INDIANA A Federal Highway Administration LTAP Technology Transfer Newsletter
What’s Ahead in This Issue 1 Where the Water Meets the Road 2 Indiana LTAP Directory App and Mobile Website 3 New Lives for Old Signs 4 News from INDOT 6 Conference Reports: County Bridge and Stormwater 10 Spotlight on Innovation: Trench Safety in the City of Jasper 12 ADA Corner 13 99th Annual Purdue Road School Report 22 Classified Ads / Indiana LTAP Upcoming Events 23 Association Information
Spring 2013, Vol. 31 No. 2
Where the Water Meets the Road By Megan Tsai
The role of Indiana’s local transportation agencies in stormwater protection and permitting. They’re the things your highway department does constantly: refueling trucks, applying salt, sweeping streets, washing vehicles, storing chemicals, maintaining bridges, mowing rightof-way, repaving roads, and collecting roadside waste. But all these activities have one more thing in common—the potential to contaminate your city’s stormwater with pollutants including sediment, bacteria, oil, metal, organic compounds, and pesticides. Why does it matter? “From an environmental perspective, these pollutants can ultimately contaminate our drinking water supplies, jeopardize public health, and negatively impact wildlife habitats” says Lori Gates, a Senior Resource Planner with Christopher B. Burke Engineering who specializes in stormwater regulatory compliance. “From a regulatory perspective, stormwater pollution could put you out of compliance with environmental laws and expose your
municipality to fines, lawsuits, or even criminal prosecution.”
Stormwater Regulations in Indiana
In Indiana, the national regulations governing stormwater quality established under the Clean Water Act are enforced through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) “Rule 13.” This rule dictates that municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in urbanized areas must submit a Storm Water Quality Management Plan to obtain an MS4 Permit every five years. Each management plan must address these six best management practices: • Public Education & Outreach: Informing individuals and households about ways to reduce stormwater pollution. • Public Participation & Involvement: Involving the continued on page 8
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Indiana LTAP Goes Mobile:
Announcing the Indiana LTAP Directory App & Mobile Website Indiana LTAP Directory App
New for 2013, Indiana LTAP is releasing app versions of the Directory of Indiana State, County, City, and Town Officials Responsible for Road and Street Work. App features include: • Search capability • Contacts organized into multiple categories for easy navigation • Functional contact information Tap on phone number to begin dialing Tap on email to compose new message Tap on address to locate via Google Maps The app is available for download at both the iPhone App Store and the Google Play Store—Android Apps.
Indiana LTAP Mobile Website
To facilitate website access via mobile devices, Indiana LTAP has also released a mobile version of its website, specially designed for smaller screens. This site still retains all the features and capabilities of the traditional site, including a complete listing of upcoming LTAP events, the searchable library, and reports and publications for download. Simply enter the LTAP site address into the internet browser of your device (www.purdue.edu/inltap), and the mobile version of the site will automatically open.
Special thanks to 3iD for its role in bringing these mobile programs to life!
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New Lives for Old Signs By Trevor Kuehl
Think about recycling efforts that you have encountered in the past. What comes to mind? Many people imagine an extensive supply chain for picking up large piles of old materials; huge warehouses for sorting and storing materials; and high-tech processing facilities with cutting-edge technology for cleaning, resurfacing, and repackaging.
To outfit his shop, Putnam purchased a five-foot hydraulic metal shear and a roller to place vinyl on sign blanks. Total cost: about $1300. With the new tools, the MCRC makes over 250 signs using blanks from old ones.
In reality, many recycling efforts are small, localized, and targeted at specific types of materials. Local road agencies, where costs are climbing and funding is dwindling, are hotbeds for innovative examples of low-key material recycling and reuse.
After cutting the sign blank to size, they straighten it (if necessary), power wash the surface to remove the old vinyl and adhesive, and then lay out and cut new vinyl material for the background and legend. To finish it off, they use an iron-working machine to cut a radius on each corner and punch mounting holes. “If you don’t have access to an iron-working machine, you can use simple hand tools like a drill and grinder to produce similar results,” explained Putnam. He purchased an iron-working machine with the money he saved from the first year of recycling signs.
New from Old
The Montcalm County Road Commission (MCRC) has devised a simple and effective system for reusing street signs. Three years ago, the MCRC purchased metal-working equipment to break down and reuse old sign blanks. “Because of the rising cost of buying new material, our sign shop decided to start recycling old signs,” said Rob Putnam, Supervisor of the Montcalm County Sign Shop.
“The process is quite simple,” said Putnam. “We simply cut up large old signs to make new signs that are smaller.”
Just Over Half the Cost
Using their new tools and sign blanks scavenged from old signs, the MCRC
sign crew has produced speed limit signs, do not pass signs, and road name signs. And they’ve saved a good amount of money. According to Putnam, a 9-inch by 36-inch road name sign on new material would cost $12.00. “Using recycled material, we’ve been able to get the cost down to $7.00 per sign,” he said. “In an average year, we make about 250 road name signs. We save a significant amount of money by cutting up old signs.”
