Engaging Traditionally Underserved Communities using Virtual Public Involvement (VPI)
2021-05-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
On behalf of the Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty, you are invited to participate in a webinar Tuesday, May 4, 2:30-3:30 PM EDT
The Webinar Features:
* Presentation – Considerations and strategies for engaging traditionally underserved communities when using VPI tools – Carolyn Nelson, P.E., Office of Project Development and Environmental Review;
* Discussion – Public meetings and NEPA-required public hearings for underserved communities;
* Questions and answer session.
Please register for the webinar here https://bit.ly/3sGgcI9
A calendar invitation with connection information will be sent to all registrants.
This webinar is being offered as part of FHWA’s Every Day Counts Initiative on Virtual Public Involvement. For more information, please visit https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MjMuMzkzMTU4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5maHdhLmRvdC5nb3YvcGxhbm5pbmcvcHVibGljX2ludm9sdmVtZW50L3ZwaS8ifQ.QYYVaWkezvRozH87ZOMkEM4ORtzmU9J-TMkxNsOyaLA%2Fs%2F1109316789%2Fbr%2F104468270661-l&data=04%7C01%7Csdipetrillo%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ca34ed8499ae7496c0b5608d9066074ae%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637547833633245181%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=XGFVd24LMVAzpw7GowjkXKT3RXFAmBW1gUitebemFpw%3D&reserved=0 FHWA’s Virtual Public Involvement Website https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA0MjMuMzkzMTU4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5maHdhLmRvdC5nb3YvcGxhbm5pbmcvcHVibGljX2ludm9sdmVtZW50L3ZwaS8ifQ.CdXtZ-lyBXxBo4ID81-uHDK4FREd0_bQJQAtZ7E2pzA%2Fs%2F1109316789%2Fbr%2F104468270661-l&data=04%7C01%7Csdipetrillo%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ca34ed8499ae7496c0b5608d9066074ae%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637547833633245181%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=qRZ2jdaW71%2BdWX9JoZe6CbkaaJ0Zn0X839DgsLmOsVg%3D&reserved=0 .
Please contact, Kevin McCoy mailto:kevin.mccoy@dot.gob , for questions about or assistance registering for this webinar.
Please contact, Carolyn Nelson mailto:carolyn.nelson@dot.gov , Lana Lau mailto:lana.lau@dot.gov or Jill Stark, mailto:jill.stark@dot.gov for questions about the VPI initiative.
The FHWA is committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact,
Kevin McCoy mailto:kevin.mccoy@dot.gov at 617-494-3962 with your request by close of business on April 26, 2021.

FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinar: Value Capture Strategies and Infrastructure Bank Programs
2021-05-12 17:00 - 19:00
This webinar is part of a series of Value Capture Strategies webinars. Value Capture refers to a toolbox of strategies used by public agencies to share a portion of the economic activities value generated by public infrastructure investment. Value Capture revenues can leverage low interest rate loans from the infrastructure bank and can be used in a wide range of settings (e.g., urban, rural, and suburban) to help fund not only capital projects, but also public roads operations and maintenance.
Meeting the infrastructure funding challenge has emerged as one of the most urgent issues facing the nation. To bridge the financing gaps, local governments must turn to creative ways of pay for public infrastructure improvements including access to state and federal low interest rate loan programs. REGISTER HERE https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreezovaeumzypgvxoraf&sco-id=1303230143&_charset_=utf-8
Targeted Audience
The webinar series is intended for professionals from States, cities, counties, Tribes, and metropolitan and rural transportation agencies looking for innovative funding and financial strategies to pay for transportation projects. This would include professionals involved with directing and managing aspects of highway-related programs and projects, such as planning, environment, project development, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and finance.
Additional Information
Since 2019, at least 33 cities have implemented Value Capture techniques to fund new street infrastructure capital, maintenance, and preservation projects that can accommodate growth, support successful economic development/redevelopment, and create jobs and economic growth.
For additional information, please contact:
* Thay Bishop, FHWA Center Innovative Finance Support, 404-562-3695, thay.bishop@dot.gov mailto:thay.bishop@dot.gov
* Stefan Natzke, FHWA National Systems and Economic Development, 202-366-5010, Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov mailto:Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov
Resources: Available Now
* Consult the Value Capture Implementation Manual for information applicable to all Value Capture strategies of roadway projects.
* See the FHWA’s Value Capture website for case studies, best practices, lessons learned, FAQs, and resources.
* Watch a short video https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/value_capture/capacity_building/hot_topics_spotlights.aspx on how Value Capture optimizes agency resources.

FHWA EDC-5 Webinar: Have you Considered the Humble Rumble?
2021-05-18 17:00 - 19:00
Description: Rural roadway departures make up a third of U.S. traffic fatalities—about 30 people a day. The Every Day Counts Round Five (EDC-5) initiative, Focus on Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (FoRRRwD), features four pillars: Addressing All Public Roads, Systemic Approach, Safety Action Plans, and Proven Countermeasures. Rumble strips are a low-cost safety countermeasure that can reduce single-vehicle run-off-road and cross-center line crashes. Rumble strips, whether center line, edge line, or shoulder, alert inattentive or drowsy motorists whose vehicles have drifted out of their travel lane.Target Audience: State, local, and tribal agencies – come and learn how several agencies have used the four pillars of FoRRRwD to implement this countermeasure to keep vehicles in their lanes, and how you can do the same.
Presenters and Topics:
* Logan Beise, North Dakota DOT and Jason Benson, Cass County, ND, will discuss North Dakota DOT’s implementation of rumbles and present a county perspective of the same. ·
* David Swenka and Katrina Kloberdanz, Colorado DOT will provide an overview of the Colorado experience with rumbles. ·
* Maria Silver, Macomb County, Michigan will talk about her County’s centerline “mumble” strip installation project.
Registration: Participants must register in advance at https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/expiz70ocda5/event/registration.html https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fconnectdot.connectsolutions.com%2Fexpiz70ocda5%2Fevent%2Fregistration.html&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C78205414ba8448c3cd5f08d90a3a9c90%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637552069146639417%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Tri%2BmmEm7hK9bcwP05K807OV9bn%2FOjNDK7xicvCUQ3A%3D&reserved=0 Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. This webinar is free and open to anyone who is interested.
The Federal Highway Administration is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact Jennifer Symoun at jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com mailto:jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com with your request by close of business May 14, 2021.

