DEC 3 - 5, 2014 | MAUI COUNTY, HAWAI’I

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

SYMPOSIUM ON AMERICA'S COUNTY TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Under the leadership of NACo President Riki Hokama (Council Member, Maui County, Hawai’i), NACo is strengthening the capacity of county leaders to deliver transportation and infrastructure services to their communities.  NACo’s Presidential Initiative on Transportation and Infrastructure addresses the county role in promoting investments that support economic competitiveness, improve passenger travel, foster creative partnerships, ensure safety and enhance community quality of life. 

This initiative focuses on the fundamentals of today’s county transportation and infrastructure needs and explores the future of America’s infrastructure advancements, including broadband expansion and technology innovations.

For more information about this initiative, visit www.NACo.org/transportation.

NACo THANKS THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT:

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIESThe National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States.  Founded in 1935, NACo assists America’s 3,069 counties in pursuing excellence in public service to produce healthy, vibrant, safe and resilient counties.  NACo promotes sound public policies, fosters county solutions and innovation, promotes intergovernmental and public-private collaboration and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. For more information about NACo, visit www.NACo.org.

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December 3, 2014

Aloha,

Welcome to this Symposium on America’s County Transportation & Infrastructure. I am very much looking forward to the next few days of learning and collaborating with all of you here in Maui.

As you all know, counties play an essential role in America’s transportation and infrastructure networks.  I have chosen to focus my term as president of the National Association of Counties on this important issue.

A vast majority of the people and goods in the United States travel via county transportation infrastructure every day. Investing over $100 billion each year in roads, bridges, transit, water systems and other public facilities, counties enable everything from Americans’ daily commutes to the shipping of goods around the globe.  Counties are responsible for building and maintaining 45 percent of public roads and nearly 40 percent of bridges, and are involved in the operations of a third of the nation’s transit systems and airports. The decisions that county leaders make every day about transportation, infrastructure, land use and economic development policies and investments influence local and national economic opportunities, shape how communities grow and change and contribute to Americans’ quality of life.

We are anticipating three days of peer sharing, dialogue and tours of the community with all of you, and we welcome your feedback so we can continue to improve the trainings that NACo offers in the future.

Finally, I hope to see you at NACo’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on February 21-25, 2015, and at NACo’s Annual Conference in Mecklenburg County, N.C. on July 10-13, 2015.

Enjoy your time here in Maui!

Mahalo,

Council Member Riki HokamaMaui County, Hawai’iPresident, National Association of Counties

The Grand Wailea Resort2850 Wailea Alanui Drive

Wailea, HI 96753

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AGENDAWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 37:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration

Haleakala Gardens 4

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mobile Workshop: Hawai’i’s Role in Global Innovation

(Pre-Registration Required)Departures are from Ballroom/Group Entrance located by the Haleakala Ballroom

This mobile workshop will explore various efforts by Maui County’s public, private and nonprofit sectors to compete in the global economy. Site tours and discussions will address public-private partnerships, global supply chains, talent development, business recruitment, support for start-ups, STEM education programs and more.

Note: Bus transportation will be provided for those attending the full day. Anyone wanting to attend only the morning or afternoon portions will need to use their own transportation; buses will NOT be returning to the hotel in the middle of the day.

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Part 1: Maui Research and Technology ParkSpace is limited to the first 60 participants.

Participants will visit the Maui Research and Technology Center, the hub of Maui’s growing scientific and technology industry and home to both start-ups and large corporations pioneering a diversity of science and tech-related enterprises.

The tour will include visits with two relatively new additions: the Joint Information Technology Center, which supports U.S. Department of Defense medical readiness requirements and IT modernization needs through rapid prototyping and advanced concept development, and the Pacific Disaster Center, which uses information, science and technology to enable effective evidence-based decision making and to promote disaster risk reduction.

This tour will focus on the importance of global investments in technology development, multi-sector partnerships, broadband and IT infrastructure development and innovations in entrepreneurial models for research.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable attire (long pants and closed toe shoes required for part 2) and light jacket.

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Maui Research and Technology Park Lunch will be provided for all participants.

After lunch the mobile workshop will split into two groups; participants must pre-register for their first choice.

