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Using The Cloud To Store And Save Files, Rod Rudd
Using The Cloud To Store And Save Files, Rod Rudd
Purdue Road School
Secure Clouds exist that allow sharing of files between collaborators without having to email those files as attachments. This session demonstrates how to setup a secure environment and how to use the facilities available to activate your cloud storage environment.
"Concrete Overlays And Concrete Pavement Repair/Rehab Case Studies", Mike Byers, Christopher Tull
"Concrete Overlays And Concrete Pavement Repair/Rehab Case Studies", Mike Byers, Christopher Tull
Purdue Road School
This dual-topic session highlights where and how concrete overlays provide optimum performance as well as “best practices” for concrete pavement repair.
Trails At The Regional Level, Mitch Barloga
Trails At The Regional Level, Mitch Barloga
Purdue Road School
Communities across Indiana are developing visions for both on-and-off-road non-motorized facilities that will provide convenient and safe options to link people, schools, businesses, parks, natural resources, and other destinations with each other as well as to adjacent communities and resources. Learn more in this session about off-road trails and on-road bike infrastructure such as bike lanes and how to combine the facilities to create a connected, non-motorized transportation network. We’ll also explore the benefits to users from improved walking and cycling conditions and the various benefits to society from increased non-motorized travel, reduced automobile travel, and support for more compact …
Harnessing The Power Of Media Relations And Social Media And Public Outreach, Andrea Farmer, Jim Pinkerton, Erin Pipkin, Nathan Riggs
Harnessing The Power Of Media Relations And Social Media And Public Outreach, Andrea Farmer, Jim Pinkerton, Erin Pipkin, Nathan Riggs
Purdue Road School
This presentation discusses strategies for launching a simple, yet effective, campaign through media relations and social media for public outreach. Key points regarding protocol and time management will be covered.
Design Visualization And Dynamic Assignment Of Traffic Volumes #2, Ting Wei, Paul Jarboe, Amanda Johnson
Design Visualization And Dynamic Assignment Of Traffic Volumes #2, Ting Wei, Paul Jarboe, Amanda Johnson
Purdue Road School
Design visualization for transportation projects is important for public outreach and facilitating stakeholder communications. Incorporating dynamic objects such as traffic elements can help in illustrating how the facility operates. This presentation will discuss the selection of design visualization products as well as best practices for their use. The presentation will also provide a discussion of Dynamic Assignment of Traffic Volumes (DTA) which takes driver expectations into consideration and provides a way for traffic engineers to evaluate traffic demand within a network based on impedance identified in the network.
Roundabout Public Outreach Campaigns, Aimee Bennett, David Buck
Roundabout Public Outreach Campaigns, Aimee Bennett, David Buck
Purdue Road School
As roundabouts continue to gain popularity in Indiana, it becomes important to help the public understand their function. This session discusses recent outreach efforts by the City of West Lafayette and INDOT.
Asphalt 101, Gerry Huber, Brian Crume
Asphalt 101, Gerry Huber, Brian Crume
Purdue Road School
This presentation provides an overview of the basics and best practices of the asphalt paving process, the variety of products.
Permeable Pavements At Purdue, Jim Knapp
Permeable Pavements At Purdue, Jim Knapp
Purdue Road School
Two case studies will be presented describing sustainable drainage alternatives. The processes used for the 2nd Street project in Seymour will provide a comparison of the design processes for conventional and green infrastructure solutions. Purdue University will discuss a number of permeable pavement installations on campus and provide a map for viewing. Asphalt, concrete, and permeable paver options will be discussed.
Purdue Road School: Funding, Funding, Funding, Gregory T. Guerrettaz
Purdue Road School: Funding, Funding, Funding, Gregory T. Guerrettaz
Purdue Road School
Municipal entities are facing many issues which are causing financial distress. This presentation will discuss strategies to assist in these difficult times. The strategies to be discussed will include short and long-term financial planning, board discussions and the creation of a capital improvement plan.
Usefulness Of Byass Lanes In Roundabouts, Jason Rowley, Jeromy Grenard
Usefulness Of Byass Lanes In Roundabouts, Jason Rowley, Jeromy Grenard
Purdue Road School
Bypass lanes have safety and operational impacts on both motorists and pedestrians. This presentation discusses preliminary roundabout design with an emphasis on bypass lanes and roundabout spacing. Presentation also discusses the interaction between roundabouts and traffic signals and roundabouts that are very close to other roundabouts.