No Science Involved
To get started with any recycling effort, Putnam advises starting simple; signs are a great first step. “There’s no elaborate, scientific process for identifying a sign for recycling,” he said. “If an old sign still has a piece of usable material in it, we cut it up and put it to good use.” t This article originally appeared in The Bridge, a quarterly newsletter produced by Michigan’s LTAP. Reprinted with permission.
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News from the Indiana Department of Transportation
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County Bridge Conference 2013 Over 300 people attended the 2013 County Bridge Conference in West Lafayette, Indiana. Over the course of two days, conference attendees had the opportunity to learn about a variety of bridge topics. The Construction, Inspection, and Maintenance track of Day One included an overview of QA/QC for bridge inspection, because quality always counts! The focus then shifted to the water under the bridge, with a presentation on erosion control and the Clean Water Act. The morning wrapped up with a look at smaller structures, including best practices for culvert inventory and inspections as well as pipe lining. In the afternoon, the presentations delved into utility coordination along with bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, culminating in a case study of Brisco Bridge in Warrick County.
safety, who broadened perspectives on the options for bridge guard rails and additional safety treatments. Other innovations in bridge design were featured, including the “Bridge in a Backpack” presentation. This method allows for rapid construction of bridges by using hollow tubes made of carbon fiber, which are unrolled and placed on a steel formwork. Once in place, the arches are inflated and filled with concrete. Impressive! It was also interesting to hear about hybrid-composite beam bridges, another innovative concept that allows rapid installation and a dramatically
extended design-life. The conference wrapped up with a look forward to new research findings that support long-lasting bridge decks, a topic which every agency would like to see realized. Indiana LTAP appreciates the many engineers and highway supervisors who served as moderators during the Conference. For future conferences, LTAP encourages local agency participation and feedback. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed at next year’s conference, please let us know. Indiana LTAP also welcomes volunteers to present or moderate sessions. Contact Sarah Hubbard at sarahh@ purdue.edu or call (765) 494-2164. t
The Design track of Day One included a steel bridge workshop hosted by experts from across the country. The workshop included steel bridge basics, a discussion of life-cycle cost considerations, and examples of steel bridges in Indiana. The track wrapped up with a discussion of pedestrian bridges and new design standards for construction loads, as well as bracing requirements. Day Two of the Conference brought everyone together in a general track, which opened with a series of updates by FHWA and INDOT. Participants also learned from an expert on bridge
Demonstration of the “Bridge in a Backpack” being brought to life. Photo reprinted by permission of Steve Matheny, American Prefabricated Infrastructure.
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Stormwater Drainage Conference 2013
This year, February 14th wasn’t just Valentine’s Day. Indiana’s stormwater professionals were also able to take part in a day of networking and information exchange as they attended the Stormwater Drainage conference. This annual event, hosted in West Lafayette by Indiana LTAP and the Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (INAFSM), works to bring the latest advances in the drainage industry to both active and aspiring professional and scholars of stormwater drainage.
The program this year was developed for a wide ranging audience of city, town, and county engineers; street and highway commissioners; public works directors; private consultants and contractors; surveyors; stormwater coordinators; and drainage and environmental specialists. The agenda was divided into concurrent sessions offering a full-day Technical track and a full-day Green Infrastructure track.
Conference attendees could participate in a vendor exhibition to learn about new resources and equipment for drainage management.
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Technical sessions included: • Levee Certifications and Decertifications • Edgewater Levee Slope Devegetation and Stabilization— City of Fort Wayne, Indiana • Porous Pavements—Lessons Learned • Flood Control with Regional Detention Ponds—City of Greensburg • Von Fange Ditch Stormwater Diversion—City of Seymour • How Small Towns Develop a Stormwater Utility • Laboratory Studies of Scour at a Drop Structure • Runoff Volume Reduction Standards in the Lake County, IL, Watershed Development Ordinance The Green Infrastructure track covered: • The Value of Green Roofs • Case Study: Utilizing Wetlands as a Combined Sewer Overflow Solution (Washington, IN) • Volume Control under Green Infrastructure • Using Polymers for Turbidity Control on Linear Construction Projects • Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing a DOT PostConstruction BMP • Southern Indiana Stormwater Advisory Council • Achieving Sustainable Goals with Grey Infrastructure In all, close to 250 attendees learned about new research and innovations from 24 different speakers presenting on 15 different topics. Indiana LTAP would like to thank the INAFSM Association and the Stormwater Planning Committee for their time and efforts in making this event a great success. Thanks are also due to the following exhibitors for their contributions: • Blocksom and Company • Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association • Redi-Rock of Kentuckiana • Advanced Drainage Systems • Wessler Engineering • Rinker— Stormceptor • Kuert Concrete • Road Solutions Inc. t
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Where the Water Meets the Road, continued from page 1 public in the development, implementation, and review of an MS4 stormwater management program. • Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination: Identifying and eliminating illicit (non-stormwater) discharges and spills to storm drain systems. • Construction Site Runoff Control: Addressing stormwater runoff from active construction sites. • Post-Construction Site Runoff Control: Addressing stormwater runoff after construction activities are completed. • Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping: Addressing stormwater runoff from municipal facilities and activities. Local transportation agencies play an especially important role in their municipality’s stormwater management plan because they’re heavily involved in several of these areas. “Many of your daily activities can expose pollutants to the stormwater system, including mowing and weed control, paving, ditch maintenance, and salt applica-
Consider the small things you can begin doing now to make a difference, such as training your employees, placing spill kits around your facility, putting a dome over your salt storage, and adding grease traps to your wash bays.
