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he Carlton County HighwayDepartment in Minnesota recentlyinstalled circuitry on its snowplows toprevent damage to underbody plows whenbacking up, preventing thousand ofdollars in damages by spending a fractionof that amount.

The modification, whichtakes about eight hours toinstall, automatically raises theunderbody plow whenever theoperator shifts the truck intoreverse. A pressure switchdetects the blade once it isfully raised and shuts off thehydraulic lifting action toprevent over-pressurization.

Highway maintenance superintendentRandy McCuskey said that before theinstallation, plow operators would backup their rigs without remembering to liftthe underbody blade first. That wouldfold the blade toward the front of thetruck and break cylinders, causing up to$3000 in damages.

Not anymore, said McCuskey. Sinceformer Carlton County mechanic ArnieLofgren developed the circuitry and fittedthe entire plow fleet, there hasn’t been asingle accident.

“We saved a ton of money,” saidMcCuskey.

To modify each plow, counties shouldexpect to spend about $150 on materials:two relays, an indicator light, a pressureswitch, wires, and hoses. Plows with amechanical switch to raise the plow

require minimal additionalmodification, Lofgren said.

“Usually it goes prettygood,” Lofgren said of theinstallation. “With the righttools, you could probably getit done in half a day.”

Article courtesy of Minnesota LTAP,Jim Hammerand, Fall 2006.

December 2006 Serving local transportation agencies throughout Colorado Winter Issue

Colorado LTAP

COVER STORYGoodbye to Underbody

Plow Accidents

ProgramManager’s Corner 2

Ethics 3

Ideas that Work I 4

Ideas that Work II 5

Equip. Innovation 6

New in the Library 7

Calibration Proc. 9

Ten Commandmentsfor Snow Fighters 10

Upcoming Events 11

Free Materials 12

In This Issue

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PHOTO:CITY SAND / PLOW TRUCKCity of Prince George, British ColumbiaThis truck is one of eight, equipped with anunderbody and mid mount plow to increase theeffective clearance width. This is especiallyuseful in clearing off road shoulders while thetruck wheels ride on the paved surface. Theside tilt gravel box eliminates the need for aseasonal changeover to a sand truck. Thisincreases the truck utilization throughout thewinter. A mid-mount spinner places sand underthe rear wheels improving traction. A front plowis added for deep snow.

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Thinking warm thoughts...Colorado LTAP staff attended the

National LTAP conference in St.Petersburg, Florida this year. However, afull conference agenda did not permit fortoo much fun in the sun. We decided tocarry through that theme at the APWAWestern Region Snow & Ice conference inEstes Park in September. Hopefully youwere able to visit the “LTAP Pool Party”complete with inflatable palm tree and freelemonade. We’re desperately trying tochannel some of that warmth now!

Check out the proposed spring courseslisted on page 11. There are several newones we’ve never offered before.

Last New Years it was Japan and I’ll betravelling to two countries this holidayseason. So I will bring back more photosof foreign traffic signs. Check back in theFebruary issue to see where I went.

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A business that makes nothing but money is a poorkind of business.

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ublic officials from the White Houseto city and county offices are often in

the news for ethics violations and worse.Now a number of them are protesting theirinnocence. It’s obvious that ethics canmake or break a career in public service,so it’s important to know what’s involved.What are the rules? Who is governed bythem? What can happen to someoneaccused of an ethics violation? Ethics canbe confusing and intimidating. Quiteoften, we hear stories about people gettinginto ethical problems without realizing it.There are a few simple logical rules tofollow in order to stay out of trouble.

CASH YOUR CHECK.What you are paid and your other

compensations, such as vacation and sickleave, are all you are entitled to for doingthe job you signed on to do.Some people feel that theydon’t get paid enough for whatthey do. If you feel this way,talk to your boss, apply for araise or promotion, or lookelsewhere. You cannot acceptanything of value as a gift justfor doing your job. You alsocannot accept favors fromanyone who has pursued or ispursuing a contract with youragency.

PAY YOUR OWN WAY.It is okay to be friendly with contractor

or consultant personnel. More work getsdone in a cooperative relationship than inan adversarial one. But be careful! If yougo to a sporting event or any entertainmentor party, pay your own way. It is usuallyalright to socialize with people who havecontracts with your agency, as long as youdon’t accept gifts or favors from them.For instance, you can play golf or gofishing with someone who has a contractwith your agency, but pay your owngreens fees and your share of the cost ofthe fishing trip. There are times when youcould be put into an ethical bind becauseof a job offer for when you retire or for

your relatives.DO YOUR OWN JOB.

