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ON THE MOVEVol. 28, No. 4 Fall (October) 2015
Sharing Knowledge. Improving Communities.
A Look Inside
What's Next: Permeable Pavement ....................................4
Road Diets (Roadway Reconfiguration) .............................5
UDOT Local Government Programs Corner ......................6
Upcoming Utah LTAP Center Training ..............................7
Partner Happenings .............................................................8
Congratulations New Road Scholars & Masters ................9
We Are All Pedestriansfrom Nicholas R. Jones, P.E., Director
The final 2013 nationwide mo-tor vehicle statistics have recently been published. The good news is that the trend for people killed on our highways has steadily decreased in the United States.
There were 42,836 people killed on the nation’s highways and streets in 2004, compared to 32,719 in 2013. That is a 23.62 percent de-crease in traffic deaths. In Utah, fa-talities have decreased from 329 to 220 over that same period which is a reduction of 33%.
In almost all categories, the mayhem on our streets has de-creased, with the glaring exception of pedestrian fatalities. In fact, na-tionwide, pedestrian fatalities have
increased from 4,675 in 2004 to 4,735 in 2013.
This is significant because, whether it's at the beginning or at
the end of every trip or for the entire trip, we are all pedestrians.
So why aren’t these statistics showing improvement as well? One possible reason is that we have been so focused on improving streets, for an increasing number of vehicles and congestion, that we have for-gotten that pedestrians are also on every street, particularly in our cit-ies and towns.
Due to widespread population density, large urban areas have fo-cused more on pedestrian safety,
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but for the sake of ev-eryone, all cities and towns need to plan for pedestrian activi-ties. This becomes particularly critical in our downtown centers, schools zones, and other commercial hubs, where people are most likely to congregate.
Pedestrians walk-ing along the side of the road in rural ar-eas account for 10–15 percent of pedestrian crashes. Pedestrian crashes can be reduced by 70 percent if paved shoulders are a mini-mum of four feet wide; six-foot widths are pre-ferred.
The addition of sidewalks has the po-tential to reduce pedes-trian crashes by 88 per-cent, and they make an area much more pleas-ant for walking.
Almost all cities and town have a down-town main street. It often includes a com-mercial area, city offic-es and other services. The top image on page
A 70% Crash Reduction Factor (CRF) occurs when paved shouldersare a minimum of 4 feet wide; 6 foot widths are preferred.
the driver want to get through town as quickly as possible.
With a little adjustment, com-munities can create a downtown that looks like the middle image. Drivers may even find it so pleas-ant that they want to stop and visit. The only differences are added bike lanes, a median, trees, and texture.
As a city or town expands and brings in more businesses, the road can change to look like the bottom photo. Businesses are brought to the front on the sidewalk instead of being set back. Notice how the feel of the downtown area becomes more comfortable to be in as a pe-destrian, and a more inviting area to visit. This is a place where people
Sidewalks reduce pedestrian crashes by up to 88% and improve overall walkability.
three shows a typical downtown business district today.
As shown, these areas often have a wide multi-lane highway running through town. This corridor makes
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like to congregate and socialize. Bi-cycles are given space and the pe-destrians feel protected from traffic and noise.
It is interesting that some peo-ple today don’t even have a driver’s license. They prefer to use public transportation, bike, or walk, espe-cially in more urban areas.
Today’s urban areas were once small towns. Keeping that in mind, even the smallest town can plan ef-fectively for future growth by con-sidering where the future will lead.
Above, a typical downtown main street today.
Right, what could be with the addition of bike lanes, medians, trees and texture.
Below, businesses are brought to the front on the sidewalk instead of being set back, and instead of being a busy
pass-through, downtown has become a place where people like to congregate.
Bicycles are given space and pedestrians feel protected from the traffic and noise.
Images courtesy of "Designing for Pe-destrian Safety," Pedestrian and Bicycle
Information Center.
So, let's have mercy on our pe-destrians and design for them today and in the future. After all, we are all pedestrians.
To help local cities and towns, the Utah LTAP Center plans to hold a four-hour workshop this fall en-titled Designing for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety.
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What's Next: Permeable Pavementfrom Nicholas R. Jones, P.E., Director
The EPA recently added many drainage features for roads and parking lots into its clean water regulations. This has raised an out-cry among local agencies and own-ers due to the administrative costs associated with monitoring runoff from road and parking lot surfaces. Pavement surfaces historically have been relatively water proof and the runoff volume of drainage increases significantly over natural vegetated surfaces.
Porous pavements are a relative-ly new approach to managing run-off volume and water quality that are currently directed to ditches and swales along the side of the road. Porous pavements allow stormwater to drain through a rock base-layer into the native soils which then filter out the pollutants as they percolate into the ground. This eliminates the higher volume that can concentrate in ditches along the side of a road or from a parking lot.
