NJDOT Technology Transfer

FHWA: 2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum
2021-06-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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 .

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

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.

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

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 .

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.

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/

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Engaging Traditionally Underserved Communities using Virtual Public Involvement (VPI)
2021-05-04 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Strategic Workforce Development Webinar
2021-04-28 18:00 - 19:30
Who: State Departments of Transportation, Partners and FHWA Divisions who selected Strategic Workforce Development as an EDC-6 Initiative
What: Strategic Workforce Development Kick-off Webinar
When: Wednesday, April 28 at 2:00-3:30 EST
Where:
* Web Conference Room URL: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/sr500aedc6strtwrkfrc/
* Teleconference Phone Number: 800-683-4564 and Teleconference Passcode: [REDACTED]
Hosts: FHWA’s Center for Transportation Workforce Development and the EDC-6 Strategic Workforce Development Implementation Team
Strategic Workforce Development (SWD) is an Every Day Counts-6 initiative which supports the Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HCWP). In 2016, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) formed a National Partnership to address the growing workforce problem.
Twenty-six states selected the EDC initiative SWD as an innovation goal, and FHWA is ready to kick-off discussions about this important initiative.
Please join FHWA’s Center for Transportation Workforce Development on Wednesday April 28 at 2:00 EST for a webinar featuring an overview of Strategic Workforce Development and a panel discussion with representatives from South Dakota and Arizona, two states who developed successful HCWPs during the pilot stage.
For questions concerning the webinar, contact Kirk Fredrichs at Kirk.Fredrichs@dot.gov mailto:Kirk.Fredrichs@dot.gov or Chrisy Currier at christina.currier@dot.gov mailto:christina.currier@dot.gov . 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 Kirsten Poston, FHWA Disability Program manager at Kirsten.poston@dot.gov mailto:Kirsten.poston@dot.gov with your request. Your request for Reasonable Accommodations needs to be submitted five (5) working days prior to the event.
Resources:
EDC-6: Strategic Workforce Development | Federal Highway Administration https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_6/strategic_workforce_development.cfm http://(dot.gov)
FHWA – Highway Construction Workforce Partnership https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovativeprograms/centers/workforce_dev/hcwp/ http://(dot.gov)

NJDOT Tech Talk! Webinar – Research Showcase: Lunchtime Edition
2021-04-22 16:00 - 17:30
Please join us for an NJDOT Research Showcase Lunchtime Edition!
This Lunchtime Tech Talk! webinar features three research studies that we could not share at the 22nd Annual Research Showcase held last October.
Quantifying Impacts of Disruptive Precipitation to Surface Transportation: A Data-Driven Mitigation Approach, by Raif Bucar, PhD Candidate, Stevens Institute of Technology
Lighting, Visual Guidance and Age: Importance to Safety in Roadway Work Zones, by John D. Bullough, PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Analysis of Overweight Truck Permit Policy in New Jersey, by Hani Nassif, PhD, Rutgers University
The Research Showcase is an opportunity for the New Jersey transportation community to learn about the broad scope of academic research initiatives underway and share technology transfer activities being conducted by institutions of higher education partners and their associates. The annual event serves as a showcase to present the ongoing initiatives and benefts of the NJDOT Research program.
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.
Click through the link https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec58602c072eb2b4292494582a96e036b to register for this webinar event.

