Join us for a high-level Transportation Forum bringing together business leaders, contractors, developers, planners, suppliers, transportation advocates, and public policy experts for important conversations about current projects and the future of transportation in the region.

The forum will explore key issues and opportunities across air, rail, and surface transportation, with insights from state and national leaders shaping transportation policy and infrastructure.

Whether you are directly involved in transportation, depend on reliable infrastructure to operate your business, or have a vested interest in the region’s economic future, this forum offers an opportunity to hear from decision-makers, gain valuable insight, and engage in conversations that will help shape the road ahead.



Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 am            Registration/Check-In & Networking
 
8:30 – 8:45                  Welcome Remarks
                                    Welcome Video from Senator Mark Warner
 
8:45 – 9:15                  Keynote Speaker
                                                John Drake, Vice President Transportation, Infrastructure & Supply Chains, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
 
9:15 – 9:30                  Break
 
9:30 – 10:15                Rail and Public Transit Update
                                              Mariia Zimmerman, Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Rail & Public Transportation  
 
10:15 – 10:30              Break
 
10:30 – 11:15              Regional Planning and Surface Projects Update Panel
                                                Chris Winstead – VDOT Lynchburg District
                                       Kelli Rowan – VDOT Lynchburg District
                                       Gaynelle Hart – City of Lynchburg Public Works
                                       Alec Brebner  - Central Virginia PDC  
                                       Thomas Ruff – Timmons Group 
 
11:15 – 11:30             Break
 
11:30 – 12:15 pm       Lunch & Keynote Speaker
                                            Nick Donohue, Commonwealth of Virginia, Secretary of Transportation  
                       
12:15 – 12:30             Break
                                   
12:30 – 1:15               Regional Air Service Update 
                                            Marjette Upshire, Director of Economic Development & Tourism, City of Lynchburg

1:15 – 1:30                  Closing Remarks & Adjourn                          
 
2:00 – 4:00 pm            Fall Meeting/Townhall with Secretary of Transportation
                                    Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
                                    Centra Conference Room