Boston, MA | Aug. 26-27, 2019
As the first of four stakeholder summits in support of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s 2019- 2020 NGA Chair’s Initiative, this summit focuses on a key issue for states: reducing congestion for people and goods in order to boost economic competitiveness. The summit features engaging panel discussions, an educational site visit, as well as peer-to-peer exchanges and networking.
Monday, August 26 – Fenway Park
Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Welcome Reception at Fenway Park
Tuesday, August 27
Registration and Breakfast
Welcome and Introduction to NGA
- Speakers:
- Sue Gander, Director, Energy, Infrastructure, and Environment, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
- Bill McBride, Executive Director, National Governors Association
Infrastructure: Foundation for Success Welcome and Introduction to the 2019-2020 NGA Chair’s Initiative
- Speaker
- Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
Plenary 1: All Modes on Deck: How Can States Support Diverse Transportation Modes and Capacity to Reduce Congestion
- Speakers:
- Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker •
- Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo •
- Jennifer Aument, President, North America, Transurban •
- Jamie Rubin, CEO, North America, Meridiam •
- Terence Easton, President, Infrastructure & Power, Fluor
BREAK
Plenary 2: Tech to the Rescue: Can Modern-Day Solutions Blaze a Trail to Congestion Relief
- Speakers:
- Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu
- Gregory Slater, Chair, AASHTO Data Management and Analytics Committee; Administrator, Maryland State Highway Administration
- Anant Dinamani, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
- Ya-Ting Liu, Director of Government Affairs & Policy, Via
LUNCH
- Speaker
- Stephanie Pollack, Secretary, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Travel to Site Visit
Site Visit – Congestion Relief in Action: The Rose Kennedy Greenway, the Big Dig and the Highway Operations Center
Travel Back to Hotel