tion,” says Gates. “In addition, your crews may be in a position to help spot and rectify illicit discharge into storm drains, and all your construction projects require best management practices. Finally, your highway garage and yard requires good housekeeping practices.”
An Uphill Battle
Although Indiana has required its 185 MS4 entities to obtain permits since Rule 13 went into effect a decade ago, some municipalities still struggle to meet the requirements. Far too often, their highway departments play a significant role in these difficulties. “Part of the challenge is that the work transportation departments do varies so much from season to season and even week to week,” says Gates. “It requires some extra effort to successfully implement stormwater quality measures under those conditions.” And while MS4 compliance may sometimes seem like an uphill battle even under the current regulations,
A Path to Compliance Addressing stormwater quality doesn’t have to be a costly burden—you can get started quickly and easily by implementing simple, low-cost improvements. And remember, you’re not alone. “There are a lot of great resources for stormwater quality in our state,” says Gates. “Consider partnering with other MS4 entities in your area to establish or enhance your program, reach out to organizations like LTAP and the Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management for help, and remember that IDEM is great to work with if you make them a partner.” Though navigating stormwater regulations may seem difficult at first, it all comes down to fulfilling an important duty: keeping pollutants out of the water supply in our communities, our state and our nation.
it appears MS4 standards will only become more stringent for Indiana municipalities. The EPA is now considering making the MS4 permitting process more rigorous and expanding the program to include more counties, cities, and towns—so Indiana highway departments not yet required to apply for permits under Rule 13 may soon be asked to create their own stormwater quality management plans. In addition, all current MS4 entities will be required to renew their fiveyear permits this year; the present deadline for submitting a new permit application is August 31. “You must demonstrate improvements to your plan with each five-year permitting cycle—so if you haven’t started already, the time to start making those improvements is now,” says Gates.
A Stormwater Success Story
Though complying with stormwater regulations does require work, some Indiana highway departments have welcomed the opportunity to help improve water quality in their communities. The Tippecanoe Highway Department, for example, has earned praise for its extensive efforts to implement stormwater best management practices for both its facility and highway operations. “For us, it’s really about setting a good example for the community,” says Tippecanoe County Highway Department Executive Director, Opal Kuhl. “We wouldn’t feel comfortable asking our project contractors to include rigorous stormwater best management practices on our highway projects if we’re not doing our part as well.” Tippecanoe County began their stormwater quality improvements in 2006 with an extensive highway garage renovation. “We conducted a study to
Indiana LTAP Newsletter, Spring 2013 look for environmental issues at our garage and yard, then worked with our consultant to identify the improvements we needed,” says Kuhl. “The project included expanding the garage, installing a stormwater collection system with a detention pond, paving the parking lot, adding a wash bay, and installing a separator to remove grit and oils from parking lot runoff.” The cost for all the stormwater improvements was approximately $1 million—half of the total project cost, which also included a facility expansion. Though the Tippecanoe garage renovation did come with a significant price tag, it has created many lasting benefits. “It seemed like a lot of money at the time, but when you consider the positive impact it will have on our local environment and streams in the long run, it’s more palatable,” says Kuhl. For highway departments without the ability to fund a major renovation, Kuhl says there are many ways to begin addressing stormwater quality in a cost-effective way. “We were lucky to be able to do a lot at one time, but also consider the small things you can begin doing now to make a difference, such as training your employees, placing spill kits around your facility, putting a dome over your salt storage and adding grease traps to your wash bays.” t Megan Tsai is a freelance writer specializing in transportation and engineering. Learn more about her work at www.redwagonwriting.com.
