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Interview with Steven J. Penshorn, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: How to Use Recycled Glass in Your Public Works Projects
Read MoreGot Potholes? Infrared asphalt restoration may be your solution! Infrared asphalt restoration can be one of your most valuable pavement management tools when used properly. With a continually increasing cost to roadway paving, it only makes sense to learn about innovative ways to stretch the taxpayer's dollars.
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MAP-21 creates a streamlined, performance-based, and multimodal program to address the many challenges facing the U.S. transportation system.
These challenges include improving safety, maintaining infrastructure condition, reducing traffic congestion, improving efficiency of the system and freight movement, protecting the environment, and reducing delays in project delivery.
Read MoreInterview with Benjamin J. Jordan, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Consider Winter Maintenance in Transportation Design
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This program addresses the major changes in each chapter of the “Green Book” and discusses the use of updated design guidance and design flexibility throughout the document.
Read MoreHighway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which was signed into law on August 10, 2005, established the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) as a core Federal-aid program. The overall purpose of this program is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads through the implementation of infrastructure-related highway safety improvements.
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Interview with Jennifer Gulick, MA at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Protecting Trees during Public Construction Projects
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Pavement markings play one of the most important safety functions on our roads.
Many materials can be used for pavement markings. However, the performance and cost of the different materials vary greatly. Additionally, some materials are more appropriate for a given set of circumstances than other materials. The useful life of a pavement marking material often varies widely based on many factors. Finally, many agencies don’t have the financial resources to utilize the ideal solution and have to make do with what they have.
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Interview with Mark L. Belshe at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: High-Performing Roads Using Scrap Tire Rubber
Read MoreLearn to evaluate all relevant costs that will occur during a facility’s lifetime, including initial construction, O&M and direct and indirect social and environmental impacts.
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