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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM NACE Board of Directors Breakfast This is an invitation only meeting for NACE Board Members. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM NACE Board of Directors Meeting This is an invitation only meeting for NACE Board Members. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ST100 Pre-Conference Safety Workshop -Overview of LRSP/Safety Action Plans – could use the Road Safety Champion Program Planning & Engineering Module #3 if time allows
'-Walk through of the LRSP DIY site
'-Discussion of topics such as:
' -how to fund your LRSP/Safety Action Plan – incorporating demo projects into a SS4A grant
' -how to incorporate non-engineering pieces into an LRSP
' -how to incorporate equity
' -how to incorporate SSA
' -implementation of an LRSP
'-Case study example of a completed LRSP – how accomplished and how implementing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration Open Registration will be located in Schaumburg North Foyer (Hotel) Monday 2:00pm- 6:00pm | Tuesday 7:00am- 5:00pm |Wednesday 7:30am- 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am- 10:30am | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Welcome to NACE 2025 Hospitality Room Come by and enjoy a nightcap (beer and wine only) with fellow NACE attendees! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open Registration will be located in Schaumburg North Foyer (Hotel) Monday 2:00pm- 6:00pm | Tuesday 7:00am- 5:00pm |Wednesday 7:30am- 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am- 10:30am | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Emergency Preparedness 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EP04 Earthquake!! Saving the County Fair | Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SE06 I-80 Mississippi River Bridge Replacement Development of the preferred alternative for I-80 Mississippi River bridge and issues involved with its development | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ST01 Diverging Diamond Interchange Improves Safety and Mobility in Will County, IL. To address rising travel demands driven by nearby development and growth, the I-55 at Weber Road Interchange underwent a $48 million reconstruction, transforming it from a traditional diamond interchange into a diverging diamond interchange. The project expanded the existing five-lane facility to six lanes, adding dual left-turn lanes to enhance traffic flow and mobility throughout the corridor. Additional improvements included the construction of new sidewalks and a shared-use path, the installation of updated roadway lighting, and the modernization of the Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) components across the interchange. | Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM PP04 Design & Construction of Quality Asphalt Pavements (Panel) Panel Discussion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SE01 Dynamic Infrastructure | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM ST03 Collecting Roadway Inventory Information for Roadway Safety Overview of the Requirement https://highways.dot.gov/safety/data-analysis-tools/mire-fde/model-inventory-roadway-elements-mire; Collecting and managing asset information utilizing AI to process scanned point cloud data collected from Mobile LiDAR Systems | Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM PP05 Designing Flexible Pavements – Perpetual Pavements and PaveXpress Discussion on designing long lasting pavements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM | Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM PP07 Early and Mid-life treatments for Sustainable and Long Life Pavements Presentation will focus on pre-preservation, early-life, and mid-life preservation treatments for HMA pavements and we will work in sustainable rehabilitation treatments to extend the end of life. | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM UR07 Engineered Water Repellency to Reduce the Freeze-Thaw and Moisture Damage to the Granular Roadways Granular roadways in northern plains are routinely subjected to seasonal freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles, resulting in extensive damage from frost-related problems such as frost heave, frost boils, thaw settlement, thaw weakening, rutting, and potholes. As a new method, the current project funded by Iowa Highway Research Board (IHRB) studied to make subgrade soils water repellent via the use of nanoscale organo-silane (OS) products as additives to mitigate the damage that occurs due to F-T cycles. The presentation will present and explain the evaluation of the use of OS to control water and increase subgrade and overall granular roadway performance. | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM UR03 When to Upgrade an Unpaved Road What triggers are used to upgrade an unpaved road to seal coat, concrete, asphalt, or other? What costs are associated with these upgrades? What