Catching up with Connected & Automated Vehicle Advances in NJ
2021-05-19 16:00 - 17:00
Part Two: Hitting the Road with More CAV Programs Including the Smart Mobility Testing Ground (SMTG) in New Brunswick
ITSNJ and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Met Section are pleased to bring you the second part of a 2-part webinar series as an introduction to the successful Connected and Automated Vechicle (CAV) initiatives that have been developing around the state.
Part Two, on May 19th, will feature two presentations. In the first presentation Rutgers CAIT and Middlesex County will present the current planning, design, and instrumentation effort for the New Brunswick Innovation Hub Smart Mobility Testing Ground. The second presentation will be on a cloud-based next generation 511 system for alerting connected travelers of geo-located near-real-time hazards (virtual DMS). The app is integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to reduce driver distraction and maximize fleet penetration without additional OBUs and RSUs.
1 PDH
Free for ITSNJ, ITE, CAMTEA, ASCE, NSPE-NJ members, and students.
Advance Registration Required.
Register Online at itsnj.org https://itsnj.memberclicks.net/webseriespart2#/

FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinar: Value Capture Strategies: Capital Improvement Programming (CIP): Using Value Capture to Fund Transportation Improvements
2021-05-19 17:00 - 19:00
Registration is still available for the May 19 at 1:00pm ET, EDC-5 Value Capture Strategies: Capital Improvement Programming (CIP): Using Value Capture to Fund Transportation Improvements. To reserve your slot, click here! https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fconnectdot.connectsolutions.com%2Fadmin%2Fshow-event-catalog%3Ffolder-id%3D1302319094&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ccfd916ff1e1543af1c1608d916e44b83%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637565992076431309%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DC2TtJjVR4DnfO2TR8DMxaXx4rylxLm1pYBUlG4BFzg%3D&reserved=0 or click on the link below. The CIP is can be a vital part of the local government’s comprehensive plan. It facilitates coordination within and between jurisdictions, which minimizes cascade failure risks and optimizes life cycle cost management. Most states mandate that a CIP, approved by the governing body, be in place before Value Capture impact fees, assessments, and tax incremental finance revenue techniques can be imposed. These are powerful funding techniques that can help address funding gaps. Agencies that implement Value Capture Strategies will optimize funding sources, accelerate project delivery, save time and money, and keep crucial transportation infrastructure assets in good condition.
The webinar features experts from states and local authorities who share their practical experiences in implementing Value Capture Strategies. Participants can engage and interact directly as well as freely exchange knowledge and know-how with the experts. Additional information can be found on the attached webinar flyer. Registration is free but is limited, register now! https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fconnectdot.connectsolutions.com%2Fadmin%2Fshow-event-catalog%3Ffolder-id%3D1302319094&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ccfd916ff1e1543af1c1608d916e44b83%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637565992076441308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=C1RJWqqzgJuuw%2BOxXg9TwQpAUlp3QRSijbhMk2Io%2Fbs%3D&reserved=0 to reserve your space
TARGET AUDIENCE: This webinar is intended for states, cities, counties, tribes, and metropolitan and rural transportation professionals looking for innovative funding & financial strategies to pay for transportation projects. Anyone involved in development or administration of the Value Capture Program Elements.
Resources Available Now
* Consult the Value Capture Implementation Manual https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.fhwa.dot.gov%2Fipd%2Fvalue_capture%2Fresources%2Fvalue_capture_resources%2Fvalue_capture_implementation_manual%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ccfd916ff1e1543af1c1608d916e44b83%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637565992076451300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nGbo7o32LyME%2FCI0CblZ0tfDB6ZywsD2WL76x%2BFXF8c%3D&reserved=0 for information on how Value Capture strategies are applicable to roadway projects.
* See the FHWA’s Value Capture website https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.fhwa.dot.gov%2Fipd%2Fvalue_capture%2Fresources%2Fvalue_capture_resources%2Fvalue_capture_implementation_manual%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ccfd916ff1e1543af1c1608d916e44b83%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637565992076451300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nGbo7o32LyME%2FCI0CblZ0tfDB6ZywsD2WL76x%2BFXF8c%3D&reserved=0 for case studies, best practices, lessons learned, FAQs, and resources.
* Watch a short video https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DKu18jyDU-XI%26%253bamp%3D%26%253bfeature%3Dyoutu.be%26form%3DMY01SV%26OCID%3DMY01SV&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ccfd916ff1e1543af1c1608d916e44b83%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637565992076461293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FWgdQ%2FHdYLhiyajjssHp8%2B6sdZCu5jLh0uhDw4QI%2F7M%3D&reserved=0 on how Value Capture optimizes agency resources.
* Check back for much more, as new resources are under development!
Professional Development Hours (PDHs):
* The FHWA Office of Innovative Program Delivery does not officially offer Professional Development Hours (PDHs); however, your participation in a webinar may qualify as PDH-eligible activity with your licensing agency. Upon request, the Center for Innovative Finance Support can provide an email verifying your attendance. Please contact thay.bishop@dot.gov mailto:thay.bishop@dot.gov to make a request.
* A 120-minute webinar is equivalent to 2.0 PDHs (1.0 PDH per hour of participation in the webinar)
We look forward to your participation in our webinars. Please contact thay.bishop@dot.gov mailto:thay.bishop@dot.gov or 404-562-3695 for any questions.

