Dear Transportation Noise and Vibration Professional:

Enclosed are registration form(s), technical tour/social program sign-up sheet and preliminary agendas for the Transportation Research Board Summer Meeting of Committee A1F04, Transportation-Related Noise and Vibration. The meeting is hosted by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the dates are August 1 - 5, 1999, in San Diego, California. The preliminary agendas are as up-to-date as possible with the information available to us at this time. The final agendas, brochures and other information will be included in your registration package upon arrival at the hotel.

The meeting location is in the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Mission Valley. A block of rooms has been reserved for meeting participants at a special rate of $102.00 plus tax for both single and double accommodations, per night. The rate and room availability is guaranteed up to June 16, 1999 so please make your hotel reservations early and be sure to mention that you are attending the Caltrans/TRB A1F04 meeting. For reservations call (619) 297-5466. Although there is a toll free number (800) 222-TREE, the hotel recommends calling the (619) number, which has the up-to-date information on the meeting and availability of the special rate rooms.

Please complete and return the registration forms and sign-up sheet by June 30, 1999 to ensure that meeting functions and amenities can be adequately planned. A social and guest program tops off the interesting technical program and is designed to make your time in San Diego a memorable experience. Anyone needing disability accommodations to participate in the summer meeting should indicate this on the registration form.

We look forward to your visit to San Diego and encourage you take advantage of this opportunity to see many of the local area attractions. Because of the pleasant climate and many things to do for the whole family, San Diego is a popular vacation spot. If you find that you need more information on things to do and see in the area, be sure to let us know when you send in your registration form(s).

As the meeting chairman, I invite each of you to make a special effort to attend. After all, this is the last A1F04 Summer Meeting of the millennium! We look forward to seeing you in San Diego.

Sincerely,

Rudy Hendriks, Chairman

Caltrans/TRB A1F04 Meeting