NATMEC 2006 will provide a forum for exchange and dissemination of information related to the collection, management, and use of monitored traffic data in all applications. Attendees will have the opportunity to network among peers, industry representatives, and vendors of equipment and software. This interaction may provide insights into improvements in current technologies, emerging technologies for data collection, improvements in tools or methods, and more efficient ways of managing, distributing, and using monitored traffic data. The conference will seek to establish new levels of cooperation and integration among those responsible for various aspects of traffic data use.

Conference sessions will focus on items such as:

• Technologies for Data Collection
• Managing, Quality Assuring, and Reporting Data
• Integrating Traditional and Operational Traffic Data Programs
• Data Availability and Use in Decision and Policy Making
• Improving your Traffic Data Programs
• On going and future applied research and applications

Jonette Kreideweis
Director, Office of Transportation Data and Analysis
Minnesota Department of Transportation

NATMEC 2006, being held at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, will provide an opportunity to advance the state of the practice of highway traffic monitoring by sharing innovative technology, applications, and progress in the field of travel monitoring, traffic management, and traffic data analysis. State and MPO traffic data collectors and managers, planners, other traffic data users, consultants, and vendors will benefit from the comprehensive 3-day program. This includes sessions, posters, and an exhibition on the latest advances in the areas of collection and application of traffic data, traffic management in the information age, traffic data analysis, weigh-in-motion, freight, and ITS as a data source. Several TRB Committees will hold Midyear Meetings during NATMEC 2006.

Please feel free to dress casually at the conference.

Refunds will be issued, less a $25.00 cancellation fee, for all cancellations received in writing by Wednesday, May 3, 2006. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

A block of rooms is being held at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall.

Make your reservation for the TRB special rate of $113* per room, per night, plus 13% tax, per room, per night, by using the information below. This rate is available until Wednesday, May 3, 2006, or until the block of rooms is sold out. Rooms are subject to availability and may be at a higher rate after this date.

* Note that the Minnesota per diem increased January 26, 2006; reservations made before this date will be charged the existing per diem.

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55403
Reservations: 800-233-1234 (Reference TRB)
Online Hotel Reservations

• Map & Directions to Hyatt Regency Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall.

Exhibitor Information (PDF), including the Preliminary Exhibit Floorplan and a lists of scheduled Exhibitors, is now available.

The Exhibit Prospectus (PDF) and Booth Sales website are now available.