Alternative intersections and interchanges offer the potential to improve safety and reduce delay at a lower cost and with fewer impacts than traditional solutions. In 2014, the Federal Highway Administration published informational guides for four innovative designs: the Median U-Turn (MUT), Displaced Left Turn (DLT), Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT), and Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). Recently, […]
In the Traffic Engineering Fundamentals 3-Part Webinar Series we will be looking at the following topics: Traffic data and traffic studies – What kind of data do you need to collect and what do you do with it once you have it? Traffic design considerations for various types of roadways – Why do our roadways […]
This Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training for Directors, Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Persons of Responsible Charge is required for the person in Responsible Charge of Federally Funded Local Aid projects in New Jersey. This course will provide information and expectations for the first time Federal-aid recipient. This course will be geared towards the person in […]
Now, more than ever, leaders are needed to help their agencies and communities tackle the changing challenges we’re facing in light of COVID-19. Luckily, leadership is a skill that can be developed through learning and practice. KS LTAP is happy to offer free webinar training on Key Leadership Principles developed by the Kansas Leadership Center. […]
The AASHTO TSP‐2 program, through the National Local Agency Outreach Working Group, is pleased to announce a Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies. The short training course is specifically designed as an introductory to understanding the basics of bridge preservation and is geared towards meeting the needs of local agencies.
The AASHTO TSP‐2 program, through the National Local Agency Outreach Working Group, is pleased to announce a Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies. The short training course is specifically designed as an introductory to understanding the basics of bridge preservation and is geared towards meeting the needs of local agencies. To Register: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/405821221 You can […]
Ditches are an important part of the watershed and are critical for extending the life of a highway. Proper ditch maintenance is important to both the environment and the road. Join Geoffrey Scott, PE, Cornell Local Roads Program, as he discusses ditch maintenance practices that focus on improving the environment and maintaining our roadways.
Bridge manufacturing firms pre-fabricate bridges that are delivered to the site ready for erection. The bridge is built as components, modules and assemblies in a quality controlled shop, shipped to the bridge site, and erected. This results in time savings for design and construction, cost savings, and increased site safety, and the pieces will fit […]
Rural roadway departures make up a third of U.S. traffic fatalities-about 30 people a day. The Every Day Counts round five (EDC-5) initiative, Focus on Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (FoRRRwD), features four pillars: Addressing All Public Roads, Systemic Approach, Safety Action Plans, and Proven Countermeasures. This webinar focuses on the first pillar. Rural Agencies and […]
Roads and streets traditionally have been designed to move cars and trucks quickly, but there are alternatives to design for use by all users including pedestrians and bicyclists: Complete Streets and Traffic Calming. However, there is a misunderstanding of what complete streets and traffic calming can actually do. David will cover what is a complete […]