Part 2 (Option A): Haleakala Observatory (pre-registration required)Tour time: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Space is limited to the first 40 participants.

Participants will visit the Haleakala Observatory, Hawai’i’s first astronomical research laboratory and one of the most important space surveillance sites in the world. Located atop Mount Haleakala, this site contains the U.S. Department of Defense’s largest optical telescope, and a new advanced solar telescope is currently under construction. Participants will tour the observatory and learn about how Maui has grown its economy by driving innovation in the space surveillance, optics and supercomputing industries.

Note: Mount Haleakala is located 10,000 feet above sea level, and there are hairpin turns on the drive to the top. Participants with medical conditions or prone to motion sickness may not want to participate.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable attire (long pants and closed toe shoes), light jacket, sunscreen and hat recommended.

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Part 2 (Option B): Kaheawa Wind Farm (pre-registration required)Tour time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Space is limited to the first 20 participants.

Kaheawa Wind is a two-phase, 51 MW wind project nestled on a ridgeline of the West Maui Mountains overlooking Maui’s scenic shores. The combined project supports the goals of the Hawai’i Clean Energy Initiative, which aims to supply at least 70 percent of Hawai’i’s power from clean energy sources by 2030. Kaheawa Wind is harnessing Maui’s sustainable wind resource as an alternative to importing and burning oil for electricity.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable attire (long pants and closed toe shoes), light jacket, sunscreen and hat recommended.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Opening Reception at Grand Wailea HotelOutside Venue: Chapel Overlook

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4All presentations, other than the afternoon mobile workshop, will be held in the Haleakala 4/5.

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Registration Room: Haleakala Gardens 4

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Peer Networking Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introductions

• Hon. Riki Hokama, NACo President and Council Member, Maui County, Hawai’i• Ramon D. Gavarrete, P.E., County Engineer, Highlands County (Fla.) Board of County Commissioners and President, National Association of County Engineers

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Pacific Basin as a Key Gateway for International Commerce, Security and Trade

The islands of the Pacific Basin play a major strategic role for the United States in global commerce, security and trade. Hear from the region’s public and private sector leadership about how counties on America’s mainland are impacted by the trends and development of this important region.

• Hon. Shan S. Tsutsui, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Hawai’i • Walter A. Dods, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Matson, Inc. (invited)• Lt. General Thomas P. Bostick, Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (invited)• Margaret Cummisky, Assistant Secretary for Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce (invited)

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Peer Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.How Does the Global Supply Chain Reach Your County?

Customers in 136 countries around the world buy Hawai’i-grown and manufactured goods and services, according to the Business Roundtable. More

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WELCOME FROM SPONSOR

WELCOME FROM SPONSOR

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than one in five Hawai’i jobs depend on international trade. Transportation equipment (including aerospace products) was Hawai’i’s leading export category in 2012. How do these realities compare with your county? How can counties and state agencies partner to propel U.S. exporting and facilitate business growth? Hear from leading experts about today’s global supply chain and the importance of a seamless intermodal transportation system.

• Paul H. Brewbacker, Ph.D., Principal and Economist, TZ Economics (invited)• Paul Trombino III, Director, Iowa Department of Transportation• Hon. Don Saylor, Supervisor, Yolo County, Calif.

Moderator: • Hon. Linda Langston, Supervisor, Linn County, Iowa and NACo Immediate Past President

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Luncheon Keynote: America’s Maritime Infrastructure of Ports and Inland Waterways

The U.S. has 360 commercial ports employing 13.3 million Americans, which contribute $3.15 trillion to the economy. U.S. inland waterways handle 63 million tons of cargo and contribute $74 billion to the economy. Overall, freight tonnage of all types, including exports, imports and domestic shipments, is expected to grow 73 percent by 2035 from 2008 levels. This session will explore the national trends in water resource development and the potential impact on counties.

• John Vickerman, President, Vickerman and Associates

Moderator: • Christian Leinbach, Commission Chair, Berks County, Pa. and NACo Northeast Regional Representative

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Building Strategic Partnerships to Address Your County’s Transportation Needs

County officials are working with other public, private and nonprofit sector leaders in new ways to build and maintain vital transportation infrastructure and services. This roundtable discussion will explore noteworthy practices and examples of how county leaders are building strategic alliances to ensure America maintains a world-class transportation network.

