NJDOT Technology Transfer

Adventures in Crowdsourcing: Identifying and Managing the Back of Queues (EDC5 Webinar Series)
2020-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Crowdsourcing turns transportation system users into real-time sensors on system performance, providing low-cost, high-quality data on traffic operations, roadway conditions, travel patterns, and more. Identifying and managing the back of roadway queues is an important part of traffic operations and safety. Participants will hear from agencies that have or are advancing in the practice of data management to support crowdsourced data in operations, leading to a better understanding of ways that agencies and responders can identify and manage traffic queues due to work zones, incidents, and other sources of congestion.
Further Information and Registration can be found here https://transportationops.org/event/adventures-crowdsourcing-identifying-and-managing-back-queues-edc5-webinar-series .

POSTPONED! Tech Talk! Webinar: EDC Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian
2020-04-02 17:00 - 18:30
UPDATE: This live webinar has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Those who are registered will remain registered.
Please join the NJDOT Bureau of Research on April 2nd for an Innovation Exchange Webinar, “EDC Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)”, that we are convening in Training Room A in the E&O Building at NJDOT Headquarters.
Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP), an Every Day Counts (EDC) innovation, is about a new type of “STEP” to keep pedestrians safe at uncontrolled road crossing locations. This webinar will outline five cost-effective countermeasures available to local agencies, and identify resources to guide in their selection and installation. Stories from local agencies will tell of county, city, and Tribal deployment leadership, with details on site and countermeasure selection, installation, monitoring, and improved safety measures of success.
AICP and NJ PE credits are available. This “live” webinar event is free to attend, but you must register ahead of time to guarantee a seat as there is limited space in the training room:
WEBINAR: EDC Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) https://webinar-step-localnj.eventbrite.com/

2D Hydraulic Modeling User's Forum
2020-04-02 17:00 - 18:00
This web meeting will be the second in a series of several webinars on reviewing 2D hydraulic models. The main topic for this webinar will be 2D model mesh review.
The following topics will be covered in the upcoming webinars. If you have specific questions or additional topics to be discussed, please let us know.
* Boundary condition and material roughness review
* Hydraulic structure review
* Reviewing model controls
* Reviewing simulation results.
To register for this webinar CLICK HERE https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/dot/fhwa/WC/Lists/Seminars/DispForm.aspx?ID=2290

Together North Jersey Forum
2020-03-20 12:30 - 17:00
Together North Jersey celebrates 5 years since the completion of the TNJ Plan!
Join us on March 20, 2020 as we look back at the progress we have made in the last 5 years and look forward to the next five.
Looking back, Together North Jersey has had a positive impact on communities across the region. From launching the TNJ Institute to completing a variety of technical assistance projects, we’ve accomplished much during the past 5 years.
Looking forward, Together North Jersey is about to reexamine the TNJ Plan to assess how our region’s priorities and goals may have changed since its completion in 2015.
Now’s a great time to reengage and help shape the future of this initiative!
Link to the Event Page is HERE https://togethernorthjersey.com/event/together-north-jersey-forum-2020/

Proven Safety Countermeasures Workshop - Burlington County (DVRPC region)
2020-03-18 12:00 - 16:00
New Jersey is currently a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) focus approach state for both Pedestrians and Intersections, with approximately 24% of fatal and serious injury crashes involving Intersections and 27% involving Pedestrians and Bicycles. In New Jersey, approximately 60% of fatal and serious injury crashes are occurring on the local system.
The New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program (NJLTAP) has partnered with the FHWA Division Office, NJDOT Bureau of Safety, Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs and Local Aid and Economic Development, and our three Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop a half-day workshop focused on the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures and the funding available for improvements to the local system.
This workshop provides guidance on the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures that local public agencies can implement to successfully address roadway departure, intersection, and pedestrian and bicycle crashes. The course will provide emphasis on intersection and pedestrian safety countermeasures, as well as potential funding sources (both federal and state) for implementing such countermeasures. Further, emphasis will be provided to include ways to implement the countermeasures into existing projects as proactive low-cost solutions to safety improvements.
Registration is required for this event. AICP and PE credits available.
For more information on this Proven Safety Countermeasures Workshop and how to register. https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/proven-safety-countermeasures-workshop-3/

