Public Transportation (PT) Office
About Us
Public Transportation Office Vision:
“Be a National Leader in Developing Innovative Public Transportation Systems.”
The Public Transportation Office’s Mission is to grow Idaho’s mobility network by providing exceptional customer service and leverage emerging technology.
The Department will offer access to services for people with Limited English Proficiency, as needed, and ITD encourages persons needing an interpreter or special accommodations to contact the ITD Public Involvement Coordinator (208-334-8119).
Se les recomienda a las personas que necesiten un intérprete o arreglos especiales que llamen a la coordinadora de participación pública al (208) 334-8119.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- For information on the 2024 Public Transportation Summit: See the “Summit” tab for more information.
- We have upcoming trainings: See the “Training” tab for more information.
Public Transportation Team:
- Ron Duran, Public Transportation Manager, (208) 334-4475, Ron.Duran@itd.idaho.gov
- Shauna Miller, Senior Transportation Planner, (208) 334-8533, Shauna.Miller@itd.idaho.gov: Safety, Summit, Training, Advisory Committees, Capital Grants, Asset Management, Compliance, & FHWA Grants
- Sam Carroll, Grants & Contracts Officer, (208) 334-8139, Sam.Carroll@itd.idaho.gov: Operational Grants, Intercity, Performance Program, 5307 Grants, Small Urban & CARES Program
- Connie Edwards, Grants & Contracts Officer, (208) 334-4492, Connie.Edwards@itd.idaho.gov: Operational Grants
- Ben Schumacker, Grants & Contracts Officer, (208) 334-8748, Ben Schumacker@itd.idaho.gov: Capital Grants
- Savannah DeMeritt, Office Specialist II, Savannah.DeMeritt@itd.idaho.gov
Please contact the ITD Office of Civil Rights to report civil rights related compliance complaints.
In accordance with the requirements of Idaho Code 40-312 (6), the Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation Office (ITD-PT) undertook development of this statewide public transportation plan in 2016.
An overarching goal of the Idaho Public Transportation Plan is to provide a framework for creating an integrated public transportation system that meets the mobility needs of Idahoans. The Plan identifies and will support programs and projects in line with the Idaho Transportation Department’s mission of Your Safety, Your Mobility, Your Economic Opportunity.
Statewide Public Transportation Plan
- Appendix A- Community Input
- Appendix B- Public Transportation Provider Statistics and Profiles
- Appendix C- Demographics and Economic Analysis
- Appendix D- Estimates of Future Public Transportation Ridership and Provider Assessment
- Appendix E- Transit Toolbox
- Appendix F- Public Transportation Funding
Local Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plans (5310 FTA Program Plans)
Idaho Transportation Department Public Transportation: State Management Plan
The Public Transportation State Management Plan is for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sections 5310, 5311, 5303/5304, and 5339/5309 grant programs and describes ITD’s Public Transportation adopted policies and procedures for administering state-managed grant programs. These grant programs offer federal financial assistance to organizations that serve the citizens of Idaho.
Summit
A yearly Public Transportation Summit takes place as a means to promote coordination with agencies, local stakeholders, and organizations. The summit’s strategic agenda is designed to help facilitate and encourage thought-provoking topics that will maximize efficiency and offer unique insight into present and future challenges facing Public Transportation in Idaho.
September 24-26, 2024
09/24/2025 Summit Presentations:
- Scott Brogen, CTAA
- Harnessing the Forces of Change to Drive the Success of Public Transprotation
- Kootenai County Data Showcase
- Economic Impact of Public Transportation
- Ride TFT
09/25/2025 Summit Presentations:
09/24/2025 Summit Presentations:
Steering Committee Meetings:
- June 06, 2024 Meeting Notes
- May 23, 2024 Meeting Notes
- May 02, 2024 Meeting Notes
- April 11, 2024 Meeting Notes
- March 28, 2024 Meeting Notes
- March 14, 2024 Meeting Notes
- February 29, 2024 Meeting Notes
- February 15, 2024 Meeting Notes
- February 01, 2024 Meeting Notes
- January 18, 2024 Meeting Notes
- January 04, 2024 Meeting Notes
- November 29, 2023 Meeting Notes
Information Coming Soon!
