Highway Engineering Exchange Program

Announcing the 22nd Annual GIST conference - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Announcing the 22nd Annual conference for the
GeoSpatial Information Systems for Transportation - GIST 2009
April 5th - 8th, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Share your experience and expertise with other mapping and GIS
professionals from around the world.

The Conference Program Chair is now accepting presentation proposals.
Presentations may range from implementation processes to project
results, from organizational issues to lessons learned along the way.

Presentations from Federal, State, MPO, Academics and Local
Governments are wanted. Deadline for Presentation abstracts is
October 17, 2008.

Submit your proposal today at http://www.gis-t.org
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Jay Adams, Host State and Local Arrangements
Planning and Research Division
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 N.E. 21st Street , Rm. 3A-7
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
(405) 521-2175

Solicitation for Technical Program Presenters. IHEEP 2008 - Thursday, July 17, 2008

This invitation is a solicitation for Technical Program Presenters. IHEEP 2008 participants are interested in hearing about initiatives you and your organization are implementing (or have implemented) in the Transportation IT arena. Conference attendees always appreciate learning and sharing your successes and ideas. For HEEP Technical Partners, we ask you to consider offering a joint presentation with an agency partner. If unable to do so, please forward this invitation to colleagues you feel will make IHEEP 2008 a success. The Technical Program Committee is developing a schedule that reflects 45 minute presentations.

We look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque. Please submit an abstract and contact information via E-mail, gerry.trujillo@state.nm.us , or FAX to (505) 827-1737 , if you are interested in providing a presentation. Together, we can provide “Innovative Technical Transportation for the Next 50 Years and Beyond!”

2008 Virginia Department of Transportation HEEP Report - Wednesday, July 02, 2008

2008 Virginia Department of Transportation HEEP Report is now on-line.

Michigan Department of Transportation Report Posted - Tuesday, July 01, 2008

The 2008 Michigan Department of Transportation Agency Report has been posted to the HEEP reports page

2008 South Carolina Department of Transportation HEEP Report - Tuesday, July 01, 2008

2008 South Carolina Department of Transportation HEEP Report is now online.

2008 International Highway Engineering Exchange Program (IHEEP) Conference Invitation - Friday, June 13, 2008

Come and have an out of this world experience in the Land of Enchantment! Enjoy the beautiful mesas, plains, share the state's rich heritage, tri-cultural people, great food, world-renowned art and the spectacular beauty of New Mexico - home of the 2008 International Highway Engineering Exchange Program (IHEEP) conference. Although the state is well-known for its art, the state is home to various special experiences like no other. From the flying saucer landing sites of the south the Taos Hum in the north - the Land of Enchantment has something for everyone.

The State is honored to host this year's IHEEP conference. This year's conference is "Innovative Technical Transportation for the next 50 years and beyond." The conference will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from September 14^th to 18^th, 2008. A great deal of work has been done to make your experience in the Land of Enchantment like no other. We welcome you to join us to experience New Mexico's hospitality, good food, gorgeous sunsets, tri-cultural people and the spectacular beauty the state has to offer.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.iheep2008.com/

More HEEP Reports posted - Friday, June 06, 2008

The Arizona, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Georgia, Alberta and Iowa HEEP Agency Reports hav been posted in the HEEP Reports Section so check it out and see what's happening.

Texas DOT HEEP Report Posted - Friday, May 30, 2008

The Texas DOT HEEP Agency Report has been posted in the HEEP Reports Section so check it out and see what's happening ideep in the heart of Texas.

2008 Area 2 HEEP Conference - Thursday, May 29, 2008

It is hard to believe the conference is just a couple of weeks away! Final plans are coming together and the conference has shaped up to be packed with quality presentations, vendors, and events. I appreciate everyone who has already registered and I also want to encourage anyone who has not yet registered to do so soon. If there are personnel in your organization that might be interested, please forward this information to them. Please note the information and important reminders below.

Caltrans and Manitoba HEEP Reports posted - Thursday, May 01, 2008

Two new HEEP Agency Reports have been posted in the HEEP Reports Section so check then out and see what's happening in Canada and the West Coast.

First 2008 Report posted - Tuesday, April 22, 2008

South Dakota DOT leads the way by submitting the first 2008 HEEP Report. Way to go Warren! To see what happening in SDDOT head over the report section

2008 HEEP Reports - Friday, April 18, 2008

As the new International HEEP Secretary it is my turn to request each state to submit their agency report. I realize that given our respective positions filling out yet another survey is not high on your to do list. However, the benefit to the DOT community is huge and is successful only if everyone participates.

First Female HEEP President Retires - Thursday, January 31, 2008

Long Time HEEPer and the organizations first woman international president recently retired after 30+ year from the Kansas Department of Transportation where she was the Acting Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Computer Services. Click read more to see a .pdf copy of the HEEP letter to Kelly .