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The 2011 International Roundabout Conference, hosted by the city of Carmel, Ind., will provide a forum for the exchange of technical, policy, planning, and administrative information on all aspects of roundabouts. The conference will fully inform a large audience about the science and application of roundabouts.

Call for abstracts
High-quality papers and presentations are sought on a range of roundabout topics. Abstracts should be no more than 500 words in length and may be on any topic relevant to the conference.

Presentation options include
• research papers;
• presentations with detailed handouts;
• panel discussions, opening with a 5-minute review of the topic; and
• displays or posters about projects, featuring pictures, models, and computer graphics.

Submit abstracts by Nov. 1, 2010, via the submittal website: www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22B7FDEVNRQ.

Tabletop exhibits and patrons
Organizations are invited to exhibit at the conference. The tabletop exhibit fee includes one free registration to the conference and a listing in the conference final program. Space is limited, and reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. To be added to the prospect list, please contact Julie Miller at jmiller@nas.edu. Opportunities to be a patron will be available on the forthcoming registration website.

Conference
The International Conference on Roundabouts covers all private and public interests. The use of roundabouts as an alternative to stop- or signal-controlled intersections is advancing rapidly in the United States. Local governments and state highway agencies are developing policies and procedures for managing roundabout decisions, design, and operation.

About the venue
Carmel, Ind., host of TRB’s 2011 International Roundabout Conference, is recognized nationally for its transportation innovation and its use of roundabouts. With more than 80 roundabouts constructed or planned within 5 miles of the city center, Carmel provides the perfect setting for this conference. Participants can take a drive and experience Carmel’s roundabouts firsthand and can observe the ease of travel and quality-of-life enhancements provided by these efficient intersection designs. As an added bonus, the conference coincides with events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis Speedway is only a few miles from downtown Carmel, and the conference schedule includes a Speedway visit with some free time for attendees to observe Indy cars on practice runs in preparation for what has been called the “greatest spectacle in racing.” Participants can enjoy the many exciting attractions that Carmel has to offer and are likely to have the opportunity to navigate a roundabout or two.