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Lessons Learned From Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident, Mary E. Johnson, Gustavo A. Sanchez
Lessons Learned From Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident, Mary E. Johnson, Gustavo A. Sanchez
Purdue Road School
Helicopter Air Ambulances (HAA) are a vital component of the healthcare system by bridging the gap between traditional ground-based ambulances and hospitals and transporting patients from remote areas to medical facilities. However, the accident rates during aeromedical transports remain high compared to other commercial air operations. This session presents an analysis of HAA accidents from the human factors perspective and changes in regulation, technology, and training during HAA operations over the last decade.
Five Generations Walk Into An Office…, Kerrie Leonard
Five Generations Walk Into An Office…, Kerrie Leonard
Purdue Road School
Attendees will discover what can happen when five generations step into the workplace. There is greater age diversity than ever before in the workforce and the transportation industry serves as a prime example. Each generation has unique wants, viewpoints, and motivations which may cause misinterpretations and conflict. Learn about the characteristics of the different generations, areas of potential friction, and resolutions to create an inclusive environment for all.
Concrete Pavement Basics 101, Mike Byers, Christopher Tull
Concrete Pavement Basics 101, Mike Byers, Christopher Tull
Purdue Road School
Do we need to seal joints? Why is water to cement ratio important? How do we handle utility cuts and patches? Significant advancements in concrete pavement materials and processes have evolved during the past decade; however, fundamental practices in concrete pavement construction remain more important than ever if we want to achieve the desired service life and value for the taxpayer. This session takes us “back to the basics” with appropriate updates on what’s change and what hasn’t changed in concrete materials and construction.
Elevating Equity In Public Engagement, Natalie Garrett, Scott Manning
Elevating Equity In Public Engagement, Natalie Garrett, Scott Manning
Purdue Road School
Public engagement is the foundation of our work. For engagement to be meaningful and equitable, agencies must meet people where they are and connect with them using tools and tactics that allow all voices to be heard. Attendees will learn about the development of the INDOT Public Engagement Guide, which leverages socioeconomic, demographic, and social equity data to help the agency make data-informed decisions about how to best reach the people it serves.
Confessions Of A Former Vision Zero Coordinator, Maria Cantrell
Confessions Of A Former Vision Zero Coordinator, Maria Cantrell
Purdue Road School
Maria Cantrell, P.E. served as the City of Columbus Vision Zero Coordinator from 2019 to 2023. She lead the development of the City’s multiagency plan and program intended to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes. Learn about what efforts and strategies worked, what didn’t, and a few pointers picked up along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport: New Ron Parking Apron, John Feister, Tony Mcmichael
Indianapolis International Airport: New Ron Parking Apron, John Feister, Tony Mcmichael
Purdue Road School
The Indianapolis International Airport was at capacity for overnight aircraft parking at the terminal gates and the existing terminal apron. The solution required the design and construction of a new remain overnight (RON) parking apron with space for up to seven commercial aircrafts simultaneously. The project entailed extensive utility relocations, grading and drainage, concrete and asphalt paving, and airfield electrical. Join us for a discussion of the construction challenges and successes.
Modified Semi -Integralend Bent Details: Design & Construction, Stephanie Wagner, Robert Anderson
Modified Semi -Integralend Bent Details: Design & Construction, Stephanie Wagner, Robert Anderson
Purdue Road School
The INDOT-ASCE Structures Committee has been reviewing semi-integral end bent details to improve constructability and long-term durability and reduce future maintenance issues. We will discuss some of the background history of why new details were needed; when the new details will be incorporated in the design manual; our experience using the modified details on I-69 Section 6.5; and provide tips for plan development.
How Survey Technology Helped Transform The I-69 Project, Dean Teska
How Survey Technology Helped Transform The I-69 Project, Dean Teska
Purdue Road School
Using the contributions of Kapur and Walsh on the I-69 project as an example, attendees will explore how using survey equipment and procedures on construction projects can help everyone involved deliver transformative results. To document the condition of the project, Kapur and Walsh used GPS rovers and equipment to record quantities, assist with survey layout, and build independent 3D models. This presentation will cover what this accomplished and how you can accomplish something similar.
Quantifying Roadway Complexity For Av Freight Deployments, Paul Avery, Tara Pearson, Jason Smeak
Quantifying Roadway Complexity For Av Freight Deployments, Paul Avery, Tara Pearson, Jason Smeak
Purdue Road School
This presentation will discuss identifying economically feasible routes for deploying automated freight vehicles and evaluating the complexity of those roadways within Indiana. The focus for this analysis is the Primary Highway Freight System (PHFS), and “last-mile” routes since they may be required to access the PHFS to and from major concentrations of manufacturing and distribution centers for advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML).
Traffic Safety Countermeasures For Locals, Kathy L. Eaton-Mckalip
Traffic Safety Countermeasures For Locals, Kathy L. Eaton-Mckalip
Purdue Road School
Attendees will discuss Indiana’s fatalities and injury accident statistics on local roads and Indiana’s need to make our local transportation infrastructure safer for all types of transportation.
