The Transportation Research Board with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (Standing Committee on Environment), the Center for Transportation and the Environment at North Carolina State University, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation are hosting an important conference and research work shop entitled: The Environment and Energy Research Work Shop In Raleigh North Carolina from June 6th through the 9th. A flyer is attached providing some information and you may also go to the following link for specific conference information for the draft program, registration, and hotel: http://cte.ncsu.edu/CTE/EEConference/index.asp This is a unique opportunity bringing together a very highly diversified group of transportation and environmental professionals addressing a broad cross section of topics. Please visit the web site to see the range of topics and issues that will be addressed. Public agencies as well as private companies are sponsoring this special event which has occurred only once before in the past 10 years. Should you have any questions or need additional information please contact Kate Quinn. Kate Quinn, FHWA Team Leader Freight Program Delivery Office of Freight Management and Operations E84-469 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC 20590 (202) 366-4241 phone (202) 366-7909 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>