Rail-Highway Crossing Safetty Program In Indiana, Kevin Knoke
Rail-Highway Crossing Safetty Program In Indiana, Kevin Knoke
Purdue Road School
Indiana is one of the top five states in the nation for the number of rail crossings and for the number of serious crashes at rail crossings. This presentation will cover rail-highway crossing safety performance trends, the safety investigation process, and a discussion of rail safety programs.
Town Of Avon: A Case Study In Pavement Preservation, Steve Moore, Ryan Cannon, Rex Hedges, Shawn Strange
Town Of Avon: A Case Study In Pavement Preservation, Steve Moore, Ryan Cannon, Rex Hedges, Shawn Strange
Purdue Road School
In this session presenters will discuss how the town of Avon has implemented and managed their pavement preservation program. This proactive program which began in the late 1990’s, resulted in good roads, a good overall network rating and an overall reduction in construction costs. Presenters will discuss the assessment of the road network, selection of treatments, and candidate selection. Representatives from the agency, contractor, and engineering firm will be on hand to discuss ideas and answer questions.
The Importance Of Performing Route Surveys In The State Of Indiana, Rodney Kelly, Chester Parsons, Grant Niemeyer
The Importance Of Performing Route Surveys In The State Of Indiana, Rodney Kelly, Chester Parsons, Grant Niemeyer
Purdue Road School
This presentation provides an overview of Rule 12 and discuss what is involved in a Location Control Route Survey (LCRS). Details such as where they must be performed, why they are important, their benefits and best practices will be discussed.
Design And Construction Process Management, David Brown
Design And Construction Process Management, David Brown
Purdue Road School
New approaches for improving design and construction processes have been used recently. Innovative methods for managing the requirements and quality of these processes will be discussed. A systematic data centric approach will be discussed as well as the processes of separating progress from performance. It discusses the integration of these processes in the planning, risk analysis, design, submission, construction, inspection, quality control and documentation phases.
Buying And Selling Surplus Government Construction Equipment, Mark Domeier
Buying And Selling Surplus Government Construction Equipment, Mark Domeier
Purdue Road School
Purchasing and selling of surplus construction equipment has become more cost effective with the development of online auctions and surplus stores. Local government can benefit from using third party online equipment purchasing and receiving good appraisals on their used equipment. This session explains the details of this methodology.
Milton-Madison Bridge Project, Kevin Hetrick, Jason Bunselmeier
Milton-Madison Bridge Project, Kevin Hetrick, Jason Bunselmeier
Purdue Road School
INDOT will provide a brief introduction to the Madison Milton Ohio River Bridge Project, discuss the project development process, the design/build procurement and the construction during this presentation.
Achieving 50% Rap, Gerry Huber, John Ayers
Achieving 50% Rap, Gerry Huber, John Ayers
Purdue Road School
This presentation provides the design perspective on high RAP mixes and provide discussion from a local agency on their use of these types of mixes.
Traffic Safety Site Investigation, Alan Holderread
Traffic Safety Site Investigation, Alan Holderread
Purdue Road School
This session discusses the best practices that can be used to conduct a safety investigation at an intersection or on a segment of roadway. Discussion will center on practical methodologies to collect and analyze crash data, review roadway geometric factors, and consider operational conditions that may lead to the selection of cost effective safety improvements.
Mutcd Revisions And Sign Upgrades, Jill Palmer, Karen Stippich
Mutcd Revisions And Sign Upgrades, Jill Palmer, Karen Stippich
Purdue Road School
Jill Palmer, PE has managed over a dozen sign inventories in response to new MUTCD requirements for retroreflectivity. This presentation shares lessons gleaned from that experience and a practical approach to satisfying the MUTCD criteria.
Accessing And Using Indiana Traffic Data, Greg Katter
Accessing And Using Indiana Traffic Data, Greg Katter
Purdue Road School
This session offers demonstrations of the types of data and reports that are available on INDOT’s web site and suggestions of how the data can be used by designers and planners. Assumptions and application of the various published adjustment factors will be covered along with a discussion of updates to the process of collecting and warehousing the data will be included.
