by an asterisk "*" are not included in the SASHTO TX 2018 registration fees and are subject to additional fees. | Invitation-only event |
Aug. 3, 2018
| Please note: Attire for the conference is Friday business casual. Short sleeve shirts are encouraged. |
Aug. 4, 2018
| 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Registration & Information Desk | Level 2 | | Harris |
| 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Delegate Hospitality presented by ACPA/TCPA | Level 2 | | Harris |
| 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Invitation Only: SASHTO Board of Directors Reception and Dinner | Minute Maid Park | |
Aug. 5, 2018
| 6 a.m. | TRANSPORTATION: Golf Tournament Shuttle Departure | Level 1 | | Crawford Street Entrance/Exit |
| 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Registration & Information Desk | Level 2 | | Harris |
| 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Delegate Hospitality presented by ACPA/TCPA | Level 2 | | Harris |
| 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Golf Tournament presented by Williams Brothers Construction* |
Tour 18 Golf 3102 FM 1960 Rd E Humble, TX 77338 |
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| 9 a.m. – 12 noon | SIGN UP! Technical Tour: SH 146 Fred Hartman Bridge | Level 1 | | Crawford Street Entrance/Exit |
| 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | SIGN UP! Technical Tour: Building in an Urban Environment | Level 1 | | Crawford Street Entrance/Exit |
| 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | SIGN UP! Technical Tour: Port of Houston – Sam Houston Boat Tour | Level 1 | | Crawford Street Entrance/Exit |
| 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Invitation Only: TxDOT Team Meeting | Level 3 | | River Oaks |
| 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Invitation Only: AGC Caucus Meeting | Level 3 | | Memorial |
| 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Welcome Reception: "Don't Mess with Texas" presented by Jacobs Engineering Group | Level 2 | | Houston Ballroom |
Aug. 6, 2018
| 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Registration & Information Desk | Level 2 | | Harris |
| 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW | Level 4 | | Texas Ballroom & Pre-Function |
| 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast presented by NTT Data | Level 4 | | Texas Ballroom |
| 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Invitation Only: AGC/ARTBA/AASHTO Joint Committee Meeting | Level 3 | | Montrose |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Spouse Hospitality Room presented by ACPA/TCPA | Level 2 | | Galveston B |
| 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. |
Opening Session and Ceremony of States Featuring: |
Level 2 | | Houston Ballroom |
| 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW | Level 4 | | Texas Ballroom & Pre-Function |
| 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Plated Lunch & Keynote Speaker presented by WSP Keynote Speaker: |
Level 4 | | Texas Ballroom |
| 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Concurrent Technical Sessions Group A |
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A1. Houston: We have a Solution… It's time to share some of the news. What are states doing well as good stewards of taxpayer funds, how are they sharing those success stories? Hear from state agency executives about their experiences and proven strategies for crafting and sharing the right narrative in an era of shrinking funding, emergencies, changing technology and other challenges. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | River Oaks | |
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A2. Weathering the Storm Together In recent years, SASHTO states have been hit hard with multiple weather events requiring coordinated, all-hands-on-deck responses. This panel brings together local, state and federal partners to share experiences and lessons learned during these major weather disasters. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Kingwood | |
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A3. Progress and Preservation: A NEPA Roundtable Discussion Federal NEPA delegation to state DOTs continues to be a popular topic as more states are undertaking this process. Texas and Florida, which have been involved with NEPA delegation for a number of years, will provide states’ perspective on the process, joined by FHWA sharing the federal perspective. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Briargrove | |
| 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | SIGN UP! Technical Tour: Houston TRANSTAR Facility | Level 1 | | Crawford Street Entrance/Exit |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Invitation Only: FHWA Staff Meeting | Level 3 | | Sugarland |
| 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
Concurrent Technical Sessions Group B |
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B1. Can You Hear Me Now? Staying Relevant in the Age of Communication Overload As different forms of social media become more prominent, the way state DOTs communicate with the public is changing. Whether on a day-to-day basis, during public outreach for a project, or in an emergency, the tools and techniques in the social space are vital for success. This panel will discuss strategies to break through the clutter, engage and be relevant in a 24/7 information environment. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | River Oaks | |
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B2. Staying Ahead of the Storm: Emergency Preparedness If you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes. Weather is an ongoing challenge to transportation systems, creating the need for smarter planning and preparation — hope for the best but plan for the worst. See how state DOTs are tackling this issue head-on to best prepare and protect citizens during severe weather events — while preserving states’ assets. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Kingwood | |
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B3. Breaking the Mold: Alternative Project Delivery As demands grow and funding continues to be a challenge, states must look for innovative ways to deliver transportation projects. Add to your toolkit as this panel explores and discusses options such as design-build and construction manager/general contractor delivery models. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Briargrove | |
