BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NJDOT Technology Transfer - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NJDOT Technology Transfer REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200107Z UID:21286-1638884700-1639072800@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:The 2021 Moving Together Conference DESCRIPTION:2021 Virtual Moving Together Conference\n• Attend workshops and panels that highlight current pedestrian\, bicyclist and public transportation topics \n• Network with colleagues representing diverse interests from the public\, academic and private sectors \n• All new site visits and mobile workshops led by engineers and bicyclist/pedestrian advocates. \nLearn about the latest pedestrian\, bicyclist\, and public transportation topics with transportation professionals from across Massachusetts\, the United States\, and Canada including: \nThis year’s conference session tracks will include: \n• Shared Roadway Infrastructure\n• Supporting Our Municipalities\n• Equity in Mobility\n• Safe\, Sustainable Mobility\n• Site Visits \nSafe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest \nThis year’s Moving Together conference will feature the eighth annual high school video contest\, Safe Streets Smart Trips (SSST). This contest involves the creation of 30 – 60 second videos of public service announcements by and for high school students to promote safe walking\, bicycling\, and driving behaviors within the Commonwealth. This year’s theme centers on being a “bike-friendly” driver and providing information on how drivers can safely share the road with bicyclists. \nSimilar to last year\, Moving Together attendees will be asked to vote on the top three videos received to determine the final grand prize\, runner-up\, and honorable mention videos in each category (Freshman/Sophomore and Junior/Senior). Voting will open at noon on Friday\, December 3\, and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 7. To learn more about the Safe Streets Smart Trips high school video contest and to watch previous winning videos\, please visit Mass.gov/roadway-safety-video https://www.mass.gov/roadway-safety-video . \nTo reach the 2021 Moving Together Conference https://www.umasstransportationcenter.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=4717 website \nTo get to the Registration https://www.umasstransportationcenter.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=4717 page. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/the-2021-moving-together-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200107Z UID:21285-1638883800-1638896400@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Looking Forward: Issues and Opportunities that will Shape the Future of the Port Authority Region. DESCRIPTION:The symposium\, titled “Looking Forward: Issues and Opportunities that will Shape the Future of the Port Authority Region. “will be held in person on December 7\, 2021\, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Special Events Forum\, located at 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ. The program will also be live-streamed via webinar to an online audience.\nThe program will feature a talk by keynote speaker Tom Wright\, President\, and CEO of Regional Plan Association. The keynote talk will highlight the new challenges and opportunities facing the region in the current century and explore how the agency can position itself to lead the New York/New Jersey region forward in an era of rapid climate change\, clean energy\, and radically expanded mobility needs. \nIn addition\, the program will include two-panel discussions\, one entitled Port Authority as Global Leader in Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion and the second\, Emerging Technology and the Changing Mobility Landscape.\nIn order to attend this event\, you must pre-register. The symposium registration site is available at the following link: \nRegister in advance here: bit.ly/PANYNJ-Symposium https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FPANYNJ-Symposium&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C59a3b24921d54c7bab2f08d9aacd6bab%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637728622719694233%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=76em0b029rjkMX%2BBAwBDk65UxtLZzOLrV67ZTyOGjzg%3D&reserved=0 URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/looking-forward-issues-and-opportunities-that-will-shape-the-future-of-the-port-authority-region/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200107Z UID:21284-1638216000-1638219600@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Digital As-Builts and Digital Project Delivery Monthly Forum DESCRIPTION:Digital As-Builts and Digital Project Delivery Monthly Forum\nNovember 29\, 2021\n3:00-4:00pm ET \nJoin on your computer or mobile app\nClick here to join the meeting https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%253ameeting_NGQ1MjMwNjktZWUxYy00Y2VhLTkyMzEtNTRmNGM5MjliODQy%2540thread.v2/0?context%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522c4cd245b-44f0-4395-a1aa-3848d258f78b%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522907eb6cc-0e69-46e9-9ea5-7c71e261ce59%2522%257d&data=04%7c01%7cJulie.Zirlin%40dot.gov%7cf0393f8b75ec4951235908d99f9bc9f2%7cc4cd245b44f04395a1aa3848d258f78b%7c0%7c0%7c637716313725892360%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=ggU6pAia6Q9j6WXKYFZJ4WXBLYY2OeNmH1s/53vIrF4%3D&reserved=0\nOr call in (audio only)\n+1 509-931-1572\,\,477659283# United States\, Spokane\nPhone Conference ID: 477 659 283# URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/digital-as-builts-and-digital-project-delivery-monthly-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200107Z UID:21283-1637604000-1637611200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:WEBINAR 11/22: Federal Highway Administration’s Proven Safety Countermeasures 2021 Update DESCRIPTION:Federal Highway Administration’s Proven Safety Countermeasures 2021 Update – WEBINAR\nThe FHWA Office of Safety invites you to register for and attend a webinar on Federal Highway Administration’s Proven Safety Countermeasures 2021 Update which is scheduled for Monday\, November 22nd\, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM EST.The Office of Safety recently introduced nine NEW countermeasures to the Proven Safety Countermeasures initiative (PSCi). These additions enhance the already diverse set of safety strategies for State\, local\, regional\, and tribal transportation professionals to consider implementing as part of their efforts to improve safety for all road users on the nation’s roadways. This webinar is focused on reaching external organizations since an internal webinar was already held but any FHWA employee is welcome to attend this webinar also. We have 10\,000 spots open. \nIn addition to adding nine new countermeasures and crosscutting strategies\, this most recent iteration of the PSCi also updates the existing proven safety countermeasure materials to add recent research information and considerations. Widespread implementation of proven safety countermeasures\, where appropriate\, can serve to accelerate the achievement of national\, State\, and local safety goals. The updated Proven Safety Countermeasures website https://tribalsafety.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf507c30a7e8f578edd389e36&id=68e69031e6&e=8fc5544d3c is the one-stop shop for resources for all 28 countermeasures. \nPurpose:\nThis webinar will introduce the nine new countermeasures\, go through the updated website with new features\, and highlight resources that can assist with implementation. \nWhen:\nMonday\, November 22nd\, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern Time \nRegistration:\nRegistration is required to participate. Please register no later than Friday\, November 19th at: PSC Webinar Registration https://tribalsafety.