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The Joint Committee Meeting is an opportunity for ASLRRA members, particularly those who serve on its constituent committees, to gather and discuss issues impacting the short line and regional railroad industry across a number of key topics.
The meeting will be held at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) facility, located at 55500 DOT Road, Pueblo, CO 81001-4812.
A room block is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Pueblo Downtown for $110.00 per night through this link. Reservations must be booked by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday, July 28.
Tuesday, August 4: General Session
8:00-8:30 a.m.: Check-in
8:30-8:45 a.m.: Safety Briefing (Speaker TBD), Welcome — Luis Maal; Opening Remarks — Acacia Reber
8:45-9:30 a.m.: ENSCO/TTC Update — Join TTC and ENSCO leadership for an overview of the Transportation Technology Center and its role in advancing railroad safety, testing, inspection, training, and innovation. Attendees will learn about TTC's unique capabilities, current initiatives supporting the rail industry, and ENSCO technologies and services that help railroads improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance. – Ron Lang
9:30-10:15 a.m.: Safety & Training Committee and Regulatory Update — John Angel, Jo Strang
10:15-10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30-11:15 a.m.: Environmental Committee Update — Jo Strang
11:15-11:30 a.m.: Tourist Working Group Update — Chris Homco and David Bevins
12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch
2:15-2:45 p.m.: Training Grant and Education Update — Sabrina Waiss and JR Gelnar
2:45-3:00 p.m.: Break
4:00-4:30 p.m.: Made in America and Tariffs — Jim Huenefeldt
5:30-7:00 p.m.: Reception
Wednesday, August 5: Individual Committee Meetings
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Tour of TTC — Attendees will participate in a guided tour of the Transportation Technology Center (TTC), the nation's premier rail and transportation testing facility. The tour will provide an overview of TTC's testing infrastructure, research capabilities, and programs supporting railroad safety, technology development, and transportation innovation.
