| Upcoming Events |
The National Alliance of Highway Beautification Agencies will be hosting their quarterly web-conference on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern). The link to enter the web room is http://fhwa.acrobat.com/nahba/ and the teleconference number to access the audio portion is 888-913-9965, password 23368#. The forum provides an avenue for open discussion on various issues concerning outdoor advertising control.
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| In The Spotlight |
The next Annual Conference will be held in August 2008 in Montana.
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| Join NAHBA |
NAHBA would like to invite you to join the growing number of states who share an interest in the regulation of outdoor advertising and junkyards across America. NAHBA is an unincorporated, non-profit association made up of those individuals who direct or manage their state’s outdoor advertising program, along with associate members from the FHWA, local governments, beautification organizations, and the outdoor advertising (ODA) industry.
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| 2008 NAHBA Awards of Excellence |
These awards:
1. Innovations in Outdoor Advertising
2. Streamlining and Integration in Outdoor Advertising
3. The Chairman’s Award in Outdoor Advertising
have been designed to recognize programs, individuals, and innovations that have made outstanding contributions to enhance the outdoor advertising control program.
Click here to find out more and to submit your entires.
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| Recent News: |
 January 13, 2008-
January 13, 2008 – PowerPoint Presentation entitled “Digital Billboards on Highways: A Bright Future?” Presented at the TRB Human Factor Workshop on January 13, 2008 in Washington, DC, by Jerry Wachtel, The Veridian Group, Inc. (PDF File Size- 4.53 MB) For more see... |
October 2007-
On September 25, 2007, FHWA issued "Guidance on Off-Premise Changeable
Message Signs" to all FHWA Division Administrators. The purpose of the
guidance memorandum is to provide clarification as to the FHWA's
position on digital signs adjacent to routes subject to requirements for
effective control under the Highway Beautification Act (HBA) codified at
23 U.S.C. 131. (Word doc File Size- 154 KB) For more see... |
 August 2007-
"FREE" OAC TRAINING COURSE AVAILABLE. FHWA and NHI are pleased to announce the completion of its Web-Based OAC training Course. The training course is available free of charge at http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/training/list_catalog.aspx?cat=141000&key=&num=&loc=&sta=&tit=&typ=&lev=&ava=&str=&end=&drl. This is a great opportunity for new OAC managers or a re-fresher course for seasoned OAC managers. Please take time to review the free course and use it to help you with your OAC program. |
July 2007-
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DIGITAL SIGN STUDY COMPLETED - Results from research on traffic safety and billboards conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and Tantala Associates on behalf of the Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education is attached.
The research examined crash causation and statistical data and driver performance in relation to digital billboards. A copy of the research is available on the OAAA website front page at www.oaaa.org. |
July 2007-
FHWA ANNOUNCES OUTDOOR ADVERTISING RESEARCH STUDY: SAFETEA-LU established the Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research Program (STEP), which authorized $16.875 million per year for FY2006-FY2009 as the sole source of SAFETEA-LU funds available to conduct all FHWA research on planning and environmental issues. The general objective of the STEP is to improve understanding of the complex relationship between surface transportation, planning and the environment. It is anticipated that approximately $11.9 million of the $16.875 million authorized will be available each year. FHWA will issue solicitations for funding proposals for specific STEP research activities. These solicitations will allow stakeholders to compete for funding to advance research related to STEP's goals and strategies. (Word doc File Size- 34.3 KB) Read study... |
July 2007-
FHWA SOLICITING INPUT UNDER STEP PROGRAM: On June 25, 2007, FHWA filed a notice in the Federal Register to solicit suggested lines of research for the FY2008 STEP Program. The Federal Register notice will announce the solicitation of suggested lines of research for the FY2008 STEP via the STEP website. The deadline for submitting feedback via the STEP website will be August 24, 2007. Stakeholder input is required in order to identify the research topics that should receive priority consideration. We need your feedback to make certain that issues pertaining to Outdoor Advertising Control are properly prioritized for FY2008 research funding! For more see... |
June 2007-
On June 25, 2007, AASHTO published a survey, conducted by Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), on Outdoor Advertising Permit fees. CDOT asked three (3) questions in the survey. The questions were: (1) What does your State charge for an outdoor advertising permit? (2) Does the fee vary depending on the location or size of the structure? and (3) Is the fee tied in any way to the income produced by the sign? See Survey….. For more information on the Survey, please contact: Mr. Daniel Walsh - Office of Rights of Way - (860) 594-2382 or email to Daniel.Walsh@po.state.ct.us (Word doc File Size- 187 KB) Read survey... |
June 2007-
During the AASHTO Highway Subcommittee on Rights of Way and Utilities in Orlando, Florida, May 1, 2007, John Campbell, Texas Department of Transportation submitted a proposed research needs statement, NCHRP 20-7, which was approved by vote of the Subcommittee Members in Executive Session. The title for the proposed research project is: Outdoor Advertising Sign Regulation Study. (Word doc File Size- 41 KB) Read more... |
June 2007-
NAHBA has created three new committies. Purpose: There shall be three standing committees as follows: (1) Commercial Area Designation; (2) Maintenance and Nonconforming signs; and (3) Administrative. The standing committees shall have the duty to suggest topics for sessions at the annual meeting. Each standing committee shall work with the board to set up the agenda for each annual meeting. (Word doc File Size- 45 KB) Read more... |
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