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Vehicle Infrastructure Integration and Cooperation

Role of the Driver in Vehicle Infrastructure Integration and Cooperation (VII/C) - Research Needs

Embassy Suites Hotel Dulles - North
Dulles, Virginia
September 21-23, 2005

Workshop Information

Bring research and broad transportation stakeholder interests to the table; develop and explore research questions that are critical to understanding and preparing for the Role of the Driver in Vehicle Infrastructure Integration and Cooperation (VII/C).

To identify basic components and priorities for a 5 to 10 year program of research, in the requirements for driving with VII/C. This reflects the changing role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge needed for driving a vehicle that is partially automated, senses the environment via wireless communication, and performs cooperatively to reduce crash risk – how are tasks/responsibilities allocated between driver and vehicle?

Registration Information

Registration includes all sessions, breaks, continental breakfasts, lunches, dinner and the Thursday Evening Reception.

Registration Fee Earlybird
(Until August 31)
Onsite
(After August 31)
Attendee $295 $350
Optional Tour
US DOT FHWA Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center with a special presentation on the FHWA Driving Simulator Program. The tour bus will return to Dulles International Airport by 5:30pm and then to the hotel.
$25 $25

Refunds will be issued, less a $25.00 cancellation fee, for all cancellations received in writing by Wednesday, August 31, 2005. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

Hotel Information

The conference will be held at the newly built Embassy Suites Hotel Dulles - North, located just three miles from the Washington Dulles International Airport. The Embassy Suites Hotel Dulles - North offers a free shuttle service between Dulles International Airport and the hotel. Make your reservation for the TRB special rate of $153 (per room, per night, plus 10% tax) by using the information below. This rate is available until Wednesday, August 31, 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 Embassy Suites offers complimentary parking, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, and complimentary evening reception to their registered guests.

Embassy Suites Hotel Dulles - North
44610 Waxpool Road
Dulles, Virginia 20147
Reservations: 703-723-5300 (ask for the TRB rate)

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