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9th Annual Technical Forum
Geohazards in Transportation
in the Appalachian Region

    
August 4-6, 2009 
 at the Embassy Suites
 Lexington, Kentucky
 Onsite Registration Begins:  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4th

  Registration Information  
  Forum Brochure
  Exhibitor Contact Information
  Information for Exhibitors
  Call for Papers
  Contact Us

ABOUT THE FORUM

This 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 includes members from Departments of Transportation and State Geological Surveys from Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee, North Caroline, U.S. Geological Survey, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, CSXT and Norfolk Southern Corporation. 
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Exhibitors:   Please make sure to visit with our exhibitors.   
    For additional information, they may be contacted as follows:

NOTE:  Professional Development Hours will be granted for this conference.  
    However, you must register both (2) days in order to receive credit.

Conference Registration
    Register ONLINE

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 
Registration is available online, by fax (859-257-1061) or by phone (800-432-0719).
  Register ONLINE
  Print Registration Form
    Registration fees are as follows:
     - Professional ($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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INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS

Exhibitor Registration Form
Exhibitor Contact 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 
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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
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     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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Important Information 

How to Register:

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 13th.  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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