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B4. Innovating Beyond Design Standards Safety and congestion management continue to be top priorities for transportation providers, challenging DOTs to push the envelope in ways that raise the bar. Hear more about how the ongoing evolution of how we design and construct transportation projects can be driven by the need to meet challenges in new ways as these panelists share examples and insight. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Meyerland | |
| 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Invitation Only: "Texas Tiki Lounge" SASHTO Board of Directors Reception presented by Volkert, Inc. | Level 6 | | Pool Deck |
Aug. 7, 2018
| 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Registration & Information Desk | Level 2 | | Harris |
| 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. | INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW | Level 4 | | Texas Ballroom & Pre-Function |
| 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast presented by AGC of Texas | Level 4 | | Texas Ballroom |
| 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Invitation Only: State DOT Commission/Board Member Breakfast | Level 4 | | David Mitzner Room |
| 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Invitation Only: ARTBA "Engineering Issues" Breakfast | Level 3 | | Montrose |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Spouse Hospitality Room presented by ACPA/TCPA | Level 2 | | Galveston B |
| 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Invitation Only: SASHTO Board of Director Meeting | Level 3 | | Annise Parker Boardroom |
| 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Invitation Only: SASHTO Chief Engineer Meeting | Level 3 | | Galleria Boardroom |
| 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Concurrent Technical Sessions Group C | ||
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C1. Making the Most Important Investment: People State DOTs have to think outside the box to recruit and retain the best and brightest. Competition with the private sector has made this particularly challenging, but there are solutions worth exploring. This panel will examine creative and effective approaches for attracting and retaining a modern, engaged and committed workforce. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Kingwood | |
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C2. Follow the Leader: Autonomous Freight Movement The race is on when it comes to effectively applying the opportunities offered by autonomous freight movement. This panel will look at how technology companies are changing the way freight is moved in the connected and tech-driven 21st century. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | River Oaks | |
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C3. Smart Cities: Graduating to the Next Level Transportation technology continues to adapt and change, so must the way transportation planners design infrastructure systems. This panel will look at the role technology will play in building new smart cities and how transportation systems can evolve to keep pace. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Briargrove | |
| 9 a.m. - 12 noon | SIGN UP! Technical Tour: Houston TRANSTAR Facility | Level 1 | | Crawford Street Entrance/Exit |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12 noon |
Concurrent Technical Sessions Group D |
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D1. The Electronic Shield: Protecting Our Information In an increasingly connected world, the need to keep secure information protected is paramount. As technology is deployed in every aspect of the transportation sector, new security challenges arise. This session will focus on the important discussions that need to happen to ensure information security remains front and center. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Kingwood | |
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D2. The Game of Drones Drone use is continuing to expand in multiple facets of transportation. This panel will delve into a provocative conversation about the use and safety of drones in areas such as construction and maintenance, surveying, emergency weather situations and more; as well as the policy considerations needed to keep up with their rapid expansion. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | River Oaks | |
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D3. Forging a New Path Through Urban Chaos Large, dense and growing urban areas present a unique set of challenges in the planning and construction of highways. Elements such as transit and pedestrian facilities often need to be factored into these larger plans. This panel will share real-world scenarios of what states are doing to address the complicated needs of building in an urban environment. Moderator: Panelists: |
Level 3 | | Briargrove | |
| 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Invitation Only: FHWA/CEO/SASHTO BOD Roundtable |
Level 3 | | Montrose |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. |
Plated Lunch & Keynote Speaker presented by AECOM Keynote Speaker: |
Level 4 | | Texas Ballroom |
| 2:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
Closing Session & AASHTO Awards Featuring: |
Level 2 | | Houston Ballroom |
| 4:45 p.m. – 11 p.m. | TRANSPORTATION: Closing Reception Shuttle | Level 1 | | Crawford Street Entrance/Exit |
| 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Invitation Only: Board of Directors Reception presented by HNTB | Foundation Room | The House of Blues |
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Dallas Street Entrance |
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| 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Closing Reception: "On the Road Again" presented by HNTB | Music Hall | The House of Blues |
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Caroline Street Entrance |
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Aug. 8, 2018
| 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Invitation Only: SASHTO 2019/2020/2021 Planning Breakfast | Level 3 | | Hunter's Creek |