Border to Border Transportation Conference



The 5th Bi-Annual Border to Border Transportation Conference, hosted by the HCMPO will take place from  November 18 – 20, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center, McAllen, TX. The goal of the conference is for transportation professionals, government agencies, consulting firms, and researchers to share initiatives and efforts in transportation planning for the U.S. / Mexico International Border Area to the U.S. / Canada International Area and all of the U.S. area in between. Some topics of discussion include freight transportation, multimodal transportation planning, transit planning, transportation legislation, regionalism, and sustainable development. 

 

Key Note Speaker & 2014 Recipient of The Oustanding Leadership for South Texas Border Area Award to be Awarded at the Conference:
Texas State Representative 
Transportation Committee Vice Chair
Transportation Funding, Expenditures & Finance Committee Member
 
 
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What is the MPO?
  • The Hidalgo County MPO (HCMPO) is a federally funded program that addresses the mobility goals of the communities within the urbanized area of Hidalgo County.
  • HCMPO works with Hidalgo County, cities within the county, transit providers, and the Texas Department of Transportation to plan for the future transportation needs of this metropolitan area.
  • Every metropolitan area with a population of 50,000 or more must have a designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

Speaker and Presenter Information

Armando "Mando" Martinez
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Invited
Texas Secretary of State
Nandita Berry
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 Biography Click Here

Relevant Government Agencies

Army, DOD & Military, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, GSA, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association

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When
Tue-Thu, Nov 18-20, 2014, 8:00am - 5:00pm


Cost

Late Registration Fee:  $175.00


Where
McAllen Convention Center
700 Convention Center Blvd
McAllen, TX 78501
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Website
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Organizer
Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization


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