These paved surfaces are open-graded to allow water to drain through and the base and sub-base
layers, which are more open, to act as a reservoir for the water until the underlying soils can absorb the water. If the underlying soils are silt and clay, which do not let wa-ter pass through as readily as sand and gravel, the reservoir course un-der the pavement needs to be much larger to store the water until these tight soils can absorb it.
Generally, permeable pave-ments are used in parking lots and low-volume roads. These pave-ments are not as efficient in areas of steep grades since water runs off at higher velocity and has less time to be absorbed. Currently these pavements have a higher cost than traditional pavements but, in areas where runoff is difficult to manage, they are becoming more popular.
Permeable pavements are used in both asphalt and concrete surfac-es made with single sized aggregate to allow voids throughout the mix. Some applications even use perme-able interlocking concrete pavers in their decorative designs.
Porous pavements could find a place in your toolbox for future use.
For more information, check out the links below:• An Introduction to Porous Pave-
ment, Clemson University Ex-tension (see photo above, credit to Brad Putnam, Ph.D.)
• Porous Asphalt, National As-phalt Pavement Association
• Porous Asphalt Pavements, EPA (see photos below)
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A roadway reconfiguration, known as a Road Diet, offers sev-eral high-value improvements at a low cost when applied to traditional four-lane undivided highways. In addition to low cost, the primary benefits of a Road Diet include en-hanced safety, mobility and access for all road users, and a "complete streets" environment to accom-modate a variety of transportation modes.
A classic Road Diet typically in-volves converting an existing four-lane, undivided roadway segment
into a three-lane segment consisting of two through lanes and a center, two-way left-turn lane.
The resulting benefits include a crash reduction of 19 to 47 percent, reduced vehicle speed differential, improved mobility and access by all road users, and integration of the roadway into surrounding uses that results in an enhanced quality of life. A key feature of a Road Diet is that it allows reclaimed space to be allocated for other uses, such as turn lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian refuge
islands, bike lanes, sidewalks, bus shelters, parking or landscaping.
Why Consider a Road Diet?
Four-lane undivided highways experience relatively high crash frequencies — especially as traffic volumes and turning movements increase over time — resulting in conflicts between high-speed through traffic, left-turning vehicles and other road users. FHWA has deemed Road Diets a proven safety countermeasure and promotes them as a safety-focused design
alternative to a traditional four-lane, undivided roadway. Road Diet-related crash modification factors are also available for use in safety countermeasure benefit-cost analysis.
As more communities desire "complete streets" and more livable spaces, they look to agencies to find opportunities to better integrate pe-destrian and bicycle facilities and transit options along their corridors. When a Road Diet is planned in conjunction with reconstruction or
simple overlay projects, safety and operational benefits are achieved es-sentially for the cost of re-striping. A Road Diet is a low-cost solution that addresses safety concerns and benefits all road users — a win-win for quality of life.
Road Diets stand the test of time, having been implemented by transportation agencies for more than three decades. One of the first installations of a Road Diet was in 1979 in Billings, Montana. Road Diets increased in popularity in the 1990s. Cities, including Charlotte,
Chicago, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco and Seattle, have also opted for the positive impact Road Diets bring to their communities.
FHWA has developed a Road Diet Informational Guide to help communities understand the safety and operational benefits and deter-mine if Road Diets may be helpful in their location.
Road Diets (Roadway Reconfiguration)excerpt from http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/road_diets/
Road Diet on Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida
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Joint Highway Committee Programs
UDOT will be accepting proj-ect applications for Joint Highway Committee (JHC) Programs starting in October 2015. The final deadline for all applications is January 8, 2016 at 5:00 PM.
All applications should include (1) a hard copy of the application (see requirements list below), and (2) a CD containing the application files, and be sent to:
UDOT Program Developmentc/o Local Gov't Programs EngineerP.O. Box 1436004501 South 2700 WestSalt Lake City, UT 84114-3600
A complete application in-cludes:
1. Cover Letter
2. On-line Application Form
3. Concept Cost Estimate Spread-sheet (September 4, 2014 edi-tion). All applications will be required to use the Concept Es-timate Form. For the hard copy submittal, applicants only in-clude the “Main” page from the Concept Estimate Form; the CD must include the entire spread-sheet.
4. Location Map(s)
Further details about the Ap-plication Process, along with the Project Application Form and Cost Estimating Spreadsheet, can be found at http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0::::V,T:,1395
B&C Road Fund Distribution Formula
Change
House Bill 362, which passed during the 2015 Legislative Ses-sion, has changed the weighting of roadway types in the distribution formula for B&C Road Funds:
• A dirt road now has a weight-ing of two (the same as a gravel road).