Public Involvement Working Group Webinar
2020-03-09 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Monday, March 9th at 2:00 PM ET for their upcoming webinar: Public Involvement and Resources Related to Title VI and Environmental Justice hosted by Fleming El-Amin and Jody McCullough from FHWA
They will provide an overview of what Environmental Justice means at FHWA and share helpful resources on policy and public participation.
Register for the webinar here: LINK https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/[REDACTED]

Empowering Cities with Data: Partnership Building & Frontier Technologies
2020-03-09 00:00 - 2020-03-10 00:00
How can cities reduce cyclist and pedestrian traffic fatalities? How can streets be better designed for the elderly? How can housing authorities avoid trash overflow onto sidewalks?
Urbanites long for cities that are more walkable, bikeable, and responsive. This event will explore two key tools for realizing these goals: partnership building, and frontier technology. Specifically, a look into Numina’s sensing platform that measures street activity.
How can planning professionals work with this data and budding technology firms? The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership will share on partnerships for the public realm and the Living Labs program.
After the panel discussion, there will be an opportunity for attendees to explore Numina’s data dashboards; including data on public streets, parks and plazas, and trash collection.
This event is hosted by the APA New York Metro Chapter Technology Committee and is eligible for 1 CM credit; however, you do not need to be a Chapter member or urban planner to attend, open to the public.
Link: https://www.nyplanning.org/events/empowering-cities-with-data-partnership-building-frontier-technologies/

FHWA/NHI - Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
2020-02-25 00:00 - 2020-02-29 00:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course curriculum for this training reflects current practices, while addressing new and emerging technologies available to bridge inspectors. In addition, the course features exemplary training; hands-on workshops for popular types of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) equipment; and a case study of an inspection plan for a fracture critical bridge.
The first day of the training focuses on the concept of fracture critical members (FCMs), FCM identification, failure mechanics, fatigue in metal, and an overview of NDE methods. Day two includes demonstration sessions and hands-on applications of NDE techniques for dye penetrant, magnetic particle testing, Eddy current testing, and ultrasonic testing. Days three and four emphasize inspection procedures and reporting for common FCMs, including problematic details, I-girders, floor beams, trusses, box girders, pin and hanger assemblies, arch ties, eyebars, and cross girders/pier caps. The course will conclude with a case study detailing the preparation of an inspection plan of a fracture critical bridge. Additionally, the course instructors will tailor discussions of topics based on State needs and requirements.
“This training will help inspectors evaluate bridges more thoroughly and will provide them with additional knowledge in how structures work and what can take place when they don’t work,” states Bill Drosehn, district bridge inspection engineer for the Massachusetts DOT.
Note: Hosts are required to provide safety goggles for all course participants as well as a well-ventilated space for conducting the dye penetrant demonstration.
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
* Identify fracture critical members (FCMs)
* Identify problematic details
* Identify areas most susceptible to fatigue and fracture
* Record defects
* Evaluate defects
* Evaluate nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods
* Evaluate retrofit details
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Those who will benefit most from this training are public and private sector bridge inspectors, supervisors, project engineers, and others responsible for field inspection of fracture critical steel bridge members. Prior to taking this course, participants should have completed NHI course 130055, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, or possess equivalent field experience relative to bridges. Participants also should have a thorough understanding of bridge mechanics and bridge safety inspection procedures as required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Tech Talk! Micromobility’s Launch in NJ and Beyond
2020-02-20 18:30 - 20:30
This Tech Talk Event will explore the current state of micromobility as a shared transport option in the U.S. and highlight recent research on cities that have begun to develop and/or refine policies for their bike-share and e-scooter programs. In NJ, Hoboken and Asbury Park have been on the leading edge by piloting micromobility programs. Speakers will discuss each city’s experiences with bike-share and the introduction of e-scooters, as well as the demographics of usage, user satisfaction, and community receptivity. The panel will explore the nuts and bolts and the challenges of ramping up shared mobility options including: needed infrastructure improvements; marketing and education to attract users and promote safety; law enforcement; and staffing, funding and revenue sharing arrangements with selected providers.
FOR MORE INFORMATION https://www.njdottechtransfer.net/2020/01/09/nj-micromobility/
REGISTER AT: https://techtalk-micromobility.eventbrite.com

