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The Best Decision By Design: Professional Services Selection, Adam Burns, Jeff Clanton, Craig Parks

Purdue Road School

Working with a design professional will give you the advantage of his or her expertise and innovative approaches to your project to provide more successful project outcomes: durable and sustainable facilities, lower construction costs, shorter construction schedules, and lower life-cycle costs. Join us to gain a critical perspective on why owners choose to hire design professionals based on a negotiated procurement process instead of bidding.

Top Ten Reasons It's Time To Update Your Ordinances, Deborah Luzier, K. K. Gerhart-Fritz

Purdue Road School

The seasoned Hoosier planners on this panel present the top ten indicators that your community’s land use codes may be due for an update and suggest various approaches for bringing these codes up to today’s standards. A few of the key points we will explore age, best practices, terminology, a new comprehensive plan, and legal vulnerability.

I-70 Over Sr 121 Bridge Slide, Kevin Gorak, Pete Jerrell

Purdue Road School

This presentation details the accelerated construction of the I-70 over Indiana SR 121 bridges and includes a brief history of the funding roles of INDOT and FHWA and the designer contract documents. The construction engineering methodology and step-by-step construction sequence will be detailed, with construction decisions for the slide, bridge demolition, bridge slide operations, and project completion.

An Introduction To Automated Vehicles, Grant Zammit

Purdue Road School

In this session we will discuss the basics of automated vehicle technologies and applications, as well as differences between connected, automated, autonomous, and connected-automated vehicles.

Principles Of Writing Construction Specifications And Special Provisions, Scott Trammell, Melissa Russell

Purdue Road School

This presentation will help project managers and designers prepare the necessary information required for department and local public agency contracts with regard to the Standard Specifications and any necessary special provisions. Attendees will be provided examples of the proper way to present a Unique Special Provision, including things to avoid and questions to ask, in order to adhere to legal, moral, and ethical construction standards.

Financing Options For Local Government, Matt Zimmerman, Joe Gustin, Mike Jones

Purdue Road School

In this session, attendees will learn how the Indiana Bond Bank (IBB) can be an asset to local government. The IBB provides financing options for essential equipment, short-term infrastructure projects, and fuel budgeting; is set up to assist with debt issuance; and exempts the need to bid the financing. Officials from INDOT and the City of Lafayette will offer their insight on how the IBB may benefit your organization or community.

Changing The Culture Through Logistics, Melody A. Coleman, Clark Packer

Purdue Road School

Beginning in FY17, INDOT began a multiyear trial of integrating a logistics/supply chain model into its day-to-day business. Results were positive, though mixed. This presentation focuses on the full change management cycle, from identifying the best opportunities to ensure success to bringing along those late adopters.

Doing Business With Indot: A Comprehensive Guide For Indiana Communities, Erin L. Hall, Kathy Eaton-Mckalip

Purdue Road School

There is a lot to know to coordinate a project or apply for a grant with INDOT: state and federal regulations, training requirements, contracts to sign, websites to check, e-mail lists to join. This year, INDOT aims to simplify this information and present a road map for doing business with us. You will leave this presentation confident that you know what you need to know if you plan to work with us or apply for project funding.

Limiting Cipp And Spray-On Liner Culvert Rehabilitation Water Quality Impacts And Construction Specifications, Kyungyeon Ra, Mabi Teimouri

Purdue Road School

Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and spray-on liners are used to rehabilitate damaged culverts. Our study objectives were to (1) compile and summarize known CIPP and spray-on lining surface water contamination incidents; (2) provide an overview of water quality impact studies on CIPP and spray-on liners; and (3) compare and contrast current construction practices for 32 transportation agencies. In this session we share what we learned and provide a list of recommended construction specifications to minimize risks to water quality

Worksite Chemical Air Emissions And Exposures During Pipe Rehabilitation Using Cured-In-Place Pipe, Mabi Teimouri, John Howarter

Purdue Road School

Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is the most popular water pipe rehabilitation technology in the U.S. In our study, materials emitted from the CIPP worksites were condensed and characterized in Indiana and California, and results showed that common assumptions about worksite safety were proven incorrect. In this session we share field observations and lessons learned, and provide a list of recommended construction practices to minimize risks to workers, the public, and the environment.

