TRB 2005 Summer Conference
Boston Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
July 10-12, 2005
This year’s conference will include both the annual TRB Summer Ports, Waterways, Freight, and International Trade Conference, and the Joint Summer Meeting of the TRB Planning, Data, Finance, Administration, Freight, and Management Committees. The conference will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to attend sessions addressing subjects of common interest, participate in any of the more than 40 TRB standing committees meeting in conjunction with this conference, and networking with peers across a broad array of related topic areas. Other events being held in conjunction with the TRB 2005 Summer Conference include the Road Pricing Workshop, the Rail Passenger Caucus, and the Commodity Flow Survey Conference.
All registration types include all sessions, breaks, breakfasts, lunches, and the Sunday Opening Reception.
Spouses and guests are welcome to attend the Sunday Opening Reception and Tuesday Boston Harbor Dinner Cruise (note there is an additional fee for these events).
| Registration Type |
Early-Bird
(Before April 10) |
Advance
(Before June 10) |
Onsite
(After June 10) |
| Attendee |
$375 |
$425 |
$500 |
| TRB Sponsor * |
$275 |
$325 |
$400 |
| Speaker |
$275 |
$325 |
$400 |
Student
For full-time students only. Valid student ID required. |
$175 |
$175 |
$250 |
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* For TRB Sponsors only (including State DOTs). You must be a Sponsor prior to conference registration. To see if your organization is a TRB Sponsor, you may view a listing of all TRB Sponsors. |
Optional Event
(Click select event titles for details.) |
Early-Bird
(Before April 10) |
Advance
(Before June 10) |
Onsite
(After June 10) |
Rail Passenger Caucus
Includes Rail Reception. |
$85 |
$85 |
$95 |
Rail Reception
Included with Rail Passenger Caucus. |
$70 |
$70 |
$80 |
Sunday Opening Reception
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, included for conference registrants; price is for Spouse/Guest tickets only |
$60 |
$60 |
$60 |
Monday Boston Harbor Technical Session
Two-hour technical session focused on Port of Boston facilities, ferry operations, and LNG transport issues (includes lunch). |
(For those participating in the Ports, Waterways, Freight & International Trade Conference) |
Tuesday Tour of the Conley Terminal at the Port of Boston
For conference registrants only; includes box lunch, maximum capacity of 35. |
$15 |
$15 |
$15 |
Tuesday Boston Harbor Dinner Cruise
Additional for conference registrants and Spouse/Guest tickets. |
$60 |
$60 |
$60 |
| Tuesday Lowell Historic Site Tour |
$10 |
$20 |
$25 |
| Road Pricing Workshop |
$110 |
$115 |
$135 |
Refunds will be issued, less a $25.00 cancellation fee, for all cancellations received in writing by Friday, June 10, 2005. No refunds will be issued thereafter.
The Conference will be held at the Boston Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center.
Make your reservation for the TRB special rate of $130 (includes a $3 Hotel Inclusive Charge) per room, per night, plus 12.45% tax by calling the below reservations number. This rate is available until Friday, June 10, 2005, or until the block of rooms is sold out. Rooms are subject to availability and may be at a higher rate after this date.
The Seaport Hotel is sold out!
Boston Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA 02210
Reservations: 877-732-7678 (ask for the TRB rate)
Phone: 617-385-4000
Fax: 617-385-4001
Additional rooms are available at the Wyndham Boston Hotel. Please call the reservations number below to make your reservation at the rate of $249.00 per night (request the Transportation Research Board rate). Rooms will be available at this rate until Monday, June 27, or until the block of rooms is sold out.
Wyndham Boston Hotel
89 Broad Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Reservations: 800-WYNDHAM
Phone: 617-556-0006
Hotel rooms are available for the nights of Wednesday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 13 at the Hyatt Harborside. Please call the reservations number below to make your reservation at the rate of $259 per room, per night, plus 12.45% tax.