Proven Safety Countermeasures Workshop - North Jersey (NJTPA/Newark)
2020-02-13 13:00 - 17:00
New Jersey is currently a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) focus approach state for both Pedestrians and Intersections, with approximately 24% of fatal and serious injury crashes involving Intersections and 27% involving Pedestrians and Bicycles. In New Jersey, approximately 60% of fatal and serious injury crashes are occurring on the local system.
The New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program (NJLTAP) has partnered with the FHWA Division Office, NJDOT Bureau of Safety, Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs and Local Aid and Economic Development, and our three Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop a half-day workshop focused on the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures and the funding available for improvements to the local system.
This workshop provides guidance on the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures that local public agencies can implement to successfully address roadway departure, intersection, and pedestrian and bicycle crashes. The course will provide emphasis on intersection and pedestrian safety countermeasures, as well as potential funding sources (both federal and state) for implementing such countermeasures. Further, emphasis will be provided to include ways to implement the countermeasures into existing projects as proactive low-cost solutions to safety improvements.
Registration is required for this event. AICP and PE credits available.
For more information on this Proven Safety Countermeasures Workshop and how to register. https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/proven-safety-countermeasures-workshop-2/

Municipal Engineering Construction Inspection Part Two
2020-02-12 13:00 - 20:00
This three-day course held on consecutive Wednesdays in February is designed for municipal engineering inspectors who want to improve their overall background in proper inspection of public and private construction movements in the State of New Jersey. Personnel in related fields may find this course informative and enlightening as well. The course was developed by the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers with cooperation of the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program (NJ LTAP) at Rutgers CAIT and the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Part 2 presents an overview of work zone traffic safety, regulatory agencies, OSHA regulations, New Jersey laws and ethics, local governments, public relations, the developer’s escrow law, residential site improvement standards, construction administration, and information sources that are relevant to municipal engineering construction inspection.
Class dates will be 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26