Indiana Asphalt Binder Specification Changes, Matt Beeson, Jason Wielinski
Indiana Asphalt Binder Specification Changes, Matt Beeson, Jason Wielinski
Purdue Road School
The Indiana DOT is significantly revising asphalt binder specifications that will impact all contracts as early as 2024. The base asphalt binder grade in Indiana is changing from PG 64-22 to PG 58-28 and the testing requirements for all asphalt binders will change from PG binder testing to MSCR and percent recovery. This session will provide the background, overview, and expectations needed for pavement designers, consultants, contractors, DOT, and local agency personnel to understand.
Runway 1-19: Greensburg Municipal Airport’S New 5,405-Ft Runway:, John Feister, Jeremy Books
Runway 1-19: Greensburg Municipal Airport’S New 5,405-Ft Runway:, John Feister, Jeremy Books
Purdue Road School
The Greensburg Municipal Airport completed the construction of Runway 1-19 on a new alignment in 2022. Runway 1-19 is 5,405-ft long × 100-ft wide and replaced the existing Runway 18-36 that was 3,430-ft long × 40-ft wide. This was a multi-year construction project with a broad scope that included land acquisition; construction in a flood-way; grading and drainage; paving and electrical; and extensive FAA coordination. Challenges and successes will be discussed.
Burnout: How To Spot It And Take Action, Geri Boyer
Burnout: How To Spot It And Take Action, Geri Boyer
Purdue Road School
Every project’s goal is to meet or exceed scope, schedule, and budget. However, despite excellent project management, employee burnout can hinder this objective. Burnout causes employees to lose focus, make mistakes, and take longer to finish tasks. Burnout is also terrible for your short and long-term well-being. This presentation will identify early indicators of burnout and offer a recovery plan that can help employees recover from burnout and prevent it from occurring again.
Design And Maintenance Considerations For Buggies, Jay Grossman, Charlie Mckenzie
Design And Maintenance Considerations For Buggies, Jay Grossman, Charlie Mckenzie
Purdue Road School
Based on experiences in Elkhart County, Indiana, this session will cover topics related to designing and maintaining roads in areas with large Amish populations and heavy horse and buggy usage. Some of the topics covered will include coordination with the Amish community; implementation of buggy plates and user fees for non-motorized vehicles; characteristic road distresses caused by horse usage and maintenance options to address these impacts; adaptation of intersection sight distance design parameters for horse-drawn vehicles; and the financial impact of these changes.
Work Zone Safety Fundamentals And Best Practices, Mischa Kachler
Work Zone Safety Fundamentals And Best Practices, Mischa Kachler
Purdue Road School
Join us for a discussion of fundamental principles and best practices of temporary traffic control (TTC) that promote work zone safety. This session will cover topics that designers should know and consider when developing TTC plans. Attendees who will most benefit from this session are designers new to TTC and experienced designers looking for a refresher.
Progressive Contracting: Shifting Paradigms (A Look At Ky8), Erika Drury, William Stringer
Progressive Contracting: Shifting Paradigms (A Look At Ky8), Erika Drury, William Stringer
Purdue Road School
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has had tremendous success fostering competition using progressive contracting. However, the process has been anything but smiles and roses. Presenters will share lessons learned and stories of the successes and heart- ache that detail the industry struggle with this paradigm shift. Come learn the best ways to avoid the snares and be better prepared for progressive contracting.
Stop Doing Schedules Wrong!, Bernard Nartey
Stop Doing Schedules Wrong!, Bernard Nartey
Purdue Road School
This session will unveil the common errors, acts of non-compliance, and oversights in construction project scheduling and their impact on the management of the contract.
Developing The Next Indiana Mutcd, David Boruff
Developing The Next Indiana Mutcd, David Boruff
Purdue Road School
The session will provide a brief overview of the updates to the new 11th edition of the MUTCD that would be of interest to local agencies.
Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Project Overview, Michael Schneider, Rachel Wilson
Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Project Overview, Michael Schneider, Rachel Wilson
Purdue Road School
The Purple Line will be Indianapolis’ second Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line, opening for revenue service in the fall of 2024. It will provide rapid transit service along 15.2 miles of E. 38th Street and Post Road, between Indianapolis and Lawrence, for a total cost of $188 million. This presentation will provide an overview of IndyGo’s overall capital program with a focus on the Purple Line project—its unique design features and successful project delivery—from design through construction.
Indiana Design Manual Chapter 46 Updates, Nathaniel Shellhamer, Taylor Ruble
Indiana Design Manual Chapter 46 Updates, Nathaniel Shellhamer, Taylor Ruble
Purdue Road School
INDOT is working on a total revision of Chapter 46 “Intersections at Grade” of the Indiana Design Manual (IDM). These revisions address numerous longstanding concerns with the way intersections are designed in Indiana and also contribute design information for alternative intersections.
