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Venue Location
Venue Location

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

800 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Organizer
Organizer
Organizer:
Phone: +1 2024491993
Contact Person: Events Manager
Email: events@ampo.org
Event Details
Event Details

The AMPO Planning Tools and Training Symposium is tailored to the requirements of MPOs as well as the challenges associated with meeting such requirements and structured to meet the needs of small, medium, and large MPOs. The symposium brings together MPO staff and practitioners to share information on a variety of MPO technical issues and provides peer-to-peer training for the MPO community to discuss challenges, opportunities, and implementation strategies with regard to current planning tools and applications. The goal of the symposium is to identify (or share) MPO best practices; provide practical training; and develop materials that can be shared across the MPO community. The symposium takes place over the course of two and a half days and consists of multiple roundtable workshops. The workshops are divided into two tracks: MPO 101 and Trending Topics. The MPO 101 track is developed with junior staff in mind and seeks to provide practical training by topic area (i.e. MPO process and products, public involvement/environmental justice/Title XI, performance management, etc.). The Trending Topics track is developed with senior-level staff in mind and provides peer-to-peer exchange and training opportunities to discuss the state of the practice, innovation, and identify efficiencies. The 2024 Planning Tools & Training Symposium is scheduled to take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 6-9, 2024. Please be sure to save the date and check back to our website as we add more detailed information in the months ahead. The agenda sessions/breakouts and support details will be available for download as we get closer to the event. All presentations will be archived on the site following the event session. Presentations will be available via the link below within 1-week of the Symposium. AMPO enlists numerous industry experts and specialists to discuss the latest industry trends and insights. As we get closer to AMPO's 2024 Planning Tools & Training Symposium, we will provide a list of bios and speakers who are presenting. Please stay tuned. Use Abstract Agenda (Use for time being until all speakers confirmed mid-January)

Tickets
Tickets

AMPO Member

Early Bird Rate. Rate changes to $635 after March 25, 2024.

Member Price $635

Non-Member

Early Bird Rate: Rate changes to $715 after March 25, 2024.

$715

Speaker

$535

NON-MEMBERS INCLUDE:

Non-AMPO Member MPOs, and public and private sector partners.


WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Full conference registrations now includes: 2 ½ days of educational programming, daily vendor roadshows, three AM coffee breaks, three luncheons, three PM refreshment breaks, daily mobile tours, one evening reception, and a $25 gift certificate for dinner at Sawmill Market during your stay.


NOTE:

  1. To receive the Member Rate, members must have their membership paid in full at the time they register to receive the special rate.
  2. Please be sure to select the correct registration category. Registrations are subject to audit. If you are uncertain as to whether you are a member, contact Debra Ragali at dragali@ampo.org prior to registering.


PAYMENT BY CHECK:

If you plan to pay by check, payment must be received by Friday, April 5, 2024. If payment is not received by April 5th, then your registration will be canceled. Payment by check will not be available as a payment option

after April 5th.

IMPORTANT:

AMPO reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AMPO's control. In this event, we will notify all registrants by email and credit the full registration fee towards another AMPO meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation emails will be sent to attendees within two weeks of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, contact the AMPO Events Department at events@ampo.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.


ACCESSIBILITY:

Registrants who require assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements should contact events@ampo.org at their earliest opportunity.


MEDIA POLICY:

AMPO event photographers and videographers will be present during the 2024 Planning Tools & Training Symposium and the photos they take and videos they record may be used as part of future promotional materials and any other purpose that AMPO deems fit. By attending the 2024 Planning Tools & Training Symposium you give AMPO permission to use your likeness in AMPO materials.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Registrations, cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to events@ampo.org. All cancellation requests for registrations received on or before Thursday, April 25, 2024, are subject to a $100 cancellation processing fee; approved refunds will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds of any kind after Thursday, April 25, 2024. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows. Substitutions within the same conference will be accepted without penalties. The difference between member and non-member price will be charged if a non-member replaces a member. Substitutions will be accepted with a written request to events@ampo.org. For all inquiries regarding cancellations, refunds and substitutions, please contact the AMPO Events Department at events@ampo.org. By submitting a completed registration you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund or credit.

