May 5, 2011
News
2011 Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Sheeting Identification Guide
>The "2011 Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Sheeting Identification Guide" is now available. The Clearinghouse will be sending copies out in the next quarterly mailing to Centers and posting in the resource database. Downloadable Version
LaHood Betting on US Transportation Bill This Year
Opportunities / Events
FHWA Webinar May 11, 1:00-3:00 P.M. EST on Excellence in Transportation Planning.
Safety Edge Open House, June 6, Ocala, FL.
Free Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Power Workshop June 7-8 Pittsburgh, PA.
2011 Heavy Construction Equipment Association International Convention & Old Equipment Exposition July 8-10.
Check the LTAP/TTAP Calendar for More Events.
Publications / Resources
New FHWA Document Highlights Livability Principles & Practices.
A recently released report from the Federal Highway Administration focuses on the agency's implementation of livability principles found that states are making significant strides incorporating those principles into their policy and community planning efforts. More or PDF version
"Getting Started: Implementing a Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Maintenance Program."
The Ohio LTAP recently announce this new resource publication/package intended to assist local agencies in their efforts to meet the January 2012 compliance date for new sign retroreflectivity requirements. More
AASHTO Releases New Vegetation Management Guideline.
Strategies to Attract and Retain a Capable Transportation Workforce, TRB.
New Video Highlights Dangerous Risks of Rolling Stops on Right Turns.
Study: Transportation Options Crucial to Rural & Small Town Economic Development.
Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Asphalt Mixtures: State of the Practice, FHWA.
A Foundation for Safer Driving: A Safety Brief Summarizing Research Preliminary to the SHRP 2 Naturalistic Driving Study.
Go! Magazine, March 2011.
Listen to the Interchange podcast about Go!
Heard on the Forum...
- Further Comments on the Asset Management for Local Agencies Course.
- Important Info on FREE FHWA Webinar on Pedestrian Safety.
Find out more by logging on to the Forum! It's free and open to all in the LTAP/TTAP community. More
The "News Roundabout" is a weekly news update for LTAP/TTAP Centers and the local roads community. Send articles and events to Lisa McCluskey at [email protected].
