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==== Introduction ====
==== Get Involved with OTNA ====
CAPSI and our first [[Industry Action Plan]] (IAP), VitalRail, supports stakeholders in making important improvements to specific industries in the name of economic and environmental long-term stability. Through conversations and iterative IntelliConference Series, our Participating Stakeholders, CAPSI organizers and facilitators drill into the detail of the goals to address the challenges, opportunities and breakthroughs.  
We invite you to join our collaborative efforts in transforming freight transportation and industry infrastructure. Your expertise, insights, and participation are essential to building comprehensive solutions for North America's rail and industry challenges.


One more important detail: if all we did was produce great white papers on these changes, that would not be enough. We maintain this site for stakeholders and staff stay up-to-date via summaries linked to deeper analysis.
==== Our Focus Areas ====
'''[[VitalRail]] State Freight Rail Plans'''


==== Participation Roles ====
Developing comprehensive freight rail strategies tailored to each state's unique needs and opportunities.


====== Registered Visitors ======
'''Industry-Specific Planning'''
As a registered visitor, you are able to visit all public pages, make comments and ask questions using the [[Discussion Tab]] on each page. To become a Registered Visitor send an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] with the subject line: '''Registered Visitor'''.


====== Registered Stakeholders ======
Creating plans for critical sectors such as [[essential minerals]] extraction and [[forestry industry]] optimization.
A Registered Stakeholder is a person who chooses to observe the evolution of our [[IntelliConferences and IntelliSynthesis|IntelliConference and IntelliSynthesis]] process.  As a registered stakeholder, you will have your own stakeholder page to introduce yourself, your background and interests in a specific Industry Action Plan and its related IntelliConferences. You can also comment and ask questions related to the IAP pages you have access to. To become a Registered Stakeholder, send an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] with the subject line: '''Registered Stakeholder'''. We will notify you with a temporary login ID and password.


We ask you to:
'''IntelliConferences'''


* Read the [[Founder's Statement]] and [[OTNA/CAPSI Ethics]] pages.
Hosting fact-finding specialized conferences that bring together experts to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.
* Ask us any questions or make comments via email.
* Be concise as possible in your communication. Feel free to attach any material you think relevant to the work.
* Please register your agreement with the OTNA/CAPSI ethics by commenting in this regard in your request to be a Registered Stakeholder.


====== Participating Stakeholders ======
==== Ways to Participate ====
If you regard yourself as a subject matter expert (SME), a champion, an early adopter or scout in any of our goals and dialogues, we invite you to become a Participating Stakeholder of one of our Industry Action Plans, for example, VitalRail.


* '''SME''': As a Subject Matter Expert, you have the ability to provide verifiable information and considered views on specific subjects related to one or more of our IAPs.
===== Visitors =====
* '''Champion''': As a Champion, you may be an SME but in this case you are a specific advocate for a subject.
'''No commitment required'''
* '''Scout''':  As a Scout, you meet with professional stakeholders and research information to uncover POVs that may be relevant and valuable to stakeholders.


If you fulfill any of these descriptions, we ask you to register as a Participating Stakeholder and identify yourself as a SME, Champion or Scout.
* Access all public content
* Contact us with questions or feedback
* Explore our resources and research


As a participating stakeholder you will be contacted by a member of our organizing team. To become a Participating Stakeholder send an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] with the subject line: '''Participating Stakeholder'''.
==== Registered Stakeholders ====
'''Light engagement with discussion privileges'''


====== Sponsor Prospects ======
* Everything visitors can do, plus:
Sponsorship of our work offers many direct benefits to the near and long term goals and mission of your organization. We invite any organization within the sectors of business, government, labor, associations, advocacy, industry media and academia to contact us about sponsorship of one of our Industry Action Plans or a specific IntelliConference Series.  To investigate sponsorship, send an email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] with the subject line: '''Sponsorship'''. You will be contacted by an organizer.
* Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
* Participate in community conversations


==== FAQs ====
'''How to join:'''  Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Registered Stakeholder" and introduce yourself, including your background and interests. We'll provide login credentials and a site orientation.
Since we are just starting out we don't have any FAQs for this page. Let us know if you have any questions that would be good for FAQs related to this page.


