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Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, Marty Joyce Mar 2019

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, Marty Joyce

Purdue Road School

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is embarking on historical growth of the South Shore Line commuter rail serving downtown Chicago, addressing existing running time and capacity needs and providing an extension of service. The history of the planning approach, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) process, and engineering/environmental examples will be discussed. Highlights of this presentation include funding, transit-oriented development (TOD), use of National Park Service parkland, and restoration of historical properties.

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Utility Coordination Best Practices, Michael Jett, Sam Anderson, Tim Lawson, William Plant, Cindy Rowland, Travis Foerg, Adam Lamb Mar 2019

Utility Coordination Best Practices, Michael Jett, Sam Anderson, Tim Lawson, William Plant, Cindy Rowland, Travis Foerg, Adam Lamb

Purdue Road School

This session introduces INDOT’s Central Office Utility Division coordination efforts. We will provide examples and lessons learned along with utility coordination best practices from the perspective of both INDOT and a utility company

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I-69 Ohio River Crossing: Keeping The Nepa Process On Track When Your Project Has ... Everything, Dan Prevost, Jim Poturalski Mar 2019

I-69 Ohio River Crossing: Keeping The Nepa Process On Track When Your Project Has ... Everything, Dan Prevost, Jim Poturalski

Purdue Road School

With a new alignment interstate, a major river crossing, and the need for toll-supported financing, the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project touches on a wide range of social, economic, and environmental issues: historic bridges and properties, environmental justice, endangered species, hundreds of potential relocations, and navigation, to name a few. Managing this process and delivering an on-time, reader-friendly NEPA document signed by two states has required aggressive schedule, process, and quality management and coordination with… everyone. Join us for a discussion.

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Geopolymer Mortar System For Structural Rehabilitation/Repair Of Sewer And Storm Infrastructure, Dwight Silva Mar 2019

Geopolymer Mortar System For Structural Rehabilitation/Repair Of Sewer And Storm Infrastructure, Dwight Silva

Purdue Road School

The construction of the I-69 Section 5 roadway included the rehabilitation of several existing metal and concrete culvert crossings under the SR 37 alignment. The option for replacement for many was deemed impractical during earlier assessment inspections. This presentation explores the use and viability of the trenchless centrifugally cast geopolymer lining option on several of the more deteriorated culverts.

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Focused, Proven Safety That Counts, Rick O. Drumm Mar 2019

Focused, Proven Safety That Counts, Rick O. Drumm

Purdue Road School

There are many options when it comes to improving safety on the roads, whether under local or state jurisdiction. FHWA has several safety initiatives: Proven Safety Countermeasures, Focused Approach to Safety, and Every Day Counts. All have had recent updates using better data and improved materials to help make your roads safer for the traveling public. Join us for a discussion.

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South Shore Line, Nicole Barker Mar 2019

South Shore Line, Nicole Barker

Purdue Road School

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is embarking on historical growth of the South Shore Line commuter rail serving downtown Chicago, addressing existing running time and capacity needs and providing an extension of service. The history of the planning approach, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) process, and engineering/environmental examples will be discussed. Highlights of this presentation include funding, transit-oriented development (TOD), use of National Park Service parkland, and restoration of historical properties.

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Temporary Trials For Transportation Safety Projects, Neil Kopper Mar 2019

Temporary Trials For Transportation Safety Projects, Neil Kopper

Purdue Road School

Temporary project trials and tactical urbanism are becoming more common in the transportation profession as methods to improve safety, calm traffic, and create a sense of place without committing to expensive construction. Come share ideas and lessons learned as the City of Bloomington, Indiana, discusses a variety of recent efforts, including improving crosswalks, enhancing visibility of stop signs, calming traffic on detour routes, enhancing bicycle boulevards, and more using a toolbox of temporary materials.

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Indot Design Manual New Mot Chapter 503: Mot Chapter Updates Designer Perspective, Phil Kuntz Mar 2019

Indot Design Manual New Mot Chapter 503: Mot Chapter Updates Designer Perspective, Phil Kuntz

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This presentation covers recent developments in design guidance on construction standards, highlighting new techniques and devices that are being implemented to improve safety and operations in work zones.

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Latex Modified Concrete - Very Early Strength, Bobby Steele Mar 2019

Latex Modified Concrete - Very Early Strength, Bobby Steele

Purdue Road School

INDOT came out with specifications for a very early strength concrete to use on bridge deck overlays. This concrete is fast setting, which allows overlays to be performed over a weekend and benefits the traveling public with a short duration of traffic interference. Cure time to reach the strength requirement is 3 hours. E&B Paving performed the first application with the new spec on August 26, 2018. Many changes were also made to the INDOT Specification Section 722.