2024 ITD-PT Hall of Fame Nominations
ITD – PT is opening their first Hall of Fame awards for individuals and transit agencies across the state for outstanding role models of excellence, leadership, and innovation whose accomplishments have greatly advanced public transportation.
2024 ITD-PT Photo Calendar Contest
ITD – PT is opening their annual photo contest for individuals and transit agencies across the state for our 2025 Idaho Public Transportation calendar. The top 14 photos voted on by all of us will be included in the calendar being distributed at our Annual Public Transportation Summit.
Transit Providers
Location | Transit Provider | Website | Phone |
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Coeur d’Alene, Wallace, Smelterville, Kellogg, Osburn, Mullan, Pinehurst | Shoshone County Silver Express | shoshonecounty.id.gov/silver-express/ | 208-665-5671 |
Coeur d’Alene, Dalton Gardens, Hayden, Huetter, Post Falls | Kootenai County Citylink North | kcgov.us | 208-446-2102 |
Coeur d’Alene, Worley, Plummer | Coeur d’Alene Tribe Citylink South | kcgov.us | 208-446-1616 |
St. Maries | Valley Vista Benewah Area Transit | valleyvista.org | 208-245-4576, Ext: 103 |
Sandpoint, Ponderay, Dover, Kootenai, Bonners Ferry | Selkirks – Pend Oreille Transit (SPOT) | spotbus.org | 208-263-3774 |
Kooskia, Kamiah, Greer, Orofino, Lenore, Lapwai, Lewiston, Lenore, Peck, Culdesac | Appaloosa Express | nezperce.org | 208-621-4691 |
Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Idaho, & Lewis counties | Council on Aging & Human Services (COAST) | www.coacolfax.org | 509-397-4305 |
Lewiston | Lewiston Transit | ridethevalley.org | 208-298-1340 |
Lewiston, Clarkston | Interlink | interlinkvolunteers.org | 509-751-9143 |
Lewiston, Moscow, Clarkston | Disability Action Center | dacnw.org | 208-746-9033 |
Moscow | SMART Transit | smarttransit.org | 208-883-7747 |
Moscow to Riggins, Riggins to Boise, Intercity Services | Northwestern Stage Lines | northwesternstagelines.com | 509-838-4029 |
Ada & Canyon Counties | Valley Regional Transit (VRT) | valleyregionaltransit.org | 208-345-7433 |
Canyon County | Metro Community Services | metrocommunityservices.net | 208-459-0063 |
Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, McCall | Treasure Valley Transit (TVT) | treasurevalleytransit.com | 208-463-9111 |
Southwest Idaho | Elderly Opportunity Agency (EOA) | eoaidaho.org | 208-365-4461 |
Treasure Valley | Ada County Highway District Commuteride | commuteride.com | 208-345-7665 |
Treasure Valley and Magic Valley | Living Independent Network Corporation (LINC) | lincidaho.org | 208-733-1712 |
Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Twin Falls | Mountain Rides | mountainrides.org | 208-788-7433 |
Twin Falls | Ride TFT | ridetft.com | 208-735-7347 |
Pocatello, Blackfoot, Preston, Logan | Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) | pocatellotransit.com | 208-234-ABUS |
Driggs, Victor, Jackson Hole | Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (START) | jacksonwy.gov/587/START-Bus | 307-733-4521 |
Driggs to Grand Targhee Resort | Grand Targhee Resort Teton Valley Shuttle | grandtarghee.com | 307-353-2300, Ext: 1 |
Fort Hall | Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Public Transit | shobandot.com/transit | 208-478-4069 |
Idaho Falls | Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) | greateriftransit.com | 208-612-8487 |
Salmon, Elk Bend, Carmen, Baker | Lemhi Ride | lemhiride.com | 208-756-1875 |
Southern Idaho & beyond | Salt Lake Express | saltlakeexpress.com | 208-656-8824 |
Advisory
Public Transportation Advisory and Working Groups
Engagement and coordination is key to the continued success of public transportation in Idaho. That is why, per Idaho Code 40-514, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation Program (ITD-PT) supports two stakeholder groups both focused on public transportation, the Interagency Working Group (IWG) and the Public Transportation Advisory Council (PTAC). The IWG is made up of representing government agencies that have a role in public transportation in Idaho. The PTAC has six members appointed by the Idaho Transportation Department Board and advises the Department on issues and policies regarding public transportation. Please see below to learn more about these groups.