TRB Webinar: Evaluating Load Testing for Bridges
2020-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
The overall structural behavior of a bridge can be determined through load testing. TRB is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, February 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern that will delve into this topic. The webinar will focus on diagnostic load testing and proof load testing, and will identify how these tests can help refine the load rating of a bridge.
The presenters will define the different load tests, provide guidance about when and if to conduct a load test, and discuss how to prepare for it. They will also interpret the test results and determine how to quantify safety in terms of the reliability index after a load test is included.
This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Testing and Evaluation of Transportation Structures.
Some registrants will need to pay $95 to attend this webinar. Sign into http://MyTRB.org to view registration information.
Webinar Presenters
* Eva Lantsoght, Universidad San Francisco de Quito
* Jesse Grimson, BDI
* David Yang, Lehigh University
* Ed Zhou, AECOM
Moderated by: Sreenivas Alampalli, New York State Department of Transportation
Webinar Outline
1. General considerations and preparation for load testing
2. Diagnostic load tests
3. Proof load tests
4. Estimating the reliability index and remaining service life after load testing
5. Question and answer session
The first 90 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 if a load test can meet desired objectives
* Select the appropriate type of load test
* Use the outcome to evaluate bridge structural behavior
* Determine the structural safety of a bridge, quantified by the probability of failure
Professional Development Hour Information
A certificate for 2.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be provided to Professional Engineers (PEs) who register and attend the webinar as an individual. For approved webinars, TRB’s webinar program awards Registered Continuing Education Provider (RCEP) Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits associated with participation only to the registered individual and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To receive PDH credits, please register as an individual and sign into the webinar from your personal computer. After doing this, you may join your group in a meeting room. 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.
Registration is available until just before the webinar starts. Once the webinar starts, you will be unable to submit your registration. Individuals that are registered for a webinar but do not receive their confirmation emails due to their organization’s internal firewalls should contact the TRB Helpdesk mailto:mytrb@nas.edu?subject=Help%20registering%20for%20TRB%20webinar for assistance in signing in.
Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.
This webinar was developed in October 2019. TRB has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP by TRB. Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP http://www.trb.org/main/blurbs/rcep.net , 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum mailto:rgillum@nas.edu?subject=Question%20about%20Feb%2011%20webinar .
Photo credit. Paul VanDerWerf. Lift Bridge https://www.flickr.com/photos/pavdw/28197147584/in/photolist-JXFKAY-r6tZZK-JhUuq9-3agfj3-hDTbUE-qbjbki-8VPQYY-ejJayY-JyeEGc-8VPjSL-r7H2Nr-QdkBnM-V1EVF9-21cVaTX-Des66N-qrE1nq-ejCrei-22UUEgH-8VPjKJ-sPmrs-ejJahL-DDwVs3-e3oV88-2a49Ume-4BHmP2-22UUEdM-ftepYB-22SmZRS-eEMxQ7-21zpFz8-rj9Qh9-r2MKjZ-dtysbj-r2FzeS-geyf44-rjd35p-22UUE7K-22UUDDv-wor1VP-22UUDGM-KvrUzc-LePrKr-r2EPHm-Pnj52m-bkY81y-PpVL5z-qwDbQx-qFVCq9-PkQDSC-ECvV6Y . (CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ )

Webinar: Data Management and Governance for Better Crowdsourced Data Applications
2020-01-28 18:30 - 20:00
Adventures in Crowdsourcing: Data Management and Governance for Better Crowdsourced Data Applications (FHWA EDC-5 Crowdsourcing for Operations Innovation)Tuesday 28 January 2020, 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Crowdsourcing turns transportation system users into real-time sensors on system performance, providing low-cost, high-quality data on traffic operations, roadway conditions, travel patterns, and more. This webinar will highlight data governance strategies and data management techniques to help agencies understand the nature of crowdsourced data and how best to make it usable for current and future needs. Crowdsourced data from real-time sources such as vehicle probe providers and free mobile-based applications (for example, Waze) require data management strategies that support both immediate operational uses and archives that provide great value for near-term and long term planning efforts. This webinar will include State and Local experiences in making use of new and “big” data and will also feature snippets of forthcoming NCHRP framework for managing data from emerging transportation technologies.
Moderators: James Colyar, FHWA EDC-5 Crowdsourcing for Operations Program Lead Vaishali Shah, AEM Corporation Presenters: Subrat Mahapatra, Deputy Director, TSMO & CAV, Office of CHART & ITS Development, Maryland Department of Transportation Michael Schnuerle, Data Officer Office of Civic Innovation and Technology (CIT), Louisville Metro Government Benjamin Pecheux, Director of Information Research, AEM Corporation
Register here https://events-na1.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/2334344376/en/events/event/shared/2386551631/event_landing.html?sco-id=3434790197

