The Business Council of New York State and the New York Building Congress are co-hosting a forum about the challenges of rebuilding New York’s aging transportation infrastructure and the pending federal transportation funding bill. The featured speakers will provide valuable insight about New York’s vast transportation infrastructure needs including roads and bridges, mass transportation, aviation, ports, federal and state budget constraints, and public-private partnerships.

WHO:
Invited Speakers are:

Sen. Martin Dilan – Chairman – New York State Senate Transportation Committee

MOA David Gantt – Chairman – New York State Assembly Transportation Committee *invited

Robert Dennison – Director, Engineering Division – NYS Department of Transportation

Samara Barend – Executive Director – NYS Commission on State Asset Maximization

Brett Heimov – Principal – Winning Strategies

Representatives from HNTB to discuss the Lake Champlain Bridge project

WHAT:
It is a forum for members of The Business Council and Building Congress to gain insight into transportation infrastructure issues in New York. The media is invited to attend.

WHEN: Tuesday February 23, 2010 at 01:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: The Business Council of New York State
152 Washington Ave.
Lower Level Conference Room
Albany, New York 12210