Location
Location

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town is a luxury hotel conveniently located in the heart of Old Town and the Sawmill District, offering accommodations and amenities, including an on-site restaurant and bars, an outdoor resort swimming pool, garden patio and more than 62,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

800 Rio Grande Boulevard NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104


Hotel Albuquerque is only steps away from Sawmill Market: a 25,000 square-foot food hall with various local vendors featuring an array of culinary experiences. Originally the site of the American Lumber Company north of historic Old Town, the Sawmill District has been re-imagined and redeveloped into a vibrant neighborhood of loft-style housing, artist studios, retail space, and the Sawmill Market.


Room Rates (May 6-9, 2024):

  • (Attendee) $189.00 plus taxes per night (Single/Double Occupancy).
  • If you qualify for per diem rates, please contact events@ampo.org for more information.

To be able to take advantage of all that Albuquerque and Santa Fe have to offer, guestroom rate will be extended for guests arriving & departing three days pre/post conference dates, based on availability.


Below is a link for online bookings. Contact our reservations team to book via phone at (505) 843-6300.


BOOKING LINKS:


CALL-IN CODE:

  • Attendee: 2405AMPOOA

 

Please note the Reservation Cut-Off and Rooming List Due Date will be: April 15, 2024. After this date, any remaining rooms within the block will be released into the hotel's general inventory.


For a listing of activities in the Albuquerque area visit:

Agenda
Agenda

  • Day 1

    May 6, 2024

  • Day 2

    May 7, 2024

  • Day 3

    May 8, 2024

  • Day 4

    May 9, 2024

Speakers
Speakers

  • Taylor Benjamin (Communications Specialist at North Central Texas Council of Governments)

    Taylor Benjamin

    Communications Specialist at North Central Texas Council of Governments

  • Erik Braaten (Crash Data Consortium Senior Planner at Denver Regional Council of Governments)

    Erik Braaten

    Crash Data Consortium Senior Planner at Denver Regional Council of Governments

  • Tim Burkhardt (Director of Transportation Planning at Alliant Engineering, Inc.)

    Tim Burkhardt

    Director of Transportation Planning at Alliant Engineering, Inc.

  • David Burns (Planning Analyst at Metropolitan Council (St Paul, MN))

    David Burns

    Planning Analyst at Metropolitan Council (St Paul, MN)

  • Paul Calvaresi (Intergovernmental Manager at Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO))

    Paul Calvaresi

    Intergovernmental Manager at Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

  • Zhi Chen (Senior Planner at Des Moines Area MPO)

    Zhi Chen

    Senior Planner at Des Moines Area MPO

  • Caitlin Cook (Transportation Planning Director of AMPO)

    Caitlin Cook

    Transportation Planning Director of AMPO

  • Amy Cummings (Transit Director of Parametrix)

    Amy Cummings

    Transit Director of Parametrix

  • Judy Day (Climate Resilience and Air Quality Program Manager at Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization)

    Judy Day

    Climate Resilience and Air Quality Program Manager at Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization

  • Chelsea Favero (Planning Manager at Forward Pinellas)

    Chelsea Favero

    Planning Manager at Forward Pinellas

  • Bill Frawley (N/A at Frawley Planning Group)

    Bill Frawley

    N/A at Frawley Planning Group

  • Michelle Glickert (Principal Transportation Planner at Tahoe Regional Planning Agency)

    Michelle Glickert

    Principal Transportation Planner at Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

  • Joseph Hausman (Community Planner at US DOT/FHWA)

    Joseph Hausman

    Community Planner at US DOT/FHWA

  • Kenneth Joh (Principal Statistical Survey Analyst at National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board)

    Kenneth Joh

    Principal Statistical Survey Analyst at National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board

  • David Kall (Environmental Protection Specialist at U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration)

    David Kall

    Environmental Protection Specialist at U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

  • Bill Keyrouze (Executive Director of AMPO)

    Bill Keyrouze

    Executive Director of AMPO

  • Brian Lee (Program Manager, Data Solutions & Research at Puget Sound Regional Council)