Proven Safety Countermeasures Workshop - South Jersey
2020-01-28 13:00 - 17:00
New Jersey is currently a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) focus approach state for both Pedestrians and Intersections, with approximately 24% of fatal and serious injury crashes involving Intersections and 27% involving Pedestrians and Bicycles. In New Jersey, approximately 60% of fatal and serious injury crashes are occurring on the local system.
The New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program (NJLTAP) has partnered with the FHWA Division Office, NJDOT Bureau of Safety, Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs and Local Aid and Economic Development, and our three Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop a half-day workshop focused on the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures and the funding available for improvements to the local system.
This workshop provides guidance on the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures that local public agencies can implement to successfully address roadway departure, intersection, and pedestrian and bicycle crashes. The course will provide emphasis on intersection and pedestrian safety countermeasures, as well as potential funding sources (both federal and state) for implementing such countermeasures. Further, emphasis will be provided to include ways to implement the countermeasures into existing projects as proactive low-cost solutions to safety improvements.
Registration is required for this event. AICP and PE credits available.
For more information on this Proven Safety Countermeasures Workshop and how to register https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/proven-safety-countermeasures-workshop/ .

WRMS Webinar: Flood Preparation, Response, and Recovery
2020-01-23 19:00 - 20:30
WRMS Webinar: Flood Preparation, Response, and RecoveryThursday, January 23, 2020 2:00:00 PM EST – 3:30:00 PM EST
Panelists from Iowa, Nebraska, and Louisiana will share their experiences with flood preparation, response, and recovery – emphasizing the weather responsive management strategies that have been used. The objectives of this virtual panel discussion are to identify:
• Recent state department of transportation (DOT) experiences with transportation flooding
• Similarities and differences between transportation flooding and other road weather events
• Challenges with managing transportation flood events
Register here. https://events-na12.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1300654484/en/events/event/private/1801717762/1849342354/event_landing.html?sco-id=2612667638

2020 New Jersey Planning Conference
2020-01-23 00:00 - 2020-01-25 00:00
Featuring 45 sessions, 200 speakers, and 700 guests, the New Jersey Planning Conference is the largest land use conference in the region.
Co-hosted by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association and the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, the conference educates and empower planners and other land use professionals, elected and appointed officials, and citizen activists on ways to advance the art and science of good planning — physical, economic and social — to create communities that offer better and more equitable choices for how people live, work and play. https://njplanningconference.org/

Municipal Engineering Construction Inspection Part One
2020-01-15 00:00 - 2020-01-16 00:00
This three-day course is held on consecutive Wednesdays in January and is designed for municipal engineering inspectors who want to improve their overall background in proper inspection of public and private construction movements in the State of New Jersey. Personnel in related fields may find this course informative and enlightening as well. The course was developed by the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers with cooperation of the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program (NJ LTAP) at Rutgers’ CAIT and the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Part 1 includes a review of construction contracts, technical provisions, the role and legal responsibilities of the municipal inspector, examination of the conduit system, the fundamentals of soil compaction, ADA curb ramps, preparation of concrete construction, and proper installation of asphalt concrete.
Class dates will be 1/15, 1/22, and 1/29

2020 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
2020-01-12 00:00 - 2020-01-17 00:00
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 99th Annual Meeting will be held January 12–16, 2020, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. The information-packed program is expected to attract more than 13,000 transportation professionals from around the world.
The meeting program will cover all transportation modes, with more than 5,000 presentations in nearly 800 sessions and workshops, addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. A number of sessions and workshops will focus on the spotlight theme for the 2020 meeting: A Century of Progress: Foundation for the Future. http://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting/AnnualMeeting.aspx

Free Training: Implementing Complete Streets at the Local Level
2020-01-09 14:30 - 21:00
The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s (NJTPA) FY2020 Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program is financed by the Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Under this program, the NJTPA, Sustainable Jersey, and the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at Rutgers University are coordinating efforts to provide training and direct technical assistance services to municipal governments for advancing complete streets initiatives. The New Jersey Department of Transportation Complete Streets Design Guide defines complete streets as follows: “Complete streets are streets designed for all users, all modes of transportation, and all ability levels. They balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, emergency responders, and goods movement based on the local context. Registration can be found here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eglpr6oe31af1064&oseq=&c=&ch= https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eglpr6oe31af1064&oseq=&c=&ch=