International Conference on 3D Printing and Transportation
2021-04-21 00:00 - 2021-04-24 00:00
Convened by Transportation Research Board, the Second International Conference on 3D Printing and Transportation will be held on April 21-23, 2021.
The objective of this conference is to provide a forum for knowledge and information exchange on how 3D printing in construction and manufacturing is impacting the transportation industry. General 3D printing or additive manufacturing in transportation affects freight, air, marine, rail, space explorations; energy efficiency and sufficiency; sustainability; safety and security; education and workforce development; and policies and regulations. This conference will build on the first conference and help prepare for a transportation system that is ready for this transformational technology.
Registration is not yet available.
For more information, click here https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/11-18-2020/international-conference-on-3d-printing-and-transportation or contact James Bryant (jbryant@nas.edu mailto:jbryant@nas.edu )

FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinar: Value Capture Strategies and Municipal Bonds and Debt
2021-04-14 17:00 - 19:00
This webinar is part of a series of Value Capture Strategies webinars. Value capture strategies are revenue tools designed to share the value created by transportation investment from the beneficiaries. It can generate sustainable, long-term revenue streams that can help repay debt used to finance the upfront costs of transportation infrastructure, such as highway and highway related infrastructures, public transportation, parking garages, trails, etc.
In this webinar, we discuss the connection of muni bonds and Value Capture strategies. Expert speakers will explore topics including the benefits of leveraging Value Capture Strategies with municipal bonds to finance infrastructure necessary to spur economic development/redevelopment. It will provide the basic requirements for issuing a bond, the rules and regulations that govern tax-exempt and taxable bonds, the major players involved in a bond transaction, and the roles and responsibilities of both public and private sector participants. The attendees will learn about the tax-exempt bond market and the ratings process. REGISTER HERE https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?sco-id=1303236601
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.

You Have Crash Data, Now What
2021-04-08 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. This webinar focuses on the Systemic Approach pillar.
Target Audience: State, local, and tribal agencies – come discover tools for crash data analysis that will help you make data driven, targeted decisions and see how agencies have used them to analyze their data.
SPEAKERS & TOPICS:
* Matthew Enders, WSDOT, will discuss how Washington DOT/LTAP has provided data assistance to local agencies to identify and target crashes.
* Jerry Roche, FHWA and Jeff Gooch, VHB, will provide an overview of the FHWA Crash Tree Maker tool followed by a demonstration.
* Jennifer Bleiholder, ALDOT, will discuss the Alabama DOT experience with the FHWA Crash Tree Maker.
Registration: Participants must register in advance at https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fconnectdot.connectsolutions.com%2Fe0q3qd2c5u8p%2Fevent%2Fregistration.html&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C94340d9aae7c4a181e6808d8eacbe40a%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C1%7C637517508720695658%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=1OnZqSqLBe4v%2B%2Bc0taG4HZyfKn9DMw9%2BbhbZmkk0wIs%3D&reserved=0 http://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e0q3qd2c5u8p/event/registration.html

Measuring and Managing Freight System Resilience Workshop
2021-04-06 00:00 - 2021-04-09 00:00
The Measuring and Managing Freight System Resilience Workshop on April 6-8, 2021 will bring together a community to address challenges and strategies of assuring freight system resilience in the face of disruptions caused by major natural hazards. In part-day virtual sessions on April 6, 7 and 8, 2021, presentations of four major freight disruption events will be used to frame a discussion among public and private sector managers affected. Response panels spanning all modes, along with online participants, will explore resilience options including infrastructure investments, operational adaptations, and enhanced inter-party collaborations.
Registration Fees
General: $195.00 (Changes to $245.00 post Feb 8, 2021)
Speaker/TRB Sponsor: $170.00 (Changes to $220.00 post Feb 8, 2021)
Register by February 8, 2021 for the early bird rates!
Prices will increase again after March 8, 2021

FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinar: Introduction to Development Agreements and Other Contract-Based Value Capture
2021-03-24 17:00 - 19:00
This webinar, part of a series of Value Capture Strategies webinars, officially rolls out the Value Capture: Development Agreements and Other Contract-Based Primer. The webinar will provides practical information for implementing DA, CBA, JDA, and other contract-based VC techniques (such as public right of way [ROW] use agreements). It includes overviews of these techniques, processes involved in implementing them, their role in key VC opportunities and challenges, as well as real-world case examples of when and how best they can be used. Register Here https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?sco-id=1302335844 .
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.

