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<b>Subject:</b> Fall Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) Meetings<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Attached is information about the upcoming Fall Technical Assistance Panel meetings scheduled for September. You are welcome to attend
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ned Mattila<br>
Research and Technology Implementation Office (RTI)<br>
Texas Department of Transportation<br>
Phone: <a href="tel:512-416-4727" value="+15124164727" target="_blank">512-416-4727</a><br>
Email: <a href="mailto:Ned.Mattila@txdot.gov" target="_blank">Ned.Mattila@txdot.gov</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<br> <br>Subject: Announcement of Fall TAP-1 Meeting (1st day of 2-day meeting)<br>Item Type: Appointment<br>
Start Date: Tuesday, 6 Sep 2011, 10:00:00am (Central Daylight Time)<br>
Duration: 7 Hours<br>
Place: Austin Riverside Campus, Bldg. #200, Room 1A.1 (1st Floor)<br>
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Dear TAP 1 Members:<br>
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The next TAP 1 meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday & Wednesday, September 6-7, 2011. The first day we will start at 10:00 AM and go until approx. 5:00 PM. Meeting times for the second day will be 8:00 AM to approx. 1:00 PM. The location of the meeting is Room #1A.1 on the 1st floor, Building #200, Austin Riverside Campus. This is located at 200 E. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78701. Attached is a map for your use.<br>
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The purpose of the meeting is to rank the new research ideas for the FY 2013 Research Program. We hope that you will be able to attend the meeting. If you can not attend please inform the TAP 1 Chair John Bohuslav. In the mean time the problems statements will be posted on the TAP 1 web site for viewing, commenting, and ranking sometime in early August. Additional detailed information regarding the web site will be forwarded via a separate message.<br>
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Please contact John, German or myself if you have any questions. A copy of the agenda will be forwarded in the future.<br>
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RMC 1 Members: You are invited to attend, if you desire.<br>
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Very Respectfully,<br>
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FRANK ESPINOSA, JR.<br>
Contract Specialist<br>
Research and Technology Implementation Office<br>
<a href="tel:%28512%29%20416-4741" value="+15124164741">(512) 416-4741</a> (Voice)<br>
<a href="tel:%28512%29%20416-4734" value="+15124164734">(512) 416-4734</a> (Fax)<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:frank.espinosa@txdot.gov">frank.espinosa@txdot.gov</a><br>
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<br><br> <br>Subject: RMC 2 TAP Meeting<br>Item Type: Appointment<br>
Start Date: Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011, 09:00:00am (Central Daylight Time)<br>
Duration: 7 Hours<br>
Place: Lone Star Conference Room, Camp Hubbard, Bldg 1<br>
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Dear TAP 2 Members:<br>
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The next TAP 2 meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 9-4. The location of the meeting is Long Star Conference Room, Building #1, Camp Hubbard Campus (DMV Bldg). This is located at 4000 Jackson Ave., Austin, TX 78731. Attached is a map for your use. If you are not available to attend in person, you can participate by webex (see information below).<br>
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The purpose of the meeting is to rank the new research ideas for the FY 2013 Research Program. We hope that you will be able to attend the meeting. In the mean time the problems statements will be posted on the TAP 2 web site for viewing, commenting, and ranking sometime in early August. Additional detailed information regarding the web site will be forwarded via a separate message.<br>
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We want to welcome our new chair Melisa Montemayor.<br>
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Webex Information:<br>
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1. URL address: <a href="https://txdot.webex.com/txdot/j.php?ED=149591157&UID=490951287&PW=NZmMxY2UzMTk1&RT=MiM3" target="_blank">https://txdot.webex.com/txdot/j.php?ED=149591157&UID=490951287&PW=NZmMxY2UzMTk1&RT=MiM3</a><br>
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2. If you a first-time user of CISCO's Webex, a yellow bar will appear at the top of your screen, click on the yellow bar and select "RUN" Active X-control.<br>
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3. You will then be prompted to enter your name as you want the meeting group to see it and to enter your email address.<br>
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4. The next dialog box you see is labeled "Audio Conference". In the first box where you see "Call me at a new number", click on the drop down menu and select "I will call in". Follow the 3 steps on the dialogue box to connect to the meeting via your telephone.<br>
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Please contact Duncan or myself if you have any questions. A copy of the agenda will be forwarded in the future.<br>
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With Kindest Regards,<br>
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Sandra Kaderka<br>
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TxDOT Research and Technology Implementation Office<br>
Contract Specialist/Budget<br>
<a href="tel:%28512%29%20416-4742" value="+15124164742">(512) 416-4742</a> (Voice)<br>
<a href="tel:%28512%29%20416-4734" value="+15124164734">(512) 416-4734</a> (Fax)<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:sandra.kaderka@txdot.gov">sandra.kaderka@txdot.gov</a><br>
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<br><br> <br>Subject: RMC 4 TAP Meeting<br>Item Type: Appointment<br>
Start Date: Wednesday, 21 Sep 2011, 09:00:00am (Central Daylight Time)<br>
Duration: 7 Hours<br>
Place: Lone Star Conference Room, Camp Hubbard, Bldg. 1<br>
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Dear TAP 4 Members:<br>
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The next TAP 4 meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 9:00am - 4:00pm. The location of the meeting is the Lone Star Conference Room, Building #1, Camp Hubbard Campus (DMV Bldg). This is located at 4000 Jackson Ave., Austin, TX 78731. Attached is a map for your use.<br>
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The purpose of the meeting is to rank the new research ideas for the FY 2013 Research Program. We hope that you will be able to attend the meeting. In the meantime, problem statements will be posted on the TAP 4 web site for viewing, commenting, and ranking sometime in early August. Additional detailed information regarding the web site will be forwarded via a separate message.<br>
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We want to welcome our new chair, Chris Freeman.<br>
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Please contact Wade, Sandra or myself if you have any questions. A copy of the agenda will be forwarded in the future.<br>
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Very Respectfully,<br>
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Ned Mattila<br>
TxDOT Research and Technology Implementation Office (RTI)<br>
Phone: <a href="tel:512-416-4727" value="+15124164727">512-416-4727</a><br>
Fax: <a href="tel:512-416-4734" value="+15124164734">512-416-4734</a><br>
Email: <a href="mailto:Ned.Mattila@txdot.gov">Ned.Mattila@txdot.gov</a><br>
<br><br> <br>Subject: Announcement of Fall TAP-5 Meeting<br>Item Type: Appointment<br>
Start Date: Tuesday, 13 Sep 2011, 09:00:00am (Central Daylight Time)<br>
Duration: 7 Hours<br>
Place: Austin Riverside Campus, Bldg. 200, Room 1A.1<br>
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Hi Everyone - The next TAP Meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2011, from 9:00 - 4:00, here in Austin. Attached is a map to our location.<br>
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RTI has sent out the FY 2013 Call for Problem Statements, so please remember to submit your statements per the instructions provided. At the TAP 5 meeting, we will review and rank the problem statements received to help identify potential projects for the FY 2013 research program. We will post the problem statements on the TAP 5 website for your review, commenting, and ranking. Instructions for the website will be sent to you at a later date.<br>
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Due to the format of the TAP 5 meeting where the members break out into small discussion groups, we are not able to host this meeting through WebEx.<br>
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Also, please note that Sandra has moved over to TAP 2. I am now handling TAP 5, and I look forward to working with you. Please let Dacio or RTI (Duncan, Wade, and me) know if you have any questions.<br>
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Thanks-<br>
Sylvia R. Medina<br>
Contract Specialist<br>
Research and Technology Implementation Office<br>
Phone: <a href="tel:%28512%29%20416-4740" value="+15124164740">(512) 416-4740</a><br>
Fax: <a href="tel:%28512%29%20416-4734" value="+15124164734">(512) 416-4734</a><br>
<a href="mailto:sylvia.medina@txdot.gov">sylvia.medina@txdot.gov</a><br>
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