DOT is now accepting applications for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot https://www.transportation.gov/grants/reconnecting-communities (RCP) discretionary grant program. DOT will host an “Interested in Applying?” webinar https://www.transportation.gov/grants/reconnecting-communities/reconnecting-communities-webinars for prospective applicants on Thursday, July 14 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM EDT (register here https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_-kH-VqXeRFCAI-wTnjq97A ).The $1 billion RCP Program was established under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in keeping […]

Participants of this live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits. A growing number of communities are using road diets to make neighborhoods more walkable, to create complete streets, and to slow down traffic as part of other streetscape and revitalization projects. Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network on […]

Advanced Project Bundling – A Reference for Getting Started Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:00:00 PM EDT - 2:00:00 PM EDT Bridge and project bundling utilize economies of scale to deliver projects more effectively. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expects bundling to enhance delivery of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). So if you are […]

July 20 – Session 2: Underground Control – Reduce Geotechnical Uncertainties Before Construction. Dive into the types of problems we experience during construction as a result of geotechnical uncertainties, and explore A-GaME technologies and other effective solutions to minimize those geotechnical uncertainties through case histories, applications of appropriate site characterization techniques and discussion. Register Now! […]

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 […]