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104. I-69 Orx Section 3: Completing The Connection, Steven Nicaise
104. I-69 Orx Section 3: Completing The Connection, Steven Nicaise
Purdue Road School
The I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) will be a key, final connection of I-69 between Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. The transformational project includes three contracts, two states and one much-anticipated new river crossing. In this session, you will hear an update on the ORX project as a whole and learn about I-69 ORX Section 3.
Signs, Gateways, And Landscaping … Oh My!, George Mccue, Dimas Prasetya
Signs, Gateways, And Landscaping … Oh My!, George Mccue, Dimas Prasetya
Purdue Road School
Cities and towns want to welcome highway travelers with gateway signs or aesthetics. Whether that’s part of a road project or a standalone proposal, a key to proper planning is understanding safety-based limitations on what can be placed on state ROW and where. Even off- ROW, there are laws governing nearby visible signage. We’ll cover INDOT’s Public Art and Landscaping Policy, FHWA’s role, and the federal Highway Beautification Act.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reimagining Cherry Lane: A Road To Collaboration, Adam Keyster, Ben Anderson
Reimagining Cherry Lane: A Road To Collaboration, Adam Keyster, Ben Anderson
Purdue Road School
Join us on a case study to learn how collaborative efforts between Purdue University and the City of West Lafayette created multimodal infrastructure through the realignment of Cherry Lane and supporting work. Presenters will discuss how this project is solving longstanding issues that the city and university have encountered over the years and how the community benefits from the implemented solution.
Stormwater Management In Flat Floodplains, Kari Mackenbach
Stormwater Management In Flat Floodplains, Kari Mackenbach
Purdue Road School
Communities across the Midwest have experienced chronic stormwater drainage and increased flooding of roadways and structures. While adequate storm drainage seems to be lacking in many rural communities, steps can be taken to address some of the nuisance flooding that plagues many regions. Walnut Township commissioned a stormwater study that included the development of a 2D model to understand and mitigate flooding in their area.
Demystifying Utility Coordination: Understanding The Basics, Josshe I. Palm
Demystifying Utility Coordination: Understanding The Basics, Josshe I. Palm
Purdue Road School
This session will explain utility coordination to non-utility coordinators. It will help educate others about the role and responsibilities of a utility coordinator, an OSA, easy UC and design mistakes to avoid, scope and design considerations, items commonly overlooked, when to coordinate SUE, and how to work with your UC to request a letting adjustment. We will also highlight UC submittals and allow time for questions about the UC’s role in a project’s success.
The Intersection Of Utility Coordination And Sue, Natalie Parks, Ken Kerr
The Intersection Of Utility Coordination And Sue, Natalie Parks, Ken Kerr
Purdue Road School
ASCE recently released two new SUE standards—ASCE 38-22 is the updated SUE standard commonly used during the utility coordination process during design, and ASCE 75-22 is the new utility as-built standard that is essential for the accurate location of newly relocated facilities in construction. This presentation will illustrate the interaction and relationship between SUE and utility coordination to enhance project deliverables and reduce risk during construction.
Alternative Delivery: Beyond Design-Build, Steve Davidson, William Stringer
Alternative Delivery: Beyond Design-Build, Steve Davidson, William Stringer
Purdue Road School
Owners are facing increased pressure to deliver major infrastructure projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Pain from inflation and labor/material short- ages are felt nationwide. To maximize limited budgets, owners are exploring alternative delivery methods. Attendees will learn about the benefits and pitfalls of progressive design-build (PDB) and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC). Presenters will share best practices for determining if PDB and CM/GC are appropriate for your project and provide case study examples.
Environmental Assessments On A Local Project, Robert Winebrinner, Trevor Wieseke, Summer R. Elmore, Alison Krupski, Mike Maurovich
Environmental Assessments On A Local Project, Robert Winebrinner, Trevor Wieseke, Summer R. Elmore, Alison Krupski, Mike Maurovich
Purdue Road School
This presentation will go through the environmental process of a recent $125M local project within Noblesville. What are the major differences between the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process as it relates to an environmental assessment (EA)? What is required, what is not required, and what is optional? How long does the process take? Join us as we walk through this exciting process and experience.
