2023 Highway Railroad Safety Conference | Institute for Transportation

Event Details

LOCATION

West Des Moines, Iowa

VENUE

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Map

After you register, you will receive an email containing a link for making conference rate reservations.

DATES

June 19, 2023 — June 20, 2023

TIME

On-site check-in begins at noon on the first day.

Event Contact

Keith Knapp

InTrans, Iowa LTAP

515-294-8817
kknapp@iastate.edu

Description

This two-day event is meant for railroad professionals, companies, and municipalities planning roadway projects that interact with railroad property, state departments of transportation (DOTs), and stakeholders with an interest in railroad crossing.

Exhibitor Opportunity

After registering as an attendee, if you or your organization is interested in having exhibitor space at the conference, please contact Natasha Foster, Sales and Event Services Manager at the West Des Moines Sheraton. She can be reached 515-457-2210 or natasha.foster@sheratonwestdesmoines.com.

Tentative Abbreviated Agenda

Day One

Time	Event Details
12:00–1:00 PM	Registration & Check-In
1:00–1:15 PM	Welcoming Remarks Scott Marler, Iowa DOT Director
1:15–2:15 PM	Brainstorming Session *Open forum: Issues, concerns, challenges, and successes participants would like to share with the group*
2:15–2:30 PM	CPKC Merger Update
2:30–3:00 PM	Railroad Crossing Preemption
3:00–3:15 PM	Break
3:15–3:45 PM	AREMA Update
3:45–4:15 PM	National Legislation & Industry Update
4:15–5:15 PM	State DOT Updates - Iowa DOT - Kansas DOT - Missouri DOT - Nebraska DOT
5:15 PM	Day 1 Adjourn
6:00–7:30 PM	Reception & Networking Refreshments & Hors d'oeuvres

Day Two

Time	Event Details
7:00–8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:30 AM	FRA Update
8:30–9:00 AM	FHWA Update
9:00–10:15 AM	Operation Lifesaver Updates - National Update - Iowa Update - Kansas Update - Missouri Update - Nebraska Update
10:15–10:30 AM	Break
10:30–11:00 AM	Union Pacific Railroad Update
11:00–11:30 AM	BNSF Railroad Update
11:30 AM–12:30 PM	Railroad Crossing Safety Projects Coordination Roundtable Moderator: Iowa DOT Panel of representatives from UP, BNSF, and other railroads will discuss ways to best coordinate railroad crossing safety projects with state DOT representatives
12:30–1:30 PM	Lunch
1:30–2:00 PM	American Short Line & Regional Railroad Update
2:00–2:15 PM	AASHTO Update
2:15–2:30 PM	Break
2:30–3:45 PM	Q & A Panel Discussion Representatives from FRA, FHWA, Class I RRs, ASLRRA, AASHTO will have an open discussion pertaining to policy, grant opportunities, projects, issues, and concerns
3:45–4:15 PM	DHS/TSA Railroad Security Awareness
4:15–4:30 PM	Conference Wrap-Up
4:30 PM	Conference Adjourn

Download a PDF of the detailed agenda draft (updated March 27).

Registration

CAPACITY

40 Seats Remaining

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

June 7, 2023 12:00 PM

Registration Fee

The attendee registration fee is $225.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Because of our financial commitment to food, beverages, and venues, a service fee of $75 will be required for any cancellations, with the remainder being able to be refunded to the registrant.

Questions?

At this time, for any event-related questions, contact the Iowa DOT’s Kris Klop at 515-239-1108, kristopher.klop@iowadot.us or Maria Hobbs 515-239-1088, maria.hobbs@iowadot.us.