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf507c30a7e8f578edd389e36&id=c8ca7bbdfc&e=8fc5544d3c . URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/webinar-11-22-federal-highway-administrations-proven-safety-countermeasures-2021-update/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T203000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200053Z UID:21282-1637262000-1637267400@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Federal Land Management Agencies - Thermoplastic Technology- Bridge Applications DESCRIPTION:Thermoplastic composite technology was first utilized in the production of railroad crossties and over the past decade applications have expanded use to highway bridges. The recycled material has a much longer life span than a traditional wooden bridge\, and it also offers positive features for elements encountered in extreme and variable climates. For these reasons the technology has been pursued by Federal Lands Management Agencies (FLMA) including the United States Forest Service (USFS) and United State Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).\nDuring this webinar the USFS and USFWS will present their experience with thermoplastic technology in bridge construction; highlighting their lessons learned and beneficial properties relative to FLMA bridge maintenance\, including: \n * Highly resistant to cracking and warping;\n * fire resistant;\n * resistant to most acids\, salts\, wood-boring insects\, rot and won’t rust;\n * virtually impervious to water;\n * and maintains structural integrity in humid and wet environments. \nUSFWS Project Manager- “The thermoplastic materials are the environmentally right fit to provide a great bridge with long-term sustainable green technology for the Service.” \nFor questions\, contact Morgan Malley or Andrea Kirk\, Program Managers with FHWA’s Local Aid Support at Morgan.Malley@dot.gov mailto:morgan.malley@dot.gov or Andrea.Kirk@dot.gov mailto:Andrea.Kirk@dot.gov . \nNo registration required. To access the webinar: \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nJoin ZoomGov Meeting https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTExMDkuNDg1OTE5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzZG90Lnpvb21nb3YuY29tL2ovMTYxNzk2Mzk2Nz9wd2Q9V0d0U1ZubzNhVE5RUzFCaUx6Y3hPRGwwTkhNM1VUMDkifQ.0RUs-2AIcZDSlp0t1kJbvs2OLzMTmbNA6ynhPrbn6PM%2Fs%2F1199512407%2Fbr%2F119431741164-l&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ce646c9dd3e094fb948da08d9a3944cdd%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637720679618019424%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cJCcZETkgONsh1u171CFI7%2F%2BmDPoeydQdoZvfPHTEMY%3D&reserved=0 \nMeeting ID: 161 796 3967 \nPasscode: 496185 \n * FHWA_LAS_Innovation_Exchange_Flyer_November 18 2021_FINAL-.pdf https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTExMDkuNDg1OTE5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbnRlbnQuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2F0dGFjaG1lbnRzL1VTRE9URkhXQS8yMDIxLzExLzA5L2ZpbGVfYXR0YWNobWVudHMvMTk5MDQzMi9GSFdBX0xBU19Jbm5vdmF0aW9uX0V4Y2hhbmdlX0ZseWVyX05vdmVtYmVyJTIwMTglMjAyMDIxX0ZJTkFMLS5wZGYifQ.Kjv3tDFLc_j48NHOYJM1WVGpH5epgsHTBrECBRhQJzw%2Fs%2F1199512407%2Fbr%2F119431741164-l&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Ce646c9dd3e094fb948da08d9a3944cdd%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637720679618029418%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=syl44g03ksMlD%2B0vNlQtTmNUcQ3J6UAl4KsquIaa1C0%3D&reserved=0 URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/federal-land-management-agencies-thermoplastic-technology-bridge-applications/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200052Z UID:21281-1637254800-1637260200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Planning and Environment Linkages Using VPI Tools and Strategies Webinar DESCRIPTION:Planning and Environment Linkages Using VPI Tools and Strategies Webinar \nPlease join us for a webinar highlighting planning studies using Virtual Public Involvement (VPI) tools and how VPI strategies can support a PEL approach. \nThursday\, November 18\, 12:00-1:30 PM EST \nRegister Here https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.08IOmY4PCP5887ZoTeojaSFM0j_5pjjLMzJc6EwlqWA%2Fs%2F1159082835%2Fbr%2F119057732169-l&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Cf5e53f13e28b4e45c7e608d9a2fb8b4d%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637720023549882293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Hl27rP8AXFLIwgXAd9%2BXwq8J0azhTyDo62ooPuNGalE%3D&reserved=0 \nProjects presented during the webinar include: \n * Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Santa Fe PEL Study \n * Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) HW 47 and HW 65 PEL Study. \nThe CDOT and MNDOT presentations demonstrate how each agency: \n * Used VPI tools to assist with a PEL approach\, gathering information in the planning process that can be used in NEPA. \n * Used VPI and PEL to support accelerating project delivery. \n * Incorporated a multidisciplinary approach in PEL. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/planning-and-environment-linkages-using-vpi-tools-and-strategies-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200052Z UID:21280-1636995600-1636999200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Cycling for Sustainable Cities - Webinar (APA VA) DESCRIPTION:Cycling for Sustainable Cities\nCycling is a sustainable means of urban travel. It has the potential to serve many short- and medium-distance trips—for commuting to and from work and school\, shopping\, and visiting friends—as well as providing recreation and exercise. Cycling promotes physical\, social\, and mental health\, helps reduce car use\, enhances mobility and independence\, and is economical for both public and personal budgets. This presentation explores how to make city cycling safe\, practical\, and convenient for a broad spectrum of ages\, genders\, and abilities. Buehler and Pucher discuss the latest cycling trends and policies around the world and consider specific aspects of cycling. Based on data from 2019-2020 from cities around the world\, they also review the impacts of COVID-19 on cycling levels and government policies to promote cycling. Taken together\, the presentation demonstrates that successful promotion of cycling depends on a coordinated package of mutually supportive infrastructure\, programs\, and policies. Cycling should be made feasible for as many people as possible and not limited to especially fit\, daring\, well-trained cyclists riding expensive bicycles. The talk is based on their recent co-edited book Cycling for Sustainable Cities (MIT Press). \nRegister now https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kXCdeQVPRqOKzLZazbRJUg URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/cycling-for-sustainable-cities-webinar-apa-va/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200052Z UID:21279-1636644600-1636747200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Infrastructure & Transportation Asset Management Part 1 DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Infrastructure & Transportation Asset Management Part 1 (FAM) course will cover the Infrastructure & Transportation Asset Management journey over the last 20 years and what we now see as the current and future trajectory of developing a sustainable and scalable asset management program\, and provide students with enough information to develop an asset management program from scratch or allow them to build upon an existing program. The course will be taught by experts from consulting as well as academia\, giving students both theory-based research and development outcomes\, and use cases and best practices that are based on real world examples.