Resources for Additional Information IDEM Rule 13 Web Page http://www.in.gov/idem/4900.htm EPA Stormwater Program (Includes case studies and best management practices) http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_ id=6 Indiana Street Commissioner Association http://www.indianastreets.org/ Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO http://environment.transportation.org/ environmental_issues/water_wetlands/ ecent_dev.aspx Federal Highway Association (FHWA) Stormwater Information http://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/ecosystems/ wet_storm.asp Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (INAFSM) http://www.inafsm.net/
Images, from top to bottom: 1. The renovated Tippecanoe County Highway Garage 2. Paved Parking Lot 3. Stormwater Collection System with Detention Pond 4. Overflow Structure from the Detention Pond All images reprinted with the permission of the Tippecanoe Highway Department.
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Spotlight on Innovation:
Shoring Trenches, Saving Lives: Trench Safety in the City of Jasper The City of Jasper’s TRAP team was designed four years ago as a way to rescue workers from one highly lethal trap—a collapsed trench.
“If there is not an immediate response,” says Raymie Eckerle, Street Commissioner for the City of Jasper, “chances of life are slim.”
These narrow, deeply-cut cavities are often used to work on underground pipes or perform other infrastructure maintenance. Their steep walls alone are hazardous, making it difficult for workers to climb in and out. If one of those walls collapses, the weight of the fallen dirt will pin them in the trench, creating a dangerous emergency with a very short timeline for rescue.
Filling the Need for Safety
Charlie Schneider, the now-retired Safety Director for the City of Jasper, recognized the need for an organized program to help any victims of a trench cave-in. Furthermore, he recognized that the necessary equipment was available to make such a program happen. A number of the City’s public works departments, including
Street, Gas and Water, Wastewater, and Electric Distribution, all owned equipment that could be used during a trench rescue—such as shoring panels, backhoes, and sewer jets. The departments agreed to pool these resources, and with the Jasper Fire Department, Schneider and the City of Jasper Employee Safety Committee developed the Trench Recovery Assistance Program (TRAP). Members of the program—the TRAP Support Team, or TST—are set to respond to a dispatch call-out by the Jasper Police De-
Shoring equipment is placed into the collapsed trench to secure it for the entrance of the rescue team and prevent further harm to the victim.
Indiana LTAP Newsletter, Spring 2013 partment. Transporting the rescue equipment is the primary responsibility of the TST; all of its members have been trained in the procedures for getting the items to the emergency site. If deemed necessary by the Jasper Fire Department Incident Commander, and if the TST members have had training in the use of the rescue equipment, they may also assist in the actual recovery itself.
One of the highlights of my career as Safety Director was to be informed that one of our employee’s lives had been saved from a deadly trench cave-in. Responding to the Call
When the program was established in the summer of 2009, the TST practiced with a live drill, involving a life-sized dummy in a collapsed trench. Following the program’s established protocol, a dispatch call went from the Jasper Police Department to the Jasper Fire Department, who then summoned the TST to rush to the site with their shoring equipment and backhoes. The effort was an encouraging success; the team succeeded in retrieving the dummy, and what’s more, without any damage to its body. Performing a rescue from a collapsed trench is a precarious matter. Suffocation is a very high risk for the individual trapped, whether the trench is large or small. “It
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doesn’t take much dirt to get enough weight where you can’t breathe,” Eckerle notes. As the person breathes out, the dirt shifts around the body, and its weight can prevent the victim from breathing in again. The weight of the dirt also causes a high risk for compression injuries, especially to the individual’s lower body. Serious injury may also be incurred during the rescue process itself, from the digging equipment used to retrieve the victim quickly from the trap.
Charlie Schneider likewise emphasizes the importance of protective shoring equipment over any reactive measures: “One of the highlights of my career as Safety Director was to be informed that one of our employee’s lives had been saved from a deadly trench cave-in. The use of trenching and shoring safety equipment saved his life . . . from the tons of soil that caved into the trench that day. What an inspired feeling it was to know that the employee went home that work day, safe and sound.”
Even when confronted by a highly trained team with readily accessible equipment, when it comes to trench accidents, there is no way around two very sobering facts. “Time is not on your side,” Eckerle reports. “And there’s hardly any room for error.”
As demonstrated, then, by TRAP’s very backseat role in trench safety, protecting the lives of workers begins long before they even enter the trench.
First Priority: Prevention
The best remedy in this instance, then, truly is prevention. Above all, Eckerle urges caution and preparation when approaching trench work: “For anyone to go into a trench without shoring equipment is unnecessary and uncalled for. It’s not worth anyone’s life or limb to do so.” And in fact, while the TST stands ready to answer an emergency call and TRAP has even been revised since its inception, the team has never had to respond to a call in the nearly four years of the program’s existence. This is not because there have been no trench collapses; on the contrary, the City of Jasper has seen a number of collapsed walls during that time. None of those incidents escalated to an emergency, however, due to the consistent use of shoring equipment. According to Eckerle, “We’ve had wall collapses where the shoring equipment saved someone’s life.”
If you have additional questions on the Trench Recovery Assistance Program, or would like more information, please contact Raymie Eckerle at 812-482-1130. t All images reprinted with the permission of the Jasper Street Department.
