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I 270 North Design Build Project, Joanne Martin Mar 2022

I 270 North Design Build Project, Joanne Martin

Purdue Road School

The I-270 North DB project is a $278M project in North St. Louis County. Safety and mobility were increased through a series of innovations, including additional lanes on highly-congested I-270, conversion of existing 2-way outer roads to 1-way, reconfiguring interchanges, TSMO enhancements, ITS upgrades, and pedestrian upgrades. The project also included significant public outreach which required creativity due to the pandemic.

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Improving Document Retention Through Data Management Dashboards, Beau M. Gentry, Brett Lackey, Karen Hadley Mar 2022

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.

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Using Rwis Data For Winter Maintenance Decision Support, Tony Coventry Mar 2022

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.

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Airport Cooperative Research Program Airside Webresource, Susan Zellers Mar 2022

Airport Cooperative Research Program Airside Webresource, Susan Zellers

Purdue Road School

Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Project 03-56 developed the Design, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance: WebResource (Airside WebResource) This electronic library of airside resources for aviation practitioners includes over 600 resources on a variety of airside-re- lated topics authored by over 30 industry organizations. This presentation will discuss the development of the Airside WebResource, including the industry input, resource selection, breadth of resources, and search options and tips.

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The Future Of Transportation Funding, Steve E. Morello Mar 2022

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.

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Streamlining Project Development Through Planning & Environmental Linkages, Karen Hadley, Brett Lackey Mar 2022

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.

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How Locals Take Control On Their Federal Aid Projects, Jennifer L. Sharkey Mar 2022

How Locals Take Control On Their Federal Aid Projects, Jennifer L. Sharkey

Purdue Road School

This session will highlight opportunities for local agencies to better deliver federal aid projects, including the LPA Certification process for local design standards and the Utility Relocation Inspection Contracts that are now eligible for federal aid reimbursement.

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Paving To The Finish Line: I-69 Section 6 Pavement Design, Paul Mykytka, Kumar Dave Mar 2022

Paving To The Finish Line: I-69 Section 6 Pavement Design, Paul Mykytka, Kumar Dave

Purdue Road School

Split into four design-bid-build contracts, I-69 Sections 6.1 through 6.4 used a range of pavement designs, including full depth HMA, full depth PCCP, major structural overlay, and alternate bid pavements. These designs addressed low volume S-lines, mainline interstate pavement, and everything in between. Each design accommodated unique conditions within the Section 6 corridor to produce a cost-effective, long-lasting solution for the conversion of SR-37 to I-69 from Martinsville to south of Indianapolis.

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Recent Developments In Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemtion And Collision Avoidance Technologies - Where Science And Safety Intersect, Dave Gross Mar 2022

Recent Developments In Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemtion And Collision Avoidance Technologies - Where Science And Safety Intersect, Dave Gross

Purdue Road School

This session discusses recent technology developments that allow collision avoidance systems to be integrated into emergency vehicle preemption and transit signal priority. This presentation will include a historic over- view of all preemption platforms (acoustic, optical, radio based, and GPS) as well as the benefits (including a 17%–25% response time decrease), drawbacks, and limitations that can be expected from each platform type.

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Integrated Mobile Observations - Future Of Mobile Observation Data Technologies, Tony Coventry Mar 2022

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.

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Consultant & Contractor Prequalification, Crystal M. Weaver Mar 2022

Consultant & Contractor Prequalification, Crystal M. Weaver

Purdue Road School

Over the last 2 years, the prequalification process for contractors has been completely overhauled. INDOT has developed a new electronic application called contractor prequalification (CPQ) and a new contractor evaluation system called contractor performance evaluation (CPE). Along with the new application platform, the prequalification division has introduced rule and process changes. This session present an overview of these changes, a live walk-through of the new systems, and a discussion of the purposes behind the vast changes to contractor prequalification.

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Emotional Intelligence And Conflict Resolution, Jennifer L. Sharkey Mar 2022

Emotional Intelligence And Conflict Resolution, Jennifer L. Sharkey

Purdue Road School

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. This session will discuss emotional intelligence—what it is, how you can improve your skill, and how a high EQ can better facilitate conflict resolution in the workplace.

