The Asphalt Institute is offering two 1-day classes on the Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements. In this class you will learn to produce high quality pavements using the basic principles of hot-mix asphalt pavement construction, and the inspector’s responsibilities at the various stages in the construction process. You will develop a general understanding of … Read more Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements
Following a disastrous loss of two major bridge spans in Atlanta, Georgia last March from a fire of material stored underneath, Caltrans management had a team review the policies and practices of Caltrans for storage of materials under bridges. The task team consisted of staff from the Divisions of Maintenance, Right of Way, Traffic Operations, … Read more Structure Policy Directive 1-8 “Material Storage Under Bridges”
TRB will conduct a webinar on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PT that will discuss how to incorporate spatial modeling and statistical tools to enhance the quality and productivity of travel monitoring data. Presenters will focus on the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), which is a compilation of roadway characteristics, … Read more TRB Webinar on Spatial Modeling for Highway Performance Monitoring System Data: Part 1
TRB will conduct a webinar on Monday, March 26, 2018, from 11:00AM to 12:30PM PT that will present a systematic approach toward pavement maintenance and rehabilitation planning and programming using 3D laser technology and machine learning algorithms. The presenters will provide an overview of recent advances in automatic pavement distress detection. This webinar will also … Read more TRB Webinar on Pavement Maintenance Programming Using 3D Laser Technology
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Center for Local Aid Support, invites you to participate in a Local Agency Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment. Local agencies own seventy-six percent of the U.S. road network. In this ownership role, many face challenges in maintaining and operating their network, including the need to find and retain a … Read more FHWA Local Agency Training Needs Survey
Join us for a Local Roadway Departure Safety Workshop being held along the Central Coast in Marina, California. This FREE workshop consists of three main parts. Participants will learn how to apply for federal funds, where their crashes happen, and what types of countermeasures are available. Learn from UC Berkeley, Caltrans, CHP, FHWA, NHTSA, OTS and PWD on … Read more Roadway Departure Safety Workshop in Marina, CA