The use of trenching and shoring safety equipment saved his life . . . from the tons of soil that caved into the trench that day. What an inspired feeling it was to know that the employee went home that work day, safe and sound.
With the shoring equipment in place, the crew was able to enter the collapsed trench and perform the necessary safety and medical procedures for rescue.
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ADA Corner
Question: Our Parks department is responsible for the plantings in our streetscapes, medians, and entrances to our parks and other county facilities. What points must we consider before we proceed? —Nancy, North Carolina Nancy, thank you so much for your question. Before I begin, I must tell you as I tell all Parks and Recreation departments when I have the opportunity to train them, that Parks and Recreation is absolutely my favorite discipline! Whenever I need a boost or just a deeper feeling of peace, I always find a wooded area or a beautiful, well-planted park and just let the beauty sink into me. Yes, there are multiple considerations and processes necessary before the plantings take place: 1. For locations in proximity to street parking, signage, and street corners, be sure to first coordinate with the sidewalk division of your local public works department. a. Too often, I’ve seen beautiful sidewalk plantings become barriers when people who are using designated street parking cannot easily leave their vehicles due to trees, planter boxes, or other gardening furniture being located where car doors need to open. b. At intersections, trees or other tall plants can interfere with the vision necessary for both drivers and pedestrians to see each other. 2. Medians with a cut-through for pedestrians need extra consideration; pedestrians using these walkways are disadvantaged by a path that is lower than the full height of the median. On these spaces, even fairly low bushes can hide a wheelchair-user or a child from oncoming traffic. Planting small flowers or ivy instead can achieve beautiful aesthetics while not interfering with safety. 3. Another area that can cause safety problems are ingress/egress driveways for facilities or parks. Frequently monument signs will block the street view for both drivers and pedestrians. a. When considering your identification monument, remember that a sign facing parallel to a street does not help those driving past, since they must take their eyes off the road to read it. (1) Instead, create a sign that includes identification details on both sides, so the facility is recognizable long before a driver needs to slow down and enter. (2) If there is a street across from the location, a three-sided sign is the best solution. b. Be sure the sign is placed far enough back from the road for exiting drivers to have a clear view of the cross street. See my sketch below. c. Once again the plantings are an important consideration. Large bushes, trees, or high-growing grasses must be carefully located to allow for clear views.
I hope your spring planting is successful and beautiful, with safety issues and parking considerations included. Best of Luck,
Michele S. Ohmes
Michele Ohmes is an author, trainer, consultant, and motivational speaker who has helped both the public and private sector successfully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information, visit www.michele-able.com.
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99th Annual Purdue Road School March 5-7, 2013 A Snowstorm Brought a Wintry Feel to Campus . . . But the Information Exchange Continued Strong
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Wednesday, March 7th, dawned with a thick blanket of snow. “Purdue Road School is the only school in Tippecanoe County not on a two-hour delay today.” Michael Piggott A few inches of snow couldn’t keep down this 99-year-old tradition!
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Purdue Road School Opening Session Tuesday’s Opening Session keynote speakers focused on fulfilling the growing transportation needs of the public, despite a shortfall of funds and resources. Mayor Winnecke presented strategies implemented to fund and construct the infrastructure necessary for the growing transportation needs of the Evansville area. He called for increased collaboration between agencies to provide the best services to the Indiana public.
Lloyd Winnecke, Evansville Mayor
Jerry Wray discussed how to address the concerns of the public by providing efficient construction and maintenance of road infrastructure. “Our job is very simple: bridge open, road smooth, ditch clean.” Jerry Wray “What we do impacts everyone’s life, everyday.” Jerry Wray
Jerry Wray, Director, Ohio Department of Transportation
“The public forms their opinion of us based on how quickly we produce.” Jerry Wray Michael Cline reviewed major projects that had been opened in the past year, such as I-69 and Hoosier Heartlands, and discussed INDOT’s Core4 Values: • Respect • Teamwork • Accountability • Excellence During the panel discussion, Karen Bobo offered advice to students preparing for careers in transportation: Be flexible and willing to learn new things that will help your career to unfold.
Michael B. Cline, Commissioner, Indiana Department of Transporation
Karen Bobo, Acting Indiana Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration
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Keynote Address: “The Road To Space” Mark Brown, a 1973 graduate of Purdue University, has worked as an Air Force fighter pilot, a NASA astronaut and manager, a corporate manager, and currently as an aerospace consultant. As an astronaut, he visited space twice. During his speech, Mr. Brown offered a personal look at the space race of the 1950s through 1970s, life as an astronaut on a space station, and the role of transportation professionals in furthering space research.