The Interagency Working Group (IWG) was created in Idaho Code 40-514 to “advise and assist the department in analyzing public transportation needs, identifying areas for coordination, and developing strategies for eliminating procedural and regulatory barriers to coordination at the state level”. Today the Interagency Working Group tackles a number of important public transportation issues, including policies and statutes, data collection and review from each agency, and unique assignments as voted on by the Group to help reduce barriers and increase coordination.
Membership Information
Chair: Skyler Beebe
Vice Chair: Amanda Ames
- Community Transportation Association of Idaho – Skyler Beebe, sbeebe@pocatello.us, (208) 232-5057
- Idaho Commission on Aging – Janet Miller, janet.j.miller@Aging.Idaho.gov, (208) 577-2854
- Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities – Richelle Tierney, Richelle.Tierney@icdd.Idaho.gov (208) 577-2630
- Idaho Department of Education – Ali Stolzman, astolzman@sde.Idaho.gov, (208) 332-6856
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Fred Martin, fred.martin@dhw.Idaho.gov, (208) 912-4741
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid – Dan Mallory, daniel.mallory@dhw.Idaho.gov, (208) 200-1021
- Idaho Department of Labor – Terry Gammel, Terry.Gammel@labor.idaho.gov, (208) 332-3570 ext. 3501
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – Heather Haugen, MS, CRC, Heather.Haugen@vr.idaho.gov, (208) 465-8414
- Idaho Transportation Department – Ron Duran, ron.duran@itd.idaho.gov, (208) 334-4475
- Idaho Workforce Development Council – Amanda Ames, amanda.ames@wdc.idaho.gov, (208) 488-7563
- Office of the Governor – Lori Wolff, Lori.Wolff@gov.idaho.gov, (208) 854-3010
- Idaho Department of Commerce – Jerry Miller, Jerry.Miller@commerce.Idaho.gov
- Idaho Department of Environmental Quality – Mary Anderson mary.anderson@deq.idaho.gov, (208) 373-0202
- Idaho Veterans Services – Kevin Wallior, Kevin.Wallior@veterans.idaho.gov
- Idaho Walk Bike Alliance – Cece Osborn, cece@idahowalkbike.org
- Nez Perce Tribe – MaryBeth Frank-Clark, MaryBethF@nezperce.org, (208) 621-3682
- Community Transportation Association of Idaho – Terri Lindenberg, terri@treasurevalleytransit.com
- Office of the Governor – Kelly Houston Staskey, kelly.houstonstaskey@gov.idaho.gov
- Idaho Commission on Aging – Erin Olsen, erin.olsen@Aging.Idaho.gov, (208) 577-2853
- Idaho Department of Commerce – Karen Appelgren, karen.appelgren@commerce.idaho.gov
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Dani Pere, danielle.pere@DHW.Idaho.gov, (208) 334-6506
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Treena Clark, treena.clark@DHW.Idaho.gov, (208) 334-6506
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid – Alex Scott, alex.childers-scott@DHW.Idaho.gov, (208) 954-0258
- Idaho Department of Labor – Salvador Vazquez, salvador.vazquez@labor.Idaho.gov
- Idaho Transportation Department – Shauna Miller, Shauna.Miller@itd.Idaho.gov
- Idaho Veterans Services – Tracy Schaner, tracy.schaner@veterans.idaho.gov
- Idaho Workforce Development Council – Wendi Secrist, wendi.secrist@wdc.Idaho.gov, (208) 488-7561
- Idaho Workforce Development Council – Jenny Hay, wendi.secrist@wdc.Idaho.gov
- Nez Perce Tribe – Wenona Holt, wenonah@nezperce.org, (208) 621-3676
Meeting Information
- October 09, 2024 Agenda (Reschedule from 08/20/24)
- December 03, 2024
- July 09, 2024 Minutes to be approved at October 09, 2024 Meeting
- March 19, 2024 Minutes
- December 12, 2023 IWG Meeting Cancelled
- September 19, 2023 Minutes
- June 20, 2023 Minutes
The Public Transportation Advisory Council (PTAC) was also created in Idaho Code 40-514 to “advise the Department on issues and policies regarding public transportation in Idaho. The council shall participate in planning activities, identify transportation needs, and promote coordinated transportation systems. Before setting programs and priorities, the council shall seek pertinent information, facts and data from local governments, agencies, and providers regarding rural public transportation issues.” Today the PTAC advises and assists the Department and the Idaho Transportation Board in making funding recommendations to the Idaho Transportation Department Board.
