2022 Public Transportation Summit
2022 Public Transportation Summit
Annual Summit
October 25 - 27, 2022  ·  The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE 2022 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT!

The annual Public Transportation Summit takes place as a means to promote coordination with agencies, local stakeholders, and organizations. The Idaho Transportation Department Public Transportation (ITD-PT) Office has put together a month long series of technical assistance, training, workshops and peer to peer networking opportunities.  The summit’s strategic agenda is designed to help facilitate and encourage thought-provoking topics that will maximize efficiency and offer unique insight into present and future challenges facing public transportation in Idaho. 

This FREE conference will provide excellent training opportunities as well as breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday along with refreshments throughout the day.  We encourage you to register early using the button above to reserve your spot.  

There is a limited block of rooms set aside at The Courtyard by Marriott for $147.00 per night.   Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (208) 888-0800 and ask for the "Public Transportation Summit" group rate.  This block rate is only available until 10/10/2022.  After this date, the hotel may or may not honor the group rate.  Book your group rate for Idaho Transportation Department 

Please note that all travel accommodations are the responsibility of the registrant. Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) funds will be available to support eligible travel accommodations. Please submit RTAP Application to Shauna Miller, Grants Officer at Shauna.Miller@itd.idaho.gov

Agenda
Tuesday, October 25
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CTAI’s initial findings from roundtable discussions throughout Idaho identifying the challenges and benefits that arise from establishing data standards and uniform approach to data collection, analysis, and strategic planning.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
In this one-hour conversation, we will explore what gets in our way while learning tools for changing our outlook about our potential and the potential of those around us.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
The First Observer Plus program is designed to increase security awareness by training frontline surface transportation professionals to observe, assess, and report, suspicious activity they may encounter while operating in the mass transit industry.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, October 26
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tactical Awareness & Safety Course Description: • Personal Safety • Levels of Awareness • Body Language • De-escalation Techniques • Basic Drug Identification
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Interpersonal skills and enhancing constructive communication and engagement within an organization.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday, October 27
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Overview of the grant programs and crash data available from the OHS.
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Speakers
Angie Stegner is an educator for the Lewiston Independent School District. She also teaches various soft skills classes through Lewis-Clark State College and their Workforce Training program. Additionally, Angie is a Deputy Coroner for Nez Perce County.
Program Manager
Kootenai County Public Transportation
Chad oversees transit operations& collaborates with internal & external stakeholders in a variety of activities including the design & development of innovative technology solutions, service planning, geographic analysis, & state and federal compliance.
Sisu Consulting & Training
David Nichols has worked for nearly 30 years in teaching, training, and human resources; focusing on leadership development, change management, communication skills, hiring and talent management, and culture change.
Lead Transportation Security Inspector- Surface (LTSI)
Department of Homeland Security
Eddie has been with TSA since 2013 and was promoted to Lead Transportation Security Inspector in October 2022.
Manager
ITD Office of Highway Safety
Josephine Middleton has worked at ITD since 2001 and in Manager of ITD's Office of Highway Safety (OHS).
Executive Director
Valley Regional Transit
Kelli Badesheim is the executive director of Valley Regional Transit, the regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties in Idaho.
Chief Operations Officer
Valley Regional Transit
Leslie Pedrosa has been in the public transportation industry for 27 years. Ms. Pedrosa has worked for Valley Regional Transit for the last 10 years and currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer.
Sergeant
Nez Perce Tribal Police Department
Mike has worked for the NPTPD for 10 years. Mike has served as a Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Patrol Corporal, K9 Handler, a Detective and was recently promoted to Sergeant of Patrol.
Director of Compliance Initiatives
RLS & Associates
Mr. Rich Garrity has over 40 years of experience in transit and paratransit planning, operations and management evaluation, coordinated transportation services, policy development, and state DOT program management, over 20 of that with RLS.
Transportation Security Inspector - Surface (TSI)
The Public Transportation Advisory Council (PTAC) was also created in Idaho Code 40-514 to “advise the Department on issues and policies regarding public transportation in Idaho."
District 1 PTAC
Public Transportation Advisory Council
Ryan Luttmann was appointed as the District 1 PTAC representative in 2019. Ryan is a professional engineer and brings over 20 years of experience working in both private and public sectors.
District 2 PTAC
Public Transportation Advisory Council
Alisa Anderson has been the Grants Manager for the City of Moscow since 2007. She develops & writes grant applications & administers grants for various city departments. Alisa has also been a member of the Public Transit Advisory Council since 2015.
District 3 PTAC
Public Transportation Advisory Council
Allan Schneider, the District 3 representative for PTAC, is a retired high school English teacher. He is a visually impaired Idahoan and serves on the board of the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
District 4 PTAC
Public Transportation Advisory Council
Jeff is an Idaho native and was born and raised in Pocatello. In 2004, he graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.
District 5 PTAC
Public Transportation Advisory Council
Kathleen Lewis has over thirty years of writing and administering federal, state and private grants. She served as the Executive Director of the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments, Inc.
District 6 PTAC
Public Transportation Advisory Council
Michelle was elected to serve on the Idaho Falls City Council in November 2015 and ran unopposed for her second term in 2019. She currently serves as the President of the Council.
Public Transportation Manager
ITD - Public Transportation Office
Ron Duran joined the ITD Public Transportation Office in 2019 as the Public Transportation Manager. Ron brings with him over 10 years of management experience in both public and private sectors.
Grants & Contracts Officer
ITD - Public Transportation Office
Shauna has been with ITD since June 2012. During this time she has served as a Grants & Contracts Officer for FHWA, FTA, and State-Funded Programs. Shauna currently oversees ITD-PT’s Safety, Capital, Asset Management, and Training programs.
Grants & Contracts Officer
ITD - Public Transportation Office
Taylor Bothke has been with the ITD since April 2019. Initially, she joined the department in the DMV. Taylor promoted to the PT Office as a Grants & Contracts Officer in Feb. 2020 and has recently transitioned to overseeing the 5311 programs.
Grants & Contracts Officer
ITD - Public Transportation Office
Beth Thompson has been with ITD since November 2018. She was initially a Program Supervisor in the DMV and came to the Public Transportation Department in September 2021. Beth oversees the 5310 program in Operations.
Grants & Contracts Officer
ITD Public Transportation Office
Sam Carroll has been with ITD Public Transportation since May 2022. He previously spent three years with ITD in the Materials section. Sam acts as a Grants & Contracts Officer and currently works on Capital projects and COVID Relief programs.

