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Using Rwis Data For Winter Maintenance Decision Support, Tony Coventry
Using Rwis Data For Winter Maintenance Decision Support, Tony Coventry
Purdue Road School
Road weather information systems (RWIS) data is the key component to winter maintenance decision support systems (MDSS) and solutions. In this session we will learn about the FHWA’s Weather Data Environment (WxDE), a national road weather data sharing program; how the data is integrated into decision support solutions, network monitoring, and research projects. Discussion will also include strategic application of road weather data in winter maintenance decision making.
Improving Document Retention Through Data Management Dashboards, Beau M. Gentry, Brett Lackey, Karen Hadley
Improving Document Retention Through Data Management Dashboards, Beau M. Gentry, Brett Lackey, Karen Hadley
Purdue Road School
Transportation projects continue to get more complex, requiring multi-layer collaboration, documentation, compliance, and more. Through specific use cases, we will demonstrate how project teams can use innovative platforms to build data management dashboards for project management and document retention for mid-West and Indiana mobility projects. This specialized visual tool brings important documents and data together, incorporates customized information, and evolves it to meet client needs in modern and easy to understand metrics.
The Future Of Transportation Funding, Steve E. Morello
The Future Of Transportation Funding, Steve E. Morello
Purdue Road School
Among the many collaterals impacts of vehicle electrification is a reduction in funding for government agencies who rely heavily on fuel taxation—over 75B annually—for transportation needs. States and the federal government are actively exploring user-based funding alternatives to pay for the next generation of roads that will be used by the next generation of vehicles.
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.
Perspectives On Past And Present Mutcds, David Boruff
Perspectives On Past And Present Mutcds, David Boruff
Purdue Road School
This session will describe the history of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Prime focus will be on the Indiana version, including the procedures that have been and those that are currently used to adopt Indiana’s manual. Pending it’s adoption prior to Road School, a summary of the significant changes in next edition of the MUTCD will also be presented.
Importance Of Proactive Safety Analysis For Corridor Planning, Martin Guttenplan, Houssam Ghandour
Importance Of Proactive Safety Analysis For Corridor Planning, Martin Guttenplan, Houssam Ghandour
Purdue Road School
A proactive safety analysis approach assists decision makers in addressing high-risk crash elements, particularly on low-volume roadways. Using corridor planning best practices and lessons learned, this presentation will explore creative and proactive approaches for holistic planning solutions. It will also validate 2020 pandemic crash data accuracy and highlight prioritization methodologies and AASHTO and FHWA guided countermeasures applied to at-risk locations.
White County Highway Garage Project Development And Outcomes, Dan Zuerner, Mike Kyburz
White County Highway Garage Project Development And Outcomes, Dan Zuerner, Mike Kyburz
Purdue Road School
In this presentation we will discuss the conducted project needs assessment; site search and selection process; ancillary benefits to the county and the surrounding communities; site challenges; design development strategies and lessons learned; the anticipated time line to duplicate this project; and the contractual methods used to deliver the project. We will then wrap up with a photographic campus tour of the final outcomes and improvements.
Integrated Mobile Observations - Future Of Mobile Observation Data Technologies, Tony Coventry
Integrated Mobile Observations - Future Of Mobile Observation Data Technologies, Tony Coventry
Purdue Road School
Mobile observations have become an integral part of snow and ice programs. In this session we will learn about the FHWA IMO (integrating mobile observations) initiative; how mobile sensors have evolved; and what these new units are capable of doing. Discussion will include how this technology can help both the operator and the agency, how the data is visualized and used, and how agencies and airports have implemented these units.
Fhwa Updates In Highway Safety, Derek Troyer
Fhwa Updates In Highway Safety, Derek Troyer
Purdue Road School
There have been numerous changes to the safety program over the years. The past year in particular has brought new challenges and opportunities. The recent infrastructure bill introduced new areas of emphasis and a renewal, and updates to programs, such as the Focused Approach to Safety and Proven Safety Countermeasures, have recently been published. Find out what all this means for traffic safety at the local, state, and federal level in this session.
