Winter 2008 ................................. ................................. ................................. Technology Transfer Center 2 Training Topics for 2009 Connecticut Department of Transportation 3 Among the Winners of the 2008 Salt Institute Excellence in Storage Award T2 Graduate Class of 2008 4 From the T2 Center Resource Library 6 The Technology Transfer Center Honors Those Who Have Completed All Three Programs 6 Winterize Your Vehicle for the Season 7 Technology Transfer Center Request Form 8 In this Issue Congratulations Class of 2008! The Connecticut Technology Transfer Center recognized 69 transportation professionals receiving their Connecticut Road Master, Connecticut Road Scholar and Connecticut Legal Traffic Authority certificates on October 23, 2008. Over 100 certificate recipients and their guests enjoyed a breakfast celebration at the University of Connecticut main campus in Storrs. The Road Master, Road Scholar and LegalTraffic Authority programs consist of a comprehensive series of workshops and roundtable discussions that provide participants with knowledge-based and skills-based training for road management and safety activities. State transportation leaders congratulating the group included Joseph Marie, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, George Poirier, Assistant Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration and James Mahoney, Executive Program Director of the Connecticut Transportation Institute. Dr. Mun Choi, the new Dean of the University of Connecti- cut School of Engineering welcomed the graduates. Tiger Mann, Town of New Canaan, and a graduate of all three programs, was the 2008 graduate keynote speaker. There was much to celebrate at this year’s graduation, the 25 th anniversary of the Technology Transfer Center, our 500 th Road Master Graduate and 13 individuals who have now graduated from all three of our programs. The Technology Transfer Center reached a milestone in 2008 – 500 Road Master Graduates
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Technology Transfer Center 2Training Topics for 2009
Connecticut Department of Transportation 3Among the Winners of the 2008 SaltInstitute Excellence in Storage Award
T2 Graduate Class of 2008 4
From the T2 Center Resource Library 6
The Technology Transfer Center Honors ThoseWho Have Completed All Three Programs 6
Winterize Your Vehicle for the Season 7
Technology Transfer Center Request Form 8
In this Issue Congratulations Class of 2008!The Connecticut Technology Transfer Center recognized 69 transportationprofessionals receiving their Connecticut Road Master, Connecticut RoadScholar and Connecticut Legal Traffic Authority certificates on October 23,2008. Over 100 certificate recipients and their guests enjoyed a breakfastcelebration at the University of Connecticut main campus in Storrs.The Road Master, Road Scholar and Legal Traffic Authority programsconsist of a comprehensive series of workshops and roundtable discussionsthat provide participants with knowledge-based and skills-based trainingfor road management and safety activities.
State transportation leaders congratulating the group included JosephMarie, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation,George Poirier, Assistant Division Administrator, Federal HighwayAdministration and James Mahoney,Executive Program Director of theConnecticut TransportationInstitute. Dr. Mun Choi, the newDean of the University of Connecti-cut School of Engineering welcomedthe graduates.
Tiger Mann, Town of NewCanaan, and a graduate of all threeprograms, was the 2008 graduate keynote speaker.
There was much to celebrate at this year’s graduation, the 25th anniversaryof the Technology Transfer Center, our 500th Road Master Graduate and13 individuals who have now graduated from all three of our programs.
The TechnologyTransfer Centerreached a milestonein 2008 – 500 RoadMaster Graduates
This publication is published by theConnecticut Transportation InstituteTechnology Transfer Center
Supported through a cooperative effortof the Connecticut Department ofTransportation and the Federal HighwayAdministration’s Local TechnicalAssistance Program (LTAP) to provideinformation on the latest transportationtechnology to Connecticut’s state andlocal government officials.
The Technology Transfer Center Staff is busy working on Training Topics for 2009……As we begin planning our training calendar for 2009, just wanted to give you a sneakpeek at some of the training topics we will be offering.
• Sign Retroreflectivity• Where and When to Use Signs,Signals and Markings
• Work Zone Safety forLaw Enforcement
• Chainsaw Safety and Operationsduring Storm Clean Up
• Stormwater Permit Updates• Fleet Safety• Superpave for Municipalities• Pavement Preservation Techniques• Traffic Calming• Flagger Certification• Effective Communication Skills• Supervisory Skills• Work Zone Safety• Principles of Drainage• Infrastructure Asset Management• OSHA 10-Hour Roadway Construction Training
Also, information is available on our 2009 Custom Safety Training program atwww.t2center.uconn.edu. Take a look, a few new options have been added.
Technology Transfer CenterTraining Topics for 2009
Thirty four salt storage facilities operatedby city and state transportation agencies inseven states and two Canadian provinceshave been awarded the 2008 Excellence inStorage Award. The award recognizes highstandards of environmental consciousnessand effective management of wintermaterials storage.