Consultant Prequalification For Roundabout Design, Craig M. Parks, John Wright
Consultant Prequalification For Roundabout Design, Craig M. Parks, John Wright
Purdue Road School
INDOT plans to implement a prequalification requirement for the design of roundabouts because of the unique characteristics associated with their design. This presentation discusses those characteristics and outline the process being proposed for prequalification of engineers performing design, review, and inspection of roundabout projects.
On Road Networks: Urban And Rural, Allan Henderson
On Road Networks: Urban And Rural, Allan Henderson
Purdue Road School
Communities across Indiana are developing visions for both on-and-off-road non-motorized facilities that will provide convenient and safe options to link people, schools, businesses, parks, natural resources, and other destinations with each other as well as to adjacent communities and resources. Learn more in this session about off-road trails and on-road bike infrastructure such as bike lanes and how to combine the facilities to create a connected, non-motorized transportation network. We’ll also explore the benefits to users from improved walking and cycling conditions and the various benefits to society from increased non-motorized travel, reduced automobile travel, and support for more compact …
Transition Plans: A Closer Look, David Meihls, Keri L. Grubb, Amy Moore
Transition Plans: A Closer Look, David Meihls, Keri L. Grubb, Amy Moore
Purdue Road School
Transition Plans are only a part of what is required under the ADA. We will look closer at the entire process that surrounds the Transition Plan and the Transition Plan itself. This session will briefly discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the applicable Titles, and its relationship to other laws. We will cover the Administrative requirements and the Self- Evaluation of programs, services, and activities, which precede the Transition Plan. We will learn the basics of a Transition Plan, understand who it applies to, and provide an understanding of the required elements of a Transition Plan.
Success And Challenges In Ada Transition Plans, Clay Johnson
Success And Challenges In Ada Transition Plans, Clay Johnson
Purdue Road School
Participants will hear from LPAs from across Indiana as to how they successfully completed their required ADA Transition Plans. Presenters will discuss the challenges they faced, how they overcame those challenges, and the processes used to finish the plans and have them formally adopted.
Work Zone Flagging Operations, Bob Karrick
Work Zone Flagging Operations, Bob Karrick
Purdue Road School
This session provides an overview of work zone flagging operations.
The Safe Installation And Removal Of Temorary Traffic Control, Bob Karrick
The Safe Installation And Removal Of Temorary Traffic Control, Bob Karrick
Purdue Road School
This session provides an overview of the safe installation and removal of temporary traffic control.
Alternate Bidding History And Requirements, Tom Duncan, David Holtz
Alternate Bidding History And Requirements, Tom Duncan, David Holtz
Purdue Road School
On November 18, 2009 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the innovative contracting process of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) for alternate pavement bidding on multiple projects. This process involves only one set of plans with the choice to bid either Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), or Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavement, or both typical pavement sections. A Present Worth (PW) cost was calculated for future maintenance costs of both pavement types using an established Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Strategy. This PW cost was added to the respective pay items after the bids were opened, but the PW …
Alternate Bidding History And Requirements, David Holtz
Alternate Bidding History And Requirements, David Holtz
Purdue Road School
This session discusses INDOT’s pavement management program, the challenges faced, and the successes that have come with development and implementation. Presenters will also discuss how the methodology for treatment timing and candidate selection can be utilized by Indiana local agencies to begin to develop in house programs to extend the life of their pavements.
Bicycle And Pedestrian Safety Planning: 2009-2011 Allen County Bicycle And Pedestrian Collisions, Jerry Foust, Jeremy Moore, Dennis Donahue, Matt Peters, Daniel Avery
Bicycle And Pedestrian Safety Planning: 2009-2011 Allen County Bicycle And Pedestrian Collisions, Jerry Foust, Jeremy Moore, Dennis Donahue, Matt Peters, Daniel Avery
Purdue Road School
Learn about bicycle and pedestrian crashes, how to apply the data results, and updating local bicycle and pedestrian laws. A recent study, conducted by the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC) to analyze crash statistics for pedestrians and bicycles in the Fort Wayne Urban Area, will be presented. The utilization of this data in the planning process and how this analysis has been used to draft and gain approval of updated local bicycle/pedestrian ordinances. NIRCC and the City of Fort Wayne will feature their recent successes.
Incident Management, And Work Zone Patrols, Kimberly Peters, Pat Mccarty
Incident Management, And Work Zone Patrols, Kimberly Peters, Pat Mccarty
Purdue Road School
This presentation discusses work zone patrols and incident management, and then provide information on recent action to reduce delay, and improve work zone progression.