Membership
“The advisory council shall be composed of six (6) members appointed by the Idaho Transportation Board. Appointed members shall be representatives of local governments and agencies, private organizations, citizen groups and private providers that have an interest in public transportation, and people with disabilities and the elderly who utilize public transportation. The board shall appoint said members from recommendations submitted by said organizations, groups, providers, users and state agencies in each district. One (1) member shall be appointed from each of the six (6) transportation department director districts as provides in section 40-303, Idaho Code. The term of each member shall be three (3) years and the initial appointments to the council shall be such that two (2) members shall be appointed each year thereafter.
Chair: Ryan Luttmann
Vice Chair: Michelle Ziel-Dingman
- PTAC Charter and Operational Guidelines
- District 1: Ryan Luttmann, rluttmann@centurywest.com, (208) 627-7775
- District 2: Alisa Anderson, aanderson@ci.moscow.id.us, (208) 883-7600
- District 3: Allan Schneider, aaschneider@hotmail.com, (208) 870-4831
- District 4: Jeff McCurdy, jmccurdy@csi.edu, (208) 731-5938
- District 5: Michael Lefevor, mlefevor@idlife.org, (208) 232-2747
- District 6: Michelle Ziel-Dingman, mdingman@idahofalls.gov, (208) 206-4735
Application
Public Transportation Application Program
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds, which are allocated to Idaho’s Public Transportation Office, are crucial to the continued operation of public transportation services and the capital infrastructure in the State. In order to ensure that the funds are fair and equitably distributed, a competitive application process has been developed to solicit projects and award funds. Below is a list of funds Idaho receives to assist with public transportation options in the State.
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation Office (ITD-PT) receives an annual federal appropriation from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in which is utilized for the congressional application cycle. This occurs biennially and allows transit providers the opportunity to apply for two years of funding at a time. The funding available through this application is for operating and capital projects to support rural public transportation needs and services.
Currently there is not an open application.
Intercity
Public Transportation Intercity Grant Program
In many states, intercity bus service is a vital link between otherwise isolated rural communities and the rest of the nation. Historically, major intercity bus carriers abandoned less productive routes. Patronage generated in rural areas, however, appears to be important to the continuing viability of the remaining intercity routes.
Idaho’s Intercity Bus Plan Update 2019
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), together with KFH Group, Inc., is working to update the state’s last intercity bus study, which was completed in 2011. The initial purpose of this study is to meet a Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) requirement to conduct a consultation process to assess unmet needs for rural intercity bus service at least every four years. Additionally, the project intends to examine services funded by the existing program and provide recommendations regarding any needed changes in the services or the program. This analysis addresses intercity bus services operated by private for-profit firms (Greyhound Lines, Northwestern Trailways, Jefferson Lines, and Salt Lake Express), focusing on routes that are receiving funding through ITD under the FTA Section 5311(f) program of assistance for rural intercity bus service.
