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NHI Web Conference: Identifying and Treating High-Risk Road Features

NHI Web Conference: Identifying and Treating High-Risk Road Features June 3, 2013 from 11:00 am - 12:30 PM Eastern Time The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of the systemic approach to safety and introduce the Systemic Safety Project Selection Tool. In addition, three agencies will show how they have applied the systemic approach to their safety planning and evaulation efforts. Registration and More Information

News Release: U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $21.9 Million to Help States Strengthen Transit Safety Oversight

News Release: U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $21.9 Million to Help States Strengthen Transit Safety Oversight To view the news release, click here

NHI Web Conference: Work Zone Webinar (Accelerated Construction)

Title: (SR300) Work Zone Webinar (Accelerated Construction) Date/Time: 5/30/2013 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time Description: Accelerated road work ("Get-in, Get-out, Stay-out") involves the use of several strategies, independently or in combination, during project planning, design, contracting, and implementation to speed up projects and can result in a significant reduction in work zone safety and mobility impacts. FHWA will give a national overview presentation followed by State presentations from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway. Neil Boudreau of the Massachusetts DOT will talk about the use of accelerated construction on the FAST 14 project, in which 14 bridges in Medford, MA were replaced in just 10 weekends between June and August, 2011. Steve Gillen of the Illinois Tollway will speak about precast panels for patching and reconstruction. For more information and to register, click here.

FTAs Tribal Transit Program: Notice of Funding Available

FTA has published a FY 2013 discretionary Notice of Funding Availability for the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program). This discretionary competition makes $5 million available for Fiscal Year 2013. The Notice includes FTA's response to comments solicited in the November 9, 2012 Federal Register Notice, and program structure for both the formula and discretionary program. Proposals for the discretionary competition must be submitted by Monday, July 8, 2013. FTA will hold a webinar in early June covering program changes, as well as training on application submission. Dates will be announced in the near future.

RIFDS Training

RIFDS Training May 21-22, 2013 National Indian Pueblo Training Center (NIPTC) More Information and to Register

Federal Lands Highwya Outreach Webinars

Federal Lands Highway Outreach Webinars May 15, 17, and 23 Federal Lands Highway (FLH) is conducting several webinars in an efforts to obtain partner and stakeholder input regarding potential future policy stemming from the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) legislation. These webinars will allow input on what works great, what's not so great, and what needs to be changed. Since we can't physically get to all corners of the country, part of the outreach is to conduct national webinars to obtain input and feedback from those we can't meet with face-to-face: Tribal representatives, Federal Land Management Agency regional and local staff, and other key stakeholders and program partners, including representatives of the Programming Decisions Committees for the Federal Lands Access Program. Three core program areas will be discussed, each with its own webinar, which is listed below: On May 15, 2013, 1pm - 3pm EDT, we will focus on the Federal Lands Transportation Program. On May 17, 2013, 1pm - 3pm EDT, we will focus on the Federal Lands Access Program. On May 23, 2013, 1pm - 3pm EDT, and again on May 30, 2013, 3pm - 4:30pm, we will focus on the Tribal Transportation Program. Other program areas (such as the ERFO program) are welcome to be discussed during these sessions, though we don't intend to focus on these areas unless we receive comments. Please use the following web address and conference line (for the audio portion of the webinar): https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/flrbriefing/ 1-877-336-1839 Passcode: 5950934 Kyle B. Kitchel, Transportation Specialist FHWA -Tribal Transportation Program 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661 ph: (360) 619-7951 fax: (360) 619-7572 http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/ttp/

NHI: Best Practices for Rural Traffic Safety Webinar

Title: (SR250) Identifying and Treating High-Risk Road Features Date/Time: 6/3/2013 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time Description: The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of the systemic approach to safety and introduce the Systemic Safety Project Selection Tool. In addition, three agencies will show how they have applied the systemic approach to their safety planning and evaulation efforts. https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webconfid=26088