Roadhat D, Version 4.1 - Changes From Roadhat 3, Thomas E. Ford
Roadhat D, Version 4.1 - Changes From Roadhat 3, Thomas E. Ford
Purdue Road School
This session will describe the subtle and not-so-subtle changes between the new RoadHAT version 4 and previous versions and also discuss some recommended choices in using RoadHAT 4 for the various road facility types.
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.
Missed That! Roadway Drainage Lessons Learned, Michael Mills
Missed That! Roadway Drainage Lessons Learned, Michael Mills
Purdue Road School
Intersection improvements and downtown beautification projects are common essential improvements that benefit motorists and residents of urban communities. When scoping, it is easy to disregard drainage in order to minimize cost and reduce staffing needs. However, sometimes big problems can happen when roadway drainage is not assessed. Come take a deep dive into a few examples of drainage oversights and how they were remedied.
To Lead Or Not To Lead?, Matt Sagstetter
To Lead Or Not To Lead?, Matt Sagstetter
Purdue Road School
Why doesn’t the flashing arrow work anymore? The green arrow doesn’t turn on, is there something wrong? These questions and more will be answered in a discussion about the operation, implementation, and education of flashing yellow arrows (FYAs) at signalized intersections. Case studies of specific intersections in Indiana will be used to show the crash history and risk analysis used to make decisions related to overall signal operation and driver safety.
Learning The Ropes With Stormwater Management, Jeffrey E. Kuhn
Learning The Ropes With Stormwater Management, Jeffrey E. Kuhn
Purdue Road School
This presentation will touch on topics and skills learned by a newly employed Stormwater Engineer working for the City of West Lafayette. Topics include erosion control methods and theory, the minimum controls measures (MCMs) for Indiana’s local municipalities, the Tippecanoe County Partnership for Stormwater Quality, Wabash River infrastructures, construction-site and outfall inspections, and much more.
A Safe System Approach To Transportation Planning And Implementation, Nicole Waldheim, Kendra Schenk
A Safe System Approach To Transportation Planning And Implementation, Nicole Waldheim, Kendra Schenk
Purdue Road School
Planners, engineers, and designers all have a role to play in the Safe System Approach (SSA). This presentation will highlight how to address safe road users, safe vehicles, safe speeds, safe roads, and post-crash care during planning and programming. Specifically, it will describe: (1) what a safe system is using real world examples, (2) system benefits and challenges, and (3) specific implementation ideas based on lessons learned.
Accommodating Rapid Development In Design Level Forecast A Regionally Minded Methodology, Randy Kill
Accommodating Rapid Development In Design Level Forecast A Regionally Minded Methodology, Randy Kill
Purdue Road School
Rapid large-scale development presents challenges for traffic engineers to accurately forecast design-year traffic volumes. Prevailing forecasting methods, such as the ITE Trip Generation Manual, tend to exaggerate local traffic impacts on large developments and do not account for regional influences. This presentation outlines the methodologies for developing the design level forecast of two large freeway projects amid largescale private developments. This approach provides significant improvements over traditional trip generation methods and model-based forecasts.
Greenfield District Creates A Traffic Project, Luis Laracuente
Greenfield District Creates A Traffic Project, Luis Laracuente
Purdue Road School
Each year INDOT funds safety and mobility driven projects. There is yearlong internal process to identify the needs, define the problems, and plan the projects. This presentation aims at explaining this process from a district perspective and reveal our planning and funding process. We also discuss the shifting in planning philosophy and the ever-growing goal to plan and build multi-modal, self-enforcing, safe, and efficient intersections and streets.
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.