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Working Our Way To Job Satisfaction, Mark Spence Mar 2022

Working Our Way To Job Satisfaction, Mark Spence

Purdue Road School

Many Road School attendees chose their career to make a difference in the community using engineering. This session will focus on how the feeling of making a difference is a big part of job satisfaction. We will examine how the transportation industry has been collectively making a difference in Indiana over the years by reducing crash rates, reducing congestion, improving mobility, and extending the service life of assets.

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80/94 Flexroad: Indot’S First Pel Study, Dan Prevost, Laura Hilden, Roy Nunnally Mar 2022

80/94 Flexroad: Indot’S First Pel Study, Dan Prevost, Laura Hilden, Roy Nunnally

Purdue Road School

The Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) process is gaining traction across the country as DOTs look to better integrate the planning and NEPA processes. INDOT initiated its first PEL study in 2021, the 80/94 FlexRoad study, on the Borman Expressway. With more PEL studies on the horizon, the 80/94 FlexRoad team and INDOT will provide an overview of the process, lessons learned from the first PEL study, and the future of PEL in Indiana.

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Big Data Applications: Public Involvement Tools For Public Involvement, Amy L. Livingston, Houssam Ghandour Mar 2022

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.

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Automated Pile Driving Data Acquisition Devices, Mir Zaheer, Tom Brummett, Derek Fuller Mar 2022

Automated Pile Driving Data Acquisition Devices, Mir Zaheer, Tom Brummett, Derek Fuller

Purdue Road School

This presentation introduces automated pile driving data acquisition devices, which gather accurate and consistent driving data and help to enhance inspection and payment. The process is completely digitized and cloud based. Acquired data can be analyzed to help reduce damage and repair costs over time, minimize human error and improve the level of safety for field staff, and provide additional support for future e-Construction processes. Join us for a discussion.

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A Safe System Approach To Transportation Planning And Implementation, Nicole Waldheim, Kendra Schenk Mar 2022

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.

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Changing Interchanges: Educating Hoosiers On Alternative Designs, Mindy Peterson, Will Wingfield Mar 2022

Changing Interchanges: Educating Hoosiers On Alternative Designs, Mindy Peterson, Will Wingfield

Purdue Road School

Alternative intersections improve traffic flow and safety, but the public can be unsure of new solutions. Learn best practices for educating the public on displaced lefts, median U-turns and roundabouts, and building support for these important improvements. You’ll hear examples from TheLloyd4U in Evansville and other projects across the stat. Strategic, specialized outreach to the public means thinking outside the box.

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Learning The Ropes With Stormwater Management, Jeffrey E. Kuhn Mar 2022

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.

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Managing Risk In Projects Large And Small, Steven Nicaise, Junell O'Donnell Mar 2022

Managing Risk In Projects Large And Small, Steven Nicaise, Junell O'Donnell

Purdue Road School

Risk management—identifying, managing, and mitigat- ing—is built into the project development process for major projects, but it needs to be integrated into every project. This session will discuss how to manage and scale the process using techniques from the I-69 Ohio River Crossing Project.

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What Contractors Wish We Knew, Natalie Parks, Dan Osborn, John Agresta, Andrew Schouten, Jr Pitcock Mar 2022

What Contractors Wish We Knew, Natalie Parks, Dan Osborn, John Agresta, Andrew Schouten, Jr Pitcock

Purdue Road School

From design to construction, utility coordination is a hot topic. The coordination in design is a vital part of the coordination efforts, since design affects construction. This presentation will focus on the Contractor’s perspective of utility coordination and how designers can better coordinate with utilities in design to positively impact construction.

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Odot And Indot I-70 Truck Automation Corridor Project, Scott Manning, Diane Newton, Anmol Sidhu Mar 2022

Odot And Indot I-70 Truck Automation Corridor Project, Scott Manning, Diane Newton, Anmol Sidhu

Purdue Road School

In June 2021, ODOT and INDOT began a project to implement and test truck platooning—Level 2 and Level 4 automation on Class 8 trucks in revenue service on I-70. The project also assessed infrastructure readiness for automated vehicles and developed a tool to automate this analysis to make roadways “automation ready.” This presentation provides the project concept and architecture, insights and status of participating fleets and developers, and the test plan for the roadway audit.