Hyatt Harborside
101 Harborside Drive
Boston, MA 02128
Reservations: 800-233-1234 (ask for the TRB rate)
Phone: 617-568-1234
Fax: 617-567-8856
Each year, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) sponsors a summer conference focused on ports, waterways, freight, ferry transportation, and international trade and transportation. The Summer 2005 conference (more information on relevant sessions, tours, committee meetings, and other events) will be held at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA on July 10-13, 2005, concurrent with the Joint Midyear Meeting of TRB Committees on Planning, Economics, Finance and Management. The Boston region offers an exciting venue for the 2005 Conference, offering participants an opportunity to experience commercial shipping and cruise operations as well as ferry services. Among the broad range of topics and issues to be addressed at the conference are:
- Maritime and transportation supply chain security, with a particular focus on LNG transport safety and security, , maritime domain awareness, passenger vessel security, and freight and intermodal security training.
- Recent developments in port services and operations, with a particular focus on the New England region, including short sea (coastal) shipping services.
- Major transportation and infrastructure investment, including harbor and waterway projects, the "Big Dig", and public funding of ferries and ferry operations.
- Marine environmental issues, including air emissions from ships and port operations, control of ship-sourced oil pollution at sea, and introduction of aquatic invasive species.
- Legislative and research updates on issues such as the Marine Transportation System, the prospects for SEA-21, the Water Resources Development Act, , the recommendations of U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy (An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century) and the integrated ocean observing system(s) (IOOS), and other topics.
In addition to the plenary sessions, the conference will include Midyear Meetings of several TRB standing committees. All conference attendees are invited to participate in the committee meetings.
As part of the TRB 2005 Summer Conference, hotel and transportation information can be found at the top of the page.
Registration rates can be found above.
As part of the TRB 2005 Summer Conference, hotel and transportation information can be found at the top of the page.
Thursday, July 7, 2005
Four committees from the TRB Rail Group will hold their midyear meetings jointly in Boston on Thursday, July 7. The committees that will meet are as follows:
- Intercity Rail Passenger Systems (AR010)
- Guided Intercity Passenger Transportation (AR020)
- Railroad Operating Technologies (AR030)
- Railway Maintenance (AR060)
The committees will hold separate business meetings in the morning, followed by jointly-sponsored technical sessions in the afternoon. Meeting agendas will be posted as they become available. There will be no registration fee for attending these meetings or sessions. Attendees will have the option of registering to attend the evening reception that will be part of the TRB Rail Passenger Caucus or to participate in the entire Caucus program, July 7-9.
As part of the TRB 2005 Summer Conference, hotel and transportation information can be found at the top of the page.
Thursday, July 7 - Saturday, July 9, 2005
The Rail Passenger Caucus is a biennial joint business meeting of the rail-oriented committees in the TRB Public Transportation Group (Intermodal Passenger Facilities, Rail Transit Systems, Commuter Rail Transportation, Light Rail Transit, and Intercity Rail Passenger Systems). The Caucus focuses on committee research program and agenda coordination along with outstanding educational opportunities to learn about Boston area rail passenger systems. Through host agency presentations and facility tours during revenue service, the participants will experience first-hand rail transit at the cosponsoring agencies (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, AMTRAK, Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Authority, and Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority).
| Optional Event |
Advance
(Before June 10) |
Onsite
(After June 10) |
Rail Passenger Caucus
(Includes Rail Reception.) |
$85 |
$95 |
Rail Reception
(Included with Rail Passenger Caucus.) |
$70 |
$80 |
Rail Passenger Caucus Preliminary Agenda
The Caucus Registration includes the Rail Reception with hearty hors d'oeuvres and hosted beverages (wine, beer and soda), briefing materials and handouts, facility tours, and committee meetings. Some transit fares may be necessary; details will be forthcoming.
TRB Rail Committee members are welcome to register for and attend the Thursday evening reception.
Sponsoring Committees:
AP045, Intermodal Passenger Facilities
AP065, Rail Transit Systems
AP070, Commuter Rail Transportation
AP075, Light Rail Transit
AR010, Intercity Rail Passenger Systems
As part of the TRB 2005 Summer Conference, hotel and transportation information can be found at the top of the page.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
The TRB Joint Subcommittee on Pricing is hosting a day-long road pricing workshop to discuss and answer questions posed by state and local practitioners who are planning, developing, or implementing road pricing projects. This session is designed as an opportunity for experts and newcomers to share state-of-the-art knowledge on road pricing.
Road Pricing Workshop Preliminary Agenda
For additional information, please contact Susan Lee at Susan.Lee@fhwa.dot.gov.
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