Transportation:
RTA is Moving New Orleans Forward
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Join us for an insightful presentation on the recent developments in Louisiana Construction Law. This program will cover crucial updates, including statutory and legislative changes, as well as key court decisions that impact the field. Gain a deeper understanding of how these changes influence the construction landscape and discover effective strategies for implementing the new regulations. This session will equip attendees with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving legal framework, making it essential for all professionals in the construction industry.
FEATURED SPEAKER
Mr. Dwight Norton is the Chief Planning & Capital Projects Officer for the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) where he leads development of service plans, major initiatives and capital projects to transform public transport in the region into a world-class service. A New Orleans native and reformed engineer, he returned home in 2007 to work in the rebuilding and reimagining of the city. After a dozen years in consulting on housing, land-use and transportation planning for projects throughout the region and United States, he worked as the mobility coordinator for the City of New Orleans, a first step to link transportation policies and initiatives to be more effective, equitable and resilient. Mr. Norton has been with RTA for over four years where he oversaw the implementation of a complete redesign of the agency’s bus routes, launched the development of the region’s first rapid transit corridor and established the agency’s first 5-year Capital Improvement Program with over $650 million of projects in the pipeline. Dwight has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University and M.S. in control systems from
SCHEDULE
11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. - Registration & Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Introduction & Announcement
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Presentation with Q&A