TRB Webinar: Geotechnical Responses to Extreme Events
2021-05-24 17:00 - 18:30
TRB Webinar: Geotechnical Responses to Extreme Events
http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/182007.aspx https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fwww.trb.org%2FMain%2FBlurbs%2F182007.aspx&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Cc3fb6a24c2d848b1e38608d914b43994%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637563586574430456%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nXpPs2t1L%2B5qPkGcw78vbmaSjesABJY%2Fq%2BD%2BWV82kqs%3D&reserved=0
How can geotechnical methods help in the rapid response to extreme events? TRB will host a webinar on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will explore how geotechnologies may assist in responding to extreme events. Presenters will identify how geotechnical techniques may address floods, coastal erosion, sinkholes, landslides, and other unforeseen or sudden events. They will also discuss how designers can balance competing interests of costs and time.
1. Geophysical data in coastal and riverine areas after extreme events: Nina Stark, Virginia Tech University
2. Geotechnical testing tools that enable testing in a rapid manner: Stacey Kulesza, Kansas State University
3. Opportunities and limitations: Robert Garfield, Hager-Richter
4. Question and answer session: Derrick Dasenbrock, Federal Highway Administration
Attendance is free for members of TRB cooperating organizations and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are offered for attendance.

Safe Routes Academy
2021-06-01 00:00 - 2021-06-05 00:00
The Safe Routes Academy is designed to help enable and encourage safe routes to parks, transit, shops, restaurants, employment, schools, and recreation. The Academy, which is sponsored by the NJ Department of Transportation, features hands-on interactive sessions to help participants make their communities more walk and bike-friendly for all users.
Please join us at the Safe Routes Academy, in conjunction with the 2021 NJ Bike & Walk Summit https://njbwc.org/bwsummit21/ and sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, which will take place: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – Friday, June 4, 2021
This year’s Safe Routes Academy will include a series of free, online, and interactive sessions!
Click link to see our list of sessions and how to register https://www.saferoutesnj.org/safe-routes-academy/

FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinar: Value Capture Strategies and Project Delivery: Public-Private Partnerships
2021-06-09 17:00 - 19:00
Value Capture strategies can leverage private investment without dependence on municipal financing including leverage contributions from private investors in economic development and redevelopment to achieve economic, social, environmental benefits, and meet the local objectives. Value Capture strategies used could be special assessments, tax increment financing, and development impact fees, as well as negotiated approaches such as developer contributions, air rights, and joint development agreements. Value Capture revenues can be used for capital and operating costs, or in support of innovative delivery methods, such as public-private partnership (PPP) structures where private investors will expect a return. A partnership is most successful when it creates value for all partners. Value Capture offers a way forward as a means to simultaneously grow the internal and external rates of returns of investments. Public–private partnerships (P3s) are contractual agreements between a public agency and a private entity that allow for greater private participation in the delivery of transportation projects. Typically, this participation involves the private sector taking on additional project risks, such as design, finance, long-term operation, and traffic revenue. P3s are applicable across all sectors of municipal services such as transportations, economic developments, utilities, health care, educations, and municipal facilities. The webinar features experts discussing their best practices and reviewing case studies of value capture (VC) and public-private partnerships (P3s) in transportation funding and project delivery. REGISTER HERE https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreezovaeumzypgvxoraf&sco-id=1303211625&_charset_=utf-8
Targeted Audience
The webinar series is intended for professionals from States, cities, counties, Tribes, and metropolitan and rural transportation agencies looking for innovative funding and financial strategies to pay for transportation projects. This would include professionals involved with directing and managing aspects of highway-related programs and projects, such as planning, environment, project development, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and finance.
Additional Information
Since 2019, at least 33 cities have implemented Value Capture techniques to fund new street infrastructure capital, maintenance, and preservation projects that can accommodate growth, support successful economic development/redevelopment, and create jobs and economic growth.
For additional information, please contact:
* Thay Bishop, FHWA Center Innovative Finance Support, 404-562-3695, thay.bishop@dot.gov mailto:thay.bishop@dot.gov
* Stefan Natzke, FHWA National Systems and Economic Development, 202-366-5010, Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov mailto:Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov
Resources: Available Now
* Consult the Value Capture Implementation Manual for information applicable to all Value Capture strategies of roadway projects.
* See the FHWA’s Value Capture website for case studies, best practices, lessons learned, FAQs, and resources.
* Watch a short video https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/value_capture/capacity_building/hot_topics_spotlights.aspx on how Value Capture optimizes agency resources.

Driving FoRRRwD with the Pillars
2021-06-15 17:00 - 19:00
Title: Driving FoRRRwD with the Pillars
Description: Rural roadway departures make up a third of U.S. traffic fatalities—about 30 people a day. The Every Day Counts initiative, Focus on Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (FoRRRwD), features four pillars: Addressing All Public Roads, Systemic Approach, Safety Action Plans, and Proven Countermeasures. This webinar will focus on how several agencies are using the four pillars of FoRRRwD to reduce roadway departures.
Target Audience: State, local, and tribal stakeholders – come and learn how to implement the pillars to save lives in your community or jurisdiction.
Presenters and Topics:
* Jeevanjot Singh, NJDOT will describe their project to develop a regional curve inventory and provide a systemic analysis for several local agencies to help them plan for and prioritize countermeasures to reduce crashes at curves, and develop projects by streamlining the delivery process at the State level.
* James Peck, Montgomery County, Indiana will provide an overview of how their systemic analysis led to Lane Departure countermeasures being included in their County Road Safety Plan that has been adopted.
* Andy Avery, Chemung County, New York will discuss how his small county used a systemic approach to develop a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) with 4 tiers of Roadway Departure countermeasures, and how they will implement it with funding that has been committed.
Registration: Participants must register in advance at http://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/exhc92jha0im/event/registration.html https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fconnectdot.connectsolutions.com%2Fexhc92jha0im%2Fevent%2Fregistration.html&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C2c3676f7a1df41c8e8ef08d92113ac9a%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637577190654166821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=0Iv9jKjzelHPofQkMa1aRDm6yxEauV7BSpAeimXkK4I%3D&reserved=0 Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible.
This webinar is free and open to anyone who is interested.
The Federal Highway Administration is committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. Closed captioning will be provided. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact Jennifer Symoun at jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com mailto:jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com with your request by close of business June 14, 2021. Certificates of participation that may be used for 2 professional development hour (PDH) credits if accepted by your licensing agency will be available to those who attend the live webinar. All FoRRRwD webinars are recorded and available at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/FoRRRwD/resources.cfm .

