LHTAC is sharing this resource on preventing the spread of infection disease in Highway Work Zones from ARTBA.
If you have questions please contact Brad Sant at bsant@artba.org.

ARTBA has produced a special 8-minute video to help employers train workers on safe procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens that may contaminate a work zone. It is available here at no cost. ARTBA member firm CRH Americas Materials also has produced a free, 9-minute COVID-19 Safety video. (more…)

Innovation Exchange: Discussions targeted to Local Agencies, Tribes and Federal Land Management Agencies Programs

Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:00 PM -2:30 PM [EST]

When you have a local transportation project that requires you to coordinate with railroad officials, communication is essential. FHWA has developed several resources for your use, including templates and FAQs.

Some of your peers will be discussing the approaches that have worked for them and the challenges they faced. They will be discussing strategies and offering pointers on how to successfully complete your projects.

Railroad Coordination: Insight and Tools Flyer(PDF)

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Provided by the Ohio LTAP Center

Pedestrians account for over 17.5 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and many of these deaths occur at uncontrolled crossing locations such as mid-block or un-signalized intersections. These are among the most common locations for pedestrian fatalities generally because of inadequate pedestrian crossing facilities and insufficient or inconvenient crossing opportunities, all of which create barriers to safe, convenient, and complete pedestrian networks.
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Check out this great resource from the University of Kansas Transportation Center. They have gathered and created a searchable spreadsheet for self-paced online training resources.

Searchable Online Training Resources (Excel)