Transportation and Land Use dictate most Americans’ experiences with climate change and carbon emissions, as well as the prices of everything people use. To reduce emissions and maintain a reasonable cost of living, America needs to look at aspects of transportation and land use and how they interact with inflation and climate change. Join America […]
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Road Weather Management Program (RWMP) has launched the Road Weather Spotlight, a monthly webinar series discussing challenges of various road weather events, lessons learned, and practical solutions. The series will run the first Wednesday of each month from May to October, 2022. The August webinar will focus on "Moving Towards […]
Session 3 and Update on the A-GaME - Communicating Subsurface Conditions for Construction Geotechnical subsurface investigations are not just about design parameters. Geotechnical site characterization must also inform constructability decisions and provide contractors with the information needed to get the job done efficiently and effectively. Explore ways to improve our investigation processes, to effectively communicate […]
REGISTER HERE: Crowdsourced Data for Arterial Operations | National Operations Center of Excellence https://transportationops.org/event/AiC-Aug-2022 Real-time and archived crowdsourced data, particularly when integrated with traditional transportation data, helps agencies better understand and plan for arterial operations. This webinar features presentation from three agencies on their use of multiple crowdsourced data and analytics tools to improve roadway […]
As roundabouts become more prevalent in the US, see how municipalities can use these roadway designs to improve accessibility and economic vitality. Dan Burden of Blue Zones LLC helps explain the design features of roundabouts and how to they can be used to accommodate walking, bicycling, driving, and freight movement. Register here https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5618260751198825488 for this […]
August 24 – Special Owner’s Only Forum: Making it Happen: Improving Site Characterization for Constructability and Construction Decisions. Intended for DOT Construction and Project Managers, Geotechnical Engineers and other owner representatives, this session will include large and small group discussions, and intra-agency collaboration to improve internal site characterization processes and procedures. Registration link will be […]
There is a direct relationship between transportation investments and community resilience, equity, and sustainability. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern that will explore how transportation agencies and state departments of transportation (DOTs) have ensured that quality-of-life considerations are comprehensively incorporated into community planning and project […]
EDC-6 TOPS Concrete Webinar SchedulingThe FHWA Every Day Counts round six innovation, known as Targeted Overlay Pavement Solutions (TOPS), features 12 overlay products. Join us August 30th at 1:30 ET to learn about one of the products: Concrete over Asphalt Bonded (COA-B). Participants will hear from the Colorado DOT. Learn about benefits, specifications, and construction […]
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Road Weather Management Program (RWMP) is pleased to present the Road Weather Spotlight, a monthly webinar series discussing the challenges of various road weather events, lessons learned, and practical solutions. The series runs the first Wednesday of each month and includes a facilitated panelist discussion with an open Q&A for […]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allocated a historic $1.2 trillion in federal funding for projects ranging from transportation and energy to water and broadband. In accordance with the Biden administration's executive orders on advancing racial equity and tackling the climate crisis, federal agencies are requiring applicants to provide more evidence on how proposed projects […]