Big-picture traffic plan
Hartford, Conn., made an innovative move when it decided to take a citywide approach to its traffic woes and create a traffic calming master plan for its 14 residential neighborhoods. In Proven Technologies and Strategies for Traffic Calming (Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1 to 2:15 p.m.), representatives from the city and its consultants will lay out their collaborative, ground-up approach to developing the master plan. The team collected data, performed site inspections, solicited input from citizens and other stakeholders, and worked closely with neighborhoods to map out and implement measures to help slow speeders, reduce cut-throughs, and better manage traffic on non-residential streets.
Practical pavement preservation
These two programs discuss ways to keep pavement in tiptop shape. Before the conference kicks off, attendees can sit in on a pre-conference workshop entitled Pavement Preservation—Principles and Practice (Saturday, Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Larry Galehouse, director of the National Center for Pavement Preservation, and Gerry Eller, executive director of the Foundation for Pavement Preservation, will help you shift from a crisis-response, “repair the worst first” way of thinking and move toward a more proactive philosophy—employing treatments and practices that extend pavement life.
Then, Western Emulsions Inc. representative Bob McRea, along with Pavement Technology Inc. technical consultant John G. Calvert, will present Pavement Preservation Strategies and Techniques (Tuesday, Sept. 12, 3:30 to 5 p.m.). Topics covered include various products and technologies that can help your agency extend pavement life.
Going beyond the surface
Using geosynthetic materials on unpaved and low-volume roads could reduce the amount of aggregate required in construction and significantly reduce construction costs. Road owners, designers, maintenance engineers, and contractors can learn about the concept at Revolutionizing Aggregate-Surfaced Road Design (Monday, Sept. 11, 10 to 10:50 a.m.). This workshop—presented by representatives from Tensar Earth Technologies and Geosynthetica—will cover how the use of geosynthetics and new methods are impacting current and future aggregate-surfaced road design.
More education
Monday, Sept. 11, 2 to 2:50 p.m.
Can You See Me Now? Meeting the new MUTCD Retroflectivity Standards
Learn about a Florida county's field study that assessed the potential impact of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices retroflectivity standards, and the potential cost of compliance.
Tuesday Sept. 12, 1 to 2:15 p.m.
Access Management: More Than Moving Driveways
A Missouri community crafted an access management plan that fruitfully balanced the need to limit the number of driveways and cross streets on major thoroughfares, with allowing successful business and development projects to move forward.
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Light the Way to Roadway Safety
A lighting consultant will share best practices for designing lighting assemblies for roadways, parks, subdivisions, and parking lots, including energy-efficient methods to ensure roadway and neighborhood safety.
On the show floor Decorative asphalt
Integrated Paving Concepts/StreetPrint, Booth 220
The DuraTherm process enables users to install decorative asphalt with inlaid patterns at crosswalks, traffic lanes, and handicap buffer zones. Because there is no need to repaint lines or adjust shifting bricks, the product requires less maintenance than a painted surface or pavers. www.streetprint.com.
Pavement coring and reinstatement
Utilicor Technologies Inc., Booth 735
This process combines a rotary coring truck or Minicor skidsteer mounted coring unit with a proprietary bonding compound to reinstate keyholes. The bonding compound reaches final set in 30 minutes so roads can be reopened to traffic quickly. www.utilicor.ca.
Managing road infrastructure
GBA Master Series Inc., Booth 1133
Street Master enables PW managers to integrate all street-related infrastructure components. The product helps users efficiently inventory pavement, locate areas in need of repair, and manage traffic signals. www.gbams.com.
Bright traffic-control signage
Light For Life Signs Inc., Booth 1038
These two-sided signs incorporate ultra-bright LEDs in a pixel arrangement. Visible up to 1 mile away at night, the products can be handheld or stand-mounted, and they can be programmed. www.lightforlifesigns.com.
Quick concrete repair
Unique Paving Materials Corp., Booth 1928
CPM is a high-strength, rapid-developing concrete patch with high resistance to chlorides and acids. It can withstand high freeze/thaw conditions, and it offers high compressive and shear/bond strength with no need for an additional bonding agent. www.upm.com.
Pavement marking eraser
Smith Manufacturing, Booth 2410
The X3 triple-head dry eraser quickly removes markings on concrete or asphalt surfaces. It removes areas up to 20 inches wide, does not leave grooves, and offers self-contained operation. www.smithmfg.com.
