Summer Conference Schedule at a Glance

Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, August 26

3:00-5:30pm
Conference Registration Open

3:00pm
Hotel Check in begins

6:30-8:00pm
President's Welcome Reception
(Jackets required in the Dining Room, no jeans, no shorts)

Monday, August 27

7:00am-1:30pm
Conference Registration Open

7:00-8:00am
ACEC of NY Meeting

7:00-9:00am
Buffet Breakfast

8:00-8:30am
Opening Session
• Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and Program Overview
• Legislative Report
• Committee Reports

8:30-9:00am
Industry Update: Extreme Streams -- Raising Awareness for Post-Storm Response – Tom Blanchard, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and Andy Stiles, NYS DOT Regional Director

Last summer New York State witnessed how extreme storm events can have devastating effects on our transportation infrastructure and our communities. During these challenging times, transportation agencies must take extraordinary measures to save lives, reconnect communities, and restore the transportation system while limiting further damage to property and the environment. Unfortunately we will continue to be faced with these types of extreme events in the future.

To be better prepared, NYS DEC and NYS DOT are partnering to raise awareness of how storm events impact streams. This session will highlight upcoming training on how post-storm emergency response can be undertaken in a way that reduces flood risks and avoids impacts to habitat.

9:00-10:00am
CEC General Session: Impacts of Energy Developments on Low Volume Roads – Paul Wilke, PE, Applied Research Associates, Inc. (Approved for 1 PDH)

The federal government is encouraging the development of alternative fuels including wind, natural gas and bio-fuels. Many wind farms and gas wells have been constructed in New York and surrounding states, and many more have been proposed. Construction of these facilities subject rural, locally maintained roads to heavy truck loads. Many counties and towns are concerned about the impact of these loads on the life of their infrastructure.

This session will describe approaches used in New York, Pennsylvania and the Midwest to keep local roads safe during construction of these energy facilities and to provide fair reimbursement of municipalities for the loss in pavement service life that occurs from these activities. The advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches will be discussed.

9:30-11:30am
Spouse Activity

10:00-10:30am
Refreshment Break

10:30-11:30am
CEC General Session: What the Complete Streets Legislation Means to You – Ed Stachura, TVGA Consultants (Approved for 1 PDH)

This session will provide a thorough understanding of the Complete Streets legislation:
• What it is and what it is not
• Why Complete Streets and who wants it
• What are Complete Streets and what it a looks like
• the policy elements of Complete Streets
• Benefits of Complete Streets

11:30am-1:00pm
Buffet Lunch

12:30pm
Golf Tournament at The Otesaga's Leatherstocking Golf Course

1:30-3:30pm
Local Project Site Tour - To be determined

2:00-4:00pm
Spouse Activity

6:30-7:30pm
Cocktail Reception

7:30-9:30pm
Summer Banquet
(Jackets required in the Dining Room, no jeans, no shorts)

Tuesday, August 28

7:00am
Conference Registration Open

7:00-9:00am
Buffet Breakfast

8:30-9:30am
CEC General Session: Pavement Preservation – John Curley and Dane Mellon, The Gorman Group

Traditionally, highway agencies have fixed their worst roads first. This approach seems logical, as highway users, expecting a smooth ride, are unhappy when one is not provided. But, it is not logical!

The Worst First philosophy is outdated and cost prohibitive. Highway agencies need to start considering their highways as tangible assets, in many cases, in total, worth more than any other asset owned by their municipality.

This presentation shows why the Worst First philosophy will ultimately lead to poorer pavement conditions. Asset Management, Pavement Management and Pavement Preservation will be introduced as alternatives to Worst First.

Steps will be outlined that will allow highway agencies to begin to treat their highways as valuable assets and also alternative Pavement Preservation treatments bwill be discussed.

9:30-10:00am
Refreshment Break

10:00-11:00am
CEC General Session: Assessing and Constructing a Cost-Effective Bridge Replacement: Knowsville Road Over Oak Orchard Creek – Chris Sichak, PE, Clark Patterson Lee (Approved for 1 PDH)

This session will look at the entire process of assessing and constructing a new bridge in Orleans County.

11:00am-12:00pm
TIC/Affiliate Member Meeting

11:00am-1:00pm
Superintendents Poster Board Session

Superintendents Business Meeting

11:30am-1:00pm
Buffet Lunch