Fall 2002 Technology Exchange
Transportation workforce: a call to action
The transportation industry is finding it increasingly difficult to attract
and retain a qualified, and well-trained, workforce.
Another successful year for motor grader
workshops
Judging from the comments received, the training was again a resounding
success.
Make way for mobility by sharing rights-of-way
with public utilities
The infrastructure of information highways often resides in the rights-of-way
of "old-fashioned" physical highways.
Recycling: It's not just for newspapers anymore
Asphalt recycling can be used effectively in road maintenance and construction,
but it can be difficult to identify the right technique.
Cities, counties advised to use MnPAVE to calculate
thickness
A new report provides information on methods for design and construction
of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavements.
Collaboration expands living snow fence program
The program offers an environmentally sound solution for making transportation
safer and more efficient during Minnestoa winters.
Think snow. Update your winter maintenance
plans
Now is the time to prepare for winter operations
Minnesota MUTCD is now available
The new Traffic Control Devices manual contains standards for signs,
pavement markings, and traffic signals.
Local officials learn about Context Sensitive
Design at new LTAP workshop
The one-day workshop helps local transportation managers balance conflicting
demands.
ATSSA announces 2003 "How To" conference,
local workshops
The American Traffic Safety Services Association will hold a two-day
conference in Fargo.
New FHWA video makes "retroreflectivity"
easy to understand
Night Lights is an ideal tool for use in classrooms, law enforcement
and emergency assistance agencies, and at local gatherings.
Midwest Conference on Library and
Information Services for Transportation – Partners in Information
The primary purpose of the August meeting was to build partnerships.
Need traffic info? Dial or click 511
The 511 travel information number is now available to Minnesota motorists.
State public safety commissioner says preparation
won't prevent terrorist attacks
It's not a question of "if" but "when," says Weaver.
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