Design, Collaborate, Thrive: The Broad Ripple Avenue Project, Jessica Hawley, Emily Nelson, Ericka Miller
Design, Collaborate, Thrive: The Broad Ripple Avenue Project, Jessica Hawley, Emily Nelson, Ericka Miller
Purdue Road School
Broad Ripple Avenue (College Avenue to Winthrop Avenue) needed large-scale stormwater improvements. With the help of the Lochmueller Group and the Broad Ripple Village Association, Indianapolis DPW perceptively took this opportunity to also improve pedestrian facilities and regional multi-modal connectivity by combining multiple regional projects into one construction contract. This consolidation allowed for a cohesive public message through proactive public involvement. Presenters will share how consensus was built between invested parties through a successful public and private partnership.
Evansville Airport Terminal And Passenger Access, Jamin Heldt, Nate Hahn
Evansville Airport Terminal And Passenger Access, Jamin Heldt, Nate Hahn
Purdue Road School
The Evansville Airport has completely updated the terminal area and passenger access to the terminal. A plan is underway to expand the passenger parking area in the future. This presentation will review the past updates and walk through future goals.
South Bend Airport Tw B Realignment And Apron Project, Lisa Kinsman, Patrick Mac Carthaigh, Jeff Thoman, Ashley Thorsen
South Bend Airport Tw B Realignment And Apron Project, Lisa Kinsman, Patrick Mac Carthaigh, Jeff Thoman, Ashley Thorsen
Purdue Road School
South Bend Airport is in the process of a major reconstruction project to realign Taxiway B to provide a Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM), separate Taxiway B from the Terminal Apron, and make adjustments to the terminal apron to correct drainage. This presentation will provide a full review of the project.
Planning For Pedestrians And Bicyclists During Construction Projects, John Habermann, P.E.
Planning For Pedestrians And Bicyclists During Construction Projects, John Habermann, P.E.
Purdue Road School
This session will explore how the Texas Department of Transportation Waco District addressed pedestrian/bicyclist safety and mobility during a multi-year construction project along I-35. This presentation will demonstrate the value of online tools, field implementations, and data collection. Attendees will learn the value of assembling a stakeholder steering committee; counting pedestrian and bicyclists before, during, and after construction; effectively using pavement clings; and using a webpage dedicated to pedestrian/bicyclist updates.
Interstate Highway Congestion Policy Request: When And How, Douglas Homan, Alan Holderread, Michelle Witkowski
Interstate Highway Congestion Policy Request: When And How, Douglas Homan, Alan Holderread, Michelle Witkowski
Purdue Road School
This session will highlight current IHCP tables, policy tables, request templates, analysis tools, INDOT queue analysis spreadsheet, INDOT detour route summary spreadsheet, hourly day-of-the-week con- version factors, additional modeling efforts, common and repeated mistakes, IHCP exception checklist, and example projects.
Economic Development And Infrastructure, Gary J. Pool
Economic Development And Infrastructure, Gary J. Pool
Purdue Road School
This presentation will cover how the developments on the Olio Road Corridor have affected Hancock County’s roadway deterioration and construction, revenue and funding, and public involvement.
Pedestrian Maintenance Of Traffic For Designers, Katherine Smutzer
Pedestrian Maintenance Of Traffic For Designers, Katherine Smutzer
Purdue Road School
This presentation with summarize current guidance being developed for the maintenance of pedestrian traffic during construction. The presentation will provide designers with guidance on INDOT’s decision-making hierarchy and expectations related to the documentation and development of pedestrian maintenance of traffic plans.
See A Sign? Make A Call, John Habermann, P.E.
See A Sign? Make A Call, John Habermann, P.E.
Purdue Road School
DOT staff and technology resources have the proven potential to help combat human trafficking if DOT employees know the indicators of human trafficking and how to cooperate with requests from agencies for information that can be derived from DOT assets. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute, NCHRP, and the Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition will discuss the intersection of human trafficking with the transportation sector. Attendees will also learn the main components of human trafficking, the basic signs of human trafficking on DOT facilities, and resources to use in their own states.
Flood Risk Data For Highway Projects, Nabil Ghalayini
Flood Risk Data For Highway Projects, Nabil Ghalayini
Purdue Road School
This presentation will provide project managers and engineers with a clear understanding of available FEMA Risk MAP flood hazard data to better inform project design. This presentation will broadly define flood risk, review the FEMA flood risk database as a source of risk parameters, contrast the regulatory Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) with Risk MAP depth and probability grids, and highlight the variability of risk within the SFHA.
