October 16-17, 2012

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

The 2012 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Short Course will be the 86th such meeting in the department's history. Both TxDOT and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) are proud of this long-standing record of collaboration and cooperation. Over the years, the short course has provided a unique opportunity for these two agencies to exchange important technical information that improves transportation in Texas. This year's meeting will be held October 16-17, 2012. TxDOT planners and their TTI colleagues have developed an excellent program, and we are confident the conference will be of value to all who attend.

TTI's Event Management & Planning (EM&P) is available to answer questions at any time.

We look forward to seeing you in October!

New this year!
Engineering Ethics Seminar

An engineering ethics seminar will be held on Monday from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (prior to the Fajita Fiesta) at the Brazos County Expo Complex. The seminar will satisfy the continuing education professional ethics requirements required by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.

Event Format

Monday, October 15, 2012 — Brazos County Expo Complex
8:00 am – 4:00 pm	DE/DD/DO Meeting
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm	Engineering Ethics Seminar Open to all registered Transportation Short Course attendees (you will need your registration badge to access the meeting).
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm	Fajita Fiesta Co-Sponsored by AGC and ACEC Open to everyone. For more information contact: Michael Hancock mike@cectexas.org
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 — MSC on TAMU Campus
8:30 am - 12:00 noon	Opening Session (room layout)
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Break Out Sessions (room layout)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 — MSC on TAMU Campus
8:30 am - 12:00 noon	Break Out Sessions (room layout)

Registration Fees & Payment Information

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) employees, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) employees, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) employees, and retirees of these organizations, who are not otherwise employed, are not required to pay a registration fee for the 2012 Transportation Short Course. However, we ask that you please register so that your registration materials can be mailed to you.

Non-TxDOT, Non-TTI, and Non-FHWA Registration Fee Schedule

Regular	Late	On-site
By September 12, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. CST	By September 26, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. CST	October 15-17, 2012
$275	$325	$375

Please complete the online form to register for the conference. Online registration will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.

You may pay your registration fee by check, money order or credit card. TTI EM&P cannot invoice; therefore, payment of the Short Course registration fee must be received prior to admission to the Short Course. Please make your check or money order (U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank) payable to TTI-TSC12 and mail payment to TTI EM&P. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit cards are also accepted.

Please note: The District Engineers/Division Directors/Office Directors meeting on Monday, October 15, 2012, is open to TxDOT employees and retirees by invitation only.

For payment processing purposes, the vendor identification number for TTI EM&P is 37277277275000. The federal identification number is 74-2270624.

On-Site Registration

If you have missed your online registration opportunity, registration will be available on-site at the following times:

• Monday, October 15, 2012
  (Brazos County Expo Complex)
  3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 16, 2012
  (MSC)
  7:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 17, 2012
  (MSC)
  7:30 am - 12:00 noon

The late fees listed above will be in effect at that time. Please make your check or money order (U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank) payable to TTI-TSC12. Credit card payments will also be accepted on-site (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit cards will be accepted).

Registration Materials

Registration materials will be mailed to online registrants two weeks prior to Short Course. Remember to bring your registration materials with you to the conference.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be received in writing by TTI EM&P no later than 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Cancellations received on or before this date will receive a refund, less a $50 handling fee. No refund requests will be accepted after September 12, 2012.

Professional Development Hours

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be awarded to participants who meet the requirements for successful completion of the conference. According to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers' Continuing Education Program (CEP) webpage, the board wants the reporting process to be as simple as possible. There are only two things that a license holder needs to do:

1. Certify on the renewal statement that you have completed the CEP requirement and return it with your renewal payment. This is the main document that the board reviews and keeps as a record of completing the CEP requirement.

2. Keep some sort of paper proof of your activity. This can include a certificate of completion or attendance in a course or seminar, a grade report, a flyer or agenda from a presentation or meeting, or any other document that shows the date, location, duration, and type of activity you wish to claim.

Hotel Information

Back by popular demand: online hotel reservations! Please visit the following link and make your hotel reservations online: http://groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=5800.

Dining Options

The newly renovated MSC is proud to offer the following dining options:

• Rev's American Grill – Main Level
  Hang with friends, catch a game and enjoy your choice of great burgers, KC pulled pork sandwiches and one-of-a-kind root beer from Saint Arnolds!
• Ciao – Main Level
  Say hello to a whole new take on traditional Italian, with all of your favorites from pizzas to pastas in exciting new combinations and healthy options. Never is fresh more important than in Italian cuisines, and we deliver on every dish.
• Pile On – Main Level
  Looking for a sandwich or salad that's anything but ordinary? Then Pile On is the place for you, with selections including fresh tuna, sesame ginger chicken and lemon Dijon pork.
• Smokin' – Main Level
  Savor some Texas home-style cooking at Smokin'! From traditional BBQ to southern favorites like deep-fried chicken and peach cobbler, you'll find it here!
• Simply Fresh - Grab 'n Go – Main Level
  Serve yourself from our tasty Simply Fresh sandwiches, salads and snacks made for you every day, or grab some fresh sushi, fruits, tempting muffins, decadent desserts and beverages. It's all quick, easy and delicious, and it's all right at your fingertips.
• Cabo – Lower Level
  Discover new Mexican offerings with a fresh twist, from mahi-mahi tacos with melon salsa to chicharron stuffed with zesty marinated pork and caramelized onions.
• Cool – Lower Level
  From fresh fruit and yogurt smoothies to Froyo, Italian gelato and infused waters – if it's served cool, you'll find it at Cool.
• The Sidewalk Cafe - Rudder Tower, lobby
  Premium hot coffee, specialty drink, and pastry shop. Also enjoy a variety of grab-n-go menu options.
• The University Club - Rudder Tower, top floor
  The best view in College Station! Offering a pre-fixed menu selection, Monday – Friday, overlooking the Texas A&M campus.

For additional campus dining options, visit University Dining's complete list of places to eat.

Wi-Fi Access

Please stop by the on-site registration desk to pick up your free Wi-Fi access code. Each code is individually assigned, and the user will be held personally responsible for all web content accessed using their code.

Parking/Bus Service

We have been assigned ample parking on the Texas A&M University campus and will be running bus service from the parking area to the MSC (see map). Parking lot monitors will be in place to be sure all participants get on board the appropriate busses.

Please visit the Texas A&M Transportation Services website to purchase a conference parking permit and be sure to place it on your dashboard.

For More Information

Please contact TTI Event Management & Planning if you have any questions regarding your Transportation Short Course registration.

Event Management & Planning
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 862-1219 · toll-free (888) 550-5577
events@tamu.edu