    Brian Lee

    Program Manager, Data Solutions & Research at Puget Sound Regional Council

  • PM

    Peter Mohr

    Manager of Transportation Engineering & Data at WAMPO

  • Kendra Montanari (Transportation Planning and Technical Services Manager, Albuquerque at MRCOG)

    Kendra Montanari

    Transportation Planning and Technical Services Manager, Albuquerque at MRCOG

  • Kelly Norman (Senior Transportation Planner at Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization)

    Kelly Norman

    Senior Transportation Planner at Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

  • Chad Parasa (Executive Director of WAMPO)

    Chad Parasa

    Executive Director of WAMPO

  • Steven Peterson (Senior Manager of Highway Planning at Met Council)

    Steven Peterson

    Senior Manager of Highway Planning at Met Council

  • Harun Rashid (Planning Analytics Manager at Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA))

    Harun Rashid

    Planning Analytics Manager at Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)

  • Nasim Rezvanpour (Senior Planner at Atlanta Regional Commission)

    Nasim Rezvanpour

    Senior Planner at Atlanta Regional Commission

  • Andrew Riddle (City Service Manager at Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO))

    Andrew Riddle

    City Service Manager at Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

  • Christopher Rosenberg (Chief - Transportation Planning at Miami-Dade TPO)

    Christopher Rosenberg

    Chief - Transportation Planning at Miami-Dade TPO

  • Guy Rousseau (Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC))

    Guy Rousseau

    Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

  • Carl Saxon (Senior Planner at Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization)

    Carl Saxon

    Senior Planner at Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

  • John Schneeberger (ITS PCB Program Manager at Department of Transportation)

    John Schneeberger

    ITS PCB Program Manager at Department of Transportation

  • Sagert Sheets (GIS Manager at MRCOG)

    Sagert Sheets

    GIS Manager at MRCOG

  • Tim Sheldon (Technical Manager at Timmons Group)

    Tim Sheldon

    Technical Manager at Timmons Group

  • Kyle Simpson (Active Transportation Planner at Forward Pinellas)

    Kyle Simpson

    Active Transportation Planner at Forward Pinellas

  • Sarah Siwek (President at Sarah J. Siwek & Associates, Inc.)

    Sarah Siwek

    President at Sarah J. Siwek & Associates, Inc.

  • Jonathan Slason (Managing Consultant at RSG)

    Jonathan Slason

    Managing Consultant at RSG

  • Jim Stack (Executive Director of Genesee Transportation Council)

    Jim Stack

    Executive Director of Genesee Transportation Council

  • Levi Stewart Figueroa (Resiliency Coordinator at Broward MPO)

    Levi Stewart Figueroa

    Resiliency Coordinator at Broward MPO

  • Graham Stone (Co-founder and VP of Government Relations at PublicInput)

    Graham Stone

    Co-founder and VP of Government Relations at PublicInput

  • Ekin Ugurel (Graduate research assistant and PhD student at University of Washington)

    Ekin Ugurel

    Graduate research assistant and PhD student at University of Washington

  • Jenny Wallace (GIS Manager at Denver Regional Council of Governments)

    Jenny Wallace

    GIS Manager at Denver Regional Council of Governments

  • Ryan Wang (Associate Professor at Northeastern University)

    Ryan Wang

    Associate Professor at Northeastern University

  • Ellen Zavisca (Transportation Planning Manager at AMPO)

    Ellen Zavisca

    Transportation Planning Manager at AMPO

  • Xuesong Zhou (Professor at Arizona State University)

    Xuesong Zhou

    Professor at Arizona State University

  • Elina Zlotchenko (Program Manager at Department of Transportation)

    Elina Zlotchenko

    Program Manager at Department of Transportation

Sponsors and Partners
Sponsors and Partners
Things to Do in ABQ
Things to Do in ABQ

Things To Do in ABQ


Convenient Resources:

Things To Do in ABQ​

All ABQ 365 Events​

Daily Local Activities in ABQ​



Information Center

Albuquerque Visitor Information Center​

800-284-2282

522 Romero Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104



Great Place To Watch The Sunset

LVL5​– Rooftop of Hotel Chaco

505-318-3998

2000 Bellamah Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Rooftop restaurant in Hotel Chaco (next to Hotel Albuquerque). Great place to grab a glass of wine and watch the sunset



Restaurants

Church Street Café​

(505) 247-8522

2111 Church St. N.W.,

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Recipes four generations old. The best in New Mexican cuisine. On sunny days ask to be seated in our secret garden. Patio dining. Vegetarian meals available.