Angie Stegner

Angie Stegner is an educator for the Lewiston Independent School District. She also teaches various soft skills classes through Lewis-Clark State College and their Workforce Training program. Additionally, Angie is a Deputy Coroner for Nez Perce County.

Chad Ingle

Chad oversees transit operations& collaborates with internal & external stakeholders in a variety of activities including the design & development of innovative technology solutions, service planning, geographic analysis, & state and federal compliance.

David Nichols

David Nichols has worked for nearly 30 years in teaching, training, and human resources; focusing on leadership development, change management, communication skills, hiring and talent management, and culture change.

Eddie Rosemon

Eddie has been with TSA since 2013 and was promoted to Lead Transportation Security Inspector in October 2022.

Josephine Middleton

Josephine Middleton has worked at ITD since 2001 and in Manager of ITD's Office of Highway Safety (OHS).

Kelli Badesheim

Kelli Badesheim is the executive director of Valley Regional Transit, the regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon counties in Idaho.

Leslie Pedrosa

Leslie Pedrosa has been in the public transportation industry for 27 years. Ms. Pedrosa has worked for Valley Regional Transit for the last 10 years and currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer.

Mike Stegner

Mike has worked for the NPTPD for 10 years. Mike has served as a Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Patrol Corporal, K9 Handler, a Detective and was recently promoted to Sergeant of Patrol.

Rich Garrity

Mr. Rich Garrity has over 40 years of experience in transit and paratransit planning, operations and management evaluation, coordinated transportation services, policy development, and state DOT program management, over 20 of that with RLS.

Public Transportation Advisory Council

The Public Transportation Advisory Council (PTAC) was also created in Idaho Code 40-514 to “advise the Department on issues and policies regarding public transportation in Idaho."

Ryan Luttmann, PE

Ryan Luttmann was appointed as the District 1 PTAC representative in 2019. Ryan is a professional engineer and brings over 20 years of experience working in both private and public sectors.

Alisa Anderson

Alisa Anderson has been the Grants Manager for the City of Moscow since 2007. She develops & writes grant applications & administers grants for various city departments. Alisa has also been a member of the Public Transit Advisory Council since 2015.

Allan Schneider

Allan Schneider, the District 3 representative for PTAC, is a retired high school English teacher. He is a visually impaired Idahoan and serves on the board of the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Jeff McCurdy

Jeff is an Idaho native and was born and raised in Pocatello. In 2004, he graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.

Kathleen Lewis

Kathleen Lewis has over thirty years of writing and administering federal, state and private grants. She served as the Executive Director of the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments, Inc.

Michelle Ziel-Dingman

Michelle was elected to serve on the Idaho Falls City Council in November 2015 and ran unopposed for her second term in 2019. She currently serves as the President of the Council.

Ron Duran

Ron Duran joined the ITD Public Transportation Office in 2019 as the Public Transportation Manager. Ron brings with him over 10 years of management experience in both public and private sectors.

Shauna Miller

Shauna has been with ITD since June 2012. During this time she has served as a Grants & Contracts Officer for FHWA, FTA, and State-Funded Programs. Shauna currently oversees ITD-PT’s Safety, Capital, Asset Management, and Training programs.

Taylor Bothke

Taylor Bothke has been with the ITD since April 2019. Initially, she joined the department in the DMV. Taylor promoted to the PT Office as a Grants & Contracts Officer in Feb. 2020 and has recently transitioned to overseeing the 5311 programs.

Beth Thompson

Beth Thompson has been with ITD since November 2018. She was initially a Program Supervisor in the DMV and came to the Public Transportation Department in September 2021. Beth oversees the 5310 program in Operations.

Sam Carroll

Sam Carroll has been with ITD Public Transportation since May 2022. He previously spent three years with ITD in the Materials section. Sam acts as a Grants & Contracts Officer and currently works on Capital projects and COVID Relief programs.

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Hotels
LOCATION
The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 1789 South Eagle Road, Meridian, ID 83642
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Location: The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 1789 South Eagle Road, Meridian, ID 83642