11th International Conference on Low Volume Roads and Peer Exchange
Start Date: October 8, 2015
End Date: July 13, 2016
Project Completed
Researcher: Vanessa Goetz, Iowa Department of Transportation
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This is a pooled fund study being led by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Those participating on behalf of ORIL will be expected to provide a presentation/report on the information obtained to their respective organization(s) to encourage technology transfer.
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is hosting the 11th International Conference on Low-Volume Roads, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on July 12 to 15, 2015. The conference, held every four years, will feature the latest information about low-volume road management, design, construction, safety, maintenance, and many other related topics.
At this conference, those who administer, plan, design, build, or maintain low-volume roads will learn innovative ways of managing low-volume road systems. The conference is organized for practitioners worldwide in local, state, and federal agencies; universities; private firms; and international organizations. Previous conferences typically have attracted 250 to 300 transportation professional from around the world.
The focus of this pooled fund project will be to encourage states and other agency participation in the Low Volume Roads Conference. The primary activities of this pooled fund project are technology exchange, information sharing, and the facilitation of partnering relationships among state agencies, FHWA and other appropriate associations. Specifically this pooled fund will: 1) Provide communication and information sharing among member states. Discuss research, development and technology transfer needs in the areas of design, construction, maintenance, and safety on low volume roads and provide research ideas to TRB in connection with the 2015 11th LVR Conference. 2) 11th International Low Volume Roads Conference: Provide a technology and knowledge exchange forum to enhance the practical knowledge of conference participants concerning low volume road management with a focus on encouraging State DOT participation in the conference. 3) State DOT Meeting on Low Volume Road Issues: Provide a technology and knowledge exchange forum focused on State DOT Low Volume Road Issues during a workshop at the conference. Topics may include agency collaboration, funding, asset management, shared ROW/utilities, safety programs, emergency response, training and certifications, maintenance of traffic, federal oversight, standards and specifications, contracting methods, environmental issues, energy development, maintenance, material sources and quality, and bonding.
Deliverables will include quarterly administrative progress report updates (FHWA standard pooled fund format) and two final reports: a final summary report of the conference and a final report of the State DOT session at the conference. A follow-up webinar may be provided as funds allow.