NJLTAP – Design of ADA Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Access Routes
2019-12-18 13:30 - 21:00
This training is designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes, in particular curb ramps, along our roadways are properly design and constructed for all individuals, including those with disabilities. This training was developed to provide information and best practices for those involved in the design and maintenance of curb ramps and pedestrian facilities, and for those individuals that ensure the compliance to applicable accessibility laws and guidelines.
This course is taught from the perspective of the Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), a best practice for accessible pedestrian facilities in the public rights-of-way. The workshop will include a brief overview of the ADA, FHWA requirements, group exercise designing curb ramps, and video presentations by the United States Access Board to provide the attendees with background information and points-of-view of persons with disabilities navigating our pedestrian network.
Agenda
* ADA Who’s and What’s
* Sidewalks and Street Crossings
* Curb Ramp Components and Design Limits
* Types of Curb Ramps
* Lunch
* Detectable Warning Surfaces
* Curb Ramps Plans / Design
* Group Design Exercises

FHWA and FTA TPM and PBPP Implementation Workshops 2019
2019-12-10 00:00 - 2019-12-13 00:00
FHWA’s Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty and Office of Stewardship, Oversight, and Management has partnered with the Federal Transit Administration to host a series of workshops on TPM and PBPP Implementation between June 2019 and December 2019 in selected regions. These workshops will bring together State DOTs, MPOs, public transit operators, FHWA staff and FTA staff to discuss the implementation aspects of target setting, coordination/collaboration, written provisions, system performance reports and other requirements related to TPM and PBPP implementation. The workshops are an invitation-only event for State DOTs, MPOs, public transit operators, FHWA staff and FTA staff in selected regions. Very limited seating is available
Northeast (Washington, DC) Region – Washington, DC (December 10-12, 2019)
The states invited include: New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
Click for more information https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tpm/events/pbpp.cfm .
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
* Brandon Buckner, FHWA Office of Planning, at Brandon.Buckner@dot.gov mailto:Brandon.Buckner@dot.gov or 202-366-0471
* James Garland, FHWA Office of Planning, at James.Garland@dot.gov mailto:James.Garland@dot.gov or 202-366-6221
* Susanna Reck, FHWA Office of Stewardship, Oversight, and Management, at Susanna.Reck@dot.gov mailto:Susanna.Reck@dot.gov or 202-366-1548
* Dwayne Weeks, FTA Office of Planning, at Dwayne.Weeks@dot.gov mailto:Dwayne.Weeks@dot.gov or 202-493-0316

Slide-in Bridge Construction Workshop Training
2019-12-06 13:30 - 17:30
Slide-in bridge construction (SIBC) is one of several accelerated bridge construction (ABC) technologies being advanced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compared to more traditional methods of bridge construction, and due to its shorter work zone durations and reduced impacts on traffic, SIBC (like other ABC technologies can:
* Increase safety for workers
* Enhance mobility
* Reduce environmental impacts
The goal of the workshop training is to provide various key audiences with the essential information on slide-in bridge construction.
Topics discussed in the workshop include:
* Definition of SIBC
* Benefits
* Challenges
* Costs
* Decision Making (when and where to use ABC and which type of ABC to use)
* Delivery Methods/Contracting
* Planning
* Design and Detailing
* Hardware and Equipment
* Submittals
* Media/Public Relations
* Case Studies
For training registration information. https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/slide-in-bridge-construction/