are ownership costs of an unpaved road versus a paved road? | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM ST02 Federal Safety Updates Human Factors Guide for Roadway Systems & General Federal Safety Updates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM SE02 Building for the Future: Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Bridges (2 Hour session) Building for the Future: Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Bridges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM | Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM PP02 Thinlay HMA for Pavement Preservation Discussion on thin overlays, their preservation, and other related information | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM UR08 TeamLab Session | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM ST04 Local Road Safety Plan/Safety Action Plan Examples (2023 SS4A Demo Project) Boone County, IL (URBAN) - Radar Speed Sign and Attenuator for Spring Creek and Poplar Grove roads corridors; (2023 SS4A Demo Project) Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, IL (RURAL) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ST08 Safe Systems Approach (SSA) Resources available – Vision Zero Toolkit, SSA Roadway Design Hierarchy, SSA for Speed Management, SSA for Bikes and Peds, SSA Alignment Frameworks (Project-based and Policy-based) | Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SE05 SNBI Structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM UR02 Optimizing Granular Road Maintenance with Data-Driven Design and Performance Models The presentation highlights developing a Granular Road Design and Performance Assessment Tool as well as discussing many experimental test sites across five Iowa counties in 2023, featuring multiple test sections for periodic field tests and performance monitoring. This data can help identify temporal changes in surface deficiencies and structural capacities, key factors in creating data-driven models that predict blading and resurfacing intervals—critical maintenance events during a design period. The tool also incorporates life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for annual cost assessments. This presentation will highlight the methodology and results from the tool’s development, focusing on its practical application to enhance decision-making in granular road maintenance and management practices. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM PP06 Benefits of Smooth Pavements and IRI Everyone wants Smooth pavements. Come hear about why is more benefit to a smooth pavement than just ride quality. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM UR05 Unpaved Road Metrics and Asset Management for Gravel Roads Metrics used to effectively and efficiently manage unpaved roads. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM ST06 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Success Stories Webster County, IA (RURAL) – 2023 SS4A Implementation Project – roadway departures – widening and paving shoulders, adding edge and center line rumble strips, pavement markings; Hillsborough County, FL (URBAN) – 2022 SS4A Implementation Project – peds, bikes, transit users at 22 locations – low cost countermeasures – sidewalks, leading ped intervals, curb bulb-outs, crosswalk improvements, bike lanes, speed management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM | Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM PP01 MnROAD HMA Reflective Cracking Challenge Report on the Reflective Crack Challenge carried out by MnRoads, what it is, and applications of the research | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM | Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM SE03 Driving Change for Listed Species An overview of the Endangered Species Act and the relevance to transportation agencies. Also, we will look at conservation measures used to mitigate impacts to listed species from DOT projects. | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM ST05 Illinois' Local Safety Projects IDOT’s run off the road tool to look at treatments that would be appropriate. It was used to apply for safety funds; IDOT’s run off the road tool to look at treatments that would be appropriate. It was used to apply for safety funds | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM UR04 Unpaved Road Restoration Standards Restore cross-sections of unpaved roads. What are the triggers? Improvements vs re-establishment. Specifications? 3R standards. Training documents, literature, etc. Machine slope control - crown. Blading policy AASHTO rural design guide. | Emergency Preparedness 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM EP01 Presentation from FEMA Funding roundtable, how are agencies dealing with reimbursements and how is that affecting your cash flow/current projects/maintenance. Also State of Minnesota program to fund agencies while they await reimbursement.
'- Roundtable with FEMA and local agencies – Current issues and FEMA changes?