“From earliest times, one of the indicators of a society’s level of development has been its road system—or lack thereof.” “If we’re going to [go back to the moon and start the colonization process as a stepping stone to Mars], we’re going to need you guys. Building roads is the same on the earth as it is on the moon as it is on Mars or anywhere else. . . . The basic physics and the basics that you have learned will be applied and will be needed as we reach out to these other places.” “There are going to be, along the way, many challenges and discoveries to be made. A lot of the people in this room, believe it or not, are going to contribute to this, because we have to learn how to build facilities, we have to build roads. I truly believe that the road to space is going to be led, just like down here on the ground, by Purdue’s engineers.”
Mark Brown, Air Force Pilot, NASA Astronaut, and Purdue University Alumnus
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Association Meeting Keynote: Making “It” Happen: Managing the Change Transition
“Leadership, by definition, is about change. When you’re making a difference in your sphere of influence, you’re making change and you’re leading. When you’re not making a difference, you may be managing, but you’re not leading. Managers make sure, leaders make a difference.” Be sure to communicate the change message in small meetings, where the presentation can be tailored to the concerns and needs of each group. When discussing the change, keep the following points in mind: 1. Do not leave the setting until the tough questions are asked and addressed. 2. Do not emphasize what people are giving up. Focus instead on the new additions. 3. Do help people to understand they are not going through this change alone. 4. Do not negotiate during the announcement period—extending the time to the change will make the adjustment period even harder.
Dr. Thomas A. DeCoster addressed attendees at the Thursday morning breakfast. Dr. DeCoster is a retired professor in the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). He has conducted seminars for more for more than 123,000 professionals. Dr. DeCoster’s seminars focus on change leadership, strategic leadership, team dynamics, personal productivity, and the challenges of contrasting generations. When communicating a change to those you lead, practice the 5-4-1 Rule. Be sure to address: • Five things the audience wants to know • Four things the audience needs to know • One thing you don’t know (but the audience will have questions about) There are seven reactions to change that may be displayed: 1. Shock 2. Denial 3. Resistance 4. Acceptance 5. Experimentation 6. Getting “the Hang of It” 7. Mastering the Change “The most missing ingredient in messages about change is telling people, ‘You have done it before; you can do it again.’”
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Seven-month-old Logan Clark was by far the youngest Road School attendee. This girl gets right to work building contacts for her future!
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Dr. Darcy Bullock and Dr. John Haddock, Co-Chairs of the Road School Planning Committee, prep for the Opening Session.
For the first time, Road School featured a Twitter account, keeping attendees informed with updates about speakers and other conference activities.
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Indiana Partnership for Transportation Quality Awards Each year at Road School, the Federal Highway Administration and INDOT, in partnership with Purdue University and Indiana’s highway industry, present the annual IPTQ Awards. Their goal is to demonstrate and publicize their commitment to excellence by recognizing project teams that clearly demonstrate dedication to quality processes, innovative practices, teamwork, customer focus, and safety.
Special Projects: Under $2 Million
Winona Bike Trail and Pedestrian Underpass Owner: City of Goshen Contractor: Northern Indiana Construction Company Designer: DLZ Indiana The City of Goshen has an extensive trail system extending throughout the City, which includes the Winona Trail. The Winona Trail is not quite two miles long and connects Waterford Elementary School and Bethany Christian School to the south with Goshen College Campus to the north and Greencroft Retirement Center to the east. The trail parallels and crosses (on the Goshen College campus) the old Winona Interurban Railroad track that was an electricpowered railroad constructed in the early 1900s. It is now owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad and continued to be used frequently. The sharp curve along the tracks near SR 4 requires trains to slow to a crawling speed, if not stop altogether, waiting on the train traffic to clear the tracks. The slow/stopped trains through campus hinder trail users and students of Goshen College from crossing the tracks. College housing is mainly located east of the tracks, while the classrooms are located to the west. The trains have significantly disrupted campus life and create a dangerous situation for pedestrians and trains. There have been several occasions of impatient pedestrians climbing over/under stopped trains to cross the track, which poses an enormous safety concern. The resulting project involved the construction of a 54-foot pre-cast concrete tunnel located under the railroad tracks approximately 800 feet south of College Avenue. This underpass accompanied the existing at-grade crossings on Goshen College Campus. The tunnel required approximately 200 feet of sheet piling to be used as a coffer dam while the cast-inplace concrete retaining wall was installed to achieve the required depth of 14 feet below the existing ground. In addition, an extensive underdrain system was designed in conjunction with sump pump to remove stormwater runoff and ground water from the tunnel. The project also included over 300 feet of concrete trail to realign the trail around the stairwell to the underpass and make other connections to the College’s sidewalk system. To reduce construction costs, stairways with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant incline lifts were installed in lieu of lengthy and unsightly ramps. Along with tunnel lighting and on-site lighting, the trail was constructed with the required MUTCD trail signage and pavement markings.