Project Bundling: What Does Success Look Like?
2021-06-15 18:00 - 19:00
It is important that an agency’s leadership define, in enough detail, what their overall program strategic vision is, as well as their project bundling goals and objectives. This is followed by creating and tracking actionable steps towards achieving these goals and objectives. Additionally, the desired end state and what a successful bundling practice looks like needs to be determined. These goals and objectives should be connected or aligned with other agency goals. This webinar will provide a tool for creating an improvement plan to strategically approach project bundling.
Register Now https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_registration.html?sco-id=1312455265

Value Capture Strategies: Tax Increment Financing – The Primer
2021-06-16 17:00 - 19:00
Value Capture Strategies: Tax Increment Financing – The PrimerWednesday, June 16, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT – 3:00:00 PM EDT
Register Here: https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreezy3f48xtv2khrkri9&sco-id=1303230821&_charset_=utf-8
Value Capture Strategy: Tax Increment Financing (TIF), also known as a Tax Allocation District (TAD), Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ), Redevelopment Agency (RDA), or District Improvement Financing (DIF), is a revenue source that allows infrastructure projects to be funded and/or financed without competing against existing projects and programs and without raising taxes. This is accomplished by pledging a portion of the increased property or sales taxes (increment) generated by new development to finance costs related to the development such as public infrastructure, land acquisition, demolition, and planning. Through its use under Redevelopment, tax increment financing was critical to building infrastructure, revitalizing communities, growing jobs, and aiding the development of affordable housing. The improvements serve a specified area known as a TIF District. TIF Districts have proven that TIF leverages additional private investment that builds and renovates the housing, commercial, and retail space needed to grow jobs and the economy. FHWA has recently developed a Tax Increment Financing – The Primer designed to provide information to staff at the development authorities that have TIF districts or are considering the use of TIF. The primer provides practical information on what TIF is and examples of how municipalities use them. Does your community need funding for transportation infrastructure or other public improvements? Tax Increment Financing, or “TIF,” is a financing method used to help fund infrastructure that will catalyze economic development and recover or grow jobs. It uses anticipated future increases in tax revenues to generate incremental tax revenues from a specific development project or projects across a designated district to help pay for current costs associated with development. To learn more about TIF as it might be a useful tool for your state and local authorities.
Targeted Audience
The webinar series is intended for professionals from States, cities, counties, Tribes, and metropolitan and rural transportation agencies looking for innovative funding and financial strategies to pay for transportation projects. This would include professionals involved with directing and managing aspects of highway-related programs and projects, such as planning, environment, project development, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and finance.
Additional Information
Since 2019, at least 33 cities have implemented Value Capture techniques to fund new street infrastructure capital, maintenance, and preservation projects that can accommodate growth, support successful economic development/redevelopment, and create jobs and economic growth.
For additional information, please contact:
* Thay Bishop, FHWA Center Innovative Finance Support, 404-562-3695, thay.bishop@dot.gov mailto:thay.bishop@dot.gov
* Stefan Natzke, FHWA National Systems and Economic Development, 202-366-5010, Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov mailto:Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov
Resources: Available Now
* Consult the Value Capture Implementation Manual for information applicable to all Value Capture strategies of roadway projects.
* See the FHWA’s Value Capture website for case studies, best practices, lessons learned, FAQs, and resources.
* Watch a short video https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/value_capture/capacity_building/hot_topics_spotlights.aspx on how Value Capture optimizes agency resources.

A Century of Progress: The Port Authority’s first 100 years
2021-06-16 17:00 - 20:00
Join the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/Centennial.html as we celebrate the Port Authority’s first 100 years and commemorate the agency’s transformational impact on the growth of the region and look forward to the Authority’s next 100 years of delivering world-class 21st century infrastructure. As part of the celebration, the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center will host two symposia. The first event will be held on June 16, 2021. The second event will be convened in the Fall.
Click here to register https://rutgers.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nxY72HC6QT2fywLLOShy3A

FHWA: 2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum
2021-06-17 17:00 - 18:00
On Thursday, June 17th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Eastern Time, Scott Hogan will give a presentation on 2D modeling mesh resolution and hydraulic controls. This will be an extended version of his presentation that was delivered at the recent ASFPM virtual conference, for those who were not able to attend, or are interested in more information.
The presentation uses a case study to compare the results of different mesh resolutions with measured data, including the use breaklines to represent hydraulic controls and the differences between SRH-2D and HEC-RAS 2D.
Registration is not required for this web meeting.
Use the following information to connect to the meeting. This information is also included in the calendar invite.
Web Conference Room URL: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/sr500bmodelingusersforum/
Optional Phone Conference Dial In:
Teleconference Phone Number: 800-683-4564 Teleconference Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you are not available at this time, don’t worry, a recording link will be sent following the meeting to all who are on included on the listserv for this forum.
If you have specific questions or additional topics to be discussed, please contact scott.hogan@dot.gov mailto:scott.hogan@dot.gov .