\nThe course is designed for the agency-level asset manager\, maintenance manager and engineering consultants\, and will provide all participants with a solid base of understanding of the various elements and stages of building a modern and forward-looking asset management program. \n* This 2-day course kicks off the Infrastructure Asset Management Academy For Engineers and Planners (IAMA) program. For a limited time\, this first course is being offered for free\, and after taking this class students are encouraged to complete the entire IAMA program. Learn more about the academy here. https://cait.rutgers.edu/iama/ \nDay 1: \nDay 1 will take a brief look back at TAM’s origins and will highlight a few key milestones and events that occurred along the way that helped to shape and define TAM into what it has become today and discuss the role that these – and other – events have played in influencing the future TAM trajectory. The background information provided will present the participants with a broad and useful perspective of how asset management has evolved over the previous two decades and will also establish a solid base of understanding that the attendees can leverage as they take the next steps on their TAM journey. \nDay 2: \nDay 2 will focus on several activities that are generally associated with the implementation of a TAM program. These fundamental components are not intended to be a comprehensive account of all TAM business functions\, but rather represent a more simplistic (and realistic) view of important elements of a TAM program that when implemented properly can serve as the foundation and framework for building a sustainable and scalable TAM program. \nAbout Infrastructure Asset Management Academy: \nIAMA https://cait.rutgers.edu/iama/ is a 6-course program taught by experts at CAIT and our industry partners that is designed to provide students with the knowledge\, tools\, and experience needed to make more informed decisions that can help extend the service life\, account for resiliency\, and minimize the risk of their assets\, and to take the next step in their careers. Courses will conveniently be offered virtually\, eliminating the cost and time demands of travel. Students in the program must complete 3 core classes plus 1 supplementary class in order to graduate from the academy and receive a professional development certificate from Rutgers CAIT\, PDH credits\, and a deeper understanding of asset management practices and how to apply them to their organization’s needs. \nRegister Now https://cvent.me/Eg9d99 URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/fundamentals-of-infrastructure-transportation-asset-management-part-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200052Z UID:21278-1636574400-1636578000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Fall Technical Webinar Series – What You Knew is Changing: MUTCD Update – Part 2 DESCRIPTION:In Session 1 of this series\, we explored some of the responses to the current Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) for the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). ITE’s response (available here) https://bit.ly/ITECommentsNPAMUTCD includes a call for FHWA to consider the needs of all users\, to provide greater flexibility and opportunities to innovate\, and encouragement to take a forward-looking posture with the Manual. The responses from other organizations reviewing the proposed changes such as NACTO https://nacto.org/program/modernizing-federal-standards/ have been much more adamant regarding the call to substantially reframe the MUTCD to create a safe and sustainability-first document. What does this mean to you? How might this effort lead to changes of subsequent changes to (12th Edition) MUTCD? Join our panel in exploring what a revamped version of the MUTCD could be.\nHost: Ryan Zellers https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-zellers-02002770/ \, Department Manager – Traffic Engineering\, Michael Baker International\, Western District Advertising Manager \nPanel:\nRandy McCourt https://www.linkedin.com/in/randymccourt/ \, ITE International Past President (moderator)\nPeter Koonce https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkoonce1180/ \, Engineering Manager of the Traffic Signals\, Street Lighting\, Intelligent Transportation Systems\, & Electrical Maintenance Division at the City of Portland\nDongho Chang https://www.linkedin.com/in/donghochang/ \, Washington State DOT Traffic Engineer\nJen Malzer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-malzer-p-eng-msc-0007a33a/ \, Engineer in the Liveable Streets Division at The City of Calgary\, Canadian District International Director \nInstructions to complete the PDH process: \nVisit http://www.pathlms.com/ite/courses/36804 https://www.pathlms.com/ite/courses/36804 www.pathlms.com/ite/courses/36804 to submit your PDHs. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox to view this link. \n 1. Click on Attendance Verification Tab\n 2. Sign in to your ITE account (If you do not have an account you can create a Guest account)\n 3. Answer the 2 questions\n 4. Click Next\n 5. Click Submit Answers\n 6. Click on Go to the Next Item\n 7. Print out your certificate \nIf you have questions about PDHs\, please contact Eunice Thoya at ethoya@ite.org mailto:ethoya@ite.org \nRegister here. https://www.westernite.org/annualmeeting/fall-tech-series/ \nNote: a small fee is required for non-ITE members. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/fall-technical-webinar-series-what-you-knew-is-changing-mutcd-update-part-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200038Z UID:21277-1635966000-1635969600@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Fall Technical Webinar Series – What You Knew is Changing: CMS\, DMS\, VMS and Automated Vehicles – Updates to standards (NEMA\, MUTCD\, NTCIP) and refresh/flicker issues with LEDs DESCRIPTION:Most people look at dynamic message signs or traffic signals and think they are on all the time. However\, automated vehicles cameras take images so fast that they catch LEDs in the refreshing state leaving a dark image or distorted image. To address this\, finding the right balance in specifications for both the LED used in DMS and highway traffic signals and the camera speeds has the attention of IEEE\, NEMA\, ATSSA\, NCUTCD and AASHTO. At the same time\, updates to NEMA TS-4 (which guides DMS) are underway looking and consolidation and unification of definitions for changeable message signs\, dynamic message signs\, variable message signs\, hybrid signs and blank-out signs. All of this has emerged in 2011 and is leading to new guidance for designers and well as system planners in terms of specifications and jargon for the industry. Join the co-chairs of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Connected and Automated Vehicle Joint Task Force Signs Working Group for a discussion on how this affects not only DMS but traffic control signal displays\, vehicle turn signals and any LED application.\nHost: Ryan Zellers https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-zellers-02002770/ \, Department Manager – Traffic Engineering\, Michael Baker International\, Western District Advertising Manager \nPanel:\nRandy McCourt https://www.linkedin.com/in/randymccourt/ \, ITE International Past President\, Co-Chair of the NCUTCD Signs working group\, Connected-Automated Vehicles Joint Task Force (moderator)\nRoxane Mukai https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxane-mukai-903089121/ \, Co-Chair of the NCUTCD Signs working group\, Connected-Automated Vehicles Joint Task Force \nInstructions to complete the PDH process: \nVisit http://www.pathlms.com/ite/courses/36803 https://www.pathlms.com/ite/courses/36803 www.pathlms.com/ite/courses/36803 to submit your PDHs. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox to view this link. \n 1. Click on Attendance Verification Tab\n 2. Sign in to your ITE account (If you do not have an account you can create a Guest account)\n 3. Answer the 2 questions\n 4. Click Next\n 5. Click Submit Answers\n 6. Click on Go to the Next Item\n 7. Print out your certificate \nIf you have questions about PDHs\, please contact Eunice Thoya at ethoya@ite.org mailto:ethoya@ite.org \nRegister here. https://www.westernite.org/annualmeeting/fall-tech-series/ \nNote: a small fee is required for non-ITE members. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/fall-technical-webinar-series-what-you-knew-is-changing-cms-dms-vms-and-automated-vehicles-updates-to-standards-nema-mutcd-ntcip-and-refresh-flicker-issues-with-leds/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200037Z UID:21276-1635337800-1635361200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:23rd Annual NJDOT Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:The Annual New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Research Showcase is an opportunity for New Jersey’s transportation community to experience the broad scope of ongoing academic research initiatives and share technology transfer activities being conducted by institutions of higher education (IHE) partners and their associates. It also serves to highlight the benefits of transportation research\, including NJDOT’s own program. As part of the event\, the annual implementation award and recognition of outstanding university students studying in a transportation-related field will be presented.\nEnergy/Electrification • Infrastructure • Smart Transportation \nThis program is organized by the NJDOT Bureau of Research in partnership with the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program (NJ LTAP) at Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) and meets requirements for up to 3 professional development hours (PDHs) for continuing professional competency for licensed professional engineers. AICP credit is currently under review. The 23rd Annual NJDOT Research Showcase is co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration. \nINFO & REGISTRATION https://www.njdottechtransfer.net/2021/09/30/23st-annual-njdot-research-showcase-register-now/ URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/23rd-annual-njdot-research-showcase/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T000000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200037Z UID:21275-1634860800-1634947200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Complete Streets Summit DESCRIPTION:This free virtual summit\, held on Friday October 22\, 2021\, and sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/ \, brings together hundreds of planners\, engineers\, advocates\, and policy-makers from around the State to learn about implementing Complete Streets policies and projects. This year’s Summit celebrates 10+ years of Complete Streets in New Jersey\, reflecting on past successes and looking ahead to a safer future for all!\nThe New Jersey Complete Streets Summit is a biennial event with a series of exemplary speakers and sessions on Complete Streets policies\, planning\, implementation\, funding\, and more. The Summit is for anyone interested in making their communities safer and more active\, vibrant\, and accommodating for road users of all ages and abilities. \nMore Info & Registration https://pheedloop.com/EVECYDHYERZOY/site/home/ URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/complete-streets-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200037Z UID:21274-1634752800-1634758200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:National STIC Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:The National STIC meeting is to provide a forum for FHWA and STICs to share information across the STIC Network. This meeting allows STIC members to ask questions of the transportation community leadership to help shape their own innovation practices and to spark further conversations between states.\nThe meeting will be hosted via Zoom. Pre-registration is not required. \nDirect Link to Zoom Meeting: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/j/1606541447?pwd=WWdYYWcxMnpRa2ZkL0hpV09MU21qZz09 https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fusdot.zoomgov.com%2Fj%2F1606541447%3Fpwd%3DWWdYYWcxMnpRa2ZkL0hpV09MU21qZz09&data=04%7C01%7Csdipetrillo%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C8be9fa61ce3444fc4e6f08d9898d7243%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637692063767076885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ACNEzTsanTOxlrmn2SU8LlcvpHbQJycvhsKPpnxdRC0%3D&reserved=0 \nRecordings of past meetings can be found here https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/stic/national_stic_meeting_recordings.cfm . URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/national-stic-network-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200037Z UID:21273-1634666400-1634670000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Project Bundling: Planning and Capital Programming DESCRIPTION:Evaluation of projects for bundling is best done strategically and early in the transportation planning process to gain economies of scale throughout project development. Ideally\, from a planning perspective the set of candidate projects suitable for funding and bundling will occur before the projects are listed in the STIP. This webinar highlights how capital programming (also known as capital improvement planning by local agencies) is done\, along with methods for identifying candidate projects\, such as using asset management systems.\nRegister Now. https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_registration.html?sco-id=1314074550 URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/project-bundling-planning-and-capital-programming/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200023Z UID:21272-1634230800-1634238000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Bundling Implementation Best Practices Workshop: The Self-Assessment Tool DESCRIPTION:Bundling Implementation Best Practices Workshop:The Self-Assessment Tool\nOctober 14\, 2021\, 1:00 – 3:00 ET \nProject bundling https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/project_bundling.cfm is projected to save the Indiana Department of Transportation an estimated $260M over six years\, plus an additional $108M from implementing machine learning\, along with savings of staff time. Your agency can realize these and other benefits too! The new FHWA Project Bundling Capability Matrix/Self-Assessment Tool can help. \nJoin us for a virtual workshop to learn more—Register Now https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreez6hogpufh9gcz7zmo&sco-id=1319802142&_charset_=utf-8 \nParticipants will receive a training certificate/PDH as allowed by your State requirements https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreez6hogpufh9gcz7zmo&sco-id=1319802142&_charset_=utf-8 \nThe Self-Assessment Tool can help States: \n * Determine existing capability levels\, as well as short- and long-term goals to implement project bundling practices. \n * Take steps to realize the full benefits of project bundling while considering lead agency best practices for your implementation. \nThe self-assessment tool is based on more than 20 nationally proven practices\, each linked to resources in a new FHWA project bundling resource database https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/alternative_project_delivery/defined/bundled_facilities/project_bundling_database_v22.xlsx that includes case studies\, contracts\, programs\, and research. The database is now available on FHWA’s Bundled Facilities Overview web page https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/alternative_project_delivery/defined/bundled_facilities/ \, along with case studies https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/alternative_project_delivery/defined/bundled_facilities/case_studies.aspx \, webinars https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/alternative_project_delivery/defined/bundled_facilities/webinar_series.aspx \, and lessons learned https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/alternative_project_delivery/defined/bundled_facilities/lessons_learned.aspx on bundling programs. \nThe FHWA Project Bundling Every Day Counts team will use feedback collected during the assessment to customize future technical assistance for your agency if requested. \nThe Federal Highway Administration wants to help transportation agencies advance their project bundling programs to the institutionalized stage—where bundling is the standard for delivering a program of projects that address system needs more effectively. