P RELIMINARY P ROGRAM 10th International HOV Conference August 28-30, 2000 Hotel Adolphus Dallas, Texas Sponsored by: TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL In Cooperation With: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Texas Department of Transportation The 10th International HOV Conference is intended to: • Provide a forum for discussion and debate on current issues related to HOV Facilities. • Inform participants of the latest HOV related activities in the U.S. and other countries. • Document better HOV practices. • Share experience and innovations with your peers. • Transfer successful practices to other state and local agencies. • Tour the HOV and transit facilities in the Dallas area. • Learn "how to do it" in the optional Sunday HOV Training Course. This Conference will bring together individuals with experience or interest in High Occupancy Vehicle Systems and will provide a unique opportunity for participants to exchange information and explore the myriad of issues related to HOV Systems planning, design, and operation. Conference Registration Take advantage of the early bird registration rates until July 28th. The advanced registration fee is $295. After July 28th and at the Conference the registration will increase to $350. Do not send registration forms after August 18th - please bring them to the conference and register on-site. Registration is required for all participants and fees must accompany the Registration Form. The registration fee will cover: continental breakfast Monday through Wednesday; lunch Monday and Tuesday; a Monday evening "ice-breaker" reception; beverages for breaks; and other incidental expenses. Payment must be made by check, payable to TRB in US funds drawn on a US bank, by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express), by purchase order, or by international money order. A registration confirmation will be sent in advance, time permitting. Conference Location: Dallas, Texas is the location for the 10th International HOV Conference. Because of it's mid-America location it is easily accessible from anywhere in the U.S. Consequently, Dallas is this country's second most popular meeting destination. Within the city, the attractions are as varied as they are plentiful. From cosmopolitan dining and theatre to country western dancing, Dallas offers many alternatives for your "after conference" hours. Lodging Adolphus Hotel - 1321 Commerce Street - Dallas Texas 75202 The Hotel Adolphus has been selected as the conference hotel and a block of rooms have been reserved at the rate of $89.00/$109.00 per night single/double (plus applicable taxes). It is 30 minutes (18 miles) by taxicab or airport shuttle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. This 83-year-old award-wining hotel combines a baroque setting with modern conveniences. Built in 1912 by the Missouri beverage baron – Adolphus Busch, the hotel has been placed on the Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List as one of the best places to stay in the world and one of the top ten hotels in the United States. Recently renovated at a cost of $80 million, the Adolphus features exceptional accommodations including oversized guestrooms decorated in an English traditional country house style. Hotel Adolphus is located in the center of Dallas' financial district. Conveniently located at Commerce and Field, the hotel is just minutes away from the city's entertainment centers and historical sites. Some of the attractions that are within easy walking distance are the Dallas Museum of Art (6 blocks), Neiman Marcus (1.5 blocks), and the historic West End District (8 blocks) with its 40 restaurants and nightclubs. Hotel reservations are a participant's responsibility. As soon as possible, but in no case later than July 28th, please call the Adolphus reservations desk directly and mention that you will be attending the Transportation Research Board meeting or return the enclosed Hotel Reservation Form directly to the hotel. Important Note: Please confirm your lodging as soon as possible. Once the room block is sold out or after July 28th (whichever comes first), rooms and/or rate may not be available. Optional HOV Workshop - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A "HOV Specialty Workshop" will be offered Sunday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. at an additional cost of $75.00 early bird/$100.00 after July 28th and on-site. The Workshop is a full-day session designed to introduce engineers, planners, policy makers, marketers, administrators, and researchers to the many issues related to HOV Systems. Important Note – Space availability for this Workshop is limited to the first 40 participants registering and paying the additional fee. It is highly likely that all available seats will be taken early. Therefore, if you plan to attend it is suggested that you pre-register and pay your registration fee no later than July 28, 2000. Workshop Preliminary Schedule 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Introduction 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. HOV Planning 10:30 - 12:15 p.m. HOV Demand Estimation Procedures 1:00 -1:45 p.m. HOV Design 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. HOV Operation and Enforcement 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. HOV Marketing and Public Involvement 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Special topics C discussion on issues of special interest to Workshop participants, such as: congestion pricing, lane conversion, safety, and enforcement Experts from around the country will lead the various workshop segments. The workshop will include presentations by the experts and discussions involving all attendees. HOV/Transit Technical Tour A technical tour of Dallas area HOV and Transit facilities is available for all Conference registrants on Tuesday afternoon. Mid-Year Meeting of TRB HOV Committee The TRB Committee on HOV Systems (A3A06) will meet from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27. Welcome Reception – Monday, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Attending this social event is a great way to kick off your participation in this conference. It will be an excellent opportunity to renew old acquaintances and to meet other participants from around the country. A no-host bar will be available. Conference Website Program updates as they become available will be available on the TRB website which can be found at: http://www.nas.edu/trb/calendar This HOV Conference is Sponsored by: Transportation Research Board Committee on HOV Systems In cooperation with: Dallas Area Rapid Transit Texas Department of Transportation The Transportation Research Board is a unit of the National Research Council, a private, non-profit institution that is the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. Under a Congressional charter granted to the National Academy of Sciences, the National Research Council provides scientific and technical advice to the government, the public, and the scientific and engineering communities. PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL PROGRAM 10th International HOV Conference August 28 — 30, 2000 Hotel Adolphus Dallas, Texas SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. HOV Specialty Workshop Separate Registration Required 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. TRB HOV Committee Meeting 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Conference Registration Desk Open MONDAY, AUGUST 28 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Conference Registration Desk Open 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast 9:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Session 1 — Welcome to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, Ya’ll 10:15 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. Break 10:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Session 2 — HOVing Texas style 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Luncheon and Keynote Speaker 1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Concurrent Sessions 3A. Analyzing and "Selling" HOV Projects 3B. What Works and How to Make it Work 3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Break 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Concurrent Sessions 4A. Buses — The Real H in HOV 4B. Getting the Word out on HOVs 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Reception PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL PROGRAM (CON'T) TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Continental Breakfast 8:00 A.M. – noon Conference Registration Desk Open 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. Session 5 — HOVs Under a Microscope 9:45 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Break 10:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Concurrent Sessions 6A. Politics and HOV Systems 6B. Value Pricing and HOV Systems 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Luncheon and Keynote Speaker 1:00 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. Concurrent Sessions 7A. HOVs and Air Quality 7B. Evaluating Operating HOV Systems 2:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Break 2:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Tour of Dallas HOV and Transit Facilities Evening – Enjoy the Dallas Metroplex on your own! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Continental Breakfast 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Session 8 — HOV Systems, Management and Operations, and Smart Growth (Panel Discussion) 10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Break 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Session 9 — HOVs and Urban Goals (Panel Discussion) 11:30 A.M. – noon Closing Remarks and Adjourn C ONFERENCE R EGISTRATION F ORM TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD 10th International HOV Conference August 28 – 30, 2000 Hotel Adolphus Dallas, Texas 9Yes! 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