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Indiana Local Roads - An Asset Management Guide For Cities, Towns And Counties, Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. Nov 2017

Indiana Local Roads - An Asset Management Guide For Cities, Towns And Counties, Applied Pavement Technology, Inc.

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This Guide is designed to serve as a resource to agencies adopting an asset management philosophy. It presents an asset management process that can be used by any local agency in Indiana. It also introduces common terminology and helpful hints to get you started. The Guide promotes a statewide approach to gather and analyze the information you need to develop an asset management plan. You can use this Guide to: learn more about what asset management is, identify the steps involved with implementing asset management, discover ways to use data to better communicate with elected officials, develop an effective asset …


Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control - Construction, Maintenance, And Utility Operations, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation Jun 2017

Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control - Construction, Maintenance, And Utility Operations, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This handbook gives the basic principles and provides examples for the design, application, installation, and maintenance of the various types of traffic control devices used in temporary traffic control or for incident management. Traffic control in roundabouts has been included in this version. The guidelines presented are in accordance with the standards provided within the Indiana Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD). This handbook is based upon one created by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones. Indiana LTAP expresses thanks to ODOT for their permission to reprint this material.


2017 Wheel Tax And Excise Surtax Report, Indiana Ltap Feb 2017

2017 Wheel Tax And Excise Surtax Report, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report contains an overview of the details of the wheel tax and excise surtax, a summary of the recent changes to the Indiana Code regarding the taxes, revenue estimates for both counties and municipalities, an estimate of revenue projected out to 2018, as well as some commonly asked questions and their answers.


Indiana Local Road And Bridge Conditions, Indiana Ltap Dec 2016

Indiana Local Road And Bridge Conditions, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

In response to an appilcation requirement for the Community Matching Grant Fund Program, 354 asset management plans for roads and bridges were submitted in 2016 which contain the current conditions of local agency roads and bridges. This report describes these conditions and suggests the funding levels necessary to improve and maintain these assets at defined condition levels over a ten-year period. A ten-year horizon was used so as to correspond to previous LTAP studies performed in 2003 and 2009. The ten-year time period is also comparable to other Indiana studies.


Roundabout Maintenance Flipbook, Indiana Ltap Aug 2016

Roundabout Maintenance Flipbook, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This flipbook is a summary of the work published in the Roundabout Maintenance Manual by Indiana LTAP. This information was collected through a series of interviews with city engineers, public works directors, and street commissioners experienced in roundabout maintenance. It serves as a model to guide work crews in correct maintenance procedures.


Roundabout Maintenance Manual, Indiana Ltap Aug 2016

Roundabout Maintenance Manual, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This maintenance manual serves as an additional resource for communities who have imple­mented roundabouts or are considering them. There are a few other published guides, such as the NCHRP Report 672, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, and the Wisconsin DOT Facilities Develop­ment Manual. However, the information covered in these guides is very broad. This manual provides specific information regarding roundabout maintenance.


Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control - Construction, Maintenance, And Utility Operations, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation May 2016

Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control - Construction, Maintenance, And Utility Operations, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This handbook gives the basic principles and provides examples for the design, application, installation, and maintenance of the various types of traffic control devices used in temporary traffic control or for incident management. Traffic control in roundabouts has been included in this version. The guidelines presented are in accordance with the standards provided within the Indiana Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD). This handbook is based upon one created by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones. Indiana LTAP expresses thanks to ODOT for their permission to reprint this material.


Traffic Safety Primer For Local Agencies, Laura Slusher, Michigan Ltap Feb 2016

Traffic Safety Primer For Local Agencies, Laura Slusher, Michigan Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

The purpose of this booklet is to empower local agency personnel to make informed decisions that can improve roadway safety in your community. By identifying and addressing potential roadway hazards, you can reduce the likelihood of a future traffic crash for your community and your family. Adapted by permission from the Michigan LTAP’s 2008 Publication What Elected Officials Need to Know About Traffic Safety (And What YOUR Constituents Expect YOU to Know!) This is an update of the 2014 version and includes a section on roadway departure crashes.


Level Of Effort For Indiana Counties, Indiana Ltap Feb 2016

Level Of Effort For Indiana Counties, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report is based on 2014 calendar year information retrieved from the Indiana Tax Handbook, County Operations Reports, information provided from the Indiana State Auditor’s office regarding County Distributions, and information from Indiana Gateway for Government Units.


Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation Dec 2015

Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This handbook gives the basic principles and provides examples for the design, application, installation, and maintenance of the various types of traffic control devices used in temporary traffic control or for incident management. Traffic control in roundabouts has been included in this version. The guidelines presented are in accordance with the standards provided within the Indiana Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD). This handbook is based upon one created by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones. Indiana LTAP expresses thanks to ODOT for their permission to reprint this material.