* How do I get involved?
===== Participating Stakeholders =====
* [[Join up here|Sign up here]]
'''Active involvement in shaping the work'''
 
* All Registered Stakeholder privileges, plus:
* Direct input on Initiative development
* Access to working groups and specialized content
* Networking with fellow participants, experts and leaders
 
'''Ideal candidates:'''
 
* '''Leaders:''' Experience in transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields at any organizational level
* '''Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):''' Ability to provide verified information and expert analysis on relevant topics
 
'''How to join:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Participating Stakeholder (Your Topic of Interest)" and describe your background and specific interests in OTNA initiatives.
 
===== Sponsors =====
'''Partnership opportunities for organizations'''
 
* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
* Brand visibility and networking opportunities
* Direct input on research priorities
* Access to exclusive insights and early findings
 
'''How to explore:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Sponsorship" to discuss customized partnership opportunities.
 
===== Contributing Supporters =====
'''Financial support for our mission'''
 
* Quarterly contributions of $50-$500
* Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
* Recognition as a valued supporter
 
'''How to contribute:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line "Contributing Supporter" or click here:
 
 
==== Our Commitment to Ethics ====
OTNA maintains the highest ethical standards to ensure all participants can contribute on equal footing. All Participating Stakeholders and Sponsors are required to:
 
# Review our [[Founder's Statement]] and [[OTNA Ethics Statement]]
# Digitally sign the Ethics Statement to confirm agreement
# You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment
 
Our Ethics Statement supports transparency, accountability, and mutual respect among all participants.
 
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
Do you have questions about participation, our work, or getting started? When you register, please share any questions that might benefit other potential participants. We continuously update our FAQ section based on community input.

Latest revision as of 15:52, 29 September 2025

Get Involved with OTNA

We invite you to join our collaborative efforts in transforming freight transportation and industry infrastructure. Your expertise, insights, and participation are essential to building comprehensive solutions for North America's rail and industry challenges.

Our Focus Areas

VitalRail State Freight Rail Plans

Developing comprehensive freight rail strategies tailored to each state's unique needs and opportunities.

Industry-Specific Planning

Creating plans for critical sectors such as essential minerals extraction and forestry industry optimization.

IntelliConferences

Hosting fact-finding specialized conferences that bring together experts to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.

Ways to Participate

Visitors

No commitment required

  • Access all public content
  • Contact us with questions or feedback
  • Explore our resources and research

Registered Stakeholders

Light engagement with discussion privileges

  • Everything visitors can do, plus:
  • Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
  • Participate in community conversations

How to join: Please contact us with subject line "Registered Stakeholder" and introduce yourself, including your background and interests. We'll provide login credentials and a site orientation.

Participating Stakeholders

Active involvement in shaping the work

  • All Registered Stakeholder privileges, plus:
  • Direct input on Initiative development
  • Access to working groups and specialized content
  • Networking with fellow participants, experts and leaders

Ideal candidates:

  • Leaders: Experience in transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields at any organizational level
  • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Ability to provide verified information and expert analysis on relevant topics

How to join: Please contact us with subject line "Participating Stakeholder (Your Topic of Interest)" and describe your background and specific interests in OTNA initiatives.

Sponsors

Partnership opportunities for organizations

  • Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
  • Brand visibility and networking opportunities
  • Direct input on research priorities
  • Access to exclusive insights and early findings

How to explore: Please contact us with subject line "Sponsorship" to discuss customized partnership opportunities.

Contributing Supporters

Financial support for our mission

  • Quarterly contributions of $50-$500
  • Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
  • Recognition as a valued supporter

How to contribute: Please contact us with the subject line "Contributing Supporter" or click here:

Donate Now

Our Commitment to Ethics

OTNA maintains the highest ethical standards to ensure all participants can contribute on equal footing. All Participating Stakeholders and Sponsors are required to:

  1. Review our Founder's Statement and OTNA Ethics Statement
  2. Digitally sign the Ethics Statement to confirm agreement
  3. You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment

Our Ethics Statement supports transparency, accountability, and mutual respect among all participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about participation, our work, or getting started? When you register, please share any questions that might benefit other potential participants. We continuously update our FAQ section based on community input.

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