Open Houses will be held the week of September 23rd, see details below:
Monday, September 23, 2019
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (PST)
Moscow Intermodal Transit Center
1006 Railroad St
Moscow, Idaho 83843
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (MST)
Valley Ride Transit Main Street Station
777 W Main St
Boise, Idaho 83702
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (MST)
Pocatello Regional Transit Hub
5815 S 5th St
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
For more information regarding the open houses or intercity bus services, please feel free to contact Kristian Larkin at (208) 334-8875 or Kristina.Larkin@itd.idaho.gov.
Intercity Applications
In many states, intercity bus service is a vital link between otherwise isolated rural communities and the rest of the nation. Historically, major intercity bus carriers abandoned less productive routes. Patronage generated in rural areas, however, appears to be important to the continuing viability of the remaining intercity routes. One objective of the funding for intercity bus service under Section 5311, therefore, is to support the connection between rural areas and the larger regional or national system of intercity bus service. Another objective is to support services to meet the intercity travel needs of residents in rural areas. A third objective is to support the infrastructure of the intercity bus network through planning and marketing assistance and capital investment in facilities. FTA encourages states to use the funding under Section 5311(f) to support these national objectives, as well as priorities determined by the state.
Grants
Public Transportation Operational Grant Program
Once a Federal or State grant is executed by the Idaho Transportation Department and when applicable the Federal Transit Administration, the subrecipient will receive a funding agreement and be assigned to either the Operational Grant Program or the Capital Grant Program.
The Operation Grant Program handles all active and executed grants that have been deemed by the Idaho Transportation Department to be of an Operating nature. These can include the following: FTA 5311 Program Funding, FTA 5310 Program Funding (directly resulting in operations), and the FTA 5304 Planning Program.
Responsibilities include reimbursement processing, compliance assistance, technical guidance, and required reporting.
Please click on the links below to learn more about each program:
Public Transportation Capital Grant Program
Once a Federal or State grant is executed by the Idaho Transportation Department and when applicable the Federal Transit Administration, the subrecipient will receive a funding agreement and be assigned to either the Operational Grant Program or the Capital Grant Program.
The Capital Grant Program handles all active and executed grants that have been deemed by the Idaho Transportation Department to be Capital purchases in nature. These can include the following: FTA 5310 Program Funding (directly resulting in capital purchases), FTA 5311 Program Funding (directly resulting in capital purchases), FTA 5339 Program Funding, and Idaho Vehicle Improvement Program Funding. VIP provides capital funding for demand response providers to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses to support the continuation and expansion of public transportation. Eligible recipients include private non-profit organizations, State or local government authorities, operators of public transportation services including private operators and tribal governments for capital projects to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses, vans, and related equipment for demand response services.
Please click on the below links to learn more about each program:
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- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Grant: Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 Grant: Formula Grants for Other than Urbanized Areas
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 Grant: Bus and Bus Facilities
- FTA Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act Guide (URA)
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Performance
Public Transportation Performance Program
The Idaho Transportation Department is committed to fostering a fiscally responsible and performance based public transportation network that provides for the most effective and efficient use of funds to promote ITD’s mission of “Your Safety. Your Mobility. Your Economic Opportunity.”
The Performance Program is responsible for monitoring and reporting on a myriad of public transportation metrics include subrecipient operating revenue and expenses, ridership, vehicle miles traveled, and hours of service just to name a few.
To submit your performance reporting please send it to: ptreporting@itd.idaho.gov
Performance Reporting Training
- Performance Reporting Training Presentation
- Performance Reporting Training Session Recording
- 2024 Performance Reporting Changes Presentation
- 2024 Performance Reporting Changes Session Recording
- 2024 Performance Reporting Useful Links
Please click on the links below to view our reports.
Annual Statewide Performance Reports:
- 2017 Statewide Performance Report
- 2016 Statewide Performance Report
- 2015 Statewide Performance Report
Reporting Templates:
Compliance
Subrecipient Site Review Program
In an effort to provide technical assistance and proactive compliance oversight, ITD-PT performs site reviews of each public transportation subrecipient on an every one or two year basis.
