Day 1 – Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – Agenda
Welcome to TTAT 2024
By invitation.
Conference Director John Rath and BikeTexas Executive Director Robin Stallings welcome attendees to…
While on-street bike facilities may be desired in many locations, the ability to retrofit an existing roadway is often constrained in developed areas of cities. However, in Irving many opportunities were identified to accommodate bikeways by retrofitting roadways where the constructed vehicle cap…
Long distance trail hiking, or thru hiking, is emerging as a popular sport nationally. This presentation will describe the unique opportunities and obstacles Texas faces to be competitive in this new area, and highlight the importance of opportunities to set big, hairy goals and achieve them.
In this workshop we will conduct a mini bike audit using the AARP Bike Audit Toolki…
This session will feature Waterloo Greenway Conservancy COO Erica Saenz, Director of Communications and Engagement Melissa Ayala, and Dr. Laura Cortez of Cortez Consulting, who is a community partner. Panelists will provide useful real-world examples of putting community engagement goals into act…
For the first time in its history, Dallas will connect north, south, eas…
At Rails to Trails …
Bring your questions and talk to our exhibitors about solutions. Come find out how they can help make your infrastructure projects a success.
Join us for this unique evening plenary mobile works…
Day 2 – Thursday, September 5, 2024 – Agenda
Welcome to TTAT 2024
We will walk through where Austin started and how we have built support, built a program based approach, elevated our planning and policies, and in the last 8 years garnered significant funding to make our safe and accessible by bicycle and scooter. We will dip into our means and methods of how w…
Regional, multi-jurisdictional trail networks pose u…
Open Streets can improve the physical and mental health, happiness, of people of …
We offer local perspectives f…
RideONE is a program in Harris County, TX, funded by the local government that educates, informs and offers opportunities to connect people through biking. Come and learn how the support and encouragement of County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is bringing biking to historically underserved neighborh…
Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department serves the second fastest-growing city in the United States with a population expected to reach 1 million by 2028. This session will present three trail projects and offer insight into the key partnerships, special challenges, and rising costs associate…
Beginning with the Districts of Bryan, Pharr, Laredo, and San Antonio, TxDOT is planning for the future of bicycle mobility across the state. These four District Bike Plans analyzed local and regional needs specific to bicycling across each District, identifying factors that created barriers and …
TxDOT’s Brandye Hendrickson will provide a preview into TxDOT’s Statewide Active Transportation Plan, an important step toward integrating the state transportation system into an integrated network supporting local, statewide, and interstate connectivity for people who walk and bike.&…
Day 3 – Friday, September 6, 2024 – Agenda
Texas boasts diverse landscapes, rich history, and charming small towns – a perfect recipe for a thriving bicycle tourism industry.
This keynote address, “Pedaling Paths: Unlocking the Potential of Bicycle Tourism in Texas,” will unveil the vast opportunities for our state. We’ll d…
Explore the importance of trails and linear …
Join me for an update on the current state of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Paddling Trails (www.tpwd.texas.gov/
We will discuss strategies to reduce fire fuel load in both the construction and maintenance phases of trail work. The session with explore best strategies and poor management options
The mission of the City of Austin’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program is to increase the number of students walking and biking to school by creating a safer, healthier and more equitable environment that fosters human-powered transportation. This is achieved by hiring and training over 2…
This two-part session explores trail planning and implementation in the City of Frisco.
In the first part, speaker Josh Peterman gives attendees a detailed looked into the creation of a feasibility study of a regional hike/bike trail connection along the BNSF right-of-way. The presentation…
Custom Geographic Information System (GIS) tools are revolutionizing the way urban landscapes are understood, managed, and developed. Tailored GIS analysis tools harness the power of spatial data and enable city planners and decision-makers to delve deep into the intricate web of urban complexiti…
Replacing some single-occupancy vehicle trips with bicycle trips can be hind…
What are the keys to building award-winning str…
Local bonds are a key funding source for active transportation projects and can aid cities in attracting external funding. The process of packaging and successfully passing local bond propositions for active transportation can vary from city to city. This panel session will explore the process, s…
Join fellow attendees at Marker 10 Spirits and Cuisine to continue the discussion of topics and ideas raised by presenters at TTAT 2024, while enjoying views of the river and downtown Austin.
TTAT 20224 Conference Sponsors/Exhibitors
Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors and exhibitors!
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