Stormwater Drainage Manual 2015, Christopher B. Burke, Thomas T. Burke Dec 2015

Stormwater Drainage Manual 2015, Christopher B. Burke, Thomas T. Burke

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This manual is a comprehensive catalog of procedures, design methods and criteria, and general background information which will enable the designer to quickly learn or review the basic principles of storm drainage design. Subjects included are precipitation and hydrological cycle, runoff and its estimation, open channels, flow in gutters and inlets, stormwater storage, storm sewer system design, computer applications for computing watershed runoff, and water quality. Included in the appendices are basics of statistical analysis, fundamentals of hydraulics, and a list of regulatory agencies and governmental bodies which may have jurisdiction over drainage projects. A chapter on green infrastructure has …


2015 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report - Condensed, Indiana Ltap, Indiana Department Of Transportation, Indiana Department Of Local Government Finance Oct 2015

2015 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report - Condensed, Indiana Ltap, Indiana Department Of Transportation, Indiana Department Of Local Government Finance

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

The main purpose of this report is to provide bridge sufficiency rating information for the bridges in each county to county officials as a convenient starting point for formulating a long-range plan to cope with their county bridge deficiencies. This information results from the data generated by the national Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) program authorized by the 1968 Federal-Aid Highway Act.


2015 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report - Full, Indiana Ltap, Indiana Department Of Transportation, Indiana Department Of Local Government Finance Oct 2015

2015 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report - Full, Indiana Ltap, Indiana Department Of Transportation, Indiana Department Of Local Government Finance

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

The main purpose of this report is to provide bridge sufficiency rating information for the bridges in each county to county officials as a convenient starting point for formulating a long-range plan to cope with their county bridge deficiencies. This information results from the data generated by the national Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) program authorized by the 1968 Federal-Aid Highway Act.


Roundabout Maintenance Flipbook, Indiana Ltap Jan 2015

Roundabout Maintenance Flipbook, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This flipbook is a summary of the work pub­lished in the Roundabout Maintenance Manual by Indiana LTAP. This information was collected through a series of interviews with city engi­neers, public works directors, and street commis­sioners experienced in roundabout maintenance. It serves as a model to guide work crews in correct maintenance procedures.


Roundabout Maintenance Manual, Indiana Ltap Jan 2015

Roundabout Maintenance Manual, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This maintenance manual serves as an additional resource for communities who have imple­mented roundabouts or are considering them. There are a few other published guides, such as the NCHRP Report 672, Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, and the Wisconsin DOT Facilities Develop­ment Manual. However, the information covered in these guides is very broad. This manual provides specific information regarding roundabout maintenance.


Traffic Safety Primer For Local Agencies, Indiana Ltap, Michigan Ltap Dec 2014

Traffic Safety Primer For Local Agencies, Indiana Ltap, Michigan Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

The purpose of this booklet is to empower local agency personnel to make informed decisions that can improve roadway safety in your community. By identifying and addressing potential roadway hazards, you can reduce the likelihood of a future traffic crash for your community and your family. Adapted by permission from the Michigan LTAP’s 2008 Publication What Elected Officials Need to Know About Traffic Safety (And What YOUR Constituents Expect YOU to Know!)


Best Practices In Trail Maintenance, Indiana Ltap, Ohio River Greenway Development Commission Nov 2014

Best Practices In Trail Maintenance, Indiana Ltap, Ohio River Greenway Development Commission

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This manual is intended for practical use by trail maintenance managers. It will also be useful for policy makers who are tasked with anticipating and planning for maintenance budget and personnel needs. The recommendations included in this manual were chosen, in part, to facilitate widespread adoption by other trail operators. They are cost-effective solutions that require minimal technological or financial commitments.

This manual does not provide guidance for trail construction and design, except where a maintenance issue can best be resolved by constructing new trail segments. For best practices in design and construction, consult the thorough list of resources provided …


2013 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions & Expenses, Indiana Ltap Jul 2014

2013 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions & Expenses, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report provides information on revenues, distributions, and expenses of state and local governments for highway, road, and street work. Since the Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) and Local Road and Street (LRS) Accounts are the principal source of funds for local road or street construction and maintenance operations, this summary may be used to see the trends in income sources and in the expenses charged to the funds prior to their being distributed to the highway, road, and street agencies.


Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation Jan 2014

Concise Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control, Indiana Ltap, Ohio Department Of Transportation

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This handbook gives the basic principles and provides examples for the design, application, installation, and maintenance of the various types of traffic control devices used in temporary traffic control or for incident management. The guidelines presented are in accordance with the standards provided within the Indiana Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD). This handbook is based upon one created by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones. Indiana LTAP expresses thanks to ODOT for their permission to reprint this material.


Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 General Infrastructure Retroactive Reporting Implementation Assistance Manual, Government Fixed Asset Services, Inc. May 2013

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 General Infrastructure Retroactive Reporting Implementation Assistance Manual, Government Fixed Asset Services, Inc.

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This assistance manual is intended to provide guidance for local agencies to report their assets in compliance with the general infrastructure reporting requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34. This manual is an update to the original manual, which was developed in 2004, and includes current depreciators and information on annual updates.