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Utility Coordination For Municipalities, Natalie Parks, Nick Parr Mar 2022

Utility Coordination For Municipalities, Natalie Parks, Nick Parr

Purdue Road School

This session reviews utility coordination and subsurface utility engineering specific to locally funded municipal projects. We will discuss the expectations a municipality should have from an individual performing utility coordination or SUE work; the level of experience needed to perform the tasks; and the resulting deliverables. We will discuss the document “SUE for Municipalities,” and audience feedback will help with the development of a companion document, “Utility Coordination for Municipalities.”

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Indot Its: Past, Present, And Future, Steve Wuertz, Drew Sorenson Mar 2022

Indot Its: Past, Present, And Future, Steve Wuertz, Drew Sorenson

Purdue Road School

This presentation will begin with the origins and growth of ITS from a few dynamic message signs to the more than 500 permanent sites deployed today. We will then discuss, in more detail, the current state of ITS deployments in Indiana and how ITS fits into the project development process. This session will conclude with a discussion of future ITS deployments that are currently in the process of being designed or constructed.

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“Challenges And Opportunities For Electric Vehicles In Indiana”, Nadia Gkritza, Kyu Kang, Dan Koo, Theodora Konstantinou, Konstantinos Flaris Mar 2022

“Challenges And Opportunities For Electric Vehicles In Indiana”, Nadia Gkritza, Kyu Kang, Dan Koo, Theodora Konstantinou, Konstantinos Flaris

Purdue Road School

Assessing the needs and opportunities regarding electric vehicle (EV) operations in Indiana will put the state in a better position to plan for this growing technology. This presentation will provide an overview of research performed to (1) identify opportunities for the strategic deployment of EV charging stations, (2) examine the impact of EV adoption on highway revenue, and (3) understand the perspectives of major stakeholders in strategic partnerships to enhance EV preparedness.

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Clear Path 465: A Project Overview, Alex Lee Mar 2022

Clear Path 465: A Project Overview, Alex Lee

Purdue Road School

Clear Path 465 construction commences! We will provide insight into the key challenges and solutions encountered on this project and the development of the contracting strategy for the I-465/I-69 interchange modification and added travel lanes. We will also preview maintenance of traffic phasing, durations, closures, restrictions and present details about the public involvement plan during construction.

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Bridge Deck Repair And Preservation In Indiana Using Fast-Track Hydrodemolition And Latex Modified Concrete Overlays, Blake Liberati, Ed Liberati Mar 2022

Bridge Deck Repair And Preservation In Indiana Using Fast-Track Hydrodemolition And Latex Modified Concrete Overlays, Blake Liberati, Ed Liberati

Purdue Road School

When it comes to aging infrastructure, it is much more sustainable to rehabilitate these assets rather than let them fail and be replaced. When it comes to bridge decks, hydrodemolition surface preparation with a latex modified concrete overlay is the most time-tested, cost-effective, and long-lasting rehabilitation method. This presentation will highlight the use of these two amazing technologies.

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Get In… Get Out… And Stay Out Maintenance Of Traffic & Pccp, John Leckie, Patrick Long Mar 2022

Get In… Get Out… And Stay Out Maintenance Of Traffic & Pccp, John Leckie, Patrick Long

Purdue Road School

Maintenance of traffic (MOT) is an important consideration for all infrastructure improvements, whether in urban, suburban, or rural scenarios. Safety for motorists, pedestrians, and workers is of paramount importance. This session will provide examples of how to best handle MOT while ensuring safety, quality, and more durable improvements to your road network.

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Public Education For Work Zone Safety, Ricardo Chahine, Prince Adu Gyamfi, Nandhesh Subash Babu, Wonsang Cho, Krista Kelley, Stacey Connaughton, Nadia Gkritza Mar 2022

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 …

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Attachment And Perceived Stress Among Pet Owners Before And During The Lockdown In China, Sara Platto, Agathe Serres, Simona R C Normando, Yanqing Wang, Dennis C. Turner Mar 2022

Attachment And Perceived Stress Among Pet Owners Before And During The Lockdown In China, Sara Platto, Agathe Serres, Simona R C Normando, Yanqing Wang, Dennis C. Turner

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

The current pandemic has brought a lot of social and economic strains to families worldwide, as well as making a huge impact on the long- term care of companion animals. The current study explored differences in the attachment level of owners toward their pets and their perceived stress before and during the pandemic in China. The questionnaire, besides demographic information, included a modified version of the Companion Animal Bonding Scale (CABS) and the original form of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). A total of 261 questionnaires were collected. The respondents did not show any significant differences in attachment level toward …

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