LTAP News
Roundabouts: speed reduction treatments, pedestrian experiences
How can road designers get drivers to slow down at approaches to roundabouts—and keep themselves and pedestrians safe? Two new resources from the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) offer strategies: A quick reference guide identifies treatments for a range of settings, and a research report offers ideas to improve pedestrian experiences.
March 3, 2023
Applying fog seal to chip-sealed roads can improve performance
Applying a chip seal to asphalt on low-volume roads is a popular pavement preservation method, but it can cause various problems, including public complaints. New research from the LRRB indicates that in some situations, applying a fog seal after a chip seal can improve asphalt performance—and public satisfaction—cost-effectively.
March 3, 2023
Preparing for PFAS in your community
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals pose health and environmental risks for many communities. A post on the American Public Works Association – Minnesota Chapter website offers ideas for preparing elected officials and residents to deal with this issue. A summary report of a 2022 PFAS forum for airport personnel is also available.
March 3, 2023
Future of Mobility series: perspectives, action steps
The Future of Mobility series collects the perspectives of top University of Minnesota researchers and other national experts.
February 2, 2023
Automated systems help agencies manage salt stockpiles
A Clear Roads project examined a range of existing and emerging approaches to measuring indoor salt stockpiles, including automated and semi-automated systems using LiDAR, photogrammetry, surveying, acoustic sensing, and drone technology.
February 2, 2023
National Mousetrap: Video, booklet showcase Minnesota projects
Lake of the Woods County received a Minnesota Mousetrap award last year for its modified shear attachment for excavators. It’s also one of the projects in the national Build a Better Mousetrap Showcase 2022 video. Other Mousetrap submissions from Minnesota and around the country are honored in the 2022 national program booklet.
February 2, 2023
Check out MnLTAP’s new online course and other training options!
Minnesota LTAP has developed a new online course that provides an introduction and best practices for interacting with public stakeholders in a variety of contexts.
January 11, 2023
Training opportunities for tribal nations
Minnesota LTAP is making funding available for Minnesota public works personnel who are members of a tribal nation or who work for a tribal nation.
January 11, 2023
Geosynthetics app helps track installation notes
A new app provides handheld, quick, and easy access to information on the various types and functions of geosynthetic materials for use in road construction and maintenance projects.
January 11, 2023
Local Infrastructure Hub to help cities access BIL funding
The Local Infrastructure Hub is helping local leaders navigate and understand information from the federal government on the funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
January 11, 2023
Innovation Exchange webinars: Workforce development and more
The Innovation Exchange webinars bring cutting-edge transportation leaders to the table to share ideas and innovative practices that have proven results.
January 11, 2023
Value capture strategies are focus of webinar series
The FHWA will launch webinar series on value capture that will spotlight the techniques promoted by the FHWA’s Every Day Counts (EDC-5) initiative.
January 11, 2023
Infrastructure grant program accepting applications
The US Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in grant funding.
January 11, 2023
Reminder: Deadline for internship postings is Feb. 15
The deadline to post internship positions is approaching.
January 11, 2023