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/bundling-implementation-best-practices-workshop-the-self-assessment-tool/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200022Z UID:21271-1634144400-1634151600@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Driving FoRRRwD to Reduce Curve Crashes with Signing and Marking DESCRIPTION:Rural roadway departures make up a third of U.S. traffic fatalities—about 30 people a day. Head-ons\, rollovers and tree crashes account for over three-quarters of these fatalities. Curves are over-represented for all 3 of these crash types.\nThis webinar will focus on how several agencies are addressing curves within their jurisdictions by enhancing curves with signing and striping to reduce roadway departures. \nState\, local\, and tribal stakeholders – come and learn how you can address curves to reduce rural roadway departures and save the people behind the numbers. \nPresenters and Topics: \n· Pamela Blazo\, Michigan DOT will present on Michigan’s Streamlined Systemic Application that was created to promote the installation of enhanced curve signing on the local roadway network. The presentation will highlight a few local agency projects recently implemented. \n· Matt Mulder\, Bonner County\, Idaho will present on Bonner County’s effort to install edge lines and retroreflective delineators through curves on numerous roads as a project to address roadway departures. \n· Paul Fontecchio\, Brown County\, Wisconsin will present on Brown County\, Wisconsin’s safety improvements made on rural county highway curves as part of the County’s Road Safety Plan. \nRegistration: Participants must register in advance at https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e3ter2zqjocr/event/registration.html https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fconnectdot.connectsolutions.com%2Fe3ter2zqjocr%2Fevent%2Fregistration.html&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7Cf2c7478108c04501d89d08d9784f9926%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637673106294435552%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pYFIcjKAbmjzL6CrmLl2xXXDqkQ7cqjq2fASPi7D%2FQY%3D&reserved=0 \nSpace is limited to the first 500 registrants. If you try to register and are notified that registration is full\, please contact mailto:jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com mailto:jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com to be put on the wait list. You will either be moved to the registration list when a spot opens up or you will receive instructions prior to the webinar to participate via an “overflow” webinar room. \nThis webinar is free and open to anyone who is interested. Please share this email with all who might be interested. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/driving-forrrwd-to-reduce-curve-crashes-with-signing-and-marking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200022Z UID:21270-1633539600-1633546800@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Value Capture Strategies: Making the Business and Economic Case —A Primer DESCRIPTION:Value Capture Strategies: Making the Business and Economic Case —A PrimerWednesday\, October 6\, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT – 3:00:00 PM EDT\nREGISTER HERE https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreezy3f48xtv2khrkri9&sco-id=1303246987&_charset_=utf-8\nThe Value Capture Business Case describes how governments set the policy\, goals\, objectives\, and key performance indicators that form the basis of the policy case for a project. These are linked to the business case for a value capture technique through the allocation of costs and risks. This chapter explains how policy makers at the State and local level can achieve alignment of their policy objectives with the business and financial case for value capture techniques. It also discusses how this process can be enhanced through involving stakeholders in the planning process. Making the business and economic case for value capture to generate new funding for transportation infrastructure projects and programs is ultimately about establishing a clear and direct nexus between the transportation projects and real estate developments that emerge or benefit from transportation project investments. To maximize VC monetization potential\, an effective VC strategy is to start early during project planning and public involvement phases and well in advance of right-of-way acquisition and project procurement. Making the VC business case is also about developing a strategy to strengthen and preserve the VC negotiating leverage with developers early in the planning stage FHWA will roll out the Value Capture Strategies: Making the Business and Economic Case —A Primer designed to demonstrate how local and regional agencies tasked with providing infrastructure can make the business and economic (B/E) case for using one or more VC techniques to address increasing funding challenges. The objective is to build capacity of understanding Value Capture Strategies\, for consideration and implementation of revenue options\, and value capture tools as part of a mix of funding and financing strategies in long-range plans. The webinar features experts discussing best practices and reviewing case studies for building the case for value capture. Registration is free but is limited\, register now to reserve your space! URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/value-capture-strategies-making-the-business-and-economic-case-a-primer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T173000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200022Z UID:21269-1633536000-1633541400@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Lunchtime Tech Talk! WEBINAR: What Happens Now? Virtual Public Engagement During and Beyond Covid-19 DESCRIPTION:Join the NJDOT Bureau of Research for the Lunchtime Tech Talk! WEBINAR: What Happens Now? Virtual Public Engagement During and Beyond Covid-19 on October 6th\, 2021.