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Rejuvtec, Phil Cornelius Mar 2023

Rejuvtec, Phil Cornelius

Purdue Road School

If you’re facing a difficult challenge, you call a pro. Managing hundreds of miles of road network with a budget stretched thin and staff turning over faster than you can learn their names is not easy. You’ll need some help. Pat Conner from Indiana LTAP will lead a panel of contractors who specialize in pavement preservation. Hear first-hand what type of help is available, the best candidates, and when to apply preservation treatments to get the best return on your investment.

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Certificate Of Approval: Friend Or Foe?, Linda Weintraut, Bethany Natali, Elizabeth Warn Mar 2023

Certificate Of Approval: Friend Or Foe?, Linda Weintraut, Bethany Natali, Elizabeth Warn

Purdue Road School

A certificate of approval (COA) is required for state- funded projects that impact historic properties. Sometimes seen as a preferable alternative to Section 106, this presentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities for local governments in following the COA process.

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Project Delivery Methods, Tim Jensen, Tim Belcher Mar 2023

Project Delivery Methods, Tim Jensen, Tim Belcher

Purdue Road School

With so many project delivery methods available to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana, how do public officials decide which ones to use on each project? This session will review available project delivery methods and talk through the risks and decisions which must be made when making a selection, whether knowingly or unknowingly.

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Are Professional Societies Worth It?, Sarah Baty Mar 2023

Are Professional Societies Worth It?, Sarah Baty

Purdue Road School

Attendees will discuss the benefits of joining a professional organization. Learn how to boost your career as a young professional, expand your professional network, and stay up to date on the latest trends.

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Oh Karst! Lost River Bridge Replacement, Raghu Vuppula, Karl Krukenberg Mar 2023

Oh Karst! Lost River Bridge Replacement, Raghu Vuppula, Karl Krukenberg

Purdue Road School

A bridge replacement project on SR 337 over Lost River encountered karst features during foundation design, which ended up altering the preliminary span arrangement and overall bridge length. Through geophysical assessment, a large void was discovered under the bridge location, particularly the preliminary pier location. Construction updates, lessons learned, and perspectives on project challenges and solutions will be shared by a bridge designer and consultant project manager.

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Lpa Guide To Environmental Hurdles, Sarah Everhart, Briana Hope Mar 2023

Lpa Guide To Environmental Hurdles, Sarah Everhart, Briana Hope

Purdue Road School

Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a federal requirement when utilizing federal funding for transportation projects. Attendees will learn about environmental hurdles, common schedule challenges, that can be encountered in a project and how to best mange them. Specifically, Section 106 (cultural resources), T&E species, 4(f), Public Involvement, and Environmental Justice.

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Indot Airport Pavement Management System, Kyle Potvin Mar 2023

Indot Airport Pavement Management System, Kyle Potvin

Purdue Road School

INDOT Aviation’s Airport Pavement Management System IDEA website has new features installed with the last updates. This presentation will show all the features of the website and open discussion with airport users of the web application.

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Snow & Ice Policy, Charles Porter, Charles Feirrell, Michael Cutler Mar 2023

Snow & Ice Policy, Charles Porter, Charles Feirrell, Michael Cutler

Purdue Road School

This session walks through how St. Joseph County implemented a snow and ice policy and incorporated liquids into its winter program.

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I-69 Finish Line: Eps Fill Under The Interstate, David Garwood, Jennifer Goins, Daniel Homm Mar 2023

I-69 Finish Line: Eps Fill Under The Interstate, David Garwood, Jennifer Goins, Daniel Homm

Purdue Road School

This presentation will look inside the unique design, analysis, and construction of the I-69 bridge structure at SR-252, which utilized expanded polystyrene (EPS) fill. We will discuss the design constraints, geotechnical challenges, and construction methods used to complete this challenging project and keep the I-69 Finish Line project in Martinsville on track for completion.

