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------------------------------------------------------------- The Alaska Tribal Transportation Work Group (ATTWG) Announces the The 2020 Annual Alaska Tribal Transportation Symposium Is Cancelled. Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) we are observing an abundance of caution and ATTWG decided to cancel this Symposium. Those who paid Registration for the Symposium through Eventbrite will be refunded if requested Please monitor our website for more information on our rescheduled 18th Annual Alaska Tribal Transportation Symposium We will continue monitoring how the virus outbreak evolves as we move forward. Please exercise safety. Some of the Center For Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention recommendations include; Washing your hands in warm soapy water for at least 20-seconds, use hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol, avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, where a mask and avoid close contact with people who are sick. ATTWG recognizes safety is priority and encourages everyone to follow CDC guidelines. For Frequently Asked Questions about the Coronavirus please go to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) link; https://www.transit.dot.gov/coronavirus and click on the first bulleted item; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is updated as needed. - GREAT NEWS -
The President signed S.209, the PROGRESS Act, into law! Join the Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium (SGCETC) on October 27 and 29, 2020, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM EASTERN for an overview of the benefits and in-depth analysis of the PROGRESS Act. These webinars will help attendees to gain a better understanding of what the PROGRESS Act means for the future of Self-Governance at the Department of the Interior. Registration for each session is listed below. AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 – 2:00 – 3:30 PM EASTERN TIME 2:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction to SGCETC Training Session
2:05 p.m. Overview and Benefits of the Title IV Amendments
2:20 p.m. Presentation and Analysis of the Title IV Amendments
3:00 p.m. Open Mic Discussion and Q&A Session 3:25 p.m. Open Invite to Next Title IV Amendments Training Session
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SQFyfRWeTEmYVbwPeLa8_Q After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 – 2:00 – 3:30 PM EASTERN TIME 2:00 p.m. Welcome and Introduction to SGCETC Training Session
2:05 p.m. Recap of October 27, 2020 Training Session
2:10 p.m. Overview and Benefits of the Title IV Amendments
2:20 p.m. Negotiated Rulemaking and Implementation of Title IV Amendments in the Department of the Interior
3:00 p.m. Open Mic Discussion and Q&A Session 3:25 p.m. Closing Remarks Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PHCGP65NRaKHmNfL8dEFkg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ------------------------------------------------------------- |
The FAST Act passed in December, 2015. This 5-year surface transportation authorization also includes Tribal Transit. The FAST Act is in affect through 2020.
Update: On October 1st the President signed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that passed Congress in September. The CR extends the FAST Act to December 11, 2020 U.S. DOT Officials Roll Out the U.S. DOT Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (TTSGP) was on October 1st, 2020.
THE ROLL OUT FEATURED: ELAINE CHAO, SECRETARY ADAM SULLIVAN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND MILO BOOTH, DIRECTOR OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS THE ROLLOUT WAS VIRTUAL AND RECORDED. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW RECORDING: https://www.youtube.com/embed/VjEGXLStHO4 ---------------------------------- FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation Webinar Reminder November 4, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Just-In-Time Training - Virtual Public Involvement Techniques Virtual public involvement (VPI) supports agencies' efforts to engage the public more effectively by supplementing face-to-face information sharing with technology. In this pandemic period, VPI becomes more essential than supplementing in-person interactions. Innovative VPI techniques provide Tribal Governments with a platform to inform the public and receive feedback during planning and project development processes. Presenters: Misty Klann, Program Planning Specialist, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation and Carolyn Nelson, Project Development Specialist, FHWA Office of Project Development & Environmental Review (details at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/webinars) Upcoming Sessions: CM/GC Roundtable, November 18, 2020. CM/GC is a project delivery method or alternate contracting method where a designer of record and construction manager are hired at the same time and the contracts are negotiated on rather than bid on. This roundtable will discuss the experience that Tribes have had with CM/GC and they will discuss the benefits and lessons learned throughout the process. Presenters: Karl Gleason, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation; David Deutsawe, Pueblo of Acoma; Chris McCray, Pawnee Nation; Timothy Oliver, Gila River Indian Community; Scott Johnston, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; Ken Atkins, FHWA Resource Center TTP 101 - Project Development, December 16, 2020. This TTP 101 webinar is intended for transportation employees new to the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) or those that need a refresher. This webinar provides an overview of the documentation required for the project package, which is required prior to starting construction. Presenters: Terry Schumann, Environmental Protection Specialist, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation and David Cremer, Environmental Coordinator, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation _______________________ - ATTWG - Advocating for Alaska Tribes! ________________________ |