Innovation Exchange Webinar: Maintenance and Monitoring of Unpaved Roads
2021-06-17 18:00 - 19:30
Maintenance and Monitoring of Unpaved Roads
Thursday, June 17 2021 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) road and trail managers oversee thousands of miles of unpaved and native-surfaced roads and trails in the United States that are subject to damage from motorized vehicle use, primarily during wet weather conditions.
The United States Forest Service (USFS) will share three technologies for maintaining and monitoring their unpaved roadway network during the next Innovation Exchange webinar. These technologies will include:
* Temporary Road Mats – a temporary application to address drainage and stabilization issues on a seasonal basis;
* Wicking Fabrics – a permanent installation to address drainage issues on unpaved roads, especially those affected by freeze-thaw conditions; and
* Remote Sensing for Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) – a dynamic monitoring tool to enable FLMA managers to make closure decisions in response to deteriorating ground conditions.
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For questions, contact Local Aid Support Program Managers, Andrea Kirk mailto:Andrea.Kirk@dot.gov or Morgan Malley mailto:Morgan.Malley@dot.gov .

Sustainable and Emerging Transportation Technology Conference 2021
2021-06-29 00:00 - 2021-07-02 00:00
Convened by Transportation Research Board
Supported by Federal Highway Administration and American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials
Sponsored by Standing Committee on Effects of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on Travel Choices (AEP35)
Transportation technologies (e.g., connected, and automated vehicles) and new approaches to mobility (e.g., shared services) are advancing so rapidly that it can be difficult for policy makers to frame incentives, regulations, and market signals to promote all three pillars of sustainability: equity, the environment, and the economy. The Sustainability and Emerging Transportation Technology (SETT) Conference will address questions around how academics, policymakers, the private sector, NGOs, and others can work together to shape new mobility solutions to benefit all users of our transportation systems.
The SETT 2021 conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss and debate the intersection of sustainability and emerging transportation technologies with a focus on solutions. As these terms are often used quite broadly, we define them here:
Sustainability takes a holistic view of the “triple-bottom-line”, such as environmental, economic, and social factors. Technology should not create more problems than it solves, particularly with regards to social equity (i.e., accessibility, inclusiveness, safety, and security), economic efficiency (i.e., cost-effective and within people’s ability and willingness to pay) or environmental stewardship (i.e., reduced carbon pollution, and improved water and air quality).
Emerging transportation technologies are those in early stages of adoption, deployed as “pilots,” or expected to come to market in the near-term. Examples include new mobility services (e.g., ridesharing, e-scooters), digital technologies (e.g., ride hailing apps, dynamic pricing, shared data exchanges, and payment platforms), connected and automated vehicles, transportation electrification, and autonomous goods delivery services (e.g., rolling robots, drones).
Online forums were held fall 2020.
An in-person event is planned for June 29-July 1, 2021 in Irvine, California.

Lunchtime Tech Talk! WEBINAR: Automating the Traffic Signal Performance Measures for NJDOT Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Systems
2021-06-29 16:00 - 17:30
Join the NJDOT Bureau of Research for this Lunchtime Tech Talk! Webinar on Automating the Traffic Signal Performance Measures for NJDOT Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Systems on June 29th, 2021.
Traffic signal performance measurement and visualization provide insights as operational tools to help transportation agencies get more benefits from infrastructure investment. Traditionally, transportation professionals periodically measure the performance of traffic signal systems and adjust the signal phases and timing to ensure appropriate level of service (LOS) over the changing travel demand patterns. However, this process is often done through time-consuming and costly projects every few years.
Promoted under the FHWA’s Every Day Counts program, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM) systems provide a means to proactively manage problems on a signalized roadway on a daily basis. However, the deployment of ATSPM requires systematic upgrading to high-resolution controllers and needs special configurations at each signal cabinet.
Recent and ongoing research funded by NJDOT has sought to identify and develop toolboxes, guidelines, and deployment strategies to implement ATSPM with the existing NJDOT Adaptive Traffic Signal Control (ATSC) systems. By connecting to existing centralized signal event and detector logs of ATSC at the NJDOT Arterial Management Center, the developed NJDOT RT-ATSPM (Realtime-ATSPM) platform will provide all the performance metrics in the original ATSPM without the costly controller upgrading and cabinet-by-cabinet configurations.
In this Lunchtime Tech Talk webinar, Peter Jin, PhD from Rutgers-CAIT and Thomas Brennan, PhD from The College of New Jersey will join with Kelly McVeigh, PE from NJDOT’s Mobility Engineering to discuss the details of the ATSC-to-ATSPM event translators developed, advance detector data reconstruction from Autoscope video, guidelines and deployment strategies of the proposed RT-ATSPM platform.
The event is free, but registration is required to receive the URL link to the webinar. NJ AICP and PE credits are available, but you must be registered for the event.
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TRB Webinar: One Pack to Rule Them All–The Cone Penetration Test Expansion Pack
2021-06-29 18:00 - 19:30
TRB Webinar: One Pack to Rule Them All–The Cone Penetration Test Expansion Pack
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Cone penetration tests (CPT) determine the geotechnical properties of soils. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will identify available CPT sensor modules, tools, and in-situ tests available beyond standard CPT investigations. Presenters will discuss sensors that include seismic and pore-water pressure. They will also highlight case studies that have used non-standard CPT tools to convey these methods’ added value.
1. CPT probe modules for site characterization: Diane Moug, Portland State University
2. Case example of improving field practice: Gerald Verbeek, Eijkelkamp North America
3. Use cases beyond the “typical” application of the CPTu: Diane Moug, Portland State University
4. Question and answer session: Derrick Dasenbrock, Federal Highway Administration
Attendance is free for members of TRB cooperating organizations and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are offered for attendance.