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Fundamentals Of Asphalt Binders, Jason Wielinski Mar 2023

Fundamentals Of Asphalt Binders, Jason Wielinski

Purdue Road School

This presentation will help local agency personnel, consultants, and contractors to develop a continued under- standing of the asphalt binders used in hot mix asphalt. This presentation will cover fundamental aspects of asphalt binders, including how they are produced, how they are tested, and why and how their properties influence constructability and performance. Additional discussion will focus on how certain additives are used with asphalt binders to enhance properties.

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Communicating Our Knowledge With Our Next Generation Of Engineers, Satyasri Kantamani, Daniel Corbin, Kristen Roys Mar 2023

Communicating Our Knowledge With Our Next Generation Of Engineers, Satyasri Kantamani, Daniel Corbin, Kristen Roys

Purdue Road School

The engineering industry experiences continuous change from advancing software, updated standards and requirements, and—most importantly–a new generation of engineers entering the field with different expectations, communication, and learning styles. Experienced engineers with open minds who welcome questions are key; however, it is still paramount to allow younger engineers to work through problems on their own to gain valuable experience and confidence. This session, led by younger engineers, discusses generational challenges in passing along knowledge.

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The Intersection Of Utility Coordination And Sue, Natalie Parks, Ken Kerr Mar 2023

The Intersection Of Utility Coordination And Sue, Natalie Parks, Ken Kerr

Purdue Road School

ASCE recently released two new SUE standards—ASCE 38-22 is the updated SUE standard commonly used during the utility coordination process during design, and ASCE 75-22 is the new utility as-built standard that is essential for the accurate location of newly relocated facilities in construction. This presentation will illustrate the interaction and relationship between SUE and utility coordination to enhance project deliverables and reduce risk during construction.

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Working Towards Organizational Excellence, Tim Jensen, Ben Lipps, Pete Olson Mar 2023

Working Towards Organizational Excellence, Tim Jensen, Ben Lipps, Pete Olson

Purdue Road School

This presentation looks at what it takes to achieve organizational excellence in a government department, office, or company. This presentation will explore the basic steps which can be taken by any organization to work toward excellence. Organizational excellence helps keep organizations functioning efficiently when staff and leaders retire, quit, or are cut.

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5g/Small Cell Structures In Your Right Of Way, Tami Houston Mar 2023

5g/Small Cell Structures In Your Right Of Way, Tami Houston

Purdue Road School

As telecommunication companies are pushing towards 5G technology and the installation of small cell facilities in residential areas, the City of Fishers has been at the front of state legislation. They passed an ordinance in 2017 that requires telecommunication companies to follow a waiver process that allows residents to work directly with the telecommunication companies on the placement of cell facilities. As state regulations continue to change, Fishers has modified the waiver process to continue to allow public input. Join this session to learn more.

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Under Water: How To Green Up Your Roadway Project, Brian Tornes Mar 2023

Under Water: How To Green Up Your Roadway Project, Brian Tornes

Purdue Road School

Learn effective streambank stabilization techniques and funding resources that can be used to protect your roadways. Presenters will explain how to select the most effective stream bank restoration technique— natural channel design, traditional engineering, or both. Also learn how to maximize water quality and asset protection through stream bank stabilization using case studies that compare cost, form, and function. Lastly, we will review funding opportunities for the proposed green strategies.

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Alternative Delivery: Beyond Design-Build, Steve Davidson, William Stringer Mar 2023

Alternative Delivery: Beyond Design-Build, Steve Davidson, William Stringer

Purdue Road School

Owners are facing increased pressure to deliver major infrastructure projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Pain from inflation and labor/material short- ages are felt nationwide. To maximize limited budgets, owners are exploring alternative delivery methods. Attendees will learn about the benefits and pitfalls of progressive design-build (PDB) and construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC). Presenters will share best practices for determining if PDB and CM/GC are appropriate for your project and provide case study examples.

