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Technical Sessions - April 2016

MORNING SESSION - Hosted by ASCE Dallas @ 11:15 AM 

Topic: Dallas CBD Second Light Rail Alignment (D2)

Speaker: Stephen (Steve) Salin, AICP, Dallas Area Rapid Transit 

Stephen (Steve) Salin, AICP, has over 35 years of experience in capital development programs advancing a wide range of projects including, light rail, streetcar and commuter rail infrastructure. Within DARTs Growth & Regional Development Department, Steve is responsible for system planning, preliminary engineering and environmental review services.

He is actively involved in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) where he serves on a number of committees including thePolicy and Planning Committee, and as Co-Chair of the Major Capital Investment Planning Subcommittee.  He currently serves as a Transit Representative to the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC where he provides technical assistance on a number of research issues and panels involved with transit related projects. Mr. Salin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and holds a Master of Planning degree from the University of Virginia.

AFTERNOON TECHNICAL SESSION - Hosted by EWRI @ 1:15 PM

Topic: USACE Dam Safety Action Classification

Speaker: Jerry Cotter, Chief of the Water Resources Branch with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District 

Jerry is the Chief of the Water Resources Branch, for the Fort Worth District.  Prior to this position Jerry served as the Chief of the Water Management Section within the Water Resources Branch.  The Water Resources Branch manages and conducts investigations for 27 flood control reservoirs, levee systems across the Dallas Fort Worth area and numerous flood damage reduction projects within the Fort Worth District.  Jerry is also the senior leader for national teams within USACE engaged in developing new and innovative tools to support the USACE water resources and water management missions.

After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Jerry began his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1980 as a hydraulic engineer within the Water Resources Branch.  In 1984, Jerry left federal service and practiced in the private sector until 1994 when he left the Super Conducting Super Collider and returned to work for USACE in the Water Resources Branch.  During his career, Jerry has worked on many studies as well as infrastructure projects for municipal, county and federal governments across Texas and in Florida including, dam designs, drainage systems, water and waste water systems and roadways.