Full-Scale Testing Of Power Transfer Roadways, Oscar Moncada
Full-Scale Testing Of Power Transfer Roadways, Oscar Moncada
Purdue Road School
A dynamic wireless power transfer roadway refers to the integration of wireless power transfer technology into a new and existing road infrastructure to provide motive power, battery charging, or both to electric vehicles. The objective of this presentation is to evaluate the mechanical and thermal performance of the system when incorporated in both flexible and rigid pavement structures.
Streamlining Project Development Through Planning & Environmental Linkages, Karen Hadley, Brett Lackey
Streamlining Project Development Through Planning & Environmental Linkages, Karen Hadley, Brett Lackey
Purdue Road School
As transportation agencies continue to explore ways to be more efficient in the project development process, they are embracing integrated methodologies like planning and environmental linkages. This tool is practical, yet highly effective and inclusive, and teams across the country are experiencing its value. This presentation will highlight a variety of use cases, discuss lessons learned and best practices, and specifically address how planning and environmental linkages can be applied in Indiana and the Midwest.
Big Data Applications: Public Involvement Tools For Public Involvement, Amy L. Livingston, Houssam Ghandour
Big Data Applications: Public Involvement Tools For Public Involvement, Amy L. Livingston, Houssam Ghandour
Purdue Road School
Using big data to better understand origin-destination and regional travel patterns is critical to project development. Tools such as passive geographically based data lead to improved definitions for traffic analysis zones (TAZs), which, in turn, help inform public involvement plans for a more targeted approach and improved equity. This presentation will highlight future planning applications in Indiana and other case examples where we have used big data to aid the plan development of public and stakeholder engagement.
Rail: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow In Indiana, Indiana State Rail Plan, Vanetta Keffe, Keith Bucklew
Rail: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow In Indiana, Indiana State Rail Plan, Vanetta Keffe, Keith Bucklew
Purdue Road School
The Indiana State Rail Plan is focused on improving the mobility, safety, economic development, and environmental stewardship of the state’s multimodal freight system. As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is home to 50 railroads, which deliver freight and Hoosiers to their destinations daily. This session focuses on the development of Indiana’s State Rail Plan and strategies to balance rail, trucking, and inland waterways as complementary modes that together represent the future of cost-efficient freight transportation.
Rehabilitation Of I-70 Composite Pavement Using Peel And Stick Strip Membrane & Geosynthetic Paving Fabric Interlayer, Kumar P. Dave, Pankaj G. Patel
Rehabilitation Of I-70 Composite Pavement Using Peel And Stick Strip Membrane & Geosynthetic Paving Fabric Interlayer, Kumar P. Dave, Pankaj G. Patel
Purdue Road School
I-70 composite (asphalt over concrete) pavement is being rehabilitated using peel and stick membrane and geosynthetic paving fabric. The innovative rehabilitation technique is the first time peel and stick membrane is being used with geosynthetic paving fabric on the existing concrete pavement of the interstate. This combination retards reflective cracking and acts as a moisture barrier, which extends the service life of the treatment.
Waterproofing Membrane For Concrete Boxes And Culverts, Keith Alan Lytton P.E., Jeremy Hunter P.E.
Waterproofing Membrane For Concrete Boxes And Culverts, Keith Alan Lytton P.E., Jeremy Hunter P.E.
Purdue Road School
In 2019 a new INDOT Specification went into effect for waterproofing on concrete pipes and three- and four-sided boxes. The new specification decreased the leakage at these structures joints from 95% to less than 5%. This presentation will provide the background on why the change was needed and the solution, complete with construction examples and results.
The Future State Of Mobility, Jerome Quandt
The Future State Of Mobility, Jerome Quandt
Purdue Road School
Formed in 2018, the Illinois Autonomous Vehicles Association (ILAVA) is a privately funded non-for-profit organization focused on establishing thought leadership in the state of Illinois, by identifying and addressing the current and emerging opportunities related to the inevitable growth of CAV technologies throughout the transportation network. Through the deployment of scalable and sustainable business solutions, facilitating industry education and establishing thought leadership, ILAVA is creating an ecosystem that defines Illinois as #TheFutureStateofMobility.