Advanced Geotechnical Exploration Methods Conventional subsurface exploration methods provide limited data for project design, which can result in constructability issues and increased cost. Advanced geotechnical exploration methods offer solutions for…
Three New Basic Work Zone Training Options
Basic Work Zone for Towing Companies Registration Now Open Course Description: The workshop provides training to improve the safety of motorists, crash victims, and incident responders during Transportation Incident Management…
Innovation of the Month: Ultra-High Performance Concrete Connections
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) can be used to create the simple, strong, long-lasting connections needed for successful construction using prefabricated bridge elements (PBEs). Prefabricated bridge elements are structural components of…
Public Works Maintenance and Safety Training
Working with UVA’s TTA/VA LTAP, Tony recently completed a series of public works maintenance workshops across the state, receiving much positive feedback and requests for more training sessions. Offered again…
Updated Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System Guide Available
FHWA published “Design and Construction Guidelines for Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Abutments and Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS),” a manual on the state of the art and recommended practices…
FHWA Announces New Every Day Counts Innovations
FHWA will promote 10 technologies and practices in the fifth round of Every Day Counts (EDC-5), the State-based initiative to rapidly deploy proven but underused innovations to shorten project delivery…
Collaborative Hydraulics: Advancing to the Next Generation of Engineering (CHANGE)
Next-generation hydraulic tools improve understanding of complex interactions between river or coastal environments and transportation assets, enabling better design and more efficient project delivery. The current generation of hydraulic…
EDC-4 Innovation of the Month Integrating National Environmental Policy Act and Permitting
Integration of NEPA and permitting processes enables concurrent, synchronized environmental and permitting reviews that save time and cost for the agencies involved. Several challenges can arise during environmental review and…
Road to Zero Presents Plan to Eliminate Roadway Deaths
Getting to Zero isn’t Impossible, it Just Hasn’t Been Done Yet The Road to Zero Coalition, managed by the National Safety Council, released a comprehensive report laying out strategies to…
Invitation to Participate: Would You Consider a ‘Green Vehicle’ for Your Next Vehicle Purchase?
Help MATS UTC researchers gather information about electric vehicle adoption in Virginia.