TNJ Institute: Neighborhood Empowerment Models
2019-12-05 13:30 - 17:30
This workshop will explore Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and ways to empower community stakeholders throughout the process.
About this Event
Neighborhood Empowerment Models: Crime Prevention and Beyond
Strategies and opportunities for neighborhood improvements are available through a variety of programs and formats. But it takes high quality community engagement and leadership to put strategies into action and create vibrant places where people want to live, work and visit. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a community problem-solving approach that brings together law enforcement, city planners, residents and local stakeholders to assess a neighborhood’s vulnerabilities to crime and collaboratively develop meaningful solutions. Community members can become leaders by self-organizing within a multi-disciplinary team to work ahead of or in tandem with local government rather than waiting for government-led projects. Good lighting and community-driven design and maintenance of public spaces are just a couple examples of how communities can help deter crime and make members of the community feel safer.
This workshop will go beyond training participants in crime prevention concepts. It will demonstrate how the CPTED process provides a model for empowering members of the community within a self-guided process for problem identification, development of solutions, and executing physical and social changes in their environments.
*Snow date (if needed): Wednesday, December 11, 2019*
To register: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tnj-institute-neighborhood-empowerment-models-tickets-79761024371

NJLTAP – Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders
2019-11-21 13:00 - 18:00
Three vehicle crashes involving injuries occur every minute in the United States putting nearly 39,000 incident responders in harm’s way daily. Disruption and congestion from these incidents can increase the likelihood of secondary crashes, cause delays, and increase driver frustration. The longer responders remain on the scene, the greater the risk they, and the traveling public, face. Correct traffic incident management (TIM) focuses on responding in a way that protects motorists and emergency personnel while minimizing negative effects on traffic. TIM practices include detecting, verifying, and responding to incidents; clearing the incident scene; and restoring traffic flow.
Using a multi-discipline approach, first responders in New Jersey will learn how to operate more efficiently and act collectively. The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.
This course is open to all traffic-incident first responders including personnel in law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical services (EMS), public safety, public works, towing and recovery, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
For more registration information. https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/njltap-traffic-incident-management-training-for-emergency-responders-3-2/

TECH TALK! Webinar: The Connected Job Site
2019-11-14 17:50 - 19:00
Please join the NJDOT Bureau of Research on November 14th for an Innovation Exchange Webinar, “The Connected Job Site”, that we are convening in the Foran Building Training Room at NJDOT Headquarters.
The widespread availability of technologies such as smartphones, tablets, and drones has led to ingenious applications in the construction field. These technologies allow for project monitoring in real-time, improved communication among team members, documentation stored on the cloud, and more efficient online scheduling. Come learn about innovative technology that will be used on the construction job site of the future: Drones, Robots, Scanners, and Site monitoring.
NJ PE credits are available. This “live” webinar event is free to attend, but you must register ahead of time to guarantee a seat as there is limited space in the training room.
WEBINAR: The Connected Job Site https://webinarconnectedjobsitelocalnj.eventbrite.com
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM; Sign-in: 12:50 pm
Location: NJDOT- Foran Building Training Room
951 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625
This Innovation Exchange webinar is one in a series sponsored by the Center for Local Aid Support (CLAS) in the Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Innovative Program Delivery. Through Innovative Exchange webinars, CLAS is bringing cutting-edge transportation leaders to the table to share ideas and out of the box innovative practices that have proven results.

TNJ Institute: Roundabouts:Not Your Parent's Traffic Circle Anymore
2019-11-07 13:00 - 17:30
This workshop, co-sponsored by FHWA Resource Center & the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, will cover benefits, guidance and successful examples of roundabouts.
Roundabouts are a proven strategy for improving the safety and operations of intersections. Modern and compact, these traffic calming countermeasures place responsibility for traffic management upon motorist cooperation, thereby reducing the frequency and severity of intersection crashes.
This workshop will explore the benefits of roundabouts in different settings, highlight successful examples in the NJTPA region and across the United States, offer guidance on generating community and stakeholder support and teach you how to plan and develop a roundabout project in your community.
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NJLTAP – Modern Roundabouts: Intersections Designed for Safety Workshop
2019-11-06 13:00 - 21:30
The modern roundabout is a proven strategy for improving the safety and operations of intersections. The physical characteristics of a well-designed modern roundabout reduce the frequency and severity of intersection crashes for all users including pedestrians and bicyclists. This course highlights the benefits of modern roundabouts and gives participants the fundamental knowledge needed to plan and consider applying roundabout intersection projects in their area. This course is an introductory level course providing technical knowledge for the planning, design and operational considerations for implementing modern roundabouts.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
* Distinguish a modern roundabout from other types of circular intersections
* Describe the safety advantages of roundabouts
* Describe the operational advantages roundabouts provide
* Identify what type of locations roundabouts may be appropriate
* Describe strategies to overcome common barriers to implementation of roundabouts, such as negative public perceptions
* Apply basic traffic operational models and capacity calculations for roundabouts
* Describe key geometric design principles of a modern roundabout
* Apply signing and marking suggested practices
* Apply design strategies for pedestrians and bicyclists
More registration information https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/njltap-modern-roundabouts-intersections-designed-for-safety-workshop/ .