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Major New/Reconstruction: Urban Accelerate I-465
Owner: INDOT Contractor: Walsh Construction / E&B Paving (Joint Venture Team) Designer: R. W. Armstrong & Associates I-465 and the I-74 interchange are part of the Accelerate 465 projects on the west side of Indianapolis. This Joint Venture project between E&B Paving out of Anderson, Indiana, and Walsh Construction, out of Illinois, was an enhancement to the outdated I-74 interchange along with widening on I-465 north and southbound mainline lanes. The improvements to the I-74 interchange were to remove the small unsafe loop ramps and replace them with larger and safer fly-over bridges and long-sweeping ramps. I-74 west of I-465 was reconstructed to accommodate the new ramp alignments for westbound and eastbound I-74 traffic. These new alignments accommodate the ever-growing traffic volume in this congested area of Indianapolis. With traffic counts projected to rise by 25% by 2026, there was a need for an updated interchange. This project is part of a major reconstruction group of projects that started in 2009 with the I-465 section between 21st Street and the Sam Jones interchange. This particular project was let on January 13, 2010, at a cost of $65,145,473.99.
Bridges: Urban
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge - Clinton Street (US 27) Over the St. Mary’s River
Owner: INDOT - Fort Wayne District Contractor: R. L. McCoy Designer: DLZ Indiana When INDOT announced plans to replace the deteriorating Clinton Street Bridge, the City of Fort Wayne saw an opportunity to replace it with a signature structure. They envisioned a gateway to downtown memorializing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The final design is a 278-foot long, three-span continuous composite prestressed concrete bulb-T beam bridge with a free-standing arch that provides the aesthetic enhancements the City desired. The arch is accented by an impressive lighting design, which can be appreciated as much during the day as at night. The design incorporated decorative paving, interpretive plaques, art monuments, bridge signage, custom railings, and site furnishings. t
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Indiana LTAP Newsletter, Spring 2013
Upcoming Events, Classified Ads, & More Directory Updates Since March 2013 Release
LTAP Evaluation Survey
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Agency Type Agency Name Change
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County
Brown
Commissioners’ Address: 201 Locust Lane, 2nd Floor P.O. Box 151 Nashville, IN 47448
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County
Delaware
Angela Moyer’s Title: Project Director/Administrator
Indiana LTAP is always looking for ways to better serve our local agencies! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and let us know which of our resources have been the most helpful.
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County
Floyd
Engineer: Vacant
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Town
Macy
Michelle Hoffman’s Title: Clerk-Treasurer
You can find the survey at http://tinyurl.com/LTAPsurvey
New Publications Available Handbook for Temporary Traffic Control Updated to Reflect the 2011 MUTCD - Item #5264 Culvert Replacement Video by the Ohio DOT - Item #5256
Chipsealing in New Zealand - Item #5276 Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland - Item #5307 To request copies, call (765) 494-2164 or email inltap@ecn.purdue.edu
Upcoming Indiana LTAP Training Spring & Summer 2013 LPA Certification Training LPA/Consultant Sessions
May 1 May 2 June 11 Seymour District LaPorte District Fort Wayne District
LPA-Only Sessions
Consultant-Only Sessions
July 9 Vincennes District
June 12 Indianapolis
July 11 Crawfordsville District
June 13 Indianapolis
September 5 Greenfield District
August 1 North Central Indiana
September 19 North Central Indiana
September 17 South Central Indiana
October 24 Indianapolis November 7 South Central Indiana
You also request a print copy from the Indiana LTAP office. Call (800) 428-7639 or (765) 494-2164, or email inltap@ecn.purdue.edu. Thank you for your participation!