• Hon. Ernest Y. Martin, Chair, Honolulu City and County Council, Hawai’i• Hon. Peter McLaughlin, Commissioner, Hennepin County, Minn.• Hon. George Hartwick, Commissioner, Dauphin County, Pa.

Moderator: • John Horsley, Transportation Consultant, John Horsley and Associates and NACo Past President

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Break/Prepare for Mobile Workshop

2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Mobile Workshop: Smart Grid Demonstration Project: JumpSMART-Maui (Pre-Registration Required)Space is limited to the first 50 participants. Departures from the Ballroom/Group Entrance located by the Haleakala Ballroom

JUMPSmart-Maui is a renewable energy demonstration project organized by partner organizations in Japan and Maui. Funded by the Japanese government and implemented by the private firm Hitachi Ltd., this $30 million demonstration project seeks to improve the integration of renewable energy resources into Maui’s Smart Grid and prepare Maui for efficient use by all electric vehicles. Participants will visit large battery installation and charging stations, hear from Hitachi and Maui officials about how they are exploring solutions to Maui’s energy challenges and learn about the development of a stable supply of clean energy through transportation and energy investments.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable attire (long pants and closed toe shoes), sunscreen and hat recommended.

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Reception, Dinner and Luau at HotelOutside Venue: Chapel Lawn

WELCOME FROM SPONSOR

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 57:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration Room: Haleakala Gardens 4

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Peer Networking BreakfastRoom: Haleakala Gardens 4/5

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.MAP-21 Federal Surface Transportation Reauthorization and the Outlook for America’s CountiesRoom: Haleakala 4/5

Hear from top transportation policy experts about the current status of federal transportation funding authorization and engage in a roundtable discussion about the long-term direction for American transportation policy and what it means for counties. • Janet Kavinoky, Executive Director, Transportation & Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce• Brian Pallasch, Managing Director, Government Relations & Infrastructure Initiatives, America Society of Civil Engineers• Jessica Monahan, Associate Legislative Director, NACo

Moderator: • Hon. Peter McLaughlin, Commissioner, Hennepin County, Minn.

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Peer Networking Break

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.How Are Counties Leveraging New and Traditional Funding and Financing Techniques to Address Transportation and Infrastructure Challenges?Room: Haleakala 4/5

Smaller funding streams combined with higher infrastructure costs and increased pressure on existing transportation systems have led counties to pioneer new funding and financing solutions to meet critical local and regional needs. These solutions often involve partnerships with other jurisdictions and the private sector, as well as creative techniques to raise funds locally and streamline development processes. This panel discussion will highlight exemplary practices pursued by counties and their partners nationwide.

• Hon. Tammy Baney, Commissioner, Deschutes County, Ore.• James Whitty, Manager, Office of Innovative Partnerships and Alternative Funding, Oregon Department of Transportation• Scott McGolpin, Director of Public Works, Santa Barbara County, Calif., and Past President of County Engineers Association of California

Moderator:Brenda Buck, County Administrator, Claiborne County, Miss.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Luncheon Address: Driving into the Future with Tech Innovation at the WheelRoom: Haleakala 3

How are connected vehicles and mobile technology changing the way we will get around in the 21st century, and how can county leaders be prepared to address these new possibilities? Learn about how tech innovation and big data are redefining transportation systems, and get a preview of how connected vehicles will reshape the built environment.

• Allen D. Biehler, Distinguished Service Professor, H. John Heinz III College of Public Policy and Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University and Executive Director, T-SET University Transportation Center and former Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation• Monali Shah, Senior Innovation Manager, HERE Traffic and Connected Driving

Moderator:• John Horsley, Transportation Consultant, John Horsley and Associates and NACo Past PresidentWELCOME FROM SPONSOR

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2015 NACO EVENTS

2015 NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCEWashington, D.C. February 21–25

2015 WESTERN INTERSTATE REGION CONFERENCEKauai CountyKauai, Hawai’iMay 20–22

2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITIONMecklenburg CountyCharlotte, North CarolinaJuly 10–13

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