Meeting Notice

AGENDA:

8:30-10:00

IS-25-034

ODOT Construction Work Zones

By: Senator Frix

1.             Senator Avery Frix: Introduction & Purpose of Study

2.             Haley Murphy, Chair-Elect of the American Traffic Safety Services Association Board of Directors: Overall Workzone Challenges and Possible Solutions

3.             TJ Dill, Chief Engineer of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, & Trent January, Chief Engineer of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority: Need for Additional Safety Measures

4.             Major Preston Lay, Legislative Liaison for the Department of Public Safety: New Programs to Keep Drivers Safe in Workzones

5.             Bobby Stem, Executive Director, & Greg Hietpas, Vice-President, of the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors: Special Technologies Available for Workzones

6.             Senator Avery Frix: Closing Comments

10:00-11:30

IS-25-005

Safe and Efficient Railroads

By: Senator Boren

7.             Senator Mary Boren: Introduction & Purpose of Interim Study

8.             Overview of Recent Concerns Regarding Safety and Efficiency of Railroads

9.             Kevin Dawson, Retired Railroad Engineer

10.          Mark Sexton, Retired OKC Police Officer & Executive Director of Oklahoma Operation Lifesaver

11.          Comparative Practices - Current Federal and/or State Laws and Regulations

12.          Jared Schwennesen, Multi-Modal Division Manager, Oklahoma Department of Transportation

13.          Matt Larseingue, Executive Director of Public Affairs, BNSF Railway

14.          Committee Discussion: Legislative Considerations and Next Steps

15.          Senator Mary Boren: Closing Comments

16.          Other business

Senator Darcy Jech, Chair

Senator Avery Frix, Vice Chair