\nThis webinar will focus on virtual public involvement (VPI) both during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic\, when DOTs\, MPOs and other local public agencies were confronted with the need to adapt to virtual platforms to engage with the public for transportation plans\, projects and other activities. VPI has flourished during the pandemic and will likely continue post pandemic\, offering several benefits including increased participation from some members of the public. However\, implementing effective VPI can pose some challenges\, such as ensuring involvement from underserved communities. \nPanelists from within and outside New Jersey will discuss their experiences engaging the public virtually during the pandemic; share challenges encountered and solutions; offer benefits of using VPI; detail strategies to reach underserved and underrepresented communities through VPI; and outline plans for continuing use of VPI post-pandemic. \nINVITED SPEAKERS \n * Andrea Lubin & Trish Sanchez\, Rutgers-Voorhees Transportation Center\, Public Outreach and Engagement Team\n * Rickie Clark\, Transportation Specialist\, FHWA\n * Jamille Robbins\, Community Studies & Visualization Group\, Leader\, North Carolina DOT Public Involvement\n * Alison Hastings\, Associate Director\, Communications\, Delaware Valley Regional Plan Commission\n * Vanessa Holman\, Deputy Chief of Staff\, NJDOT\n * Megan Fackler\, Director of Government and Community Relations\, NJDOT \nREGISTRATION INFO \nThe event is free\, but registration is required to receive the URL link to the webinar. AICP Maintenance Credits and Professional Engineering PDH credits are available\, but you must be registered for the event. Click through the link below to register for this webinar event: \nWhat Happens Now? Virtual Public Engagement During and Beyond Covid-19\nDate: Wednesday\, October 6\, 2021\nTime: 12:00-1:30 PM \nREGISTER HERE https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/onstage/g.php?MTID=e563d80586903b651950ab335f47e4dc1 URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/lunchtime-tech-talk-webinar-what-happens-now-virtual-public-engagement-during-and-beyond-covid-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200022Z UID:21268-1632924000-1632942000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:EDC Safety Summit Series: Road Diets DESCRIPTION:Sharing Success and Expanding Implementation to Save Lives\nRegister Now https://www.labroots.com/ms/event/2021-edc-virtual-safety-summit-series/register/single \nSafety innovations have been a cornerstone of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program since 2011\, resulting in their rapid deployment and institutionalization\, and the upcoming EDC Safety Summit Series will build on that momentum. \nThe summit series\, scheduled for each Wednesday during September\, will highlight seven safety initiatives\, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations\, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement\, and those with deployment stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future. \nEach day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers\, followed by interactive State and local presentations and a topic-based breakout session\, as well as a local innovation safety showcase. There will also be engagement opportunities with other participants and peer-to-peer networking. \nThe summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day and is open to all State\, local\, and tribal stakeholders. Participants can join for one or all five Wednesdays. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/edc-safety-summit-series-road-diets/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200008Z UID:21267-1632331800-1632337200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Talking TIM Webinar Series: September 2021 DESCRIPTION:State and local Traffic Incident Management (TIM) programs cover a broad range of maturity from emerging programs to those that are advanced. The Talking TIM Webinar Series seeks to provide a forum where TIM champions with any level of experience can exchange information about current practices\, programs\, and technologies. Each month\, Talking TIM will highlight successful programs\, identify best practices\, and showcase technology that advances the profession.\nThe NOCoE September 2021 webinar will focus on rural roadway strategies for incident management. Speakers featured in this webinar will be: \nJamie Sullivan\, Director\, National Center for Rural Road Safety\, Western Transportation Institute\, Montana State University\, will provide context for the role of TIM within broader rural roadway safety.\nMegan Patent-Nygren\, Training Program Coordinator – Managerial-Professional\, Nebraska Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)\, will cover response strategies for incidents involving livestock.\nSheriff Ron Spikes\, Yates County\, New York will share the challenges for managing incidents involving rural transport such as horse drawn carriages and agricultural equipment.\nMartha Eddy\, Program Manager\, Battelle will discuss the ongoing research into the unique challenges\, good practices\, and opportunities to assist rural responders and motorists to improve safety and incident mitigation of rural roadways. \nPaul Jodoin and Jim Austrich\, FHWA Office of Operations\, organize and moderate this webinar series hosted by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE). \nREGISTER HERE https://events-na13.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/2334344376/en/events/event/shared/2386551631/event_registration.html?sco-id=9132129889&_charset_=utf-8 \nCost: Free \nPDH Credit: 1.5 \nTo view previous topics in this webinar series\, please visit the FHWA sponsored Talking TIM webinar site https://transportationops.org/tim/talkingtim . URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/talking-tim-webinar-series-september-2021/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200008Z UID:21266-1632319200-1632333600@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:EDC Safety Summit Series: Intersection and Interchange Geometrics DESCRIPTION:Sharing Success and Expanding Implementation to Save Lives\nRegister Now https://www.labroots.com/ms/event/2021-edc-virtual-safety-summit-series/register/single \nSafety innovations have been a cornerstone of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program since 2011\, resulting in their rapid deployment and institutionalization\, and the upcoming EDC Safety Summit Series will build on that momentum. \nThe summit series\, scheduled for each Wednesday during September\, will highlight seven safety initiatives\, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations\, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement\, and those with deployment stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future. \nEach day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers\, followed by interactive State and local presentations and a topic-based breakout session\, as well as a local innovation safety showcase. There will also be engagement opportunities with other participants and peer-to-peer networking. \nThe summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day and is open to all State\, local\, and tribal stakeholders. Participants can join for one or all five Wednesdays. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/edc-safety-summit-series-intersection-and-interchange-geometrics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200007Z UID:21265-1631725200-1631732400@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Value Capture Strategies: Risk Assessment – The Primer DESCRIPTION:Value Capture Strategies: Risk Assessment – The PrimerWednesday\, September 15\, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT – 3:00:00 PM EDT\nREGISTER HERE https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreezy3f48xtv2khrkri9&sco-id=1303246898&_charset_=utf-8\nValue capture is a set of powerful funding tools that is gaining in popularity to supplement traditional funding sources. Transportation systems are essential in enhancing the productivity and quality of life in the United States. Funding for streets\, highways\, and transit is provided by the joint efforts of federal\, state\, and local governments; taxation and user fees are the primary revenue sources\, along with supplemental methods including loans\, bonds\, public-private partnerships\, and concessions. All of the Value Capture strategies involved some degree of financial risks that they rely on large enough increment property value being create to provide adequate revenue. Thus\, policies that rely on up-front payments from developers for the provision of new infrastructure generally tend to transfer risk to developers. This might include policies related to development impact fees\, negotiated exactions\, and certain types of special assessment