Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum

An Engineering Practitioner's Conference

Save the Date!

The 4th Annual Western States Forum 

When:  June 16-18, 2009

Where:  Mount Shasta Resort, Mount Shasta, California

            http://www.mountshastaresort.com/

The Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum is a one-day meeting where professionals involved with implementing transportation technology solutions exchange detailed technical information about how solutions are engineered and implemented.  It is a day for dynamic discussion of practical and technical issues associated with rural ITS, to promote transferability of solutions and knowledge across the ITS community. The forum places high importance on the following:

Technical content

Presenters delve into how solutions were developed, focusing on applications that have been deployed in the field and are being used in live traffic situations. Technical presentations are planned for one to two hours each, ensuring that this level of detail may be presented and understood.

2008 Presentations:

            A Tale of Two RWISs (RWIS Trials and Tribulations)

Oregon DOT Traveler Information Systems

TMC-TMS Communications:  Overview and Demonstration

Washington DOT Field Tests of Wireless and Microwave Vehicle Detection Systems

Previous Presentations:

            Caltrans District 9 Mountain Pass Signs

            Fiber Optic Network/Topology Design on State Highways

            Improving Traffic Data Collection Using Wireless Technology

            Microwave Communications for Rural ITS Applications

            The Redding Responder Project:  Mobile Data Communication

               Challenges and Solutions in Remote Rural Areas

            Unlicensed Wireless Multipoint System in Sacramento Metro

            Weather Warning Systems in Oregon and Region 5 Interstate Access Gates

Web-Based ITS Field Element Control

Weigh-In-Motion NOT DONE ON A WIM!

Discussion

Attendance is limited and extended time is allocated to facilitate and encourage detailed technical discussions.

Transparency and trust

Presenters will discuss not only success stories, but also about failures and problems, so participants can learn about what does and doesn’t work and why.

Who should attend?

ITS technology practitioners at the state and local level:

- Field engineers and maintenance staff

- Systems integration/networking engineers

- Wireless/communications technicians

2008 Schedule of Events

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, June 3

4-7 pm Registration

5-6:30 pm No-Host Bar in Siskiyou Room

6:30-9:00 pm Dinner Reception*

Wednesday, June 4

7-8 am Breakfast Buffet*

8-11:30 am Presentations

11:30-12:30 pm Lunch*

12:30-4:15 pm Presentations & Closing Comments

4:30 pm Evening Dinner/Social*

Thursday, June 5

7:30-10 am Breakfast Buffet*

In-depth Equipment Demonstrations

Concluding Remarks

* Guests, such as a spouse and children, are welcome and encouraged to attend these events.  Family friendly rates payable at forum check-in will be charged, either al la carte or at a package rate.

For more information, please contact Leann Koon:

            Phone:  (406) 994-7643

            Fax:  (406) 994-1697

            Email:  leann.koon@coe.montana.edu

2008 Registration & Lodging

• Call Mount Shasta Resort by May 3, 2008 to make your lodging reservations.

• Complete Registration Form and send by mail or submit information electronically to leann.koon@coe.montana.edu by May 14th.

Lodging Reservations

Mount Shasta Resort

http://www.mountshastaresort.com/

• Please call Mount Shasta Resort directly to make a lodging reservation. 1-800-958-3363, ask for Cherrie or Dennise at the reservation desk.

• The group reservation name is “Western States Forum” and the group code is WSF.

• Please make reservations by May 3, 2008.

Lodging Options*

• One bedroom chalet

- 1 queen bed, 1 queen sleeper sofa; accommodates 1-4 people

- $168.00 + $13.44 (tax) = $181.44/night

- Subtract 50% credit $84+$6.72 (tax) = $90.72/night

• Two bedroom chalet

- 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, 1 queen sleeper sofa; accommodates 2-6 people

- $212.00 + $16.96 (tax) = $228.96/night

- Subtract 50% credit $106 + $8.48 (tax)  = $114.48/night

• Woodland room

- 2 queen beds; accommodates 1-4 people

- $111.00 + $8.88 (tax) = $119.88/night

- Subtract 50% credit $55.50 + $4.44 = $59.94/night

*Availability of each accommodation type within the block is limited and reservations will be filled on a first come first served basis.

The lodging block is available for individual reservations to be guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of booking.  This becomes the deposit in the event of cancellation. The individual group member will be responsible for the remaining balance of his or her room charges in addition to any incidentals accumulated during the stay.

Directions

From Interstate 5, take the Central Mount Shasta exit, go West. Turn left onto Old Stage Road. Continue on Old Stage Road to the “V”, where you will veer right onto W. A. Barr Road and follow the signs toward Lake Siskiyou. Turn left onto Siskiyou Lake Blvd. where the resort is located.

Closest airports:

Redding (60 miles to the south on Interstate 5),

Medford, Oregon (90 miles to the north on Interstate 5)

Printable version available on the web at www.mountshastaresort.com/location.htm

2008 Documents

Conference Brochure

Lodging and Location Information

Schedule of Events

Meeting Agenda