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September 2006
Minnesota leadership recognized at national LTAP conference
Cheri Marti
A number of Minnesotans were recognized for their national leadership at the Second International Symposium on Transportation Technology Transfer, held July 30 through August 3 in St. Petersburg, Florida. An integral part of the symposium was the annual conference of the National Local Technical Assistance Program Association (NLTAPA).
U.S. Congressman James L. Oberstar gave the keynote address and participated in a panel discussion titled “Transforming the Transportation Workforce Through Technology Exchange.” He was introduced by Cheri Marti, associate director of education and outreach with CTS. Marti, the founding director of Minnesota’s Local Technical Assistance Program, was honored with a 2006 National Program Achievement Award from NLTAPA.
Marti also facilitated an interactive general session titled “Improving Technology Transfer Partnerships.” Joining her were key partners from Minnesota: Linda Taylor, Mn/DOT Office of Maintenance; Clark Moe and Cory Johnson, Mn/DOT Research Services Section; Rick Kjonaas, Mn/DOT State Aid Division; Doug Grindall, Koochiching County; and Tom Struve and Tom Colbert, City of Eagan.
In addition, Jim Grothaus, current director of Minnesota LTAP, was selected to serve as the six-state regional representative on the NLTAPA Executive Committee.