Adventures in Crowdsourcing: Vehicle Video Analytics and Connected Vehicle Data for Operations and Planning
2021-07-13 17:30 - 19:00
This webinar spotlights the use of two newer data sources: vehicle-based video analytics and connected vehicle data. Featured are practitioners from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Maricopa Association of Governments in Arizona. Complementing the practitioner perspectives will be representatives from their data and analytics providers, Nexar and Wejo, respectively.
Moderator
Greg Jones, FHWA Office of Operations and EDC-6 Crowdsourcing Initiative Co-lead
Presenters
* Using Nexar Data for Real-Time Work Zone Management — John Peñuelas, Jr., Senior Director of Engineering at Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada, will spotlight how they use this data for work zone and lane closure detection.
* Nexar Overview — Brandon Long, Public Sector Director at Nexar, will provide broader information on their data sources, features, and uses.
* Using Wejo Data for Monitoring, Safety, and Planning — Wang Zhang, Transportation Data Program Manager at Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), will spotlight how they use this data for travel and congestion studies, performance measures, model validation, and other uses.
* Wejo Overview — Andrew Wollet and Garth Evans will provide broader information on their data sources, features, and uses.
Target Audience
* Transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) executives, managers, and practitioners
* Work Zone Management professionals
* Traffic Incident Management professionals
* Transportation Planners and Modelers
* Performance-focused operations personnel
* Traffic Management Center (TMC) managers
Learning Objectives
* Learn how public agencies are leveraging new crowdsourced data to improve operations, safety, and planning.
* Learn about new resources and support available through the FHWA EDC-6 Crowdsourcing innovation to help agencies derive even greater safety, reliability, and cost-savings benefits from crowdsourced data.
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Value Capture Strategies: Transportation Reinvestment Zones – The Primer
2021-07-14 17:00 - 19:00
Value Capture Strategies: Transportation Reinvestment Zones – The PrimerWednesday, July 14, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT – 3:00:00 PM EDT
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Transportation Reinvestment Zones (TRZs) are a funding mechanism first established by the 80th Texas Legislature in 2007 as a Value Capture strategy that capture and leverage the economic growth that results from a transportation project. A TRZ allows a city or county to designate a geographic area around a proposed transportation project and capture the incremental property tax and/or sales tax revenue generated in the area for use in funding the development of that project. A TRZ is not a tax increase—it merely allows for the dedication of all or a portion of the incremental increase in tax revenues generated within the boundaries of the TRZ to support the funding of the project which influenced the growth in tax revenues. FHWA will roll out the Transportation Reinvestment Zones – The Primer designed to provide information to state and local authorities looking for new and innovative funding sources to help pay urban, suburban, and rural public roads as well as spur economic development and redevelopment. Do you know which economic development tools are available to fund transportation infrastructure projects to attract new development or retain businesses to your community? Do you need infrastructure to accommodate your communities’ anticipated growth or assistance in implementing Incremental Growth Techniques?
Come to the Value Capture Strategies webinar on July 14, 2021 to learn how TRZ can help your state and local authorities. Registration is free but is limited, register now! to reserve your space.
Targeted Audience
The webinar series is intended for professionals from States, cities, counties, Tribes, and metropolitan and rural transportation agencies looking for innovative funding and financial strategies to pay for transportation projects. This would include professionals involved with directing and managing aspects of highway-related programs and projects, such as planning, environment, project development, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and finance.
Additional Information
Since 2019, at least 33 cities have implemented Value Capture techniques to fund new street infrastructure capital, maintenance, and preservation projects that can accommodate growth, support successful economic development/redevelopment, and create jobs and economic growth.
For additional information, please contact:
* Thay Bishop, FHWA Center Innovative Finance Support, 404-562-3695, thay.bishop@dot.gov mailto:thay.bishop@dot.gov
* Stefan Natzke, FHWA National Systems and Economic Development, 202-366-5010, Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov mailto:Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov
Resources: Available Now
* Consult the Value Capture Implementation Manual for information applicable to all Value Capture strategies of roadway projects.
* See the FHWA’s Value Capture website for case studies, best practices, lessons learned, FAQs, and resources.
* Watch a short video https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/value_capture/capacity_building/hot_topics_spotlights.aspx on how Value Capture optimizes agency resources.

60th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law
2021-07-18 00:00 - 2021-07-22 00:00
Convened by TRB, the 60th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law will be held July 18-21, 2021. Each year the workshop attracts 150 to 200 lawyers, engineers, and transportation planners. Participants have the opportunity to meet and hear from federal, state, and local government transportation attorneys and private transportation practitioners from around the country. In-depth sessions on significant legal issues in transportation are presented by leading subject matter practitioners including senior attorneys from the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Agency, and Federal Railroad Administration.
Registration is not yet available.
For more information, click here https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/07-18-2021/annual-workshop-on-transportation-law or contact Robert Shea (rshea@nas.edu mailto:rshea@nas.edu )

FHWA Webinar: The Evolution of VPI During the Pandemic: State DOT Practices
2021-07-21 17:00 - 18:30
The webinar will feature: * A short introduction from the FHWA Office of Planning, Environment and Realty;
* A presentation from the Ohio Department of Transportation about how their approach to virtual public involvement has changed during the Covid-19 pandemic;
* A presentation from the Maryland State Highway Administration about how they pivoted to using virtual public meetings for the I-495 and I-270 managed lanes study;
* A presentation from the Maryland Transportation Authority about how they adapted their approach to public involvement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing study to include virtual public involvement techniques; and
* A questions and answer session.
The webinar will take place via Microsoft Teams Live on Wednesday, July 21, from 1:00-2:30 PM ET.
This webinar is being offered as part of FHWA’s Every Day Counts Initiative on Virtual Public Involvement.
For questions about or assistance registering for this webinar, please contact Benjamin Turpin (Benjamin.Turpin@dot.gov mailto:Benjamin.Turpin@dot.gov ). For questions about the VPI initiative, please contact Carolyn Nelson (Carolyn.Nelson@dot.gov mailto:Carolyn.Nelson@dot.gov ), Lana Lau (Lana.Lau@dot.gov mailto:Lana.Lau@dot.gov ), or Jill Stark (Jill.Stark@dot.gov mailto:Jill.Stark@dot.gov ).
The FHWA is committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact Benjamin Turpin at 617-494-2771 or via email (Benjamin.Turpin@dot.gov mailto:Benjamin.Turpin@dot.gov ) with your request by close of business on July 6, 2021.

