President’s Welcome

It is my privilege to personally welcome you to the 51st annual International Highway Engineering Exchange Program (IHEEP) conference.  The organization has now passed the big 50 and can proudly say that it has been there through the years over the past half century to support member organizations in the difficult task of keeping pace with ever-changing advances in technology.  Information sharing is definitely nothing new to this organization as we can all attest to the fact that opportunities to gather with peers, face to face, on an annual basis to share successes and lessons learned is a tremendous benefit to the member agencies.  HEEP group discussions and panel sessions are a wonderful way to gain and share valuable information.

I hope that you’ll find this year’s technical program informative and helpful to you as you make technology decisions going forward.  We have a nice blend of engineering and information technology topics, covering the gambit of the daily challenges that we all face. 

I hope you will also take some time to explore San Antonio, a city of epic battles, flowing rivers and a flourishing culture.  From the stones of the Alamo to the meandering paths of the Riverwalk, San Antonio takes you on a journey through a land as grand as its reputation. Walk the lines drawn for independence when you visit the Alamo, one of five Spanish colonial missions. Stroll the cobblestone sidewalks of the River Walk to uncover an outdoor theatre with flamenco dancers and mariachis, nationally acclaimed museums, sidewalk cafes and authentic Tex-Mex to worldly cuisines. 

Make plans now to join us in San Antonio, Texas, September 27 to October 1, 2009.   http://www.dot.state.tx.us/iheep2009/.

Judy B. Skeen, P.E

2009 International President

Highway Engineering Exchange Program