Training

Attend a Webinar on Required DBE Goals for FTA Subrecipients

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Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 (49 CFR 26) establishes requirements for the use of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) on all federally-funded projects.  In October 2016, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approved a revised triennial DBE goal and methodology for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).  This new DBE goal and … Read more Attend a Webinar on Required DBE Goals for FTA Subrecipients

Learn about Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Prefabricated Bridge Element Connections

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Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) can be used to create simple, strong, long-lasting connections needed for successful construction using prefabricated bridge elements (PBEs). Compared to many solutions in current use, UHPC allows for small, simple-to-construct connections that require less volume of field-cast concrete and do not require post-tensioning. The mechanical properties of UHPC also allow for redesign … Read more Learn about Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Prefabricated Bridge Element Connections

FHWA Webinar: Using Small Equipment to Apply Dust Abatement in Remote Areas

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Are you having difficulty reaching remote locations that need dust control treatments? Join the Federal Highway Administration, Center for Local-Aid Support, for a no-cost webinar to learn how a team in Alaska used practical knowledge to bring dust control to remote locations using light weight equipment for the application of dust palliatives in the remote … Read more FHWA Webinar: Using Small Equipment to Apply Dust Abatement in Remote Areas

Proposal Writing for Innovation in Highway Transportation Projects

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The thought of writing a proposal can be overwhelming, but the task does not have to be daunting. The Center for Local-aid Support (CLAS) is hosting a seminar to assist you in leveraging funding assistance through FHWA’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration program.  CLAS wants your agency to be prepared. Presenters will answer questions such … Read more Proposal Writing for Innovation in Highway Transportation Projects

TRB Webinar on Springtime Damage to Roads and Seasonal Load Limits

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TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM EST on springtime damage to roads and seasonal load limits. Low-volume roads in seasonal frost areas are susceptible to damage from heavy vehicles during the spring thaw. The maintenance-free life of a low-volume road in a seasonal frost area averages less … Read more TRB Webinar on Springtime Damage to Roads and Seasonal Load Limits

HEC 17 Webinar Series: Highways in the River Environment – Floodplains, Extreme Events, Risk and Resilience

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FHWA is hosting two more webinars to provide an overview and answer questions on the recently released Hydraulic Engineering Circular (HEC 17): Highways in the River Environment – Floodplains, Extreme Events, Risk and Resilience. Webinar 2: Climate Modeling and Risk and Resilience (Chapters 5 and 6) Wednesday, February 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/hec17/rolloutb/ … Read more HEC 17 Webinar Series: Highways in the River Environment – Floodplains, Extreme Events, Risk and Resilience