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I-69 Finish Line Contract 5, Jim Lesh, Burleigh Law Mar 2023

I-69 Finish Line Contract 5, Jim Lesh, Burleigh Law

Purdue Road School

This presentation will cover public involvement and its impact on bridge designs and aesthetics, design-build best value and why INDOT chose this delivery method, and risks and mitigation strategies impacting the bridge design and construction. Other topics will include innovative materials and construction techniques, either written into the contract by INDOT or implemented by the design-build contractor (DBC); alternative technical concepts and design solutions implemented by the DBC; and construction progress of the bridges.

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Indiana Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Implementation Update, Diane Newton, Scott Manning, Kerri Garvin Mar 2023

Indiana Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Implementation Update, Diane Newton, Scott Manning, Kerri Garvin

Purdue Road School

2022 was a big year for EV infrastructure in Indiana. Starting with the approval of Indiana’s EV Implementation Plan in September 2022, INDOT and their team have been working fast and furiously to plan and deploy a network of DC Fast Charging Stations across the state. We will give an update on the plan implementation and next steps to inform stakeholders across the state on what they need to know for the next few years.

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Environmental Assessments On A Local Project, Robert Winebrinner, Trevor Wieseke, Summer R. Elmore, Alison Krupski, Mike Maurovich Mar 2023

Environmental Assessments On A Local Project, Robert Winebrinner, Trevor Wieseke, Summer R. Elmore, Alison Krupski, Mike Maurovich

Purdue Road School

This presentation will go through the environmental process of a recent $125M local project within Noblesville. What are the major differences between the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process as it relates to an environmental assessment (EA)? What is required, what is not required, and what is optional? How long does the process take? Join us as we walk through this exciting process and experience.

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Characteristics Of Unmanned Aircraft System (Uas) Sightings And Airport Safety, Cheng Wang Mar 2023

Characteristics Of Unmanned Aircraft System (Uas) Sightings And Airport Safety, Cheng Wang

Purdue Road School

The prevalence of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) has grown dramatically in recent years. With increasing UASs, an important consideration is UAS sightings around airports. A UAS sighting may result in an airport delay or shutdown, which disrupts airport operations and can lead to significant economic losses. This presentation discusses the characteristics of UAS sightings based on reports from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and how these UAS sightings relate to airport operations.

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Bridging The Generational Gap, Caroline Arnold, Holli Buretta, Brian Shattuck Mar 2023

Bridging The Generational Gap, Caroline Arnold, Holli Buretta, Brian Shattuck

Purdue Road School

This presentation will focus on multi-generational communication within the civil engineering industry. Since the first fully digital generation, Generation Z has entered the workforce, there are now four generations in the workplace. As technology and social awareness continue to change, it is important for engineers to adapt. This session will unpack generational stereotypes while providing guidance on collaboration and interaction among varying age groups.

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Design, Collaborate, Thrive: The Broad Ripple Avenue Project, Jessica Hawley, Emily Nelson, Ericka Miller Mar 2023

Design, Collaborate, Thrive: The Broad Ripple Avenue Project, Jessica Hawley, Emily Nelson, Ericka Miller

Purdue Road School

Broad Ripple Avenue (College Avenue to Winthrop Avenue) needed large-scale stormwater improvements. With the help of the Lochmueller Group and the Broad Ripple Village Association, Indianapolis DPW perceptively took this opportunity to also improve pedestrian facilities and regional multi-modal connectivity by combining multiple regional projects into one construction contract. This consolidation allowed for a cohesive public message through proactive public involvement. Presenters will share how consensus was built between invested parties through a successful public and private partnership.

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Hydraulics Boot Camp, Mark Bailey, Robert Page Mar 2023

Hydraulics Boot Camp, Mark Bailey, Robert Page

Purdue Road School

With a continuing need for additional hydraulic analysis for projects, we will walk through some of the common requirements for projects, discuss common errors, and highlight how to improve hydraulic submittals.