Hours:


Flora​

(505) 563-4473

Sawmill Market

1909 Bellamah Ave. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-9pm / Fri-Sat 8am-10pm

 

Gardunos of Mexico​

505-890-7000

800 Rio Grande Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87104

(Located in the Hotel Albuquerque)

Enjoy authentic regional New Mexican and Mexican cuisine at this favorite Old Town Albuquerque indoor restaurant with outdoor garden patio. Garduño's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers an extensive selection of tequila, wine, liqueurs, and world-class margaritas.

Hours: Sun-Th 7 AM–10 PM / Fri & Sat 7 AM–10:30 PM


The Range​

(505) 243-1440

320 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Range Café is an Albuquerque landmark and proud to be a part of the local community. From sourcing ingredients from nearby growers to supporting the creativity of New Mexican artists, you'll find we don't just work here, we live here. Even our beer and wine offerings are mostly from right here in the Land of Enchantment. Just a 5 min. Uber ride from Hotel Albuquerque.

Hours: 

 

Cocina Azul​

(505) 831-2500

1134 Mountain Rd NW

Hours: 9am - 8pm Sunday

 

Monroe's​

(505) 242-1111

1025 4th St. NW

Albuquerque, NM

Hours: Mon, Tues, & Thurs-Sat 10am – 8pm / CLOSED WEDNESDAYS / Sundays 9am – 8pm

 

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill​

(505) 766-5100

2031 Mountain Rd. N.W.,

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Located just north of historic Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque. Seasons provides casually elegant dining with the feel of California wine country. Or, relax on the patio in our rooftop cantina. Walking distance from Hotel Albuquerque.

Hours: Sun 4pm - 9pm / Mon & Tues Closed / Wed-Sat 4pm - 9pm


Vinaigrette​

505-842-5507

1720 Central Ave SW

Albuquerque, NM 87104 

Hours: Mon-Sun 11am - 9:00pm

 


Local Coffee & Tea Shops

Starbucks​

901 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Rio Grande Plaza Suite A-190, 

Albuquerque, NM 87104-2057 (West Old Town)

Hours: Mon-Sat: 05:00 AM - 9:00 PM / Sun: 05:30 AM - 8:00 PM

(Easy walk from hotel…out front door and down street to right. Do not walk at night…too close to interstate)

 

Plata Coffee​

505-274-6288

1909 Bellamah Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 (located in Sawmill Market)

Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-9pm / Fri-Sat 8am-10pm

 

Mercantile Café​

505-563-4473

1909 Bellamah Ave. NW (Sawmill Market)

Albuquerque, NM 87104

Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-9pm / Fri-Sat 8am-10pm

 

Lost Cultures Tea Bar​

505-582-2117

1761 Bellamah Ave NW Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87104 (a short walk past Sawmill Market from Hotel Albuquerque)

Hours: Mon 9 AM–1:30 PM / Tue-Thurs 9 AM–9 PM / Fri & Sat 9 AM–10 PM / Sunday 11 AM–9 PM


Blue Raven Coffee House​

205 Romero St NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104 (located in heart of Old Town)

Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 4:30pm / Friday - Sunday: 8:30 - 4:30

 

VM Coffee & Distillery​

505-336-5652

573 Commercial St NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 am-3:00 pm / Sat 9:00 am-3:00 pm / Sunday Closed

 

Novel Point Coffee​

700 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4pm / Sat 8:00am - 3:00pm / Sunday Closed

 


Local Wineries

Sheehan Winery​

505-508-1221

303 Romero Street, Suite 110 Albuquerque, NM 87104 (located in Old Town - short walk from hotel)

Open 7 days a week from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. 


Les Combes Winery​

505-317-3998

901 Rio Grande Blvd NW B-100, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Enthusiastic to offer the best wine and gourmet food, we have earned an excellent reputation for quality and service while upholding our family's six-generation winemaking heritage.

