Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report and Request for Direction for Promoting the Use of RAC

Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report

RAC Program Options

RACTC Accomplishments

Staff Recommendation

Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report

Generally, staff agrees with the findings of the RACTC Evaluation Report

Findings from RACTC Evaluation Report

Respond effectively to inquiries from local public agencies

Attend public workshops, make presentations, and exhibit at trade shows

Developed attractive and useful educational and informational materials

Designed, implemented, and maintain a RAC website

Operate toll-free “hot lines” and satisfactorily respond to inquiries

Findings from RACTC Evaluation Report

Both Centers operate in a reactive mode

Neither Center developed targeted, proactive RAC outreach programs or protocols

Technology Center staff work on activities infrequently; their principal attention resides with duties related to their county positions

Coordination and collaboration between the two Centers is weak and information disseminated can sometimes be inconsistent

Little, if any, coordination exists between the Centers and Caltrans

Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report

Clarification of findings

Full-time staffingConsistency of InformationInteraction with Caltrans

Los Angeles County Public Los Angeles County Public WorksWorks

Sacramento County Sacramento County Municipal Services Agency -Municipal Services Agency -

DOTDOT

RUBBERIZED ASPHALT RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE TECHN0LOGY CONCRETE TECHN0LOGY CENTERS (RACTC)CENTERS (RACTC)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE

15 various workshop events with over 15 various workshop events with over 550 attendees550 attendees

15 Conferences & Trade Shows Booths15 Conferences & Trade Shows Booths Publication Distribution- RACTC Publication Distribution- RACTC

Informational Brochure (2,100+), Field Informational Brochure (2,100+), Field Inspection Guide (1,100+), Design and Inspection Guide (1,100+), Design and Construction Guidebook (625+)Construction Guidebook (625+)

SOUTHERN CAL. RACTC

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE

Incentive Program – 10 Cities totaling Incentive Program – 10 Cities totaling $57,000$57,000

Web Site – 392,000 hitsWeb Site – 392,000 hits E-mails – Averaging 8 responses per E-mails – Averaging 8 responses per

monthmonth Toll Free Hot Line – Average 30 calls Toll Free Hot Line – Average 30 calls

per monthper month

SOUTHERN CAL. RACTC

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE

Web Site Rollout SB 1346Web Site Rollout SB 1346 Production and distribution of 800 Production and distribution of 800

RAC Design and Construction Guidebook RAC Design and Construction Guidebook – In conjunction with Caltrans, FHWA, – In conjunction with Caltrans, FHWA, IndustryIndustry

Over 30 individual seminars with local Over 30 individual seminars with local agenciesagencies

NORTHERN CAL. RACTC

RAC Usage SurveyNORTHERN CAL. RACTC

Contacted 1,700 people & information on 44 agency RAC Projects posted to collaborate with potential users + 231

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE

Formal seminars with over 70 Formal seminars with over 70 attendees in San Jose, Fresno, Lake attendees in San Jose, Fresno, Lake Tahoe, & Oakland – Redding in processTahoe, & Oakland – Redding in process

1000 CD’s produced of Seminars with 1000 CD’s produced of Seminars with audioaudio

10-year follow-up noise study for 10-year follow-up noise study for Thousand OaksThousand Oaks

NORTHERN CAL. RACTC

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE

Air emission testing contractAir emission testing contract On-going responses to toll free hot line On-going responses to toll free hot line

and e-mailand e-mail Web site links to RACTEC from Web site links to RACTEC from

APWA, CELSOC, ASCE, MTCAPWA, CELSOC, ASCE, MTC Comprehensive RAC training modules Comprehensive RAC training modules

for engineers, inspectors, & laboratory for engineers, inspectors, & laboratory technicians technicians

NORTHERN CAL. RACTEC

Training Module Samples

SCRAP TIRE1/16” +/- in Size

HIGH NATURAL RUBBER

1/32” +/- in Size

2,000 recycled tires per lane mile 2-2,000 recycled tires per lane mile 2-Inch OverlayInch Overlay

2.1 tires per ton2.1 tires per ton

Training Modules Samples

Training Module Samples

Rubber is blended with liquid asphalt heated in excess of 350° F.

Training Module Samples

CRM PROPORTIONING: -SCRAP TIRES (3 BAGS) -HIGH NATURAL (1 BAG)

BLENDERCONTROL PANEL

BLENDING PAVING ASPHALT

& CRM

MIXING/REACTIONTANK

Training Module Samples

Paving AsphaltAsphalt Rubber BinderCrumb Rubber SamplesARHM

Training Module Samples

“…vibratory rollers using the vibratory mode shall be used for initial break down rolling. The initial coverage…shall commence before the…temperature falls below…(290 F)”

RAC Program Options

Continue current RACTC structure and implement the recommendations of the evaluation report

Split the duties of the RACTC program. Use the Tech Centers for some duties and contract with an industry expert for the other duties

Have CIWMB staff assume full control of RACTC program duties by performing some of the above duties and contracting out the rest

Staff Recommendation

Staff Recommends using the Tech Centers in a reduced role and contracting for other program functions

Tech Centers would perform the duties they have shown proficiency in: website maintenance, toll-free hotline and e-mail response, preparation and distribution of informational and educational materials, and technical consulting, as needed

Contracted expert would perform targeted outreach and RAC marketing, technical consulting and oversight of a RAC demonstration project program

Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report and Request for Direction for Promoting the Use of RAC

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