TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Travel Authorization
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing members of the Board of Directors to attend the National Association of City Transportation Officials' (NACTO) 2023 Designing Cities Conference on May 15-18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Staff Contact:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
The NACTO Designing Cities Conference brings together 900 officials, planners, and practitioners to advance the state of transportation in cities.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the trip is approximately $3,385.00. Expenses are estimated below:
Conference Fees (for NACTO members):
$625.00
Optional Workshop Fees:
$250.00
Airfare:
$565.00
Lodging (5 nights @ $239/night + taxes):
$1,400.00
Per Diem* (5 days @ $79/day):
$395.00
Ground Transportation ( 5 days @ $30/day):
$150.00
TOTAL:
$3,385.00
* Reduced amount for first and last days of travel; excludes conference-provided meals included
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) is an association of 91 major North American cities and transit agencies formed to exchange transportation ideas, insights, and practices and cooperatively approach national transportation issues. NACTO's mission is to build cities as places for people, with safe, sustainable, accessible, and equitable transportation choices that support a strong economy and vibrant quality of life.
The NACTO Designing Cities Conference brings together 900 officials, planners, and practitioners to advance the state of transportation in cities.
Pursuant to Board Policy 155, all out-of-state travel for Directors and Officers to attend a conference or a meeting related to District business at District expense shall be approved by action of the Board of Directors prior to i...
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