Exploration And Implementation Of Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (Atma) In Indiana Roadway Maintenance Activities, Yunfeng Chen, Yiheng Feng, Jiansong Zhang
Exploration And Implementation Of Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (Atma) In Indiana Roadway Maintenance Activities, Yunfeng Chen, Yiheng Feng, Jiansong Zhang
Purdue Road School
INDOT reported 153 truck mounted attenuator (TMA)-related accidents between 2016 and 2021. The autonomous TMA (ATMA) removes the driver from the TMA to enhance their safety; however, the functionality and workers’ perception of ATMA must be assessed comprehensively before its implementation in INDOT. This presentation summarizes the findings from 25 closed- road tests and five weeks of field tests of ATMA under four maintenance activities.
Consultant Contracts Process Improvement, Joel Myers, Gretchen West
Consultant Contracts Process Improvement, Joel Myers, Gretchen West
Purdue Road School
Are you curious about what happens after RFP selections are released or what happens after a proposal is submitted? The INDOT consultant contracts section completed a deep dive into identifying process improvements. This session breaks down our approach to process improvement review, implemented improvements, improvements that are planned, and an overview of lessons learned.
Connecting Tsmo To The Tmc To Motorists, Drew Sorenson, John Lablonde
Connecting Tsmo To The Tmc To Motorists, Drew Sorenson, John Lablonde
Purdue Road School
Join us as we connect the exciting world of Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) along I-465 in southeast Indianapolis to the Traffic Management Center (TMC) and the traveling public. We will share how the TSMO strategies of ramp metering and variable speed limit signs are connected and monitored at the INDOT TMC in real-time and how that information goes to the traveling public to improve safety and mobility on Indy’s southeast side.
Public Speaking Level 2: The Skill Of Storytelling And Persuasion, Tim Jensen
Public Speaking Level 2: The Skill Of Storytelling And Persuasion, Tim Jensen
Purdue Road School
Building on “Public Speaking for Engineers and Public Officials,” this session will take it to the next level of public speaking. We will discuss and build skills of storytelling and persuasion and how it relates to people and public speaking.
Introduction Into Land Aquisition, James Hellmann, Jonathan Hughes
Introduction Into Land Aquisition, James Hellmann, Jonathan Hughes
Purdue Road School
This discussion will give an overview of the laws on land acquisition, what the typical process looks like, and one community’s perspective on communication related to the process.
Local Income Tax: An Evolving Resource, Andrew O. Mouser, Tom Dermody
Local Income Tax: An Evolving Resource, Andrew O. Mouser, Tom Dermody
Purdue Road School
Local income tax (LIT) has become an increasingly important resource for Indiana communities. Each year, many Indiana counties adopt new or reallocate existing LIT rates to meet ever-changing needs. The 2023 legislative session added additional LIT flexibility for jails, EMS, fire protection, courts, and other needs. A new LIT rate may free up funding for roads, but getting it adopted may require cooperation among the county and its municipalities. Join us for a discussion.
County Bridge Preservation: Locally Funded Vs. Federally Funded, Kevin Russel, Nick Parr, Jonathan Olson
County Bridge Preservation: Locally Funded Vs. Federally Funded, Kevin Russel, Nick Parr, Jonathan Olson
Purdue Road School
This presentation will discuss the previous federal aid call for bridge preventative maintenance projects, the INDOT Asset Management Plan format vs. CCMG, how the federal aid call was cancelled, and how Harrison County and Boone County moved projects forward with 100% local funds. We will also explore how far counties have come on asset management with pavements, and the continuing need adopt preventative maintenance on bridges. We will conclude with an overview of how these projects can be delivered locally vs. with federal funds.
Utility Construction Headaches, Aaron Day, Brandi Redd, Aj Wortkoetter
Utility Construction Headaches, Aaron Day, Brandi Redd, Aj Wortkoetter
Purdue Road School
This presentation will discuss services points , grant charts, master relocation plans and utility effects on construction.
It's Electric!: Ev Planning In Your Community, Cheryl Sharp, Stacy Milheiser
It's Electric!: Ev Planning In Your Community, Cheryl Sharp, Stacy Milheiser
Purdue Road School
Planning for EV charging stations is more than under- standing new technology. It’s amending your community’s guiding documents, performing site selection and feasibility, future-proofing and contingency planning, and understanding the financial considerations and available funding opportunities. Using our knowledge gained through our EVCS municipal planning experience, you’ll learn the steps needed to prepare your community for the EV wave and to best situate yourself for successful grant applications.
Mse Walls Retrofit Design And Construction, Aamir Turk, Malek Smadi
Mse Walls Retrofit Design And Construction, Aamir Turk, Malek Smadi
Purdue Road School
Presenters will share the INDOT MSE wall retrofit contracting approach, design, and construction for existing MSE walls that showed signs of significant premature distresses.