Presented by Cornell Local Roads Program Technical Assistance Engineer Geoffrey R. Scott, PE Having a plan in place is a valuable way to determine the how and where to make critical investments when maintaining and improving a municipality’s assets. This webinar will discuss the information necessary for a good inventory, including a means of assessing […]
Virtual public involvement has become an important tool during this time of COVID-19 and social distancing. Whether you have already tried it or are moving into using a virtual public involvement process, this webinar is for you! Join presenter Jacque Annarino, ODOT’s NEPA Public Involvement Coordinator, for a panel discussion on ODOT’s virtual public involvement […]
The two webinar sessions being offered in this Highway Plan Reading Course are designed for participants who seek a basic understanding of how to read and understand both construction and right of way plans. Part I will cover: Construction Plans, Title Sheet, Typical Sections, General Notes, Plan and Profile Sheets, and Cross Sections. Part II […]
If there were 32 chances for your family member to make a deadly mistake and you were able lower that number to only 8 chances, why wouldn’t you? Roundabouts, as many of us already know, convert a traditional intersection with 32 conflict points into an intersection with only 8 conflict points. (And the 8 conflicts […]
This hybrid online class will combine both live instruction and independent online work that you will complete during the day. Independent work will include quizzes, readings, videos and short assignments. Access to a computer with a webcam (either a camera that is built into your laptop or one that connects via USB), a reliable internet […]
The two webinar sessions being offered in this Highway Plan Reading Course are designed for participants who seek a basic understanding of how to read and understand both construction and right of way plans. Part I will cover: Construction Plans, Title Sheet, Typical Sections, General Notes, Plan and Profile Sheets, and Cross Sections. Part II […]
We are all trying to figure out how to restart workshops, conferences, and technical assistance for our local highway communities. Come join Emily, Tim and David as they facilitate a discussion of ideas that we can all use as we develop our plans. We will be using the Zoom breakout rooms to brainstorm ideas and solutions. Plan […]
Obeying the law is what we have to do. Behaving ethically is what we ought to do, but not necessarily have to. This leads to a dilemma all engineers must deal with on a daily basis. Ethical decision making is one of the chief responsibilities of leaders in any profession. This presentation, based in part […]
At a fundamental level, asset management involves understanding an agency’s assets, the level of performance expected of those assets, and the relationship between performance and the funding needed to operate and maintain the assets. A solid understanding of these relationships helps agencies determine the best strategy for investing in their asset network. The training starts […]
Do you have a proposal or a grant application? Or another significant technical work product? This mini-course will guide you through the writing process, from understanding your task through outlining, revising, and editing. Using examples from successful (and unsuccessful) work products, you will see how specific techniques can give your writing more clarity and power. […]