2007 National Traffic Signal Report Card to Be Unveiled.

Poor grades call for improved traffic signal operations that will help reduce congestion, improve fuel efficiency

National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC)

What:   Unveiling of the 2007 National Traffic Signal Report Card,
        from the National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC),
        with support from the Federal Highway Administration, that
        grades the nation's traffic signals in six key areas and
        overall.

Why:    NTOC seeks to raise awareness of the need for more traffic
        signal operations and management resources in an effort to
        decrease congestion while improving air quality and fuel
        efficiency.

Who:
        --  Master of Ceremonies: Marshall Elizer, Spokesperson,
            National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC),
            Transportation Services Manager, Gresham, Smith &
            Partners, Nashville, TN
        --  Michael McCaul, Congressman, (R-Texas), 10th District,
            Austin, TX
        --  Ronald Kirby, Director, Department of Transportation
            Planning, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments,
            Washington, DC
        --  Elizabeth A. Ramirez, Assistant Director for Public Works
            and Transportation, City of Dallas, Dallas, TX

When:   Tuesday, October 9, 9:30 a.m.

Where:  Freedom Plaza--Street parking is available; Pennsylvania Ave.
        between 13th and 14th Streets, NW, Washington, DC.

Attention Editors:

Great visuals of downtown traffic intersection; Working traffic signal placed on table available for CU or stand-ups; Engineering experts will also be on hand for interviews on several easy and low cost fixes to improve traffic signals; B-roll available.