Another 63 facilities were cited for“continuing excellence” for sustainingaward-winning programs recognized inthe first 20 years of the program.
“It is heartening that we have morewinners this year than ever before,”noted Salt Institute president Richard L.
Hanneman in announcing the awards atthe annual Congress of the AmericanPublic Works Association in New Orleans.“These facilities are being operated to thehighest standards of environmental andworker safety and are a real credit to thegovernments they represent. Good storageis a great investment, but it does requireinvestment of money and managementattention. These facilities are worthy to becalled excellent in their operations.”
Do you have an “excellent” storageprogram? Consider joining the recognizedelite agencies who have won the Excellencein Storage award.
Connecticut Department of TransportationAmong the Winners of the 2008 Salt InstituteExcellence in Storage Award
2008 EXCELLENCE INSTORAGE WINNERSFROM CONNECTICUT
CT DOT• Mansfield Salt Storage Facility
Pile #078, Bolton, CT• Cooper Lane Pile #134, Union, CT• East Hartford Maintenance
Salt Storage Facility, Hartford, CT• Route 17 Middleton Pile #283,
Front row (left-right): Don Bordanaro – Simsbury, Jerry Mailhiot –Mansfield, Kelly Hammill – Milford, Bruce Kolwicz – Milford.Back Row (left-right): Tony Amaral – Simsbury
New CT DOT Commissioner, Joseph Marie, provided opening remarksat the T2 graduation ceremony. The Commissioner is pictured here withthe CT DOT graduates.
The TechnologyTransfer CenterHonors Those WhoHave CompletedAll Three Programs
VIDEOS
Sand and Salt Spreader Calibration13 minutesMassachusetts LTAP Baystate RoadsProgram, 2006, DVD
Paul Brown, Director of Snow and IceOperations at the Massachusetts HighwayDepartment, guides highway employeesthrough a successful spreader calibrationand explains the proper techniques andcalculations. FREE while supplies last.
Winter Operations Training Series147 minutesIowa Department of Transportation, 1998,DVD or VHS
Complete winter maintenance seriesproduced by the Iowa DOT Winter Opera-tions Training Team. Six-part series includes:Introduction to Snow Removal, 10 minutes;
Pre-season Preparation, 30 minutes; Equip-ment Operation, 11 minutes; Snow PlowingTechniques, 30 minutes; Anti-Icing andDeicing, 31 minutes; UsingWinter WeatherResources, 35 minutes. When requesting,please specify DVD or VHS format.
PUBLICATION
Guide for Snow and Ice ControlAmerican Association of State Highwayand Transportation Officials, 1999
Presents an overview of the components ofa successful snow and ice control programand how to achieve an appropriate level ofservice. Discusses the importance of involv-ing the media, emergency managementservices, and the public in developingpolicies and practices. Also covers personnelpractices, equipment, and materials andchemicals used for snow and ice control.
From the T2 Center Resource LibraryPublic works and highway agencies within Connecticut can request the followingresources by calling 860-486-5400 or using the online information request form atwww.t2center.uconn.edu/resourcerequest.php. Materials may be borrowed fortwo weeks at no charge, unless otherwise noted.
HAVE A PROFESSIONAL CHECK AND SERVICE THE FOLLOWING:
• Ignition system, including wiring and plugs• Battery level and battery cables• All belts and hoses• Antifreeze level and freeze zone• The braking system including rotors, pads, calipers or shoes and drums
You should have a personal monthly routine maintenance schedulethat has been developed from your vehicle’s owners manual.
• Maintaining proper tire inflation, tread, and sidewalls.• Checking all lights front, rear, marker, brake, directions signals, etc.• Checking windshield wiper arms, replacing worn wiper blades, and topping off
windshield washer fluid. (In winter, the washer fluid must be changed to a typethat freezes at a lower wind chill).
IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN EMERGENCYWINTER DRIVING KIT IN YOUR TRUNK THAT INCLUDES:
• Flashlight with an extra set of batteries• Tire chains (depending upon the typical snow levels in your region)• Jumper cables• Properly inflated spare tire and the tools to change a tire• A bag of salt or kitty litter, which can be used as traction material• Snow scraper/brush• Warm blanket along with spare hat and gloves• Non-perishable foods• First-aid kit• Flares or reflective triangle• Winter grade windshield washer fluid
SOURCES:
NSC Fact Sheetwww.nsc.org/library/facts/winter.htmTips for Wintertime Operation
Permission to reprinted granted by the National Safety Council, a membershiporganization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health.
Winterize Your Vehiclefor the SeasonIt is that time of year again, winter, and preparation in all areas of life isimportant, including the vehicle you drive. Take the following steps toensure that your vehicle will serve you well in the cold winter months.