Advancing the Marine Transportation System through Automation and Autonomous Technologies: Trends, Applications, and Challenges
2021-03-15 00:00 - 2021-03-18 00:00
Convened by Transportation Research Board’s Marine Group Technical Activities Committees and the Marine Board
Sponsored by U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System
This sixth biennial conference in partnership with the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) will showcase current and emerging innovative science and technologies related to maritime transportation. Join your colleagues from government, industry, and academia to examine the rapidly evolving applications of autonomous and automated technologies. Through engaged discussion and debate with noted thought leaders, directed panelists, and leading scientists and engineers, we will explore the direction, technical challenges, enabling technologies, and potential hurdles to successfully navigate the future of the marine transportation system.
Register here https://web.cvent.com/event/d8612aef-8c5d-4cb5-a316-709a189da8e1/websitePage:18647cf2-f444-46d9-8b37-39c723ad529e?rp=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
Conference fees apply.

10th Annual International Portable Emission Measurement Systems Conference
2021-03-11 00:00 - 2021-03-13 00:00
The Portable Emission Measurement System (PEMS) annual conference gathers leaders and top researchers from industry, government and academia to discuss the application and significance of PEMS in emission and fuels research. The theme of this year’s conference is “From the Laboratory to the Real World: Understanding Community Impacts”. Topics covered often include the latest developments in compliant and non-compliant PEMS; the benefits of portable activity monitoring systems (PAMS) and prediction of in-use emissions; and new developments for on-road measurements from an international perspective, such as Real Driving Emissions. The International PEMS Conference will continue to explore the most pressing questions surrounding PEMS, cultivate innovative technology, and begin development of the next generation of on-board sensors, analysis, and reporting algorithms.
Early Bird Registration Opens February 1, 2021!
For any questions regarding the conference please contact Jill Barber jbarber@cert.ucr.edu mailto:jbarber@cert.ucr.edu

Information Resources Exchange Group (IREG) - 118th Meeting
2021-03-10 18:00 - 20:00
The 118th-meeting of the Information Resources Exchange Group (IREG) is scheduled for:WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 2021 (1.00 PM Eastern)
We will have a special guest presentation from the folks at Mapbox https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.mapbox.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C2a7b22c2186243a943b608d8d90525f5%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C1%7C637497963420178599%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZAtEWvoioB3GHtdr6NcURE6YGsXuLa6Tj3UYJc7oZ14%3D&reserved=0 . We’ll hear about all the amazing features that Mapbox Studio https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.mapbox.com%2Fmapbox-studio&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C2a7b22c2186243a943b608d8d90525f5%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C1%7C637497963420188595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=UNFe7sg7MQ9TY1fTW1Ap4Yu4A62AUG6cnMNiVsmp788%3D&reserved=0 has to offer and how you can quickly make your own styled basemaps as well as how to upload and use your own geospatial data.
RSVP via ticketleap here https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fdvrpc.ticketleap.com%2Fireg-march-2021%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Cea32d51f41c44f7c156908d8de784569%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C1%7C637503955446942059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=zKULirF9qcMYYpp8ubrPX%2FsOeIIXdvNXgoTm1Qi1e1c%3D&reserved=0 or add the Zoom link to your calendar
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FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinar: Introduction to Transportation Utility Fees: Maintaining Local Roads, Trails and other Transportation Primer
2021-03-10 18:00 - 20:00
FHWA is hosting a series of Value Capture Strategies webinars. The webinar series will detail the Value Capture techniques promoted in the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC-5) initiative. Register now https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?sco-id=1302281256
This webinar rolls out the Transportation Utility Fees/Road Maintenance Fees Primer. This primer introduces the concept of TUFs and how they can provide an alternative source of funding to help maintain and improve road networks. TUFs can also provide a source of funding to upgrade sidewalks, add or improve pedestrian safety features and curbs, as well as to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Over a series of nine chapters, the primer provides practical information on what TUFs are and examples of how municipalities use them. It also provides points for consideration when thinking about instituting a TUFs program, such as the favorability of the legal and regulatory environment for TUFs as well as whether and how TUFs can be used for financing.
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 Value Capture Strategies Webinars
2021-03-10 18:00 - 20:00
FHWA is hosting a series of Value Capture Strategies webinars beginning on March 10, 2021. The webinar series will detail the Value Capture techniques promoted in the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC-5) initiative. 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%7C7ee241fbe1fb42d0bc3008d8c6bfd350%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637477874489260227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=B3HCN1kL6PCiskKFvcIGCCy9g27ksJWWFKUEIYQkgbU%3D&reserved=0
This year’s series focuses on the intersection of Innovative Finance and Innovative Project Delivery Tools. These webinars will detail more Value Capture best practices collected from throughout the nation. They will also highlight FHWA’s recently completed Value Capture Primer series of technical documents.
Value Capture is a set of powerful techniques that recover a portion of land value created by public infrastructure investments, and can:
* address funding gaps;
* leverage and optimize Federal and State resources;
* accelerate project delivery;
* meet and improve system performance goals;
* maintain transportation infrastructure assets in good repair; and
* save time and money.
The program features subject matter experts and peers who successfully utilized Value Capture in tandem with innovative finance and project delivery techniques to advance new and modernized infrastructure projects.
Registration is free but is limited. Certificates of Completion and Confirmation of Attendance are available!
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.
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%7C7ee241fbe1fb42d0bc3008d8c6bfd350%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637477874489260227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=B3HCN1kL6PCiskKFvcIGCCy9g27ksJWWFKUEIYQkgbU%3D&reserved=0
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.