• A paved road still has a weighting of five.
The B&C Fact Sheet, UDOT devel-oped and distributed during the Spring 2015 Local Govern-ment Annual Visits, has been up-dated to reflect this change and is available now.
Contact Chris Potter if you would like an updated copy.
A Call to Action for Local Elected Officials
At the National LTAP Confer-ence this Summer, FHWA distrib-uted an informational flyer titled "Local Elected Officials: Leading the Way in Local Road Safety."
The flyer highlights the fact that the 2013 fatality rate on local roads is three times the fatality rate of the Interstate Highway System and costs well over $100 billion. It highlights the "4 Es" of roadway safety that are proven to prevent crashes and save lives:
1. Engineering
2. Enforcement
3. Education
4. Emergency Services
A short video providing more detail on each of the "4 Es" can
be found at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm?id=103
If you have any questions about these or any other UDOT Local Government Programs, please con-tact:
Chris PotterUDOT Local Government
Programs Engineer(801) 633-6255
UDOT Local Government Programs Cornerfrom Chris Potter, P.E., UDOT Local Government Programs Engineer
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Upcoming Utah LTAP Center Training
You are invited to join us for any or all of our upcoming workshops! We are constantly adding courses, especially as the summer wraps up and the fall training season begins, so please check our website frequently for additional training dates and opportunities.
Need flagger training for your crew? Need help with asphalt pavement maintenance? Working on designing for pedestrian and bicycle safety in your community? We can help with these and so much more! Simply request a specific workshop in your area by calling 1-800-822-8878 or e-mail us at [email protected].
Full course descriptions and on-line registration can be found at our website or by calling: 1-800-822-8878.
Save money! An ATSSA grant is allowing us to provide low-cost Traffic Control Technician (TCT) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) training. Registration will open October 1, 2015 for both the November 30, 2015 TCT class and the December 1-2, 2015
TCS class! Don't delay! Registration will fill up quickly for these events.
Date Workshop RS* Location Cost
5-Oct-15Registered Stormwater Inspector(APWA Fall Conference & Storm Water Expo)
2 Sandy 150.00$
13-Oct-15 Speed Limits and School Zones E Riverton 45.00$ 15-Oct-15 Retroreflectivity for Signs E Salt Lake City 45.00$ 19-Oct-15 Tooele- HET Safety 1 Tooele 90.00$ 20-Oct-15 Tooele- HET Hands On E Tooele 285.00$ 22-Oct-15 West Jordan- Flagger* 1 West Jordan $45/$6529-Oct-15 Registered Stormwater Inspector 2 St. George 150.00$ 2-Nov-15 St. George - HET Safety 1 St. George 90.00$ 3-Nov-15 St. George- HET Hands On E St. George 285.00$ 3-Nov-15 MUTCD Training E Riverton 45.00$ 9-Nov-15 OSHA 10 Hr 1 St. George TBD
10-Nov-15 Preventing Runovers and Backovers E St. George TBD18-Nov-15 Registered Stormwater Inspector 2 Logan 150.00$ 30-Nov-15 Traffic Control Technician (TCT)*** E Riverton 25.00$ 1-Dec-15 Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)**** E Riverton 25.00$
* Road Scholar Level (1, 2, or Elective)** Cost is $45 without the MUTCD, $65 with the MUTCD
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REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1. This class is being provided as part of a grant from ATSSA. The regular cost for this event is $125 for State/local personnel, $150 for out-of-state/private personnel.REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1. This is a 2-day course and will be held December 1-2, 2015 from 8 am to 5 pm each day. This class is being provided as part of a grant from ATSSA. The regular cost for this event is $265 for State/local personnel, $290 for out-of-state/private personnel.
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APWA, Utah Chapter
Chapter meeting information, event registration, RSVPs and other resources can be found at the APWA website.• October 5–RSI (Sandy)
• October 6-7–Fall Conference & Stormwater Expo (South Towne Expo Center)
• October 29-30–RSI (St. George)
• November 18–RSI (Logan)
If you are interested in presenting to the membership, please contact a member of the board or call (801) 209-1051. All other questions or concerns please contact President Tena Campbell at (801) 495-2224.
Blue Stakes of Utah
For more information, visit the Blue Stakes website. Plan now to attend one of their Damage Prevention Awareness Seminars coming in 2016 to a county near you!
Partner HappeningsWhat You Should Know...
(Partners are listed alphabetically.)
ITE, Utah Chapter
For information on ITE activities, please contact Ryan Kump by e-mail at [[email protected]]. ITE, Utah Chapter monthly luncheons are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at the Chinese Gourmet Restaurant in Murray (4500 South State Street).