  • Walking distance from hotel. Out front doors and turn right. Walk down 2 blocks. (right next to 2 Cranes)

 

Noisy Water Winery​

505-842-8022

2331 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345 (located in Old Town)

Hours: Mon-Th 10:00AM–6:30 PM / Friday 10 AM–7:30 PM / Saturday 10 AM–8 PM / Sunday 10 AM–6:30 PM

 

 

Local Breweries

Ponderosa​

505-639-5941

1761 Bellamah Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (a short walk past Sawmill Market from Hotel Albuquerque)

Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11:30 – 9p / Thursday-Saturday 11:30-10p

 

Paxton's Taproom​

505-563-4473

1909 Bellamah Avenue, Albuquerque (Located in Sawmill Market)

Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am - 9pm / Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm 

 

2 Crane's​

505-295-3970

901 Rio Grande Blvd NW 190 & 192 Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am - 9pm / Fri & Sat 11 am - 10pm / 11am - 4pm

  • Walking distance from hotel. Out front doors and turn right. Walk down 2 blocks.

 

Hollow Spirits Distillery​

505-433-2766

1324 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Hours: Mon & Tues Closed / Wed & Thurs 4–11 PM / Fri 4pm - 12am / Sat 2pm - 12am / Sun 2pm - 11pm

 

Draft Station​

505-247-0193

1720 Central Ave SW Albuquerque, New Mexico​, 87104 (located in Old Town on 2nd Floor)


Marble Brewery​

505.243.2739

111 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Spacious, happening taproom with beer brewed on-site, plus live bands, food trucks & outdoor seats on roof top deck.

Hours: Th-Sat 12 pm–12 am / Sun-Wed 12pm – 10 PM

 

Rio Boro Bewery​

505-900-3909

1912 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Experience the best of Albuquerque at Rio Bravo Brewery: Craft beer, delectable food, lively events, and catering services all in one place!

Hours: Sun-Thurs 11 AM–10 PM / Fri & Sat 11 AM–11 PM



Local Watering Holes when ABQ closes down @ 9pm…

Sheehan's Winery​ (Old Town)

Outpost 1706​ (Old Town)

Noisy Water Winery​ (Old Town)

Lvl 5 Rooftop​ (Hotel Chaco)

Garduno's​ (Hotel Albuquerque ) patio or indoor bar / Qbar is only open T, F, S

Qbar​ (Hotel Albuquerque)

Paxton's Taproom​ (Sawmill Market) and outdoor patio area (closes at 9pm but if inside they won't kick you out until 10pm)

Ponderosa Brewery​ (just east of Sawmill Market)


Flamenco

Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque​

Located at Hotel Albuquerque / Reservations required


Casa Flamenca​

505-247-0622

401 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104



Complimentary Attendee Benefits
Complimentary Attendee Benefits

Don't Forget to take advantage of Your Attendee Benefits

Each of these COMPLIMENTARY passes can be found in your attendee conference bag that you receive at Registration


$25 Sawmill Market Hall Pass

AMPO invites you to use your complimentary $25 Sawmill Market Hall Pass for dinner on Tuesday, May 7th. The Sawmill Market is New Mexico's first artisan food hall located in the historic lumber warehouse in the Sawmill District. It houses 27 individual local merchants. This development showcases the beauty of New Mexico through food, diversity, and art.

Click here for additional information on Sawmill Market​.


Complimentary NM Rail Runner Pass (Round Trip Ticket)

You are in for a treat with a complimentary roundtrip NM Rail Runner passes courtesy of our MPO hosts and Rio Metro! These passes can be used between May 6th and May 12th, excluding scheduled Symposium programming, or for the scheduled Mobile Tour on Thursday, May 8th at 11:15 am with pre-registration. Accessing the NM Rail Runner Express is convenient with a short Uber ride from the hotel to the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station. The 1.5-hour journey takes you straight to Santa Fe, America's oldest capital city, where you can immerse yourself in its rich history, arts, food, and culture. Tickets will be provided at registration.


Access Weekly Schedule Here​

Access Saturday Schedule Here​

Access Sunday Schedule Here​