Continuing Education

Ongoing Seminars

Transportation Seminar Series at PSU (podcasts, archived video available)

LiveMove Speaker Series at UO (podcasts available)

Conferences, Workshops and Short Courses 

Future

• Region X Student Conference (November 18, 2011; Portland, OR)
• Northwest Transportation Conference (February 7-9, 2012; Corvallis, OR)

Past

• World Symposium on Transport and Land Use Research (July 28, 2011; Whistler, BC)
• Expansive Reactions in Cement-Based Materials Workshop (July 27-29, 2011; Corvallis, OR)
• Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation, Bike Boulevard Fundamentals Course (May 20, 2011; Portland, OR)
• Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation, Train Design Course (May 19, 2011; Portland, OR)
• Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation summer workshop – Aug 16-20, 2010
• Light Rail Transit Facilities Design Course - May 11-12, 2010
• Traffic Signal Design - July 23-34, 2008
• Innovation in Travel Modeling Conference 2008 - June 22-24, 2008, Portland, OR
• Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Design and Planning - August 3-8, 2008 (Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation) 
• Geometric Design: Contemporary Considerations of Traditional Elements - June 3-4, 2008 
• Roundabout Analysis and Design - May 7-8, 2008 
• Engineering Intersections for Bicycles and Pedestrians - April 17-18, 2008 (Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation) 
• Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility - February 1, 2008
  (Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation)
• Building Future Transportation Leadership: Success Factors from Portland, OR
  January 24, 2008 [for local transportation planners and professionals]

Non-OTREC Training Opportunities

The information below is updated approximately once a month based on the information available from each provider's website. In some cases, such as ODOT's T2 Center, so many courses are offered that only the link is provided. If you have suggestions for other courses or events that should be listed here, please email askotrec@otrec.us.

OSU Kiewit Center for Infrastructure and Transportation

Oregon Department of Transportation (Local Government Section and Technology Transfer (T2) Center)

Kittelson Associates (Portland, Central Oregon)

• Going Green by Flashing Yellow (November 9, 2011; Portland, OR)

Transportation Research Board (This is a sample. Complete listing available.)

• Improving Roadway Safety Programs through University-Agency Partnerships: November 2-3, 2011 (Washington, D.C.)
• TRB Webinar: How to Survive and Thrive at the TRB Annual Meeting: November 8, December 12, and January 11
• 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board: January 22-26, 2012 (Washington, D.C.)

National Transportation Training Resource (hosted by FHWA, a reliable source for Local Technical Assistance Program offerings)

National Highway Institute (NHI)

• Bridge Inspection Non-Destructive Evaluation Showcase (BINS): December 1, 2011 (Salem)
• Underwater Bridge Inspection: December 12-16, 2011 (Salem)

National Transit Institute (NTI)

• Introduction to Asset Management: November 29-30, 2011 (Seattle, WA)

Other Regional Providers:

• University of Washington TRANSPEED
• University of California Berkeley, Institute of Transportation Studies, Tech Transfer Program

USDOT's ITS Professional Capacity Building Program 

Non-OTREC Conferences of Note

Rather than a comprehensive list, the following are conferences and events that have been brought to our attention. To add something to this list, please email askotrec@otrec.us.

• Canadian Association of Planning Students 2012 Annual Conference: February 2-4, 2012 (Vancouver, BC)