9th
Annual Technical Forum
Geohazards
in Transportation
in the Appalachian Region
August
4-6, 2009
at
the Embassy Suites
Lexington, Kentucky
Registration Begins: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4th
Registration Information *Early
registration deadline July 6 th*
Forum Program
Exhibitor Information
Call
for Papers
Contact Us
ABOUT THE FORUMThis is the 9th Annual Technical Forum on Geohazards in
Transportation in the Appalachian Region. Multi-modal
transportation in the Appalachian Region is essential for economic
development. This conference brings together
federal, state and private entities faced with prevention, correction or
remediation of similar geologic problems in the Appalachian Region.
 
Sponsors: This
conference is organized by the Appalachian States Coalition for Geohazards in
Transportation, sponsored by the Nick J. Rahall,
II, Appalachian Transportation Institute (RTI), Center
for Environmental Geotechnical and Applied Sciences (CEGAS) at Marshall
University, Kentucky Transportation
Center (KTC), and the Kentucky Geological
Survey (KGS). The Appalachian States Coalition for Geohazards in
Transportation coalition includes members from Departments of Transportation and
State Geological Surveys from Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, North Caroline, U.S. Geological Survey,
the United States Army Corps of Engineers, CSXT and Norfolk Southern
Corporation.
View tentative
Agenda.
NOTE: Professional Development Hours will be granted for this
conference.
However, you must register both (2) days in order
to receive credit.
Conference
Registrations MUST be received by Monday, July 6 th for early rates!
Register
ONLINE
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
Registration is available online, by fax (859-257-1061) or by phone
(800-432-0719).
Register
ONLINE
Print
Registration Form
*Early registration deadline Wednesday, July 6 th. *
Registration fees are as follows:
- Professional, by July 6 th ($125)
- Professional, after July 6 th ($150)
- Full-time Student discount ($10)
- Exhibitor ($400)
Exhibitors,
Guests and all speakers must register.
For additional information on registration:
Kentucky Transportation Center, Technology
Transfer Program
800-432-0719, fax: 859-257-1061
Email: mhorseman@engr.uky.edu
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EXHIBITOR
INFORMATION
Exhibiting is an excellent opportunity for your organization to
display its recent achievements and network with transportation
professionals. It also provides an unprecedented source of
advertisement. Many companies have capitalized on this opportunity and
attribute this conference for increasing their business.
The exhibitor registration fee is $400 and includes:
- (2) Full registrations
- (1) 2 x 8' skirted table display
- (1) Lunch
- (2) Continental Breakfasts
For additional information on exhibiting:
Martha Horseman (KTC)
800-432-0719
859-257-1061 fax
Email: mhorseman@engr.uky.edu
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CALL FOR
PAPERS
View Call for Papers
Submission Information
This annual Technical Forum has produced excellent, state-of-the-art,
practical presentations and discussions related to geohazards in transportation
within the Appalachian region. The Forum is organized by a coalition of
government and private entities from across the Appalachian states representing
the disciplines of Geology, Engineering, Earth Science, Design and Construction
professionals in transportation.
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CONTACT US
Register
ONLINE
Print
Registration Form
Registration is available online, by fax
(859-257-1061) or by phone (800-432-0719).
Martha Horseman (KTC)
800-432-0719
859-257-1061 fax
Email: mhorseman@engr.uky.edu
Forum General Information
View tentative
Agenda.
Tony Szwilski (MU-CEGAS)
304-696-5457
304-696-5454 fax
Email: szwilski@marshall.edu
Exhibitor Information
Martha Horseman (KTC)
800-432-0719
859-257-1061 fax
Email: mhorseman@engr.uky.edu
CEGAS
Committee
Members
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Conference
Registrations MUST be received by Monday, July 6 th for early rates!
How
to Register:
Submit your registration Online
or by using the printer
friendly registration form and faxing to 859-257-1061. The
deadline for early registration is Monday, July 6 th.
More
important information:
Remittance: Fees must be received in advance of the conference.
Cancellation: Cancellations received in writing by July 28 (at
mhorseman@engr.uky.edu) will be refunded less a $20 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after July 28. Someone may substitute for you at any time. You are also responsible for canceling your lodging if you cannot attend.
Times: Registration will be available 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST on
August 4th, and 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. EST on August 5th.
Attire: Business casual.
Accommodations: Overnight accommodations can
be made by calling Embassy Suites at 859-455-5500 or 1-800-EMBASSY. A block of
rooms for the conference is
available starting at $115.00 plus tax until July 7th.
Lodging is the responsibility of the individual. For information and
directions visit Embassy
Suites,
1801 Newtown Pike in
Lexington, I-75 Exit 115 (Newtown Pike/SR 922) .
(Note: In order to receive the group rate, please book at this online
link, or if you contact the hotel by
phone at 859-455-5500 request the Kentucky Geological Survey rate.)
The Kentucky Transportation Center Technology Transfer Program
at University
of
Kentucky is administering Forum registration.
For more information about the 2009 Annual Technical Forum on
Geohazards in Transportation in the Appalachian Region contact Martha Horseman at the Kentucky Transportation Center, Technology Transfer
Program, at 1-800-432-0719 or mhorseman@engr.uky.edu.
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