Asset Management Program
Public transportation is a capital intensive program that requires constant maintenance and upkeep to ensure that each asset is being used to its full extent. ITD-PT employs an extensive data collection effort to track asset information throughout Idaho. Click the following link to review the information ITD-PT collects.
- Asset Disposal Request
- Sample Accident Report Kit
- Sample Pre-Trip Inspection
- Vehicle Fair Market Value Determination Request
Idaho State Police Vehicle Inspection Program
Each year ITD-PT partners with the Idaho State Police to perform required vehicle inspections on public transportation vehicles throughout Idaho.
Safety Program
The Idaho Transportation Department Public Transportation Program (ITD-PT) is committed to providing safe public transportation options for all Idaho citizens. ITD-PT recognizes that public transportation is one of the safest modes of transportation.
- 2020 Summit Idaho Transit on the Lookout to Fight Human Trafficking Presentation
- Idaho Transit on the Lookout to Fight Human Trafficking Presentations
- Idaho Transit on the Lookout to Fight Human Trafficking Session Recording
- Human Trafficking Awareness Resources:
Training
Training & Development
Education and understanding of public transportation is essential to its continued usage and growth in Idaho. That is why ITD-PT has created the Public Transportation Training and Development Program. This Program consists of ITD-PT’s Idaho Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP). Please see the information below to learn more about our efforts:
- January 06-10, 2025 Safety Fest of the Great Northwest, Boise Registration Open Date TBD
- January 14-16, 2025 SafetyFestMT Virtual Registration Opens November 1, 2024
- February 19-21, 2025 Safety Fest of the Great Northwest, Post Falls Registration Opens January 2025
- March 25-27, 2025 Magic Valley Safety Fest, Twin Falls & Business Fest Registration Open Date TBD
- May 13-15, 2025 Safety Fest of the Great Northwest Pocatello Registration Open Date TBD
- May 13-15, 2025 SafetyFestMT Billings Registration Open Date TBD
Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP)
The Idaho Transportation Department Public Transportation Office (ITD-PT) is responsible for administering Idaho’s Rural Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) with funding provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). ITD-PT is committed to fostering a safe, mobility focused public transportation program throughout Idaho that promotes economic opportunity and growth for all of Idaho. ITD-PT budgets the 5311(b) RTAP funds on an annual basis and will offer scholarship opportunities until such funds are exhausted.
1. Application Submittal
2. Application Review & Notification
3. Attend Training/Receive Materials
4. Reimbursement Request & Payment
- FTA-Sponsored Training Courses https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/safety/fta-sponsored-training-courses
- FTA De-Escalation Training Resource Directory https://www.transit.dot.gov/de-escalation-training
- Idaho LAUNCH https://idaholaunch.com
- National RTAP eLearning https://elearning.nationalrtap.org/
- National Transit Institute http://www.ntionline.com/
- American Public Transportation Association (APTAP) Learning & Development https://www.apta.com/research-technical-resources/aptau/learning-and-development/
- Qstraint Training Academy (Wheelchair Securement Training) https://training.qstraint.com/
- Eno Center for Transportation https://enotrans.org
- Washington State Transit Insurance Pool https://wstip.org
- Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) https://https://learn.sharedusemobilitycenter.org/modules/
Outreach
Monthly Provider Outreach Webinars
Our office hosts a monthly webinar to provide an additional platform for our public transportation agencies so that we can all continue to collaborate and elevate transportation services in Idaho.
Please complete our survey at https://forms.office.com/g/6Vk1H6bAXM to provide your feedback for future webinars. Survey will be open until April 7, 2024.
Register now for upcoming webinars:
Previous webinars:
- September 19, 2024 Presentation, Recording
- August 27, 2024 Cancelled
- July 25, 2024 Presentation, Recording
- March 28, 2024 Presentation, Recording
- June 18, 2024 Cancelled
- May 30, 2024 Cancelled
- April 30, 2024 Presentation, Recording
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