LTAP/TTAP Roundabout

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Community News

• 2012 National Tribal Transportation Conference Summary. More

• Federal-aid Simplified: Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies- Continuing the Conversation with Bernetta Collins and emcee Emilie Barta. More

• DOT takes further steps to enhance transit on tribal lands. More

Articles and Reports of Interest

• FHWA study offers recommendations for constructing mini-roundabouts to reduce congestion and improve safety at intersections throughout the United States. More

• Oregon Department of Transportation starts a ‘Road Usage Charge’ Pilot Project. More

Opportunities/Events

• TRB Webinar- Basics of Asphalt Modeling, Part 2: Dec 11, 2012, 2-4pm ET. More

• Free Crash Modification Factors Clearinghouse Webinar, December  13 2012, 2-3:30pm ET. More

• TRB Webinar- Geotech Tools: Engineering Tools & Technology Selection Guidance for Geotechnical, Structural & Pavement Engineers: Dec 20, 2012, 2-3:30pm ET. More

• TRB 92nd Annual Meeting: January 13-17, 2013. More

• APWA National Webinar: How to Develop Effective Public Works Exhibits, January 17, 2013, 11:00am-1:00pm ET. More

• APWA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Call for Abstracts, Due January 18, 2013. More

• 2013 National Roadway Safety Awards Call for Nominations: Deadline March 31, 2013. More

• 2013 APWA North American Snow Conference in Charlotte, NC: April 7-10, 2013. More

• 2013 International Conference on Ecology and Transportation in Scottsdale, AZ, June 23-27 2013. More

Resources

• Guidelines for Disseminating Road Weather Advisory and Control Information. More

• Evaluate rockfall hazards surrounding roadways more effectively with the new 3D version of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Colorado Rockfall Simulation Program (CRSP-3D) and Manual. More

• Performance Contracting for Construction: A Guide to Using Performance Goals and Measures to Improve Project Delivery (Updated 2012). More

 

 

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The "News Roundabout" is a weekly news update for LTAP/TTAP Centers and the local roads community. Send articles and events to Carolyn Kramer at ckramer@artba.org.