[Ica-osgeo-labs] Open Source GIS and Open Data for Transportation

[Mueller, Thomas]

Sorry for cross postings...

Please join us at Villanova University on Thursday March, 5th for the Mid-Atlantic Geospatial Transportation Users Group Spring Symposium.  The theme for this event is "Open Source GIS and Open Data for Transportation"  We have assembled some of the top experts to present their visions of Open Source and Open Data and the effect each will have regarding Transportation.  There will be a full day of presentations and a panel discussion with ample opportunity for peer interaction.  We hope to see you there!
Morning Presentations:
*         The Many Meanings of 'Open' and the Role of Open Geospatial Consortium Standards- Scott Serich, Open GIS Consortium
*         The Open Source Paradigm Shift: Open Standards, Open Data, and the Implications for Transportation- Sean Brady, Boundless
*         Transportation and the Future of Open Source- Robert Cheetham, Azavea

Afternoon Panel Discussion:
The Importance of Open Data to Transportation Agencies and the Public
*         Sarah Cordivano, OpenDataPhilly/GeoPhilly
*         David P. Raca, University of Delaware's University Transportation Center
*         Lauren Ancona, City of Philadelphia's Office of Open Data

This is a FREE EVENT  but space will be limited to 75 persons.  REGISTER HERE<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/magtug> to guarantee your spot!
Download meeting materials here:

  *   AGENDA<https://magtug.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/2015-03agenda.pdf>
  *   DIRECTIONS/PARKING<https://magtug.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/villanova_visitor_info_2015.pdf>
  *   CAMPUS MAP<https://magtug.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/villanova_map.pdf>
  *   LUNCH OPTIONS<https://magtug.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/villanova_lunch_options_2015.pdf>
Lunch will be on your own (see lunch options above) but refreshments will be sponsored by: [https://magtug.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/bentley2.jpg]


Will Stevens
Manager | Office of GIS
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission<http://www.dvrpc.org/>
wstevens at dvrpc.org<mailto:wstevens at dvrpc.org> | 215.238.2835


Thomas R. Mueller, Ph.D., GISP
Advisor: Geography Major with GIS and Emergency Management Concentration
Co - Director: Pennsylvania View
Department of Earth Sciences, California University of Pennsylvania
"A man never gets to this station in life without being helped, aided, shoved, pushed and prodded to do better." - Johnny Unitas

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