9th International Visualization in Transportation Symposium: Visualization in Action
2019-11-05 00:00 - 2019-11-07 00:00
TRB is sponsoring the 9th International Visualization in Transportation Symposium: Visualization in Action on November, 5-6, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The symposium theme is Visualization in Action. Today’s visualization techniques can reshape the way transportation agencies and companies approach problem solving, make decisions, and communicate with others. The symposium will explore the opportunities and challenges of visualization entering mainstream use in the transportation field while presenting examples of how visualization is transforming the way we work today.
Registration is now open and more details are available here: Register http://www.cvent.com/events/9th-international-visualization-in-transportation-symposium-a-better-view/event-summary-aa788f12e69f4c5c83936e5c800b1152.aspx

NJLTAP Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian Workshop
2019-10-31 12:00 - 20:30
Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise, and account for more than 16% of all traffic fatalities nationwide. New Jersey is a pedestrian safety focus state, meaning we have more pedestrian fatalities than the national average, at about 25%.
Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian is a Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts initiative designed to provide an overview of the pedestrian safety crossing problem and provide resources for addressing it. The “Spectacular 7” safety treatments to address pedestrian safety crossing problems will be reviewed. These are:
* Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs)
* Leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs)
* Crosswalk visibility enhancements
* Raised crosswalks
* Pedestrian crossing/refuge islands
* Pedestrian hybrid beacons
* Road diets
This is a full-day workshop with a group field exercise where participants will evaluate a nearby location for pedestrian safety and make recommendations for improvement if needed.
Agenda:
* Welcome and Introductions
* Why STEP: Background and Data
* Policies and Process
* STEP Treatments
* Site Visit
* Report Out
* Final Remarks and Evaluation
This is a full-day workshop with a group field exercise where participants will evaluate a nearby location for pedestrian safety and make recommendations for improvement if needed.
Instructor: Peter Eun, Transportation Safety Engineer, FHWA Resource Center’s Safety & Design Technical Service Team
Credits: 6 PDH, DCA CPWM credits applied for: 6 technical
There is no fee for this workshop, however advance registration is required.
For more information and to register for the event, visit NJLTAP Training & Events https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/njltap-safe-transportation-for-every-pedestrian-workshop/

EDC-5: STEP: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian
2019-10-30 16:00 - 17:30
Join the NJDOT Bureau of Research on Wednesday, October 30th for a Lunchtime Tech Talk! event on “EDC-5 STEP: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian.” This event will feature Peter Eun, a Transportation Safety Engineer with the FHWA Resource Center’s Safety & Design Technical Service Team in Olympia, Washington. Mr. Eun currently co-leads the EDC-5 STEP initiative which is promoting 7 pedestrian safety treatments in 2019-2020. He also co-leads the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Focused Approach to Safety. His talk will explore how the systemic application of cost-effective countermeasures can help reduce pedestrian fatalities at both controlled and signalized crossing locations.
NJ PE and AICP credits are available. The event is free, but please RSVP ahead of time to reserve a seat to attend the event.
EDC-5 STEP: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian https://techtalk-edc5step.eventbrite.com
Date: October 30, 2019
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location: NJDOT HQ’s Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
1035 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08625
