This paper describes a methodology developed to support decision makers in planning work zones for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation interventions, integrating cost, duration, and user effects. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Planning in Pavement Rehabilitation: Integrating Cost, Duration, and User Effects
Highway Maintenance
Improving the Safety of Mobile Lane Closures
Mobile lane closures, which are increasingly used, are a potentially hazardous traffic control procedure for highway maintenance and operations activities. To improve the safety of workers and … [Read more...] about Improving the Safety of Mobile Lane Closures
The Louisiana Roads Scholar Program
Through the Roads Scholar Program, LTAP provides cost-effective training to local transportation and public works agencies on road and bridge maintenance as well as roadway and worker safety. Roads … [Read more...] about The Louisiana Roads Scholar Program
Maintenance and Short Duration Activities
This course covers typical applications that apply to short duration activities, including utility operations, moving operations, and other short duration maintenance operations. Emphasis is placed on … [Read more...] about Maintenance and Short Duration Activities
Work Zone Traffic Control for Maintenance Operations
This course provides guidance and training for field personnel working in the planning, selection, application, and operation of short-term work zones. The course addresses typical short-term … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Control for Maintenance Operations
Improve Safety of Workers During Highway Construction and Maintenance
There is an inherent risk of injury in all occupations. Even secretarial occupations face jobsite hazards such as carpal tunnel and back injury. The nature of the construction industry combined with … [Read more...] about Improve Safety of Workers During Highway Construction and Maintenance