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This page is maintained by the Center for Transportation and the Environment for the Committee on Historic and Archaeological Preservation in Transportation. The information on these pages is from the ADC50 committee and is not endorsed by TRB. Last updated July 2, 2008 (HEL). |
In
conjunction with Landscape and Environmental Design (AFB40)
The New York State Department of Transportation is hosting the summer committee meetings for the Committee of Historic and Archaeological Preservation in Transportation (ADC50) and Landscape and Environmental Design (AFB40) in historic Saratoga Springs, New York, September 7 - 10, 2008.
A draft of the agenda is available in short and more detailed format.
The meeting and lodging for the meeting will be at the Holiday Inn, located at 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-4550. A block of rooms is reserved from Saturday night, September 6 through Wednesday, September 10 at a group rate of $105.00 per night, single and double occupancy (taxes not included). The rooms will be held until August 16, so make arrangements early. Luxury rooms are available for $119.00 per night and Suites for $199.00 per night. Reservations can be made at (518) 584-4550 or by the Holiday Inn's website. Reference the NYS Department of Transportation or the DTA code when booking rooms. The hotel is situated within walking distance to most of the city's great restaurants, unique shopping, and fantastic nightlife.
Traveling
by car - the Holiday Inn is easily
accessible from Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway) approximately 35 miles
north of Albany.
Expect ideal weather in Saratoga Springs in September. Temperatures will be perfect averaging between 70 and 75 degrees, but bring a jacket for the cool evenings. What more could you ask for!
A breakdown of the registration includes various options for participation. Note that the full registration includes all breaks, breakfasts, receptions, Monday's lunch as well as Tuesday's field trip. Such a deal! There are also opportunities for single-day registration for those day-trippers for Monday and Wednesday. See agenda for more details.
Sunday's Welcome Reception will be at the Saratoga Automobile Museum within the National Historic Landmark Saratoga Spa State Park. This reception provides an opportunity for the committees, firms, agencies, DOTs, and organizations to mingle in the c. 1935 bottling plant (now a transportation museum). Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Ride from the Holiday Inn to the museum in a c. 1950's historic bus (keep your fingers crossed that they can get the bus running).
Tuesday's day long field trip will be packed full of interesting and informative sites along the All American Road Lakes to Locks Passage and the Mohawk Towpath National Scenic Byway. Stops will highlight transportation issues along the Champlain and Erie Canals and facing the Saratoga National Historical Park. See attached breakdown of the field trip schedule.
The
Official New York State Tourism Website The Saratoga Springs Visitor Center Saratoga
Springs Chamber of Commerce New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Contact Linda Harvey-Opiteck (ADC50; 518-457-1722) or Nancy Alexander (AFB40; 518-457-8316) if you have any questions or are curious about for the latest conference news! Previously Issued CALL FOR PAPERS
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