Video Solutions That Go the Distance – Connected technology for safer, more efficient public transport networks
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Whether you operate a public transport or logistics network, its success relies on high levels of team collaboration to protect people, property and assets. The right technology ecosystem ensures networks are operating at their most efficient.
KEY LEARNING POINTS:
* Explore: find out how technology unified by a common platform built to empower users can help to address the unique challenges of your operation.
* Detect: find out how you can use detection methods to garner better insight into operations and protect people, property, and assets.
* Analyze: discover what you can do to recognize which events are important, quickly find what you are looking for and make informed decisions to respond.
* Communicate: what steps should be taken to connect instantly across devices and networks to keep teams connected and informed?
* Respond: find out how to simultaneously mobilize and coordinate an immediate response internally and with public safety.
SPEAKERS:
Rob Scott, Regional Sales Manager London and South East at Motorola Solutions
Rob Scott has been in the security industry for over 25 years working with various integrators in this time supplying video surveillance equipment for new and refurb works in the rail and transportation sector.
Sean Fitzgerald, Head of Solutions Marketing EMEA at Motorola Solutions
Sean Fitzgerald is Motorola Solutions’ Head of Solutions Marketing for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Sean has more than 25 years’ experience in the IT and telecommunications industries and has worked with customers across both public and private sectors. Sean has had a wide-ranging career that has spanned design engineering, product management, business development, procurement and more, giving him a broad perspective on market and customer requirements.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Deterioration of Highway Bridges
2021-02-22 19:00 - 20:30
Often, advanced sensor technologies can assess highway bridge infrastructure. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) may be used to predict the deterioration of bridges. Presenters will discuss recent case studies related to the application of AI in integrating highway data to better explain and predict system performance. They will also identify how AI and DL may improve sensor signal data, and explain how these technologies can provide support design, operations, and management of highway systems.
Some registrants will need to pay $95 to attend this webinar. Sign into http://MyTRB.org to view registration information.
Webinar agenda and presenters
* Introduction to AI and DL: Hoda Azari, Federal Highway Administration
* AI in highway asset management: Devin Harris, University of Virginia
* Emerging sensing and analytical technologies: Nora El-Gohary, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
* Future applications of AI: Shamim Pakzad, Lehigh University
* Question and answer session: Moderated by Sreenivas Alampalli, New York State Department of Transportation (ret.)
The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives
* At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
* Identify current applications of AI in highway asset management.
* Identify emerging sensing and analytical technologies.
* Discuss future applications of AI in highway asset management.
Professional Development Hour Information
Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). TRB’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including for any question-and-answer session following the presentations.