districts. The charges are borne as costs by developers\, who must then rely on sufficient demand for new development to recover the associated costs. If population growth\, economic growth\, or other factors that affect the demand for housing or commercial development fall short of expectations\, the developer will be unable to recover the costs of infrastructure provision and will likely incur a financial loss. FHWA has recently developed a Value Capture Risk Assessment Primer designed to provide risks information to transportation agencies that have implemented or are considering the implement of Value Capture strategies. In pursuing these tools\, public agencies should plan for anticipate risks when planning (project delays\, project scope changes\, economic downturns\, higher than expected costs) but may need to provide additional guarantees to further attract investors and be flexible with the project timeline. Feature experts share their experiences in assessing risks in their Value Capture program. Come to the Value Capture Virtual Peer Exchanges on September 15\,2021 at 1:00PM-3:00PM ET to learn from peer experts on opportunities and challenges of implementing Value Capture Risk Assessment techniques. There is no cost to participate but space is limited. You must register to reserve your connection/space. https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_registration.html?sco-id=1303221586 URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/value-capture-strategies-risk-assessment-the-primer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200007Z UID:21264-1631714400-1631728800@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:EDC Safety Summit Series: Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (FoRRRwD) including High Friction Surface Treatment and SafetyEdge DESCRIPTION:Sharing Success and Expanding Implementation to Save Lives\nRegister Now https://www.labroots.com/ms/event/2021-edc-virtual-safety-summit-series/register/single \nSafety innovations have been a cornerstone of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program since 2011\, resulting in their rapid deployment and institutionalization\, and the upcoming EDC Safety Summit Series will build on that momentum. \nThe summit series\, scheduled for each Wednesday during September\, will highlight seven safety initiatives\, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations\, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement\, and those with deployment stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future. \nEach day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers\, followed by interactive State and local presentations and a topic-based breakout session\, as well as a local innovation safety showcase. There will also be engagement opportunities with other participants and peer-to-peer networking. \nThe summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day and is open to all State\, local\, and tribal stakeholders. Participants can join for one or all five Wednesdays. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/edc-safety-summit-series-reducing-rural-roadway-departures-forrrwd-including-high-friction-surface-treatment-and-safetyedge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T000000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T200007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T200007Z UID:21263-1631145600-1631664000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Conference on Advancing Transportation Equity DESCRIPTION:The TRB Conference to Advance Transportation Equity is now a virtual event!\nOriginally scheduled September 8-10\, 2021 in Washington\, DC\, this conference is now being held online September 9\, 10\, 13\, and 14\, 2021. Register by July 30\, 2021 to take advantage of the reduced Early Bird Rate. \nParticipants will represent a wide range of lived and professional experiences and discuss how diverse perspectives are included in policy development\, project selection\, and mitigation to advance transportation equity. \nRegister Now https://cvent.me/L87nVz \nBecome a Patron! https://web.cvent.com/event/c4ad93cd-c23d-450f-b6f4-f2ba2ef8d5d6/websitePage:5bdbc887-d619-4bd1-91df-2360d2afdf67 Support of this conference is your opportunity to increase your company’s visibility with the transportation community and to show your support of TRB’s goals and objectives for advancing transportation in the coming years. \nFor more information and to view the program\, please visit the conference website https://trb.secure-platform.com/a/page/transportationequity . We look forward to seeing you at this virtual event! \nSincerely\, \nTransportation Research Board URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/conference-on-advancing-transportation-equity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T195953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195953Z UID:21262-1631109600-1631124000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:EDC Safety Summit Series: Data-Driven Safety Analysis (DDSA) DESCRIPTION:Sharing Success and Expanding Implementation to Save Lives\nRegister Now https://www.labroots.com/ms/event/2021-edc-virtual-safety-summit-series/register/single \nSafety innovations have been a cornerstone of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program since 2011\, resulting in their rapid deployment and institutionalization\, and the upcoming EDC Safety Summit Series will build on that momentum. \nThe summit series\, scheduled for each Wednesday during September\, will highlight seven safety initiatives\, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations\, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement\, and those with deployment stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future. \nEach day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers\, followed by interactive State and local presentations and a topic-based breakout session\, as well as a local innovation safety showcase. There will also be engagement opportunities with other participants and peer-to-peer networking. \nThe summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day and is open to all State\, local\, and tribal stakeholders. Participants can join for one or all five Wednesdays. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/edc-safety-summit-series-data-driven-safety-analysis-ddsa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T195952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195952Z UID:21261-1630504800-1630519200@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:EDC Safety Summit Series: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) DESCRIPTION:Sharing Success and Expanding Implementation to Save Lives\nRegister Now https://www.labroots.com/ms/event/2021-edc-virtual-safety-summit-series/register/single \nSafety innovations have been a cornerstone of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program since 2011\, resulting in their rapid deployment and institutionalization\, and the upcoming EDC Safety Summit Series will build on that momentum. \nThe summit series\, scheduled for each Wednesday during September\, will highlight seven safety initiatives\, and share how they can save lives. The series will benefit those who are just beginning to implement these innovations\, those who are further along and could gain from peer-to-peer engagement\, and those with deployment stories to share. It will include opportunities to discuss hot topics with peers and establish relationships that can boost success now and in the future. \nEach day of the series will kick off with FHWA leadership perspectives with opportunities for questions and answers\, followed by interactive State and local presentations and a topic-based breakout session\, as well as a local innovation safety showcase. There will also be engagement opportunities with other participants and peer-to-peer networking. \nThe summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET each day and is open to all State\, local\, and tribal stakeholders. Participants can join for one or all five Wednesdays. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/edc-safety-summit-series-safe-transportation-for-every-pedestrian-step/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T195952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195952Z UID:21260-1629910800-1629918000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Value Capture Strategies: Special Assessment Districts – The Primer DESCRIPTION:Value Capture Strategies: Special Assessment Districts – The PrimerWednesday\, August 25\, 2021 1:00:00 PM EDT – 3:00:00 PM EDT\nREGISTER HERE https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?connect-session=breezbreezy3f48xtv2khrkri9&sco-id=1303246898&_charset_=utf-8\nAs the Federal funding for surface transportation has declined or is diminished\, our infrastructure assets have reached the end of their useful lives. Adding to complexity is the state and local pressure to fund emerging needs such as “Smart City” initiatives to leverage new technologies and the complete street initiative to ensure safety to all mobility modes (walk\, bike\, scooter\, street car\, automobile\, etc.). The need for transportation improvements has far outpaced the available funding sources. Think about the Value Capture Special Assessment Technique!! Special Assessments can serve as gap funding for public road improvement projects. The technique can also be used to leverage federal and state grants\, attract private capital\, provide access to federal low interest rate loans\, and can seed funding to get the project off the ground. One of the powerful Value Capture techniques is a special assessment district and every state offers at least one type of Special Assessment funding & financing to its communities. It is a proven\, effective technique for funding improvements that directly benefits property owners and enhances property values in the special assessment district. Local jurisdictions may create special assessment districts around transportation infrastructure to share the cost from beneficiaries. They can be new fees or assessment on property owners within those areas to share transportation infrastructure investment. The assessment can be based on property value\, or sales\, special business fees\, or other measures of value\, and can last for a fixed duration of time. SADs generate revenue from both existing and future developments.\nFHWA has recently developed a Value Capture strategies: Special Assessment District (SAD) Primer – The Primer designed to provide information to state and local transportation agencies that have used or are considering the use of SAD. The primer provides practical information on what SAD is\, how it works\, where it used and case studies. Do you need funding for your state\, city\, county\, township\, and tribe? Do you know which revenue tools are available to fund improved services and capital expenditures in your community? Do you need infrastructure to accommodate your communities’ anticipated growth? Do you need assistance in implementing Value Capture Special Assessment.? Come to the Value Capture Virtual Peer Exchanges on August 25\,2021 at 1:00PM-3:00PM ET to learn from peer experts on opportunities and challenges of implementing Value Capture Special Assessment techniques. There is no cost to participate but space is limited. You must register to reserve your connection/space. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/value-capture-strategies-special-assessment-districts-the-primer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T195952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195952Z UID:21259-1629900000-1629903600@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:NJLTAP – Innovating at the Local Public Works Level: Can you Build a Better Mousetrap? (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, come learn how the network of local technical assistance programs work with the Federal Highway Administration in the Build a Better Mousetrap competition to inspire innovation from local agencies around the country.\nWe’ll look at how Build a Better Mousetrap celebrates innovative solutions for challenges that local and tribal transportation workers encounter. These innovations can range from the development of tools and equipment modifications to the implementation of new processes that increase safety\, reduce cost\, and improve efficiency of our transportation system. \nYou just may leave the webinar thinking you’ve built a better mousetrap in your agency that you could enter in the next round of competition! \nRegister Now https://web.cvent.com/event/63c3ab88-34f0-4f05-ab2e-d6ac0b421b8f/summary URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/njltap-innovating-at-the-local-public-works-level-can-you-build-a-better-mousetrap-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T195952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195952Z UID:21258-1629223200-1629226800@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Project Bundling: The Business Process DESCRIPTION:The goal of the EDC-5 Project Bundling initiative is to make bundling a routine agency business process. Ideally\, agencies would have guidance or rules for assessing the potential benefit of bundling a set of projects. This webinar will provide guidance on how to employ ‘business rules’ consistently and strategically\, such that bundles are identified as early as possible; preferably to be included in the State’s Transportation Improvement Program\, or STIP.\nRegister Now. https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_registration.html?sco-id=1313956049 URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/project-bundling-the-business-process/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T184021 CREATED:20251205T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195938Z UID:21257-1628616600-1628622000@njdottechtransfer.net SUMMARY:Adventures in Crowdsourcing: Emergency Management DESCRIPTION:This webinar spotlights the use of crowdsourced data to enhance transportation agency operations during Emergency Management situations like evacuations\, storms\, and post-event recovery phases.\nRegister here. https://nocoe.adobeconnect.com/crowd4ops-08102021/event/registration.html \nModerator \n * James Colyar\, FHWA Office of Operations and EDC-6 Crowdsourcing Initiative Co-lead \nPresenters \n * Crowdsourced Data use in Hurricane Response — Amy Dirusso\, P.E.\, ITS Project Manager and TSM&O Project Coordinator\, Florida Department of Transportation\n * Crowdsourced Data to Enhance Evacuations — Brett Sellers\, P.E.\, Transportation Systems Management and Operations Group\, Alabama Department of Transportation.\n * Crowdsourced Data for Improved Adverse Weather Response —Randi Feltner\, P.E.\, Transportation Engineer Specialist\, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Chris Lambert\, Data Analyst\, KYTC. \nTarget Audience \n * Transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) executives and practitioners\n * Emergency transportation operations\n * Road weather management professionals\n * Performance focused operations personnel\n * Traffic Management Center managers \nLearning Objectives \n * Learn how regional agencies are leveraging new crowdsourced data to improve operations\, safety\, and planning.\n * Learn about new resources and support available through the FHWA EDC6 Crowdsourcing program to help agencies derive even greater safety\, reliability\, and cost-savings benefits from crowdsourced data. URL:https://njdottechtransfer.net/event/adventures-in-crowdsourcing-emergency-management/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR