[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 240 (Thursday, December 14, 1995)] [Notices] [Page 64237] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-30454] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Intelligent Transportation Society of America; Public Meeting AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS AMERICA) will hold a meeting of its Coordinating Council on January 9, 1996. The session is expected to focus on: (1) Federal Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) reports; (2) ITS AMERICA President's report; (3) Dedicated Short Range Communications Standard; (4) Report on Intermodal Transportation Workshop; (5) Update on Outreach Activities to State and Local Governments; (6) Update on ITS AMERICA Committee Action Plans; (7) Update on World Congress activities; (8) Discussion of the ITS AMERICA Sixth Annual Meeting. ITS AMERICA provides a forum for national discussion and recommendations on ITS activities including programs, research needs, strategic planning, standards, international liaison, and priorities. The charter for the utilization of ITS AMERICA establishes this organization as an advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app. 2, when it provides advice or recommendations to DOT officials on ITS policies and programs. (56 FR 9400, March 6, 1991). DATES: The Coordinating Council of ITS AMERICA will meet on January 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Eastern Standard time). ADDRESSES: Sheraton Washington Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW., Washington, D.C. 20008, (202) 328-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Materials associated with this meeting may be examined at the offices of ITS AMERICA, 400 Virginia Avenue, SW., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20024. Persons desiring further information or to request to speak at this meeting should contact Mr. Chris Body at ITS AMERICA by telephone at (202) 484-4131, or by FAX at (202) 484-3483. The DOT contact is Mr. Whitey Metheny, FHWA, HVH-1, Washington, D.C. 20590, (202) 366-2835. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays. (23 U.S.C. 315; 49 CFR 1.48) Issued on: December 6, 1995 Christine M. Johnson, Director, ITS Joint Program Office. [FR Doc. 95-30454 Filed 12-13-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-22-P