Competence is another area of concernfor public employees. You must do workyou are qualified for or supervise thepeople doing the work. Don’t do workoutside your area of expertise unless it is alearning process, and you are supervisedby someone who is teaching you a trade orarea of competence. Possibly the mostethical thing you can do if you are asupervisor is to let the people who shouldbe doing the work do the work. Don’tmicromanage, second guess or takeauthority away from your subordinates.

DON’T HIRE FAMILY. Most public works agencies restrict familymembers from working closely with each

other. Sometimes this may bedifficult if you get a promotionto an area in which yousupervise a relative. Checkwith your Human ResourcesSection or your State EthicsBoard to be sure you canaccept the promotion. If youdon’t ask, it may look like youare trying to hide something.You may wonder why there isa problem with supervisingyour relatives. If you are inbusiness and hire family, itmay be a great idea. If you

are dealing with public funds, the rules arenot so liberal.

Unfortunately, people are all toowilling to believe that public employeesare incompetent, crooked or both. Don’tlet your name be associated with anyunethical behavior. Your reputation isprecious and very difficult to recover onceit has been damaged.

ETHICSETHICSSimple Rules to Keep Your Agency Out of Trouble

PBy: David Grouchy

Ethics canmake or break

a career inpublic service,

so it’simportant toknow what’s

involved.


Landfi l l HaulerLandfi l l Hauler, , Phillips CountyPhillips CountyYYou Show Us Contest CO Sou Show Us Contest CO State tate WWinnerinnerProblem Statement:In 2004, Phillips County upgraded from burning trash to a newbailing system. An efficient way to haul the bails to the cell wasneeded.

Discussion of Solution:It was discussed whether or not to use a truck with its ownhydraulics or a trailer with a loader. It was decided a trailer wouldbe more efficient for this application. It was designed so the loaderhauls the trailer cell, dumps the trailer, unhooks and stacks the bailsall in one trip. The operator never has to leave the cab. To make itmost efficient, two trailers were built, so that one can be filled whilethe other is being dumped. This way, the bailer never has to shutdown.

Labor, Equipment, and Materials Used: Two Landfill employees,normal shop tools, and a welder were used. The two employeesstripped down an old burner and used 65% of the metal to buildertwo trailer frames. Two old truck axles were used for the mainwheels. The only money spent was for two small wheels and 35%of the metal was purchased.

Cost: Building the two trailers cost $2000 in materials, and $1800in labor.

Savings and Benefits:The agency estimates that materials, labor and engineering of thetwo trailers saved $4000 per trailer. By using the loader and trailerstogether, the agency is also saving more than 50% in haul time.There is additional savings in down time with the bailer. There isonly one piece of equipment to maintain. Fuel cost is cut in halfbecause trips are cut in half. Operation can also be run efficientlywith one person when necessary.

For more info contact:Matt Meusborn, Phillips Cnty, 221 S. Interocean, Holyoke, CO80734, 970-854-2166.

Congratulations Congratulations Matt Meusborn and Phillips CountyMatt Meusborn and Phillips County

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CulverCulver t t TTransporranspor t , t , Gilpin CountyGilpin CountyYYou Show Us Contest CO Runnerou Show Us Contest CO Runner-up-up

Problem Statement:Having the manpower and equipment needed to load, transport, andunload culvert safely.

Discussion of Solution:Gilpin County originally purchased a 25 foot gooseneck trailer totransport a mini excavator and various other small equipment andproducts, including culvert. Thinking it usually takes two men, atruck with trailer, and a piece of equipment to load culvert, GilpinCounty began looking at adding a crane to the trailer.