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Bats And Bridges: What You Need To Know, Rusty Yeager, Jason Dupont Mar 2023

Bats And Bridges: What You Need To Know, Rusty Yeager, Jason Dupont

Purdue Road School

Bats’ use of bridges is well documented. With more bat species being added to the endangered species list, this is a significant issue for maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement. From defining bat species using specific bridges to monitoring bat use through in-depth analysis, several techniques can facilitate USFWS coordination and ensure negative impacts to endangered species are avoided or minimized throughout transportation improvements. This session will detail these techniques and approaches and educate transportation planners on best practices.

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Public Speaking For Engineers And Public Officials, Tim Jensen Mar 2023

Public Speaking For Engineers And Public Officials, Tim Jensen

Purdue Road School

Public speaking is a lost art and is not taught in many schools. Engineers and public officials are often asked to speak in front of the public, councils, and commissions with frequently negative results. This presentation will provide some basic hints, tips, and examples of public speaking best practices.

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Nickel Plate Tunnel At 116th Street, Jason Taylor, Kevin Hintz, Doug Valmore Mar 2023

Nickel Plate Tunnel At 116th Street, Jason Taylor, Kevin Hintz, Doug Valmore

Purdue Road School

The City of Fishers has long been committed to developing trails and greenways throughout the community. When the corridor became available, developing the Nickel Plate Trail was the next clear choice for the city’s growing network. This session will illustrate how the city and its design team approached and overcame the numerous obstacles of developing this major pathway through the heart of the city and across one of the busiest sections of road in Central Indiana.

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Decades In The Making: Reimagine Pleasant Street, Alison Krupski, Tanner Mckinney, Mike Maurovich Mar 2023

Decades In The Making: Reimagine Pleasant Street, Alison Krupski, Tanner Mckinney, Mike Maurovich

Purdue Road School

The Reimagine Pleasant Street project is a multi-year initiative that will result in improved east-west connectivity, accessibility, and safety for the City of Noblesville, while still honoring its urban character and historic features. Participants will learn how the project team addressed the challenges and complexities of completing this $125 million local project in the heart of the city. Construction for phase 1 began in the fall of 2022, and phases 2 and 3 will start in the fall of 2023.

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Airport Operational Sustainability Practices In Us Small Hub Airports, Caroline K. Marete Mar 2023

Airport Operational Sustainability Practices In Us Small Hub Airports, Caroline K. Marete

Purdue Road School

Operational sustainability focuses on everyday activities that facilitate seamless and efficient operations of an airport. While a holistic view of sustainability is necessary when planning for the long term, each of the four dimensions of sustainability can be assessed independently. This session will analyze data, including sustainable master plans, from US small hub airports to assess the effectiveness of operational sustainability initiatives. Participants will learn the benefits of incorporating sustainability in airport planning and promoting the adoption of sustainability planning in airports of all sizes.

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Indot And Ltap Innovation And Collaboration, Todd May, Jennifer Sharkey Mar 2023

Indot And Ltap Innovation And Collaboration, Todd May, Jennifer Sharkey

Purdue Road School

LTAP and INDOT have developed a collaborative relationship to forward innovations that benefit both organizations. Focused on capturing innovative ideas from the grassroots level, INDOT and LTAP are developing a sharing platform that moves the agencies forward. In addition to discussing the sharing platform, we will also celebrate the inaugural Indiana Road School People’s Choice Award, which is given to an innovation selected by Road School attendees.

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Introduction To Road Impact Fees, James Hellmann, Matt Brown Mar 2023

Introduction To Road Impact Fees, James Hellmann, Matt Brown

Purdue Road School

The state law that enables communities to collect impact fees has been around for a few decades and is becoming more popular. This presentation will go over the process to enact road impact fees, what the fees can be used for, what they cannot be used for, and a community’s perspective of their benefit.

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