The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a Year 2000 resource guide to assist state and local transportation agencies who have the responsibility for operating the nation’s transportation systems for the Y2K transition weekend.

“President Clinton and Secretary Slater have made solving the Year 2000 problem a top priority,” said Deputy U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mortimer L. Downey.

The guide, “Are you ready? Managing Transportation Resources Through the Y2K Weekend,” provides local governments with the findings of a workshop sponsored by DOT and Public Technology Inc. The session brought together 20 local and state officials to develop a plan to address and manage the Y2K problem. The session drew on the expertise of leaders in a wide range of transportation-related organizations to develop materials to help ensure local government readiness for Y2K.

The guide is designed to help localities, regions and states develop contingency plans and to use their staff and resources effectively to ensure that the transportation system is properly managed and operated during the Y2K transition weekend period.

This resource guide is one in a series of Y2K outreach efforts that the USDOT has made available in conjunction with its transportation partners.

Copies of this guide can be obtained from the FHWA or through the website at: www.fhwa.dot.gov/y2k/y2kread.htm or by calling at tel. (202) 366-8033.