Understanding Pavements – Centering Seams – Maintaining Centreline Joints in Asphalt Pavements
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:30
Deteriorating centerline joints are a maintenance challenge for many highway agencies. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern to explore centerline joint practices used by transportation agencies. Presenters will identify ways to reduce the need for maintenance and improve the maintenance activity itself. Presenters will also discuss innovative practices to improve centerline joint performance and maintenance.
Some registrants will need to pay $95 to attend this webinar. Sign into http://MyTRB.org to view registration information.
Webinar agenda and presenters
* Centerline joint performance: Todd Thomas, Asphalt Materials, Inc.
* Centerline joint maintenance: Greg Duncan, Applied Pavement Technology, Inc.
* Improved centerline joint performance and maintenance: John Senger, Illinois Department of Transportation
* Question and answer session: Moderated by Hasan Ozer, Arizona State University
The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
* Identify ways to reduce the need for maintenance of centerline joints.
* Discuss innovative practices to improve centerline joint performance and maintenance.
Professional Development Hour Information
Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). TRB’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including for any question-and-answer session following the presentations.

Advanced Project Bundling: Overcoming Hurdles
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:30
Advanced project bundling https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/project_bundling.cfm consists of planning and awarding similar projects to leverage all economies of scale throughout project delivery, while also achieving important program goals.
Project bundling isn’t new, so why are the techniques promoted in Every Day Counts round five https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/ referred to as “advanced”? This FHWA-sponsored webinar series will detail more effective methods collected from national best practices. Agencies that systematically implement this more advanced approach will optimize resources, save delivery time, and address system performance goals while keeping crucial transportation assets in good repair.
Many agencies have overcome hurdles to realize the full benefit of bundling projects. This webinar will showcase some typical hurdles and consider how lead agencies have addressed them by using a more advanced approach to project bundling.
Register Here https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/dot/fhwa/WC/Lists/Seminars/DispForm.aspx?ID=2502

Land Use and Transportation Policies for a Sustainable Future
2021-02-09 18:00 - 19:00
Even though there are tremendous uncertainties in the timing and evolution path of the Autonomous Vehicles (AV) technology, it may become a likely reality within most MPOs’ long-range regional transportation plan horizon of twenty years. Yet a recent survey of the largest MPOs in the US indicates only one of them “even mentions driverless, automated, or autonomous vehicles in its most recent RTP.” One of the uncertainties in assessing the impacts of AV is their direction: on one hand, self-driving cars could increase VMT by increasing roadway capacity, lowering costs of travel; on the other, they may reduce VMT by enabling more car-sharing, improving access to transit, eliminating the fixed costs of car ownership, and reclaiming parking space. To date, there is no suitable conceptual framework or modeling tools available to MPOs for quantitatively assessing the likely long-term effects of AV or potential policy scenarios.
This project studies the possible impacts on travel and land use of the emerging AV technology and focuses on advancing this innovative mobility option by making sure it serves the greater good of building sustainable and equitable communities in its adoption. It also contributes to smart cities research by examining the likely social, economic, and environmental outcomes of integrating AV in our cities and by starting to consider policies and plans to preempt their potential adverse impacts and to ensure that the AV technology improves access for all people.
For more information, visit: Webinar: Land Use and Transportation Policies for a Sustainable Future | National Institute for Transportation and Communities (pdx.edu) https://nitc.trec.pdx.edu/events/professional-development/webinar-12-11-2020
Register here https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6272439367721809933