Assessment Procedures For Paved And Gravel Roads, Claudio Figueroa, Bradley Fotsch, Sarah M. Hubbard, John Haddock Apr 2013

Assessment Procedures For Paved And Gravel Roads, Claudio Figueroa, Bradley Fotsch, Sarah M. Hubbard, John Haddock

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

The funding available to local agencies in Indiana to manage roadways has decreased in recent years, and many agencies cannot provide adequate maintenance with the available resources. Consequently, agencies are doing everything they can to evaluate the least expensive method to maintain their roads that will meet their objectives and needs. In some cases, the most appropriate surface type is a paved road, and in some cases, it is a gravel road. The decision as to the most appropriate surface type depends on a variety of factors, such as cost, traffic volume, development and public input. The purpose of this …


2012 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report, Indiana Ltap, Indiana Department Of Transportation, Indiana Department Of Local Government Finance Mar 2013

2012 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report, Indiana Ltap, Indiana Department Of Transportation, Indiana Department Of Local Government Finance

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

The main purpose of this report is to provide bridge sufficiency rating information for the bridges in each county to county officials as a convenient starting point for formulating a long-range plan to cope with their county bridge deficiencies. This information results from the data generated by the national Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) program authorized by the 1968 Federal-Aid Highway Act.


2011 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions, & Expenses For Indiana Counties, Cities, & Towns, Indiana Ltap Oct 2012

2011 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions, & Expenses For Indiana Counties, Cities, & Towns, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report provides information on revenues, distributions, and expenses of state and local governments for highway, road, and street work. Since the Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) and Local Road and Street (LRS) Accounts are the principal source of funds for local road or street construction and maintenance operations, this summary may be used to see the trends in income sources and in the expenses charged to the funds prior to their being distributed to the highway, road, and street agencies.


Level Of Effort Of Indiana Counties, Indiana Ltap Mar 2012

Level Of Effort Of Indiana Counties, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report shows the level of effort of Indiana counties for which an operations report was available. It is based on 2010 calendar year information retrieved from the Indiana Tax Handbook, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, County Operations Reports and information provided from the Indiana State Auditor’s office regarding County Distributions.


2010 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report, Indiana Ltap Mar 2012

2010 Statewide Bridge Sufficiency Rating Report, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

The main purpose of this report is to provide bridge sufficiency rating information for the bridges in each county. This information results from the data generated by the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) program authorized by the 1968 Federal Aid Highway Act.


Population Trends For Indiana Counties, Cities, And Towns 1980 – 2010, Indiana Ltap Oct 2011

Population Trends For Indiana Counties, Cities, And Towns 1980 – 2010, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report contains population figures and trends for the State of Indiana complied using data from the 2010 US Census. Business, industry, and local governments should find this information helpful with their planning.


2010 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions, & Expenses For Indiana Counties, Cities, & Towns, Indiana Ltap Oct 2011

2010 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions, & Expenses For Indiana Counties, Cities, & Towns, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report provides information on revenues, distributions, and expenses of state and local governments for highway, road, and street work. Since the Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) and Local Road and Street (LRS) Accounts are the principal source of funds for local road or street construction and maintenance operations, this summary may be used to see the trends in income sources and in the expenses charged to the funds prior to their being distributed to the highway, road, and street agencies.


Estimating Highway Maintenance Work, Fifth Edition, Ohio Department Of Transportation, Indiana Ltap Jul 2011

Estimating Highway Maintenance Work, Fifth Edition, Ohio Department Of Transportation, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This manual is founded upon a problem index that walks through a number of equations that will estimate the maintenance work required in areas such as bridge deck repair, chip and seal, crack sealing, mowing, road salt application, salt spreader calibration, and many more everyday road maintenance operations. The manual also includes an appendix to help with lengths, areas, volumes, rates, equivalents, and rules.


2009 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions, & Expenses For Indiana Counties, Cities, & Towns, Indiana Ltap Feb 2011

2009 Summary Of Highway Revenues, Distributions, & Expenses For Indiana Counties, Cities, & Towns, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This report provides information on revenues, distributions, and expenses of state and local governments for highway, road, and street work. Since the Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) and Local Road and Street (LRS) Accounts are the principal source of funds for local road or street construction and maintenance operations, this summary may be used to see the trends in income sources and in the expenses charged to the funds prior to their being distributed to the highway, road, and street agencies.


Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control - Construction, Maintenance, And Utility Operations, Indiana Ltap Jan 2011

Handbook For Temporary Traffic Control - Construction, Maintenance, And Utility Operations, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Publications

This handbook gives the basic principles and provides examples for the design, application, installation, and maintenance of the various types of traffic control devices used in temporary traffic control or for incident management. The guidelines presented are in accordance with the standards provided within the Indiana Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD). This handbook is based upon one created by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones. Indiana LTAP expresses thanks to ODOT for their permission to reprint this material.