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Indiana Design Manual Comprehensive Pavement Analysis Updates, Kumar Dave, Mitchell Wilcox Mar 2019

Indiana Design Manual Comprehensive Pavement Analysis Updates, Kumar Dave, Mitchell Wilcox

Purdue Road School

Chapter 304 (“Pavement Design”) of the Indiana Design Manual was revised in 2014. Since then, INDOT has implemented many changes and employed new techniques that have been incorporated in a new revised draft version. Changes and updates include pavement design process flow charts, details of thin concrete overlay, catalog design for small structures, MEPDG inputs, and more. Join us for a discussion.

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Transportation Funding: “Chasing The Money”, Michael Hancock Mar 2019

Transportation Funding: “Chasing The Money”, Michael Hancock

Purdue Road School

When there isn’t enough money to sustain our transportation systems, state and local governments must pursue funding from all available sources. This presentation explains why today’s funding needs are so much more pronounced, addresses the types and pitfalls of funding typically being pursued, and encourages all transportation entities to get involved in the national, state, and local transportation funding dialogue.

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Indiana Design Manual Updated Maintenance Of Traffic Chapter, David Boruff Mar 2019

Indiana Design Manual Updated Maintenance Of Traffic Chapter, David Boruff

Purdue Road School

This presentation covers recent developments in design guidance on construction standards, highlighting new techniques and devices that are being implemented to improve safety and operations in work zones.

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Indiana Tpims, Donna Luley Mar 2019

Indiana Tpims, Donna Luley

Purdue Road School

This session provides a construction and go-live update on the Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS). Safe, convenient parking is essential for long-haul truck drivers, the lifeblood of our freight transportation network. Yet drivers often struggle for up to an hour each day to find areas to safely rest. That’s why eight states—Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin—have joined together to develop this real-time, multistate system.

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Rough Roads Ahead!?, Sarah Reed, Brooke Thomas, Jim Hellmann Mar 2019

Rough Roads Ahead!?, Sarah Reed, Brooke Thomas, Jim Hellmann

Purdue Road School

Have you ever found yourself in the public's cross-hairs when it is time to implement a few roadway improvements? Are you handicapped in your ability to describe the true value of community planning and economic development planning? Come hear from one dynamic trio with the ability to identify issues and opportunities that others might not see and work to uncover even more ways tin which we are better together.

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Human Trafficking And Air Transportation, Mary E. Johnson, Kathryn C. Seigfried-Spellar, Chad Laux Mar 2019

Human Trafficking And Air Transportation, Mary E. Johnson, Kathryn C. Seigfried-Spellar, Chad Laux

Purdue Road School

Human trafficking may seem like something that only happens somewhere far away, but it happens right here in Indiana and elsewhere in the Midwest. Human trafficking is different from smuggling (moving people) because trafficking involves exploitation. Come learn more about human trafficking and what airports can do to help stop it.

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Lpa Design Certification For Non-Highway System Projects, Travis Underhill, Kathy Eaton-Mckalip, Craig Parks Mar 2019

Lpa Design Certification For Non-Highway System Projects, Travis Underhill, Kathy Eaton-Mckalip, Craig Parks

Purdue Road School

This session presents the LPA Certification Program. This program enables all locals to take more control of their projects with federal funding for non-NHS facilities. We will share success stories and have plenty of time to answer questions.

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Overview Of Available Signal Detection Technologies, Jay Grossman Mar 2019

Overview Of Available Signal Detection Technologies, Jay Grossman

Purdue Road School

This session presents an overview of new technology for stop bar detection at traffic signals, including new single fish-eye camera systems, in-pavement magnetometers, radar, and thermal systems , to familiarize traffic operations staff with available and emerging technologies.

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Use Of Penetrating Asphalt Emulsions To Address High-Void Pavement Areas, Andrew Eicher, Curt Higginbotham Mar 2019

Use Of Penetrating Asphalt Emulsions To Address High-Void Pavement Areas, Andrew Eicher, Curt Higginbotham

Purdue Road School

Longitudinal joints are high in air voids due to compaction limitations. Lowering the void content of these areas improves the durability of the pavement. Project data indicate that rapid penetrating emulsion (RPE) fills the voids beneath the surface of the pavement, reducing air and water intrusion while maintaining surface texture, whereas traditional emulsions seal the surface only. Lab tests have been developed to quantify the penetrating ability of an emulsion and resistance to water exposure. Join us for a discussion.

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The Write Stuff!: How To Prepare And Implement Unique Special Provisions, Scott Trammell Mar 2019

The Write Stuff!: How To Prepare And Implement Unique Special Provisions, Scott Trammell

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This presentation will help project managers and designers prepare the information required for department contracts with regard to the Standard Specifications and Special Provisions. We will share examples of both the right and wrong ways to present a Unique Special Provision, as well as what to avoid and questions to ask, in order to adhere to legal, moral, and ethical construction standards.

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Identifying Post Wwii Housing/Historic Districts, Anthony Ross, Linda Weintraut, Daniel Miller Mar 2019

Identifying Post Wwii Housing/Historic Districts, Anthony Ross, Linda Weintraut, Daniel Miller

Purdue Road School

This presentation focuses on the analysis and identification of potential National Register– eligible post-WWII housing and historic districts. This analysis is critical for ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act.