Pavement Marking Updates, Joseph Bruno
Pavement Marking Updates, Joseph Bruno
Purdue Road School
Significant changes to pavement markings are under- way to improve the safety and service life of roads and to assist vehicles with lane departure warning systems. This presentation will provide an update on changes to the Indiana Design Manual, Standard Specifications, and Standard Drawings for the use of 6-in. lines as the normal line width, RPM usage and spacing changes, and increasing the use of durable marking materials. The presentation will also include other pavement marking topics, such as contrast markings and orange pavement markings for work zones.
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.
Low Impact Roundabout Conversion, Brian W. Craig, Jay Vorisek, Johnathon Nail
Low Impact Roundabout Conversion, Brian W. Craig, Jay Vorisek, Johnathon Nail
Purdue Road School
Low Impact Roundabout Conversion—This presentation describes the planning, design, and construction of a $527,000 compact roundabout for the City of Westfield at 171st Street and Carey Road. This stopcontrolled intersection was converted to a roundabout by constructing a center island, splitter islands, and minor pavement widening within the general footprint of the intersection. The existing pavement was re-used by placing wedge and level to achieve the roundabout’s designed grades.
Public Education For Work Zone Safety, Ricardo Chahine, Prince Adu Gyamfi, Nandhesh Subash Babu, Wonsang Cho, Krista Kelley, Stacey Connaughton, Nadia Gkritza
Public Education For Work Zone Safety, Ricardo Chahine, Prince Adu Gyamfi, Nandhesh Subash Babu, Wonsang Cho, Krista Kelley, Stacey Connaughton, Nadia Gkritza
Purdue Road School
This project aims to help improve work zone driver safety in Indiana through driver education and public awareness campaigns. The project focused on two specific objectives: (1) to design a public awareness campaign to increase drivers’ knowledge and influence positive attitudes about work zone driver safety practices; and (2) to prepare educational materials to be incorporated into driver’s education or training curriculum prior to taking driving test and getting a driver’s license issued. The campaign was informed by formative research, conducted using a survey to assess public knowledge and attitudes. Based on these results, campaign messages were designed. The effectiveness …
Life Cycle Integration Of Building Information Modeling In Infrastructure Projects, Xingzhou Guo, Chi Tian, Jinwu Xiao, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang
Life Cycle Integration Of Building Information Modeling In Infrastructure Projects, Xingzhou Guo, Chi Tian, Jinwu Xiao, Yunfeng Chen, Jiansong Zhang
Purdue Road School
No abstract provided.
Cognitive Attention And Its Application In Countermeasures On A Curve Section, Hongyue Wu, Yunfeng Chen, Junan Shen, Weinan Gao, Mohammad Ahad, Osahon Iroghama
Cognitive Attention And Its Application In Countermeasures On A Curve Section, Hongyue Wu, Yunfeng Chen, Junan Shen, Weinan Gao, Mohammad Ahad, Osahon Iroghama
Purdue Road School
No abstract provided.
Forecasting Electric Vehicle Adoption At A Local Level, Jonathon Sinton
Forecasting Electric Vehicle Adoption At A Local Level, Jonathon Sinton
Purdue Road School
The Biden administration has recently stated as a major policy goal that 50% of all new vehicle sales will be electric by the year 2030. However, current electric vehicle (EV) uptake sits at about 2.4% of current vehicle sales. Additionally, the administration’s goal is more ambitious than current forecasts predict will occur. Given the gap between the administration’s goals and the current EV trends, it is necessary to better forecast how current trends will progress and better understand what factors influence these trends. The purpose of this research is two-fold: to create better forecasts of EV adoption at the zip …
Evaluation Of The Impact Of Queue Trucks With Navigation Alerts Using Connected Vehicle Data, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj C. Desai, Justin Mahlberg, Jijo K. Mathew, Woosung Kim, Howell Li, John D. Mcgregor, Darcy M. Bullock
Evaluation Of The Impact Of Queue Trucks With Navigation Alerts Using Connected Vehicle Data, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj C. Desai, Justin Mahlberg, Jijo K. Mathew, Woosung Kim, Howell Li, John D. Mcgregor, Darcy M. Bullock
Purdue Road School
No abstract provided.