Overview

2024 National Regional Transportation Conference

July 30 - August 1 (Tuesday to Thursday)

The Westin Poinsett
120 S Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601

The conference will include a mixture of panels, workshops, and discussion-based sessions, with a range of transportation-related topics open to individuals with years of experience in the field and those who are just beginning their transportation careers.

This year, NADO will also hold the EDD Wealth Creation Summit in Greenville, July 31-August 2. Some content will be held jointly between the two events. Attendees of the National Regional Transportation Conference can also register to stay an extra day for even more regional peer learning content! Click the button below for more information on the summit.

2024 EDD Wealth Creation Summit

Registration

Registration is now open. Email Karron Grant, [email protected], with questions regarding registration or for assistance registering your group.

  • Early Bird Registration Rate (until July 5): $410
  • Regular Registration Rate (after July 5): $475
  • RPO America Subscriber Rate** (no expiration on this rate): $375

**If your organization paid an RPO America Subscription for 2024, you are eligible for a discounted registration rate of $375! Email Karron Grant, [email protected] to take advantage of this perk or for more information on becoming an RPO America Subscriber.

Are you interested in registering to attend both the National Regional Transportation Conference and the EDD Wealth Creation Summit? Register for the transportation conference first, then contact Karron Grant at [email protected] for assistance with adding a Wealth Creation Summit registration to your account.

Accommodations

The Westin Poinsett
120 S Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
 
Reservation Cut off Date: July 1, 2024*
 
*This rate is guaranteed until July 1. After this date, rooms and rates are subject to availability. Additionally, this rate applies only until our reserved room block is full, which could happen prior to July 1. We recommend making your reservation as soon as possible to secure this rate.*
 
The room block at The Westin Poinsett is SOLD OUT. There is not an official overflow hotel, however, there are a few hotels that have availability within walking distance from the Westin.
If you have questions about hotel reservations, email NADO’s Meetings and Membership Manager Brittany Salazar.
On-Site Hotel Parking
Daily: $7
Valet: $20
Electric Car Charging Station Available
Additional Parking on Elford Street 

Airport & Transportation

The nearest airport to Greenville is Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) Airport which is 13 miles away from the hotel. Other nearby airports include Asheville (AVL) (41.3 miles), Charlotte (CLT) (86.4 miles) and Knoxville (TYS) (112.2 miles).

A complimentary hotel airport shuttle is available from the conference hotel. 

Agenda

Click here for a PDF of the full program.

Sponsorships & Exhibitors

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SPONSOR THE NATIONAL REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE JULY 30 – AUGUST 1, 2024 IN GREENVILLE, SC. 

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Click here to access the 2024 Sponsor and Exhibitor form.

We are seeking potential sponsors to help support and elevate the National Regional Transportation Conference!

Take advantage of this opportunity to get your company’s name and message in front of our conference attendees from organizations across the country. 

In a typical year, this conference is attended by 125 – 150 individuals, most of whom are regional planning practitioners working on transportation, economic development, and other planning in rural and small metropolitan regions around the United States. State agency staff and other planning partners also attend. Sponsorship is designed to allow for optimal interaction with these audiences of attendees, as well as NADO’s greater membership of regional planning and development organizations and their partners.

Contact Brittany Salazar at [email protected] for more information about sponsorships and becoming and exhibitor. 

Presentations

Wednesday, July 30

8:45-10:00 AM

  • Opening Plenary: Regional Rural and Small Metro Transportation Federal Program Updates
    • Welcome: Robert Hiett, Executive Director and RPO America Chair, Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (NC)
    • Welcome: Josh Rodriguez, Program Director for Environment, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (DC)
    • Mariia Zimmermann, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation
    • Moderator: Rick Hunsaker, Executive Director and NADO First Vice President, Region XII Council of Governments (IA)

10:15-11:45 AM

1:00-2:15 PM

2:30-3:15 PM

  • Conversation Cafe: Facilitated Networking Opportunity

3:30-4:45 PM

  • RPO America Annual Business Meeting and RPO Council Meeting
    • John Kaliski, Principal, Cambridge Systematics (MA)
    • Kevin Adam, Legislative Liaison, Rural Transportation Advocacy Council (AZ)

5:00-6:30 PM

  • 2024 Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards Reception

Wednesday, July 31

8:00-10:30 AM

  • Mobile Workshop: Inland Port Greer

8:45-11:00 AM

  • Mobile Workshop: Pedestrian and Bicycling Infrastructure Walking Tour

9:00-10:15 AM

10:30-11:45 AM

11:45 AM-1:00 PM

  • Plenary Lunch: Transportation and Innovation
    • David Clayton, Executive Director, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (SC)
    • Moderator: Rick Green, Government Services Director and RPO America Secretary, Upper Savannah Council of Governments (SC)

1:15-2:45 PM

3:00-4:30 PM

Thursday, August 1

9:00-10:15 AM

10:30 AM-12:00 PM

  • Joint plenary: Engaging partners through Value Chain Mapping
    • Melissa Levy, Regional Development Researcher/Wealth Creation Specialist, NADO
    • Carrie Kissel, Associate Director, NADO
    • Moderator: Gena McCullough, Assistant Director/Planning Director and RPO America Vice Chair, Bi-State Regional Commission (IL/IA)
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