Intersections and interchanges are planned points of conflict where motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists cross paths or change direction. This inherently creates conditions that could result in a crash. The Federal…
Innovation of the Month: e-Construction and Partnering: A Vision for the Future
Paperless technologies enhance partnering among stakeholders on construction projects, improving communication and workflows while streamlining project delivery. Transportation agencies are transforming the traditional, cumbersome, paper-based approach to construction document management…
AutoCAD Civil 3D Training Series to Be Offered in December
AutoCAD Civil 3D: Fundamentals, Capabilities, and Applications in Hydrology/Hydraulics and Geotechnical In the past, civil engineering projects depended on spreadsheets and graphs for design and analysis, an approach with the…
Innovation of the Month: Community Connections
The Every Day Counts innovation of the month for September is community connections, which promotes tools and strategies for developing transportation systems in a way that is inclusive and…
Innovation of the Month: Pavement Preservation (When, Where, and How)
Transportation agencies across the country are deploying pavement preservation strategies to extend pavement service life, keep road networks in good repair, and save money. Elmore County, AL, for example, uses…
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluations/Transition Plans and Overview of Elements of Public Right-of-Way Accessibility
The presentation was informative and exactly what I needed – a nuts and bolts explanation of the ADA requirements for transition plans. Dr. Eck did a great job explaining and…
EDC-5 Innovations(2019-2020)
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…