Hma Spec Revisions And Testing 2018, John Leckie, Matt Beeson

Purdue Road School

INDOT’s HMA specifications and testing procedures are changing for 2018. We will present a summary of those changes, and what to expect.

Corridor Ranking With Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measurers, Christopher M. Day

Purdue Road School

Automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPMs) are being deployed with increasing frequency. This session presents a method of evaluating corridor performance at the system level using high-resolution data. This method develops five subscores for the areas of communication, detection, safety, capacity allocation, and progression; these are given a letter grade based on quantitative performance measures, with context-appropriate scales. An aggregate score for each corridor is determined using the lowest subscore of each of the five areas.

Case Studies: Using Signal Performance Metrics To Optimize Traffic Signal Operations, Erin Skimson

Purdue Road School

This session presents three case studies that demonstrate how signal performance measures have been used to improve traffic signal operation, maintenance, and traffic performance in different cities.

Analyzing Walkability, Cory J. Whitesell

Purdue Road School

Walkability is a buzzword in the industry. But what does it mean and how do you assess it? This session will examine how walkability is more than providing an accessible path. We will review the factors that influence how walkable a pedestrian facility is, and how walkability can be improved. The discussion includes strategies for assessing individual projects as well as completing community-wide inventories and assessments of pedestrian facilities.

Indiana's Long Range Infrastructure Funding Drives Performance Measures, Louis Feagans, Dan Brassard

Purdue Road School

During the past decade, Indiana’s major capital program went from approximately $300 million to $1.1 billion as major new capacity was added through investments in traditional projects. During this period, INDOT concurrently developed a formal asset management program to provide the state legislature with a needs assessment. In 2017, the Indiana legislature and governor enacted legislation that will significantly increase state and local funding. Join us to learn about the challenges and opportunities presented.

The Effect Of Problem-Based Learning On The Creative Thinking And Critical Thinking Disposition Of Students In Visual Arts Education, Kani Ulger

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

The problem-based learning (PBL) approach was implemented as a treatment for higher education visual arts students over one semester to examine its effect on the creative thinking and critical thinking disposition of these students. PBL had a significant effect on creative thinking, but critical thinking disposition was affected to a lesser degree. One possible reason for this result is that in this study, open structures were used for learning activities as a nonroutine problem-solving process to develop creative thinking. Accordingly, the results of this study indicate that PBL can help students with nonroutine problem-solving processes by maintaining uncertainty and enhancing …

Utilizing The Systematic Literature Review In Aviation -- A Case Study For Runway Incursions, Cheng Wang, Sarah M. Hubbard, Wei Zakharov, Shiyu Deng

Purdue Road School

This research presents the process for a systematic literature review examining factors that contribute to runway incursions (RIs). A systematic literature review uses other research results as data for systematic analysis. Runway safety is a top priority. In the US, RIs have been increasing and typically three RIs occur every day. This paper identified 134 articles using 22 databases. Filtering criteria and analysis identified six contributing categories: human factors, airport geometry, technical factors, airport characteristics, environmental factors, and organizational factors. Recommendations for reduction of RIs and suggestions for further studies are presented based on these factors.

Factors Affecting Pavement Surface And Evaluation Rating Accuracy And Variability, Sharlan R. Montgomery, John E. Haddock

Purdue Road School

The collection of sufficient, accurate, and consistent pavement condition data is essential to an effective pavement management system. Condition data drive a variety of pavement management tasks such as:

• Predicting future pavement performance
• Identifying current and future maintenance and rehabilitation needs
• Estimating budget needs and requirements
• Reporting to decision makers
• Selecting appropriate pavement management tools

Pavement condition data are represented at either the distress level or overall condition level. Common indices representing overall pavement condition include:

• Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
• Present Serviceability Index (PSI)
• International Roughness Index (IRI)
• Pavement Surface and …

Improving Asphalt Pavement Construction By Using A Modified Mixture Design: A Demonstration Project, Miguel A. Montoya, John E. Haddock

Purdue Road School

No abstract provided.