NHI Local Public Agency Real Estate Acquisition

141047 Local Public Agency Real Estate Acquisition training is designed for those who are unfamiliar with Federal requirements when acquiring real property for Federally-assisted transportation projects. This training provides participants with a working knowledge of these Federal requirements when acquiring real property, including relocation guidance related to individuals and businesses. Comprised of seven distinct learning modules, this self-paced Web-based training (WBT) provides an overview on real estate acquisition authority and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act) and related regulations. Additional modules include project development and administrative matters; valuation; acquisition and negotiation; relocation; and property management. This training also includes case studies, important resources, and suggestions for other companion courses. Failure to comply with the Uniform Act when acquiring real property for a Federally-funded transportation project can put this funding at risk and may lead to project delays. For more information, see the NHI Website.

APWA Michigan Chapter Conference Registration Open

APWA Michigan Chapter Annual State Conference This year's theme will be Champions For Our Communities. Our Keynote Speaker will be Shelia Taormina. Ms. Taormina will explain various performance tools and thought processes, including breaking paradigms, applying the Pareto Principle, establishing the keys to success, focusing on the process, managing performance pressures, and more. Lawrence Lux lectures nationally, teaching public officials how to prepare for and manage during emergencies and disasters. There will also be additional sessions including: asset management tools and techniques; RETAP Consulting Engineers - Operational Reviews for cost-saving opportunities (MDEQ Program with technical assistance from Consumers Energy and DTE Engery); Clean Energy Coalition Building & Fleet Case Studies; and Green Streets. http://michigan.apwa.net/events/11026/

Upcoming Rutgers Trainings

Upcoming Trainings from Rutgers: -FEMA Coastal COnstrruction Rses: Full Day and Half Day -Police Work Zone SAfety Train-the-Trainer -Design of ADA Curb Ramps -Introduction to Plan4Safety -Work Zone Safety Awareness Workshop -Pavement Maintenance: Crack Treatment Seminar -Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal Aid Projects -Compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher -Low Cost Safety Improvements -Work Zone Safety for Local Police -Accessible Pedestrian Signals Workshop -Traffic Control Coordinator Program -Federal Aid Requirements and LPA Stewardship -Work Zone Safety for Municipal and County Public Utilities and Public Works Personnel -Transportation Asset Management for Local Agencies For more information, see the website: http://cait.rutgers.edu/cait/training

Structural Provisions of the 2012 Internation Building Code

Structural Provisions of the 2012 Internation Building Code May 22-23, 2013 Madison, WI http://epd.engr.wisc.edu/webN809

Coaching and Mentoring for Technical Leaders

Coaching and Mentoring for Technical Leaders June 10-11, 2013 Madison, WI http://epd.engr.wisc.edu/webP079

MI APWA: Fleet Maintenance Issues for Todays Fleet Managers, Parts Personnel and Technicians

MI APWA: Fleet Maintenance Issues for Todays Fleet Managers, Parts Personnel and Technicians May 20-24, 2013 Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI For more information and registration see the Workshop Flyer

Federal Aid Requirements and LPA Stewardship

Federal Aid Requirements and LPA Stewardship This program will review the cradle to grave process of federal aid programs, from planning and project concept, plans, specifications, estimates and bidding, and construction. The intent of this course is to assist local agencies with proper federal aid compliance. http://cait.rutgers.edu/cait/fed-aid-lpa

PC Trans

PCTrans has over ten years of experience in providing easy to use, cost-effective, customer-driven scheduling and dispatch solutions. Our focus is small and medium sized agencies, servicing up to 75 demand-service / dial-a-ride vehicles. PCTrans can help you improve your services through more effective use of your existing people and vehicles. We realize you and your staff would like to spend less time managing your day to day operations and gathering data for reports and more time on what matters most, delivering exceptional passenger service in a cost effective manner. http://www.pctrans.com