Contact Indiana LTAP to have your agency’s ad appear in the newsletter—free of charge! (800) 428-7639 (765) 494-2164 inltap@ecn.purdue.edu
Chain Saw Safety Training Workshop April 16 Vanderburgh County
April 30 Kosciusko County
April 17 Bartholomew County
May 1 Henry County
April 18 City of Crawfordsville
May 2 Lake County
Road Scholar 2013 Schedule Core Course #8 - MUTCD June 4 Indianapolis (IACHES Annual Confernece) Core Course #7 - Temporary Traffic Control August 22 Plymouth (ISCA Annual Conference) Core Course #5 - Roadway Safety December 4 Indianapolis (IACC Annual Conference)
For more details and registration information, visit our website at www.purdue.edu/INLTAP
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Association Information American Concrete Pavement Association
Indiana Association of County Highway Engineers and Supervisors
Indiana Association of Cities and Towns
ACPA Mid-Year Meeting
IACHES Summer Conference
May 2 Noblesville
June 10-13 Itasca, IL
www.pavement.com
American Public Safety Works APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference May 13-15 San Diego, CA
2013 International Public Works Congress & Exposition August 25-28 Chicago, IL
Click, Listen & Learn Modifying Operations & Facilities to Accommodate AFVs May 16, 11:00-1:00pm EDT www.apwa.net
Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE Great Lakes District Annual Meeting April 15 Grand Rapids, MI www.indianaite.org
Association of Indiana Counties AIC Annual Conference September 23-26 Florence, Belterra Resort
www.indianacounties.org
June 4-6 Indianapolis
www.indianastreets.org
Indiana Association of County Commissioners Spring District Meetings June 12 - North June 19 - Central June 26 - South
IMPACT Spring Conference Annual Clerk-Treasurer School May 29-30 Indianapolis
Mayor Roundtables
May 20 - North Central July 18 - North Central
ILMCT 77th Annual Conference & State Board of Accounts School June 9-13 Fort Wayne
IACC Annual Conference
Annual Budget Workshop
indianacountycommissioners.org
IMLA Annual Meeting
Indiana Street Commissioners Association
Municipal Law Seminar XXX
December 3-5 Indianapolis
Annual Street Commissioners Convention August 20-22 Plymouth, Swan Lake Resort
ISCA Convention Golf Outing August 20 Plymouth, Swan Lake Resort www.indianastreets.org
June 18 - Huntingburg June 25 - Fort Wayne June 20 Indianapolis June 20-21 Indianapolis
Town Roundtables July 9 - Hebron July 10 - Andrews July 17 - Cicero July 23 - Ladoga July 24 - Spencer
Webinars Municipalities and HIPPA May 9, 10:00-11:30am EDT
Indiana County Auditors Association
IACT Legislative Wrap Up
Auditor Spring Conference
Chickens in the City and Other Agricultural Challenges
May 14-17 Indianapolis, Marriott Renaissance Indianapolis North
Auditor Fall Conference
October 22-25 Indianapolis, Sheraton at Keystone indianaauditors.org
May 14, 10:00-11:30am
June 4, 10:00-11:30am
Understanding the IACT Medical Trust July 9, 10:00-11:30am
www.citiesandtowns.org
INDIANA LTAP Purdue Technology Center 3000 Kent Ave., Suite C2-118 West Lafayette, IN 47906 765.494.2164 phone 765.496.1176 fax 800.428.7639 toll-free in Indiana www.purdue.edu/inltap
Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) was established by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The purpose of the LTAP program is to translate the latest, state-of-the-art road, highway, and bridge technologies into systems usable by local highway agencies. LTAP is funded by FHWA, the local agency distribution of the Motor Vehicle Highway Account, and Purdue University. A quarterly newsletter is published by the Indiana LTAP office at Purdue University. It is distributed free to county, city, or town road and street personnel and others with transportation responsibilities.
Indiana LTAP Advisory Board Chairman Kevin Woodward Vice Chair Harold Lewis
Association Representatives
County Commissioners Iris Kiesling, Monroe County Tom Murtaugh, Tippecanoe County Tom Stevens, Hancock County Kevin Woodward, Wells County
Indiana Association of County Commissioners Stephanie Yager, Executive Director Indiana Association of County Highway Engineers and Supervisors Kevin Russel, Engineer, Harrison County Dwight Smith, Highway Superintendent, Bartholomew County
Mayors & Town Manager Gary Eakin, Town Manager, Town of Danville Harold Lewis, Mayor, City of Lebanon Craig Luedeman, Mayor, City of Seymour
Indiana Street Commissioners Association Rob Roberts, Town of Danville, Street Superintendent
Purdue University Faculty Representatives Dr. Rao S. Govindajaru, Civil Engineering Head Dr. Darcy Bullock, Professor, Director of JTRP Dr. Robert Connor, Associate Professor Dr. Jon Fricker, Professor Dr. Andrew Tarko, Professor, Director of CRS
Indiana Association of City Engineers Neal Van Trees, Engineer, Westfield Public Works
FHWA Representatives Leslie Lahndt, Transportation Engineer INDOT Representatives Kathy Eaton-McKalip, Director, LPA/MPO and Grant Administration Jay Wasson, Deputy Commissioner, Engineering Services and Design Support
Ex. Officio Members of the Board Phil Beer, USI Consultants David Bottorff, Association of Indiana Counties Mike Bowman, Milestone Contractors Chuck Muller, Indiana 811 John Thomas, Area Plan Commission of Tippecanoe Anne Trobaugh, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Bill Williams, Monroe County Highway Director Joe Williams, Brown Equipment
Indiana LTAP Staff John Haddock, Director
Ken Bossingham, Librarian Richard Domonkos, Training Specialist Sarah Hubbard, Research Manager Celina Osborn, Secretary Laura Slusher, HELPERS Project Manager Sam Taylor, Communications Specialist Sergio Arambula Jr., Graduate Research Assistant Robert Braddy, Undergraduate Assistant Claudio A. Figueroa Bueno, Graduate Research Assistant Michael Ficcaglia, Undergraduate Research Assistant Yu Tian, Graduate Research Assistant