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Freight Mobility Supports Economic Development, Keith Bucklew Mar 2019

Freight Mobility Supports Economic Development, Keith Bucklew

Purdue Road School

This presentation starts with an overview of freight planning and implementation strategies then moves on to a conversation about the role of freight in driving Indiana’s economic development. To round out the session, we will discuss Whitestown as a case study on how communities can leverage freight to their advantage.

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Complete Street Corridors Don't Have To Be Expensive!, Amy Rosepiler, Kendra Schenk Mar 2019

Complete Street Corridors Don't Have To Be Expensive!, Amy Rosepiler, Kendra Schenk

Purdue Road School

With public agencies facing shrinking funding budgets, planners and engineers must have a practical mindset when planning projects to address capacity, safety, and multimodal concerns while still meeting the community’s most basic goals and needs in urban corridors. This session explores lessons learned on two recent preliminary engineering projects, discussing the benefits of practical design in the planning process to provide capacity, improve safety, and create multimodal corridors on a budget.

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Creation Of Statewide Inventory For Indot's Retaining Walls, Nikhil Khedekar, Aamir Turk, Robert Goldner, Andrew Bain Mar 2019

Creation Of Statewide Inventory For Indot's Retaining Walls, Nikhil Khedekar, Aamir Turk, Robert Goldner, Andrew Bain

Purdue Road School

INDOT is implementing its Retaining Wall Inventory Program as part of its Transportation Asset Management Plan. The program was developed in response to observed incidences of deficiencies during construction as well as post-construction performance and maintenance issues. In this session we present the inventory collection process and share thoughts on potential applications of inventory data to improve the methodology for design, construction, and maintenance of retaining walls.

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Safety Improvements For Horizontal Curves, David Boruff Mar 2019

Safety Improvements For Horizontal Curves, David Boruff

Purdue Road School

This presentation highlights the progress INDOT has made in improving safety at horizontal curves by upgrading the signing and delineation and by applying high friction surface treatments at some locations. We will also discuss the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) requirements for signing horizontal curves and the approaching (December 31, 2019) FHWA target date for compliance.

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Safety Improvements At Horizontal Curves, Joseph Bruno Mar 2019

Safety Improvements At Horizontal Curves, Joseph Bruno

Purdue Road School

This presentation highlights the progress INDOT has made in improving safety at horizontal curves by upgrading the signing and delineation and by applying high friction surface treatments at some locations. We will also discuss the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) requirements for signing horizontal curves and the approaching (December 31, 2019) FHWA target date for compliance.

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Success From Student To Professional Engineer, Mark Spence, Molly Rice Mar 2019

Success From Student To Professional Engineer, Mark Spence, Molly Rice

Purdue Road School

Anyone can go through the motions of becoming a professional engineer. But internship experience is not enough. To become more versatile technically and socially, we must be willing to step outside our comfort zone. Discover the importance of exploring diverse opportunities, taking on leadership roles, and preparing for the future as a young engineer.

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National Perspective Pedestrian Access And Safety In Work Zones, Rick Drumm Mar 2019

National Perspective Pedestrian Access And Safety In Work Zones, Rick Drumm

Purdue Road School

In this session FHWA and INDOT present technical guidance and best practices for accommodating pedestrians safely and accessibly through and around work zones. Topics will include temporary disability access, barrier installation, and project phasing.

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Strategic Use Of Highway Capacity, Laura Huizinga-Barton Mar 2019

Strategic Use Of Highway Capacity, Laura Huizinga-Barton

Purdue Road School

In 1991 a contraflow HOV facility opened on I-30 in central Dallas. Seeking a short-term strategy to increase capacity on the corridor, TxDOT and Dallas Area Rapid Transit collaborated on the implementation of the first contraflow HOV facility to use a movable barrier system in Texas. This presentation provides a detailed case study focused on the decision-making process, qualitative benefits and costs, and lessons learned from the project experience.

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Wetland Delineation Primer For Engineers, Summer Elmore, Trevor Wieseke Mar 2019

Wetland Delineation Primer For Engineers, Summer Elmore, Trevor Wieseke

Purdue Road School

Don’t have an experienced scientist by your side 24/7? Ever had a project bog you down with surprises? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this session is for you. Learn how to recognize potential wetland signatures and streams and to formulate a better scope, fee, and schedule to manage your transportation project. An overview of the relevant regulatory agencies and permits will be included as we wade into the muck.

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A Unique Circular Solution To A Complex Triangle, Daniel Johnston, Trent Newport Mar 2019

A Unique Circular Solution To A Complex Triangle, Daniel Johnston, Trent Newport

Purdue Road School

The most congested area in the city of Greenwood, Indiana, comprises three busy intersections connected by multilane roadways in a triangle shape and located only 300 to 600 feet from each other. The proposed solution constructed in 2018 includes a combination of a multilane roundabout metered by a nearby signal as well as a jug handle to remove left turn movements at the state highway intersection. Join us for a discussion.

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