The Transportation and Climate Initiative: Multi-State Collaboration to Advance Equitable Low-Carbon Transportation
2021-08-03 16:00 - 17:00
Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation account for about 28 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. As we work together to address the profound climate crisis, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s new speaker series, Innovation for a Sustainable, Equitable Transportation System https://www.volpe.dot.gov/events/innovation-for-sustainable-equitable-transportation , will explore how to transition to a low-/no-carbon transportation system—one that enables disadvantaged communities to gain access to mobility, jobs, and economic opportunity.
James Bradbury, PhD, mitigation program director of Georgetown Climate Center at Georgetown University Law Center, will present “The Transportation and Climate Initiative: Multi-State Collaboration to Advance Equitable Low-Carbon Transportation” as part of the U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s 2021 thought leadership series, Innovation for a Sustainable, Equitable Transportation System https://www.volpe.dot.gov/events/innovation-for-sustainable-equitable-transportation , on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 12 p.m. (ET).
Attend the Event
The public is invited to join us by livestream https://volpe-events.webex.com/ec3300/eventcenter/enroll/join.do?confId=194474481716051568&theAction=detail&path=program_detail&siteurl=volpe-events&confViewID=194474481716051568&internalProgramTicketUnList=4832534b000000046308844376a8cb40942e188764766da9851e138715e8cf3e5f91cafa85dd5968&MK=1876267286 . Each speaker’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A period where event participants are invited to share ideas, ask questions, and engage with our speakers.
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FHWA: 2021 Virtual Road Weather Management Stakeholder Meeting
2021-08-04 16:00 - 2021-08-05 20:30
Registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Road Weather Management Stakeholder Meeting from August 4-5. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a venue for peer exchange between the transportation and weather communities consisting of State and local transportation agencies, academia, vendors, weather service providers (public and private), and consultants. Thank you to those who have already registered for the meeting.
Registration is free, but it is required. https://trecs.adobeconnect.com/road-weather-management-stakeholder-meeting-2021-day1/event/event_info.html
Dates: To best accommodate a virtual platform, the meeting will be conducted across two days, 4 hours per day.
* August 4, 2021 – August 5, 2021
* Each day will run from 12:00-4:30 p.m. EDT (with a 30-minute break from 2:00-2:30 p.m.)
Location: VIRTUAL – Adobe Connect Platform
* Information for optimal use of the software will be sent out with your registration confirmation.
Preliminary Agenda Items:
* Welcome
* Extreme Weather Events
* Innovative Solutions by Transportation Agencies
* Technology and Research Projects
* Weather Responsive Management Strategies (WRMS)
* Performance Measures
* Community Update (Committees, Pooled Fund Studies, etc.)
* And More
Transportation Agencies—Call for Presentations: The Road Weather Management Program (RWMP) is reaching out to all transportation agencies for presenters/presentations for the stakeholder meeting on the following topics.
* Innovative Solutions
* Solutions: Impacts from Climate Change (Resiliency and Sustainability)
* Implemented Strategies for Weather Responsive Management
* Automated Vehicle Testing during Adverse Weather
* Extreme Weather Event Experiences
If you are interested, please contact Tony Coventry at Tony.Coventry@dot.gov. mailto:Tony.Coventry@dot.gov
Photo Contest—Extreme Weather: RWMP is having a photo contest at the stakeholder meeting. RWMP will select the top five photos from all submissions received by July 23, 2021. At the stakeholder meeting, the participants will vote to select the winner. All photos will be displayed during break. Rules for submitting a photo are as follows:
* The photo should capture an extreme weather event that occurred in 2020 or 2021.
* All photos submitted require a signed release.
* Signed permission for use of the photo in future FHWA publications.
* All registrants for the stakeholder meeting are eligible.
* The “prize” will be bragging rights!
Submit your picture and release to Tony Coventry at Tony.Coventry@dot.gov mailto:Tony.Coventry@dot.gov .
If you need additional information, please contact David Johnson at David.Johnson@dot.gov mailto:David.Johnson@dot.gov .

Value Capture Strategies: Developer Impact Fees -The Primer
2021-08-04 17:00 - 19:00
Value Capture Strategies: Developer Impact Fees -The PrimerWednesday, August 4, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT – 3:00:00 PM EDT
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Value Capture Strategy: Developer Impact Fees (DIF) also known as a Street Impact Fees, Transportation Impact Fees, or System Development Charges, is one-time fee assessed by local government to developers to share of the new or expanded infrastructure costs to the community that will directly address the increased demand for services created by that development. Costs often covered include roads, utilities and public facilities. The goal is to have each new development share of the costs of off-site capital facilities needed to serve the new development—to help growth pay for itself and reduce the financial burden on the existing community. FHWA has recently developed a Developer Impact Fees – The Primer designed to provide information to transportation agencies that have DIF or are considering the use of DIF. The primer provides a practical information on what DIF is, how it works, where it used and case studies.
State and local (city, county, township, & tribe) transportation professionals are invited to a Value Capture Strategies: Developer Impact Fees-The Primer webinar on August 4, 2021, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET. The program will feature experts from leading state and local authorities sharing their Developer Impact Fees program including the processes, requirements, accounting & administration, and much more. Participants have an opportunity interact with peer experts to gain an in-depth understanding the benefits and applicability of Developer Impact Fees. There is no cost to participate but the space is limited. You must register to reserve your connection/space.
Targeted Audience
The webinar series is intended for professionals from States, cities, counties, Tribes, and metropolitan and rural transportation agencies looking for innovative funding and financial strategies to pay for transportation projects. This would include professionals involved with directing and managing aspects of highway-related programs and projects, such as planning, environment, project development, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and finance.
Additional Information
Since 2019, at least 33 cities have implemented Value Capture techniques to fund new street infrastructure capital, maintenance, and preservation projects that can accommodate growth, support successful economic development/redevelopment, and create jobs and economic growth.
For additional information, please contact:
* Thay Bishop, FHWA Center Innovative Finance Support, 404-562-3695, thay.bishop@dot.gov mailto:thay.bishop@dot.gov
* Stefan Natzke, FHWA National Systems and Economic Development, 202-366-5010, Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov mailto:Stefan.Natzke@dot.gov
Resources: Available Now
* Consult the Value Capture Implementation Manual for information applicable to all Value Capture strategies of roadway projects.
* See the FHWA’s Value Capture website for case studies, best practices, lessons learned, FAQs, and resources.
* Watch a short video https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/value_capture/capacity_building/hot_topics_spotlights.aspx on how Value Capture optimizes agency resources.

