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Date:Friday, May 10, 2024 9:15:55 AM
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BSPRA 2024 Annual Conference
June 6th - 7th in Missoula, Montana
We invite you to attend the 2024 Annual Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Conference inMissoula, Montana—the Garden City. At this year’s conference, you’ll hear exciting news
about planning for the restoration of the North Coast Hiawatha route, hydrogen fuel cell
technology, and how Montana and the Northwest are on the cutting edge of a rail
renaissance in America. The Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak, and rail industryleaders and advocates will be in attendance. We are fortunate to have FRA Deputy
Administrator Jennifer Mitchell and Rail Passengers Association President and CEO Jim
Mathews to address our group.
All conference meetings will be held at the award-winning Missoula Public Library.
Attendance at these meetings is free of charge. However, meals must be purchased. In
addition, live-streaming services will be provided with details to follow.
June 6: Welcome reception, Residence Inn, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MDT
June 7: Conference, Missoula Public Library, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MDT
June 7: Conference banquet, Payne Native American Center, University of
Montana, 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MDT
Detailed itinerary coming - check the register link below for updates.
June 6th - Welcome reception, Residence Inn (Free), 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MDT
125 N Pattee Street, Missoula, MT 59802
June 7th - Conference Meetings - Missoula Public Library, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MDT
455 E Main St, Missoula, MT 59802
June 7th - Conference banquet at the Payne Native American Center, University of
Montana in the Rotunda 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. MDT
32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812
AC Hotel Missoula Downtown - 175 N Pattee St, Missoula, MT 59802
For BSPRA Directors ONLY - Your names have been provided to the hotel and we will
coordinate your arrangements.
Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown - 200 S Pattee St, Missoula, MT 59802
BSPRA Room Block Link
The Group Name is BSPRA Room BlockReservation Dates from 6/6/24 - 6/8/24
Group Booking Code is PRA
Guests may also contact the front desk 24/7 at 406-721-8550 to make a reservation or
ask questions regarding their reservation. When contacting the front desk please havethe following information available to provide the agent on the phone:
Group Name:
BSPRA Room Block
Group Booking Code:
PRA
REGISTER for the Annual Conference
Upcoming Meetings/Events (all times MDT unless noted)
Development & Strategic Engagement Committee - May 16th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Communications Committee - May 17th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Executive Committee - June 5th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
PNWER launch of Regional Infrastructure Accelerator - May 9th, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rail Users Network Spring Conference - May 17th “Expanding Long-Distance Rail
Service” (12:30-5 PM EDT)
We look forward to your joining us,
Dave
Dave Strohmaier
Chair
BIG SKY PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY
406.258.3204
dstrohmaier@bigskyrail.org
Questions about the Annual Meeting can also be directed to Maggie Tupper, Office
Services Manager by email at mtupper@bigskyrail.org or by phone at 406-642-5522.
Check out our brochure
Our Contact InformationBig Sky Passenger Rail Authority100 North 27th St.Suite 600 DBillings, MT 59101(406)-624-5522https://www.bigskyrail.org/
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