Enabling High-Efficiency Control Systems For Connected And Automated Class 8 Trucks, Greg Shaver, Alexander H. Taylor, Cody M. Allen, Jonathan Ore, Ife J. Ibitayo

Purdue Road School

No abstract provided.

Identifying And Mitigating Pack Rust In Steel Bridges, Mark Bowman, Chintan Patel

Purdue Road School

Pack rust, or crevice corrosion, is a type of localized corrosion. When steel surfaces are in contact, or even when a steel surface is in contact with a non-metal, corrosion can initiate and rust starts to pack between the surfaces. This study involves understanding the parameters involved in the initiation process, analyzing pack rust in Indiana bridges, and reviewing existing DOT mitigation strategies and repair procedures. Join us for a discussion.

Let's Take A Walk, Kate Riordan, Pete Fritz

Purdue Road School

This session provides tools and techniques to facilitate an effective walk audit as a means to make better planning decisions. We will discuss why communities use walk audits, how to organize one, who should participate, and how to plan a route that showcases built environment issues. Attendees will go on a sample walk audit to experience effective techniques for leading a group.

Maasto Regional Truck Parking Information Management System (Tpims), Donna Luley, Brian Comer, Davonna C. Moore, Caroline Boris

Purdue Road School

TPIMS uses technology to collect and broadcast real-time parking availability in an eight-state region with dynamic signs for high-freight corridors. Join us to learn about this information management system.

Integrating Private Company Principles Into A Government Department, Craig Parks, Nick Parr, Jeff Wolfe

Purdue Road School

In this session we present steps taken to improve the public image and employee culture at the Boone County Highway Department, including policies, processes, and strategies we implemented successfully and attempted changes that weren’t successful. We will discuss challenges we faced and the image we had to overcome at the onset of our transformation, as well as goals established in planning for the future of the department.

Meet Your Regulators, Michelle Allen, Matt Buffington, James Turner, Deb Snyder, Robin Mcwilliams Munson, John Carr

Purdue Road School

In this session, representatives from Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, US Army Corps of Engineers, and US Fish and Wildlife Service will discuss their roles in transportation projects as well as best practices and areas of concern they see when reviewing projects. Agency roles include waterway permitting, endangered species, historic preservation, and biological/floodway concerns.

Indot/Jtrp Spr-4044: Riding The Hoosier State Train: Changes In Riders' Opinions Over Time And Best Practices, Lisa L. Losada Rojas, Christos Gkartzonikas, V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, Konstantina "Nadia" Gkritza

Purdue Road School

No abstract provided.

Problem-Based Learning In The Life Science Classroom, K–12, Theresa Cullen, Cat D. Jackson

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

No abstract provided.

2018 Directory Of Indiana State, County, City And Town Officials Responsible For Road And Street Work, Indiana Ltap

Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Directory

Contact information for agency officials and employees responsible for Indiana’s local road infrastructure.

Book Review: Duran, C. (2017). Language And Literacy In Refugee Families. United Kingdom, Uk: Palgrave Macmillan. 226 Pp. Isbn: 978-1-137-58754-1, Nguyen Dao

Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement

Book Review by Nguyen Dao: Duran, C. (2017). Language and Literacy in Refugee Families. United Kingdom, UK: Palgrave MacMillan.

Let The Other Be Me - The Theo-Political Predicament And The Arab In Shin Shalom’S Early Writings, Haim Otto Rechnitzer

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

In his article "Let the Other be Me - The Theo-Political Predicament and the Arab in Shin Shalom's Early Writings" Haim O. Rechnitzer explores the theo-political predicament as reflected in the writings of poet, playwright and novelist Shin Shalom (Parczew Poland 1904–Haifa, Israel 1980). Particular attention is given to writings composed during the intensification of violence between Arabs and Jews in Mandatory Palestine from the early 1920s through the Arab revolt of 1936-39. This period is also a volatile period in Shalom's life; Aliya (Zionist immigration to the Land of Israel) with a Hasidic Zionist group, leaving the Hasidic settlement …