Adventures in Crowdsourcing: Emergency Management
2021-08-10 17:30 - 19:00
This webinar spotlights the use of crowdsourced data to enhance transportation agency operations during Emergency Management situations like evacuations, storms, and post-event recovery phases.
Register here. https://nocoe.adobeconnect.com/crowd4ops-08102021/event/registration.html
Moderator
* James Colyar, FHWA Office of Operations and EDC-6 Crowdsourcing Initiative Co-lead
Presenters
* Crowdsourced Data use in Hurricane Response — Amy Dirusso, P.E., ITS Project Manager and TSM&O Project Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation
* Crowdsourced Data to Enhance Evacuations — Brett Sellers, P.E., Transportation Systems Management and Operations Group, Alabama Department of Transportation.
* Crowdsourced Data for Improved Adverse Weather Response —Randi Feltner, P.E., Transportation Engineer Specialist, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Chris Lambert, Data Analyst, KYTC.
Target Audience
* Transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) executives and practitioners
* Emergency transportation operations
* Road weather management professionals
* Performance focused operations personnel
* Traffic Management Center managers
Learning Objectives
* Learn how regional agencies are leveraging new crowdsourced data to improve operations, safety, and planning.
* Learn about new resources and support available through the FHWA EDC6 Crowdsourcing program to help agencies derive even greater safety, reliability, and cost-savings benefits from crowdsourced data.

Project Bundling: The Business Process
2021-08-17 18:00 - 19:00
The goal of the EDC-5 Project Bundling initiative is to make bundling a routine agency business process. Ideally, agencies would have guidance or rules for assessing the potential benefit of bundling a set of projects. This webinar will provide guidance on how to employ ‘business rules’ consistently and strategically, such that bundles are identified as early as possible; preferably to be included in the State’s Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP.
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NJLTAP – Innovating at the Local Public Works Level: Can you Build a Better Mousetrap? (Webinar)
2021-08-25 14:00 - 15:00
In this webinar, come learn how the network of local technical assistance programs work with the Federal Highway Administration in the Build a Better Mousetrap competition to inspire innovation from local agencies around the country.
We’ll look at how Build a Better Mousetrap celebrates innovative solutions for challenges that local and tribal transportation workers encounter. These innovations can range from the development of tools and equipment modifications to the implementation of new processes that increase safety, reduce cost, and improve efficiency of our transportation system.
You just may leave the webinar thinking you’ve built a better mousetrap in your agency that you could enter in the next round of competition!
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Value Capture Strategies: Special Assessment Districts – The Primer
2021-08-25 17:00 - 19:00
Value Capture Strategies: Special Assessment Districts – The PrimerWednesday, August 25, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT – 3:00:00 PM EDT
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As the Federal funding for surface transportation has declined or is diminished, our infrastructure assets have reached the end of their useful lives. Adding to complexity is the state and local pressure to fund emerging needs such as “Smart City” initiatives to leverage new technologies and the complete street initiative to ensure safety to all mobility modes (walk, bike, scooter, street car, automobile, etc.). The need for transportation improvements has far outpaced the available funding sources. Think about the Value Capture Special Assessment Technique!! Special Assessments can serve as gap funding for public road improvement projects. The technique can also be used to leverage federal and state grants, attract private capital, provide access to federal low interest rate loans, and can seed funding to get the project off the ground. One of the powerful Value Capture techniques is a special assessment district and every state offers at least one type of Special Assessment funding & financing to its communities. It is a proven, effective technique for funding improvements that directly benefits property owners and enhances property values in the special assessment district. Local jurisdictions may create special assessment districts around transportation infrastructure to share the cost from beneficiaries. They can be new fees or assessment on property owners within those areas to share transportation infrastructure investment. The assessment can be based on property value, or sales, special business fees, or other measures of value, and can last for a fixed duration of time. SADs generate revenue from both existing and future developments.
FHWA has recently developed a Value Capture strategies: Special Assessment District (SAD) Primer – The Primer designed to provide information to state and local transportation agencies that have used or are considering the use of SAD. The primer provides practical information on what SAD is, how it works, where it used and case studies. Do you need funding for your state, city, county, township, and tribe? Do you know which revenue tools are available to fund improved services and capital expenditures in your community? Do you need infrastructure to accommodate your communities’ anticipated growth? Do you need assistance in implementing Value Capture Special Assessment.? Come to the Value Capture Virtual Peer Exchanges on August 25,2021 at 1:00PM-3:00PM ET to learn from peer experts on opportunities and challenges of implementing Value Capture Special Assessment techniques. There is no cost to participate but space is limited. You must register to reserve your connection/space.

EDC Safety Summit Series: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)
2021-09-01 14:00 - 18:00
Sharing Success and Expanding Implementation to Save Lives
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Safety innovations have been a cornerstone of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program since 2011, resulting in their rapid deployment and institutionalization, and the upcoming EDC Safety Summit Series will build on that momentum.
The summit series, scheduled for each Wednesday during September, will highlight seven safety initiatives, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement, and those with deployment stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future.
Each day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers, followed by interactive State and local presentations and a topic-based breakout session, as well as a local innovation safety showcase. There will also be engagement opportunities with other participants and peer-to-peer networking.
The summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day and is open to all State, local, and tribal stakeholders. Participants can join for one or all five Wednesdays.

EDC Safety Summit Series: Data-Driven Safety Analysis (DDSA)
2021-09-08 14:00 - 18:00
