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Future Of The Mutcd, Steven G. Jewell P.E., Ptoe
Future Of The Mutcd, Steven G. Jewell P.E., Ptoe
Purdue Road School
The current edition of the national MUTCD was published in the Federal Register as a final rule in December 2009, effective on January 10, 2010. Most people probably don’t realize that this major tool of our trade is a living document that is under constant review and revision. The MUTCD is legally produced and maintained by FHWA. It usually gets officially revised and republished about every 6-10 years. There are a lot of legal issues and hoops that FHWA must progress through, including public review and documentation, to republish the Manual. Because of the constant changing and improving technology, FHWA …
Applications Of Ads-B In General Aviation, Chenyu Huang, Mary E. Johnson
Applications Of Ads-B In General Aviation, Chenyu Huang, Mary E. Johnson
Purdue Road School
ADS-B Applications for General Aviation Airports—ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) Out will soon be required for aircraft operating in most assigned airspace categories. ADS-B data are more accessible for analysis than data from flight data monitoring devices and can potentially be used to improve airport operations. General aviation airports need low-cost, effective solutions. In this session we explore data from ADS-B technologies that support operations counting, landing/takeoff cycle characterization, and landing fee assessment, and that potentially identify areas of operational concern.
Deployment And Evaluation Of Sinusoidal Rumble Strips, Jijo K. Mathew, Andrew Balmos, Dana Plattner
Deployment And Evaluation Of Sinusoidal Rumble Strips, Jijo K. Mathew, Andrew Balmos, Dana Plattner
Purdue Road School
Centerline and edge line rumble strips are effective tools for reducing crashes, but the resulting noise of rumble strip incursions can be disruptive to nearby residents. Sinusoidal rumble strips are emerging as quieter rumble strip construction technology. In this session we will discuss the design, construction, and evaluation of sinusoidal rumble strips on IN 1 in Fort Wayne.
Building A Better Pedestrian And Bicycling Infrastructure, Joyce E. Newland
Building A Better Pedestrian And Bicycling Infrastructure, Joyce E. Newland
Purdue Road School
The Federal Highway Administration has a long history of supporting pedestrian and bicycle transportation through funding, policy guidance, program management, and resource development. This Strategic Agenda for Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation builds on this support and sets the stage for our activities in the coming years.
Portable Signals: Indot Design Guidance And Specifications, Joseph Bruno
Portable Signals: Indot Design Guidance And Specifications, Joseph Bruno
Purdue Road School
Until recently portable traffic signals, which are mounted on towable trailer supports, were not allowed in Indiana. However, portable signals have many advantages over fixed temporary signals, so the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices was revised to allow them, and specifications for their use are now in place. This presentation provides an overview of portable signals, including INDOT’s current design and specification requirements for these devices.
Compliant Curb Ramp Solutions, Katherine Smutzer
Compliant Curb Ramp Solutions, Katherine Smutzer
Purdue Road School
Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) for Curb Ramps. Answers to frequently asked questions for Curb Ramps and Curb Ramp Designs. Examples of curb ramp designs in restricted conditions and other types of curb ramp examples.
Mash Implementation For Guardrail, Katherine Smutzer
Mash Implementation For Guardrail, Katherine Smutzer
Purdue Road School
A review of the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Implementation for w-beam guardrail. What will change and what designers need to know when moving to MASH.
Testing And Evaluation Of Modern Lighting Technologies, David Boruff
Testing And Evaluation Of Modern Lighting Technologies, David Boruff
Purdue Road School
This presentation provides an overview of one of the steps INDOT has taken in order to make the change to solid state lighting technology: the adoption of a testing procedure and approved materials list for luminaires.
Construction Specifications And Special Provisions, Scott Trammell, Melissa Russell
Construction Specifications And Special Provisions, Scott Trammell, Melissa Russell
Purdue Road School
The purpose of this presentation is to help project managers and designers prepare the necessary information required for their contracts with regard to the Standard Specifications and any necessary special provisions. Attendees will be exposed to examples of the right way to incorporate a Unique Special Provision, as well as things to avoid and questions to ask. It is important to know the proper way to write and present a Unique Special Provision.