Labor, Equipment, and Materials Used: After considering severaltypes of cranes they purchased a N H Log Loader. The crane isequipped with a continuous rotation 39-inch grapple, that can lift893 pounds at its maximum reach of almost 14-feet and is poweredby a 16 hp electric start hydraulic power pack. David Rich, anequipment operator II with an abundance of skill and talent, wastasked with modifying the trailer. With many suggestions fromeveryone in the department, Dave began cutting apart the brand newtrailer and crane. The deck planks were cut and the crane waslowered and mounted between the main frame beams. The powerpack was removed from its original stand and fit under the decking.The outriggers were cut from the crane and fit to the trailer. Theoriginal fuel tank was replaced with a more suitable one for theapplication. Access doors were fabricated for easy access to thepower pack and lower crane. Deck plate was added to the section ofdeck the grapple will operate most times. An operator’s station withall hydraulic controls, ignition switch, choke, throttle, adjustableseat w/ belt, and foot rests was all fabricated and mounted to themain upright boom of the crane. This allows a bird’s eye view anda safe location for the operator.

Cost: The project took about 160 total hours - including design, locating and obtaining parts and materials, andbuild time. The material costs included: trailer ($10,850), crane ($10,700), and steel and miscellaneous parts($700); for a total of $22,250.

Savings and Benefits:One man can now safely load, transport to job site, and unload culvert; saving the agency countless man hours.This piece of equipment can also be a one man operation for hauling logs and rip-rap, and ripping/hauling willowsfrom road shoulders. More uses remain to be discovered. When not being used for crane operations it is still usedto transport equipment.

For more info contact: Earl Robinson or Gordon Thompson, Gilpin County Rd & Br, 303-582-5004.

Congratulations Gilpin CountyCongratulations Gilpin County

Ideas That WIdeas That WorkorkSaving Your Agency Time & Money


THINK SAFE THINK SAFE ACT SAFE ACT SAFE BE SAFEBE SAFE

When WINTER arrives,the following checklists aregood reminders forsnowfighters.

Material Safetyo o Develop a MaterialsSafety Data Sheet forchemical information withemergency procedureso o Remain in truck cabwhen truck is being loaded(unless you’re the loaderoperator).

Vehicle/Equipment Safetyo o Pre-trip inspection oftruck - check fluid levels,tire tread & inflation,brakes, windshield wipersand blades, heater, anddefroster.o o Clean windows andmirrorso o Check all lightso o Back-up alarm, plowflags, and warning signson rear of trucko o Radio communicationso o Full fuel tanko o Final walk aroundinspectiono o SAFETY BELT

Crew Safetyo o Adequate sleep or resto o Multi-layers of warmclothingo o Hard hat, safety vest,safety shoes/boots, gloveso o First Aid Kito o Thermos/Foodo o Survival Kit: flashlight,extra batteries, icescraper, snow brush,jumper cableso o Tool Kit: Flares,reflectors, traffic controlflags, shovel, sand, fireextinguisher.

More Snowfighting infoavailable from Salt Institute,www.saltinstitute.org

OPERAOPERA PrPr ojectoject

Problem StatementDuring snow removal operations, snow

and ice often accumulate near the bottomof snowplow windshields and on wiperblades, reducing wiper effectiveness.From time to time, drivers have to stop tomanually remove the snow and ice. Thevehicle body is often slippery, making theclimb up to the windshield not onlyinconvenient but hazardous.

SolutionMount air cylinders on the wiper arms

using the vehicle air system. Install abutton control in the cab. By pushing thebutton, the air cylinders retract the wiperarms about 6 inches from the windshield.When the button is released, the wiper armquickly slaps back to the windshield,driven by both the wiper arm spring andthe cylinder return spring. This quick slapoften removes the accumulated snow andice.

ProcedureBased on the design of the wiper arms, onindividual vehicles, mount an appropriate-sized air cylinder on each wiper arm.Install controls in the cab in a convenient,yet out-of-the-way, location. In caseswhere vehicles do not have an on-board airsystem, mount an air tank on the vehicle.Charging the air tank prior to plowingprovides enough air for a typical plowingevent.

ResultsFor vehicles with bolted-down wiper

arms, the system works very well, withlittle maintenance. It is necessary to addair-tool oil to the cylinders a couple timesper year. For vehicles with quick-releasewiper arms, there have been someproblems: Under heavy snow conditions,operating the device can strain the wipermotor, drive arm, locking device, andwiper arm splines. After the first use ofthese devices, vehicle operators requestedthem, and devices were installed onadditional vehicles with success.Hutchinson’s fleet of snow equipment is

largely outfitted with these devices, andoperators now take them for granted aspart of their equipment.

Approximate Cost$350-$450 per truck ($1,800 approved forproject.)

ImplementationThe technology has since been adopted byseveral other cities and local agencies.

Project LeaderBrad Thielsen, plant equipment mechanic,City of Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Courtesy of Minnesota LTAP TechnologyExchange Fall 2006, used with permission.

This was a project completed underMinnesota’s Local Road Research Board’sLocal Operational Research AssistanceProgram (OPERA). Local OPERA helpsto develop innovations in the constructionand maintenance operations of localgovernment transportation organizations.Learn more about the OPERA program at:www.mnltap.umn.edu/opera.

Equipment InnovationEquipment InnovationWindshield Wiper Deicer


All videos, publications and CDs in the LTAP lending library are available for checkout for a two-week period, free of charge. To check out

materials or request a library catalogue, contact the Colorado LTAP office at 1-888-848-5827.Below is a list of most recent materials added to the library. Our library materials can also be ordered online at:h t t p : / / l t a p . c o l o r a d o . e d uh t t p : / / l t a p . c o l o r a d o . e d u

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DVD5 CCD Construction Career Days: A Step into Your FutureThe purpose of the event is to introduce high school student to the vast career opportunities and unlimited potential foradvancement within the construction industry from building trades to heavy construction. Activities includedprofessional demonstrations, hands on participation and operation of heavy equipment. This 11 minute DVD wasfilmed in Salt Lake City, UT during their September 2005 CCD event.

DVD40 FRE Forest Roads and the Environment DVDThis 18 minute DVD covers how roads interact with the environment and how to maintain them to safeguard theenvironment.

DVD50 TSR Traffic Safety Review: Mendocino VersionMendocino County has created a cost-effective program that has achieved a 42% reduction in traffic fatalities over 10years! This DVD is a review of their Road System Traffic Safety Review program, designed to improve signs andmarkings on arterial and collector roads within the county.

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CD GTTC Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control (3 CDs) These CDs contain the handbook summarizing guidelines listed in the 2003 MUTCD. It is directed to any entityworking on a roadway open to public travel. This handbook contains the basic principles of Temporary Traffic Control(TTC), description of standard TTC devices, and typical application diagrams. Information concerning proper flaggingalong with the installation and maintenance of TTC devices is also presented.

CD MDM05 Model Drainage Manual 2005 The manual has been developed to provide the designer with a basic working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulicscomplete with example problems. All basic design elements are included such that the designer can design highwaydrainage with minimal assistance.

CD RR Roadside Reminders This CD contains a movie of a presentation prepared by FHWA. The presentation provides a strong message on thenumber of motorists that lose their lives on our highways and emphasizes key areas that safety agencies can focus onto save lives. It makes it clear that just one agency alone cannot accomplish our goal of reducing our nation's fatalityrate; it must be a combined effort by many safety agencies that incorporates education, engineering, enforcement, andemergency response.

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40 DPR Deep Patch Road Embankment Repair Application GuideProvides an application guide that describes the background, performance, design, and construction details of the deeppatch road embankment repair technique. Also details a method for designing deep patches.

40 VCT Vehicle Cleaning Technology for Controlling the Spread of Noxious Weeds & Invasive SpeciesThis publication summarizes the concepts for removing seeds from vehicles and equipment to control the spread ofnoxious weeds, invasive species, and disease. Many silvicultural and land management activities on national forest landinvolve moving vehicles and equipment at off-road locations. As a result, seeds and spores can be picked up,transported, and transplanted over great distances.

85 HIC How to Improve Conditions for Pedestrians: A Handbook for Colorado Transportation Management Associations

This handbook is designed to assist Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) in addressing pedestrian issueswithin their service area. With many areas suffering from traffic congestion, walking increasingly becomes a viablesubstitute for a commute vehicle trip for those who live near work or school or for short vehicle trips.

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V50 LOTO Lock-Out/Tag-Out Safety Training for Employees This program can help you easily train your employees on proper lockout/tagout procedures, as required by OSHAunder 29 CFR Section 1910.147. Focuses on procedures from shutdown to start-up making it easy to combine withyour existing training program, or use for retraining as mandated by OSHA.

V50 TSS Trenching & Shoring Safety Help your employees avoid accidents by teaching them safe excavation-site procedures. This in-depth video focuses onOSHA-regulated safety measures such as protection from hazards with water accumulation, hazardous atmospheres,and design of support, shield underground installations, access and egress exposure to falling loads, stability of adjacentstructures, protection from loose rock or soil, inspections design of sloping, and benching systems.

FREE: Incident Command System (ICS) Pocket Guide

When disaster strikes your community, your command structure shouldn’t be a disaster initself! Regardless of the size of the incident or the number of agencies responding, allincidents require a coordinated effort to ensure an effective response and efficient, safe useof resources. ICS was invented to achieve this coordination, and this Pocket Guide will helpyou understand and implement the vital components of ICS. No agency should be withoutmultiple copies. Colorado LTAP has a limited supply of free copies. Additional copiescan be purchased from the APWA bookstore at:http://www.apwa.net/bookstore/detail.asp?PC=PB.A629


WHYWHY BRIDGESBRIDGESFREEZE FIRSTFREEZE FIRST

You’ve probably heard icefreezes on bridges and

overpasses first.

Why is this?

Ice will freeze first onsurfaces that drop tofreezing or below. Bridgesand overpasses arecooled on TWO sides byair passing on both sidesof it. A bridge loses heatvery quickly to the air asthe air cools. Roadsurfaces connected to theground are only cooledon ONE side. Whentemperatures drop belowfreezing, there is a lagtime in the soil droppingto freezing. A roadconnected to the groundwill stay above freezingeven after the airtemperature drops tofreezing - especially iftemperatures had beenabove freezing theprevious few days. Itcould even take severalhours for the soil to coolbelow freezing once theair temperature dropsbecause of all the heatthe earth's surface hasstored during the warmperiod. If precipitation ispresent or there isstanding water on thebridge, it will freeze evenquicker once the airtemperature drops belowfreezing.

By Jeff Haby.

Photo: Norwich University’sBridge Snow Sculpture

Snowfighters TSnowfighters Training Programraining ProgramSPREADER CALIBRATION PROCEDURES

CalibrationDifferent dry and liquid materials will

spread at different rates at the samesetting, so spreaders must be calibratedwith the material that will be used. TheSalt Institute has designed a CalibrationChart for easy record-keeping. The chartis available for download as a MS Excelspreadsheet file which does all thecalculations automatically (Note: if youare not using Microsoft Internet Explorer,you may not be able to view the fileonline, but can download to disk and openit with a spreadsheet program that can readMS Excel). The spreadsheet can beaccessed at: http://www.saltinstitute.org/images/calibrationchart-us.xls

Spreader Calibration ProcedureCalibration of spreaders is simply

calculating the pounds per mile dischargedat various spreader control settings andtruck speeds by first counting the numberof auger or conveyor shaft revolutions perminute, measuring the material dischargedin one revolution, then multiplying the twoand finally multiplying the discharge rateby the minutes it takes to travel one mile.

With hopper-type spreaders, specificgate openings must be calibrated. Measurefrom floor of conveyor to bottom edge ofgate.

Each spreader must be calibratedindividually; even the same models canvary widely at the same setting.

Equipment Needed1. Scale for weighing.2. Canvas or bucket/collection device.3. Chalk, crayon or other marker.4. Watch with second hand.

Calibration steps1. Warm truck's hydraulic oil to normal

operating temperature with spreadersystem running.

2. Put partial load of salt on truck.3. Mark shaft end of auger or

conveyor.4. Dump salt on auger or conveyor.5. Rev truck engine to operating RPM

(at least 2000 RPM).6. Count number of shaft revolutions

per minute at each spreader controlsetting, and record.

7. Collect salt for one revolution &weigh, deducting weight of container. (Forgreater accuracy, collect salt for severalrevolutions and divide by this number ofturns to get the weight for one revolution.)This can be accomplished at idle or verylow engine RPM.

8. Multiply shaft RPM (Column A) bydischarge per revolution (Col. B) to getdischarge rate in pounds per minute (Col.C), then multiply discharge rate byminutes to travel one mile at various truckspeeds to get pounds discharged per mile.*(*For example, at 20 MPH with 30 ShaftRPM and 7 lbs. discharge- 30 x 7 = 210 x3.00 = 630 lbs. per mile.)

Calibrating Automatic ControlsAutomatic controls come with factory

calibration cards that indicate the properrate of spread for each setting. However,when there is a need to calibrate, use thefollowing steps:

1. Remove or turn off spinner.2. Set auger on given number, such as

No. 2.3. Tie sack or heavy canvas under

discharge chute.4. Mark specific distance, such as 100

or 1,000 feet.5. Drive that distance with spreader

operating.6. Weigh salt collected in sack.7. Multiply weight of salt by 5.2 (in

case of 1,000 feet) or 52.8 (for 100 feet).This will be the amount of salt dischargedper mile, which remains constantregardless of speed, but calibration mustbe done for each control setting.Courtesy of the Salt Institute, www.saltinstitute.org.


