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Transportation 770

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A forum to identify economic opportunities for sustaining and growing Mississippi's transportation centers while preserving livable communities and environmental quality.

Agenda

1. Networking and dialogue on Mississippi's Transportation future
2. Recommendations for an action plan for the transportation & economic community

    • Tuesday, February 21, 2012
    • 12:30 PM 
      Welcome
      Dr. David Shaw, MSU Vice-President
      Mayor Parker Wiseman, City of Starkville
      Symposium Goals - Jim Barksdale, MDA Director
      1:00 PM 
      Symposium Overview
      Tom Bryant, Pickering Firm
      Mississippi Transportation Commissioners Roundtable on 25-Year Vision
      Moderator: Melinda McGrath, MDOT
      North Mississippi - Mike Tagert
      Central Mississippi - Dick Hall
      South Mississippi - Tom King
      Q&A
      Multi-modal Success Stories
      Moderator: Skip Scaggs, MDA
      South Mississippi - Port of Gulf Port, Don Allee, Executive Director
      Mid-Mississippi - I 20 Corridor; Whit Hughes, p3 Elevations
      North Mississippi - Chickasaw Trail; William Adair, William C. Adair Development Co.
      Airports - GTR, Mike Hainsey, Executive Director
      Marine Highway - Port Itawamba, Greg Deakle, Executive Director
      Q&A
      5:30 PM 
      Reception & Poster Session
      Research Posters, student contest, Hors d'oeuvres - Colvard Union Ball Room
    • Wednesday, February 22, 2012
    • 8:30 AM 
      Welcome
      Jeff Ballweber, Pickering Engineering
      8:35 AM 
      Announcement of Awards
      Dr. Sandra Eksioglu, MSU
      Future Challenges and Opportunities
      Moderator: Skip Scaggs, MDA
      Dr. Rob Martinez, Norfolk Southern Railroad
      Mr. Bruce Lambert, Executive Director, Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies
      Q&A
      Brainstorming Breakouts
      Coffee, soft drinks, water and cookies available
      Summary of Breakouts
      Evaluation and Next Steps
      12:30 PM 
      Adjourn
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