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Author:  Sloan [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:37 am ]
Post subject:  Heritage Trolley Sub-Committee meeting

Next Heritage Trolley Subcommittee Meeting

In Portland, Oregon likely in Mid-January 2012
The next meeting of the APTA Streetcar and Heritage Trolley Subcommittee is currently being scheduled to take place in Portland, OR on the weekend of January 14 and 15, 2012. Check back as more details will be published as soon as they are available.

Author:  Sloan [ Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Heritage Trolley Sub-Committee meeting

Streetcar Subcommittee
Winter Meeting
Portland, Oregon
Governor Hotel, Library Room
614 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Tel: (503) 224-3400
Friday-Saturday, January 13-14, 2012
James Graebner Chair
Tom Hickey Vice Chair
Tim Borchers Secretary
FRIDAY AGENDA (8AM – 5PM)
1. Welcome & Introductions Jim Graebner
2. Project updates from around the country All
3. Two “off wire” system case studies St. Louis and Seattle. Tim Borchers plus a
Both were originally planned to use off-wire capable vehicles. representative from
St. Louis has now opted not to not use this design and the the Seattle project
Seattle project decided to go for it. The presentations will (invited)
discuss the how and why of the decision-making process.
4. FTA process changes relating to streetcar projects Tom Hickey plus a
FTA representative
(invited)
5. Power Supply Chapter in the APTA Streetcar Guideline John Smatlak
LUNCH (IN ROOM)
6. APTA Updates Charles Joseph
 2012 APTA Conference Schedules
 2012 APTA Rail Conference in Dallas, TX
 2012 APTA & TRB Light Rail & Streetcar Conference, Salt Lake City, UT
7. "Headache relief" session Panel
Chance to "ask the experts" about particular technical
challenges in your project
8. Streetcar Guideline Working Group Meeting All
SATURDAY AGENDA
TriMet will be providing us with a bus. Details to follow in final agenda.
MORNING
1. Portland Streetcar Eastside Loop Alignment
2. Portland Streetcar Maintenance Facility
LUNCH (on your own)
AFTERNOON
3. United Streetcar Factory Tour, Clackamas

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