DidDidYYouou

Know?Know?More than 7,000

deaths and 800,000injuries on U.S.

roads every yearare weather-

related. A recentstudy found that

winter stormsincrease the crash

rate by 1300% !

SAFE DRIVINGSAFE DRIVINGHABITS FORHABITS FOR

PLOW TRUCKPLOW TRUCKDRIVERSDRIVERS

o o Always inspectyour vehicle beforeleaving the shopo o Don’t tailgateo o Watch your speedo o Be rested and alerto o No drugs oralcohol should beused prior to drivingo o Watch out for theother motoristso o Always stay incontrol of yourvehicle; watch forspots that couldcause blade to “hangup” o o Be alert duringwhite-out conditionso o Check yourequipment frequentlyo o Be courteous;don’t throw snow oncars or pedestrians!

TTen Commandmenten Commandments fors forSnow Fighters

Colorado LTAPProgram ManagerRenée Kollerpresents MattMeusborn of PhillipsCounty his plaque asthe Colorado statewinner of the YouShow Us contest atthe Local RoadCoordinators’conference in RapidCity, SD in October.

1 1 Thou shalt present thyself to thy jobphysically and mentally fit andproperly clothed for any emergency inorder to withstand the rigors of thy task.

2 2 Thou shalt never enter thy cabwithout inspecting thy lights,windshield wipers, defrosters, flaresand other safety equipment.

3 3 Thou shalt know thy spreadingand plowing routes, as well as theperformance of thy spinner and the lifeof thy plow blade.

4 4 Thou shalt faithfully remain alert inorder to avoid guardrails, headers,stalled cars, manhole covers, railroadtracks and mailboxes. Otherwise theemay smite thy windshield with thy head.

5 5 Thou shalt contain thy temper eventhough cars and trucks pass thee onboth sides and tailgate thee too close forcomfort. Anger only multiplies thyprospects of coming to grief by accident.

6 6 Thou shalt use thy radio as brieflyas possible. Remember thyfellow workers may need to communicatein an emergency.

7 7 Thou shalt interrupt the flow ofpower to thy spreader beforeattempting to free any foreign objectsor blockages if thee treasure thy fingers.

8 8 Thou shalt render thy truck andspreader out of gear and stoutly setthy brakes before dismounting fromthy cab.

9 9 Thou shalt govern thy speed accordingto conditions, else thee may windup with thy truck upside down.

10 10 Thou shalt mind thy manners onthe roadway, clearly signal thyintentions, and remember that it is moreblessed to give than to receive.

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Common Sense Solutions toIntersection Safety Problems

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Flagger CertificationMay 7 - SterlingMay 8 - GreeleyMay 10 - FriscoMay 11 - Grand Junction

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FV50 DS Danger Signs This video dramatically drives home the devastating results of sign vandalism onvictims, their families, and those that commit the crime. Excellent tool for publicawareness education, law enforcement and safety officials to curb this growingmenace. This new version includes a link to Teen Court TV that updates the status ofa Florida sign vandalism case featured in the video.

F40 PPCS2 Chip Seal Application ChecklistThis flipbook is #2 in the Pavement Preservation Checklist Series. It guides state andlocal highway maintenance staff in the use of innovative pavement preventivemaintenance processes. Covers: preliminary responsibilities, pre application inspectionresponsibilities, project inspection responsibilities, opening the chip seal to traffic,cleanup responsibilities, and common problems and solutions.

F40 IJ Inspector's Job Guide and Highway Maintenance TablesNeed a reminder on what to look for when inspecting curbs, gutters, walks, driveways,plant mix bituminous paving, concrete paving, base courses, culvert pipe or stormsewer installations, grading, seeding or finishing, structures or geotextiles? Need toestimate how many gallons of asphalt will be required per mile of road, how muchroadway a 1000-gallon tank will cover, or how many pounds of sand, gravel or crushedstone you have in a stockpile? Answers to these questions and many others (in Englishunit) are at your fingertips with Inspector's Job Guide and Highway Maintenance Tablesin hand.

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