'- Debris management, pre and post disaster
- County Best Practices | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM | Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM PP03 Pavement Preservation Option Selection for County Engineers Safe and sustainable mobility is important to all Americans. County Engineers struggle to maintain their networks with limited resources. Pavement preservation is an essential tool in protecting constituents' infrastructure investments. This talk is on some of the options and when to use them. | Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM SE04 Assessing the Flood Reduction Benefits of On-Road Structures in Iowa On-Road Structures (ORS) offer a promising alternative to traditional culvert/bridge design, with the potential to better mitigate flood impacts. ORS use roadway embankments as dams to control flow into culverts, providing flood storage during peak flow events. Several Iowa counties have implemented ORS in HUC12 watersheds, with anecdotal evidence indicating reduced flood impacts from recent extreme rainfall events. This presentation will provide an overview of the project, and demonstrate the web-based information platform that was developed to guide and enhance ORS adoption in Iowa. | Emergency Preparedness 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM EP03 Tornados – Preparedness and Response | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM UR06 Performance-Based Design of Unpaved Roads with Consideration for Chemical Treatments for Dust Control This presentation covers performance-based design of gravel roads, with a focus on understanding basic wearing course material properties from two very simple tests and using the results to predict how a road will perform. The presentation includes demonstrations of two web-based tools, one for selecting wearing course materials, blending two materials, or converting paved to unpaved, and the second for selecting appropriate chemical treatments for a given set of conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM UR01 County Engineer Panel Discussion Regarding Unpaved Road Maintenance Topics may include blading policy, new aggregate application programs, road shaping, shoulder retrieval, dust control programs, etc. | Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ST07 Non-Engineering Safety Strategies Education on the infrastructure changes for safety – collaborating with your State Highway Safety Office (SHSO); Clackamas County - Collaborations with Public Health | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 PM | Emergency Preparedness 10:00 AM - 10:50 PM EP02 Preventing Winter Debris Flow after Summer Fires | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SE07 State of Practice for Concrete Reinforcement Different types of reinforcement have been used in concrete since concrete was first used for structural applications. Today, there are many different types of reinforcement available including steel with different chemical compositions, strengths, and coatings, and fiber reinforced polymers. Different types of reinforcement may be beneficial for different applications. This presentation will give a brief survey of different types of reinforcement including possible applications where it may be beneficial to use certain types. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM NACE Board of Directors Breakfast This is an invitation only meeting for NACE Board Members. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM NACE Board of Directors Meeting This is an invitation only meeting for NACE Board Members. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ST100 Pre-Conference Safety Workshop -Overview of LRSP/Safety Action Plans – could use the Road Safety Champion Program Planning & Engineering Module #3 if time allows
'-Walk through of the LRSP DIY site
'-Discussion of topics such as:
' -how to fund your LRSP/Safety Action Plan – incorporating demo projects into a SS4A grant
' -how to incorporate non-engineering pieces into an LRSP
' -how to incorporate equity
' -how to incorporate SSA
' -implementation of an LRSP
'-Case study example of a completed LRSP – how accomplished and how implementing Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration Open Registration will be located in Schaumburg North Foyer (Hotel) Monday 2:00pm- 6:00pm | Tuesday 7:00am- 5:00pm |Wednesday 7:30am- 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am- 10:30am | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Welcome to NACE 2025 Hospitality Room Come by and enjoy a nightcap (beer and wine only) with fellow NACE attendees! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open Registration will be located in Schaumburg North Foyer (Hotel) Monday 2:00pm- 6:00pm | Tuesday 7:00am- 5:00pm |Wednesday 7:30am- 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am- 10:30am | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EP04 Earthquake!! Saving the County Fair Emergency Preparedness | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SE06 I-80 Mississippi River Bridge Replacement Development of the preferred alternative for I-80 Mississippi River bridge and issues involved with its development Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ST01 Diverging Diamond Interchange Improves Safety and Mobility in Will County, IL. To address rising travel demands driven by nearby development and growth, the I-55 at Weber Road Interchange underwent a $48 million reconstruction, transforming it from a traditional diamond interchange into a diverging diamond interchange. The project expanded the existing five-lane facility to six lanes, adding dual left-turn lanes to enhance traffic flow and mobility throughout the corridor. Additional improvements included the construction of new sidewalks and a shared-use path, the installation of updated roadway lighting, and the modernization of the Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) components across the interchange. Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM PP04 Design & Construction of Quality Asphalt Pavements (Panel) Panel Discussion Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SE01 Dynamic Infrastructure Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM ST03 Collecting Roadway Inventory Information for Roadway Safety Overview of the Requirement https://highways.dot.gov/safety/data-analysis-tools/mire-fde/model-inventory-roadway-elements-mire; Collecting and managing asset information utilizing AI to process scanned point cloud data collected from Mobile LiDAR Systems Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM PP05 Designing Flexible Pavements – Perpetual Pavements and PaveXpress Discussion on designing long lasting pavements Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM | 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM PP07 Early and Mid-life treatments for Sustainable and Long Life Pavements Presentation will focus on pre-preservation, early-life, and mid-life preservation treatments for HMA pavements and we will work in sustainable rehabilitation treatments to extend the end of life. Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. | 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM UR07 Engineered Water Repellency to Reduce the Freeze-Thaw and Moisture Damage to the Granular Roadways Granular roadways in northern plains are routinely subjected to seasonal freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles, resulting in extensive damage from frost-related problems such as frost heave, frost boils, thaw settlement, thaw weakening, rutting, and potholes. As a new method, the current project funded by Iowa Highway Research Board (IHRB) studied to make subgrade soils water repellent via the use of nanoscale organo-silane (OS) products as additives to mitigate the damage that occurs due to F-T cycles. The presentation will present and explain the evaluation of the use of OS to control water and increase subgrade and overall granular roadway performance. Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM UR03 When to Upgrade an Unpaved Road What triggers are used to upgrade an unpaved road to seal coat, concrete, asphalt, or other? What costs are associated with these upgrades? What are ownership costs of an unpaved road versus a paved road? Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM ST02 Federal Safety Updates Human Factors Guide for Roadway Systems & General Federal Safety Updates Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM | 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM SE02 Building for the Future: Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Bridges (2 Hour session) Building for the Future: Corrosion Protection Systems for Steel Bridges Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM PP02 Thinlay HMA for Pavement Preservation Discussion on thin overlays, their preservation, and other related information Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM UR08 TeamLab Session Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM ST04 Local Road Safety Plan/Safety Action Plan Examples (2023 SS4A Demo Project) Boone County, IL (URBAN) - Radar Speed Sign and Attenuator for Spring Creek and Poplar Grove roads corridors; (2023 SS4A Demo Project) Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, IL (RURAL) Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ST08 Safe Systems Approach (SSA) Resources available – Vision Zero Toolkit, SSA Roadway Design Hierarchy, SSA for Speed Management, SSA for Bikes and Peds, SSA Alignment Frameworks (Project-based and Policy-based) Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM SE05 SNBI Structure Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM UR02 Optimizing Granular Road Maintenance with Data-Driven Design and Performance Models The presentation highlights developing a Granular Road Design and Performance Assessment Tool as well as discussing many experimental test sites across five Iowa counties in 2023, featuring multiple test sections for periodic field tests and performance monitoring. This data can help identify temporal changes in surface deficiencies and structural capacities, key factors in creating data-driven models that predict blading and resurfacing intervals—critical maintenance events during a design period. The tool also incorporates life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for annual cost assessments. This presentation will highlight the methodology and results from the tool’s development, focusing on its practical application to enhance decision-making in granular road maintenance and management practices. Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM PP06 Benefits of Smooth Pavements and IRI Everyone wants Smooth pavements. Come hear about why is more benefit to a smooth pavement than just ride quality. Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM UR05 Unpaved Road Metrics and Asset Management for Gravel Roads Metrics used to effectively and efficiently manage unpaved roads. Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM | 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM ST06 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Success Stories Webster County, IA (RURAL) – 2023 SS4A Implementation Project – roadway departures – widening and paving shoulders, adding edge and center line rumble strips, pavement markings; Hillsborough County, FL (URBAN) – 2022 SS4A Implementation Project – peds, bikes, transit users at 22 locations – low cost countermeasures – sidewalks, leading ped intervals, curb bulb-outs, crosswalk improvements, bike lanes, speed management Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM | 2:45 PM - 3:35 PM PP01 MnROAD HMA Reflective Cracking Challenge Report on the Reflective Crack Challenge carried out by MnRoads, what it is, and applications of the research Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM | 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM SE03 Driving Change for Listed Species An overview of the Endangered Species Act and the relevance to transportation agencies. Also, we will look at conservation measures used to mitigate impacts to listed species from DOT projects. Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure | 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM ST05 Illinois' Local Safety Projects IDOT’s run off the road tool to look at treatments that would be appropriate. It was used to apply for safety funds; IDOT’s run off the road tool to look at treatments that would be appropriate. It was used to apply for safety funds Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM UR04 Unpaved Road Restoration Standards Restore cross-sections of unpaved roads. What are the triggers? Improvements vs re-establishment. Specifications? 3R standards. Training documents, literature, etc. Machine slope control - crown. Blading policy AASHTO rural design guide. Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | 3:45 PM - 4:35 PM EP01 Presentation from FEMA Funding roundtable, how are agencies dealing with reimbursements and how is that affecting your cash flow/current projects/maintenance. Also State of Minnesota program to fund agencies while they await reimbursement.
'- Roundtable with FEMA and local agencies – Current issues and FEMA changes?
'- Debris management, pre and post disaster
- County Best Practices Emergency Preparedness | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM | 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM PP03 Pavement Preservation Option Selection for County Engineers Safe and sustainable mobility is important to all Americans. County Engineers struggle to maintain their networks with limited resources. Pavement preservation is an essential tool in protecting constituents' infrastructure investments. This talk is on some of the options and when to use them. Pavement Preservation sponsored by Asphalt Materials, Inc. | 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM SE04 Assessing the Flood Reduction Benefits of On-Road Structures in Iowa On-Road Structures (ORS) offer a promising alternative to traditional culvert/bridge design, with the potential to better mitigate flood impacts. ORS use roadway embankments as dams to control flow into culverts, providing flood storage during peak flow events. Several Iowa counties have implemented ORS in HUC12 watersheds, with anecdotal evidence indicating reduced flood impacts from recent extreme rainfall events. This presentation will provide an overview of the project, and demonstrate the web-based information platform that was developed to guide and enhance ORS adoption in Iowa. Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure | 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM EP03 Tornados – Preparedness and Response Emergency Preparedness | 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM UR06 Performance-Based Design of Unpaved Roads with Consideration for Chemical Treatments for Dust Control This presentation covers performance-based design of gravel roads, with a focus on understanding basic wearing course material properties from two very simple tests and using the results to predict how a road will perform. The presentation includes demonstrations of two web-based tools, one for selecting wearing course materials, blending two materials, or converting paved to unpaved, and the second for selecting appropriate chemical treatments for a given set of conditions. Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM UR01 County Engineer Panel Discussion Regarding Unpaved Road Maintenance Topics may include blading policy, new aggregate application programs, road shaping, shoulder retrieval, dust control programs, etc. Unpaved Roads sponsored by TeamLab | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ST07 Non-Engineering Safety Strategies Education on the infrastructure changes for safety – collaborating with your State Highway Safety Office (SHSO); Clackamas County - Collaborations with Public Health Safety & Technology Track sponsored by Benesch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 PM | 10:00 AM - 10:50 PM EP02 Preventing Winter Debris Flow after Summer Fires Emergency Preparedness | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SE07 State of Practice for Concrete Reinforcement Different types of reinforcement have been used in concrete since concrete was first used for structural applications. Today, there are many different types of reinforcement available including steel with different chemical compositions, strengths, and coatings, and fiber reinforced polymers. Different types of reinforcement may be beneficial for different applications. This presentation will give a brief survey of different types of reinforcement including possible applications where it may be beneficial to use certain types. Structures & Environment sponsored by Dynamic Infrastructure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||