Spring 2005 Technology Exchange
Pilot safety program launched
The Minnesota Local Agency Safety Pilot Program, launched earlier this year,
offers technical assistance and outreach to Minnesota's local transportation
agencies regarding work-area and work-zone safety.
Color blindness affects perception
of LED signals
As the use of LED signals becomes more popular, new issues have emerged that
need investigation to determine the impact this new technology has on the driving
public.
Pavement Conference
Pavement Conference: from taconite
to tire/pavement noise
Coverage from the Ninth Annual Minnesota Pavement Conference,
held February 17 in St. Paul
More Pavement Conference coverage:
- Three sides of pavement preservation
- Pavement Conference Award
- Pavement Research Institute launches Web site
- Pavement noise—U.S. and European recent developments
- Noise study
- MnROAD partnerships
- Twenty-year warranty—TH 371
- Use of warranties on highway construction
- CPT investigations for roadway applications
- Improved compaction
- Geofoam embankments
- Subsequent issue coverage
LRRB Update
New ideas and guidance: The LRRB needs you!
Tom Colbert, Eagan Director of Public Works, says the Local Road Research Board
needs ideas and volunteer efforts from people like you.
RIC seeks liaisons for 2005–2006 tasks
The LRRB's Research Implementation Committee is seeking local government personnel
with experience or knowledge within task subject areas.
Web site offers traffic calming research, resources
"Traffic Calming in Minnesota" offers a searchable database of projects in Minnesota
and downloadable reports from LRRB-funded research projects.
Information Services
Advice for culvert design and installation
The Wisconsin LTAP center has created an excellent 12-page bulletin titled Culverts—Proper Use and Installation.
Workshops & Training
LTAP Training & Events Calendar
For an up-to-date list of events in Minnesota, please see the LTAP training and events calendar
Coming LTAP and CTAP Attractions
Corrections
Roundabouts considered for multilane roads
Modern roundabouts are a traffic control device that can be used in many intersection locations that have traditionally been signalized.