Utah Asphalt Pavement Association
For information on UAPA activities, or to register for a UAPA sponsored event or on-line Asphalt Academy webinar, call (801) 566-5620 or visit the UAPA website.
Find information about their upcoming Lunch & Learn series at their website.
• Mark your calendars now for the Utah Asphalt Conference: February 24-25, 2016 (South Towne Expo Center, Sandy).
Utah Association of Counties
For information on Association activities, or to register for a UAC sponsored event, call (801) 265-1331 or go to the UAC website.
• UAC Annual Convention: November 11-13 (Dixie Center, St. George).
Utah Chapter, American Concrete Pavement Association
For information on ACPA, Utah Chapter activities, or to register for an ACPA-sponsored event, call (435) 647-5935 or check out the Utah ACPA website.
Register today to attend the UDOT Annual Conference being held October 27–29, 2015 at the South Towne Expo Center. Join us for rich programming and an abundance of networking opportunities.
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• Mark your calendar for the 2016 Annual Concrete Pavement Workshop: January 20, 2015 (Little America, Salt Lake City).
Utah League of Cities & Towns
For information on League activities, or to register for a League sponsored event, call (801) 328-1601 or 1-800-852-8528 or go to the ULC&T website.
Utah Local Governments Trust
For information on training and other Trust activities, call 1-800-748-4440, or check the Trust website.
Utah Risk ManagementMutual Association
For information or to register for URMMA training activities, call (801) 225-6692 or go to the URMMA website.
Utah Safety Council
All training courses are held at the Utah Safety Council training center at 1574 West 1700 South, Lower Level, Salt Lake City, unless noted otherwise. Scholarships are available. Please visit the USC website for details.
First Aid, CPR & AED for Business• Oct 19• Dec 11
Contractor Safety Orientation• Oct 6, Oct 20, Oct 27• Nov 3, Nov 17• Dec 1, Dec 15
Breakfast Seminars• Oct 23, AED• Oct 28, Working Safely with
Chemicals• Nov 30, Drug Screening Doesn't
Cost, It Pays• Dec 15, Bloodborne Pathogens
and Disease Control
Other Training• Oct 15, Office Ergonomics• Nov 5, Incident Investigation• Nov 9, Electrical Safety: OSHA
Compliance Series• Nov 24, Qualified Signal/Rigger
Course• Dec 3, Exit Routes, Emergency
Action Plans and Fire Prevention Plans
Road Masters• Kevin Riddle, Sandy City• Craig Smith, Sandy City• Jason Fike, Sandy City
Road Scholars• Derek Carter, West Jordan• Kortlin Barney, West Jordan• Sean Martin, West Jordan• Tony Obert, West Jordan• Jerry Street, West Jordan
• Ryan Timm, West Jordan• James Webb, Sandy City
Congratulations New Road Masters & Scholars!
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PermanentOrganizational Members
listed alphabetically by organization
Trace Robinson, P.E.APWA
Bryan DillonFHWA Utah Division
Chris Potter, P.E.UDOT Local Government Programs
Doug PerryUtah Association of Counties
Kristy RigbyUtah Highway Safety Office
Susan WoodUtah League of Cities & Towns
Douglas E. FolsomUtah Local Governments Trust
Carl ParkerUtah Risk Management Mutual Assoc.
Paul J. Barr, Ph.D., P.E.Civil & Environmental Engineering
Utah State University
Rotating Board Memberslisted alphabetically, by last name
Glade AllredVernal City
Paul JamesBridgerland Applied Technology College
Gary D. Sonntag, P.E.Price City
Tom StrattonBrian Head
We're part of...About the Utah LTAP Center
The Utah LTAP Center is an integral part of a nationwide Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) financed by the Federal Highway Administration, state departments of transportation and local transportation agencies. The Center bridges the gap between research and practice by translating the latest state-of-the-art technology in transportation into implementable products and information for the special use of local transportation agencies and personnel. Located at Utah State University, the Utah LTAP Center is also part of the Utah Transportation Center (UTC), a Tier II University Transportation Center of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Utah LTAP Center StaffDirector ......................................................................................Nicholas R. Jones, P.E.Business Manager & Program Coordinator .........................................Michelle LerwillProgram Manager ..................................................................................N. Dee HadfieldNetwork Administrator & Special Projects Team Leader .......................Benjamin ForeStaff Assistant ......................................................................................... Camille OstlerPublications Editor ...............................................................................Julie H. DuerschPhone/Fax ............................................................................. (435) 797-2931/797-1582E-mail ................................................................................................ [email protected] .............................................................................................. www.utahltap.orgFacebook ...................................................................... www.facebook.com/UtahLTAP
Utah Transportation CenterDirector .................................................................................................Paul Barr, Ph.D.
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