Roundabout Myths (3-myth version)
In this video, we debunk three common roundabout myths and prove they are a viable alternative for intersection traffic control.
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ADA Transition Plans for Local Agencies – Online Guide and Training Available
An online resource guide is available and a series of three full day training courses are being developed to assist local agencies with developing transition plans for the American with Disabilities Act requirement.
Innovation makes rapid work of Hennepin County bridge project
Using ultra-high performance concrete connections between precast deck panels greatly accelerated the rehabilitation of a heavily traveled bridge in downtown Minneapolis. Learn more in this feature story from the FHWA […]
ADA Transition Plan for Public Rights of Way
These resources outline the process for Minnesota public agencies to develop an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for public rights of way.
ADA Transition Plan Template for Local Agencies
Create/deliver awareness/educational materials including the critical elements of transition plan application for the Local Agencies Online version of ADA Transition Plan guide Interactive PDF version of ADA Transition Plan (downloadable […]
Submit a proposal to the Local OPERA Program by May 12
Have you ever dreamed that all of your tinkering, fussing, and fiddling in the shop and on the road could help improve every road in Minnesota? Do you or your maintenance staff need funding to develop an idea to improve your sign maintenance and installation process? Or maybe you’ve come up with an idea for a new tool for controlling roadside vegetation or a design for a more effective work-zone safety product. Whatever it is, the Local Operational Research Assistance (OPERA) Program wants to hear about it!
BMPs for Promoting Roadway Safety Maintenance
A few areas where low cost maintenance safety solutions might be implemented through proactive engagement by Local Maintenance forces include: gravel shoulders (lane shoulder drop-off), right-of-way obstructions including approaches, mailboxes […]
Implementation of Pavement Management in Minnesota
Pavement Management Systems (PMSs) are cost effective tools for helping local agency engineers manage the significant investment that has been made in their pavements. PMSs can also estimate future pavement […]
BPs for Recreational Trail Management
Maintaining the ever-growing miles of recreation trails within Local Agency jurisdiction is proving to be difficult due to the increased demands on trail use and funding limitations. The timely maintenance […]
Dust Control
The scope of this project is to develop a list materials used for dust control by others statewide and by other states conducting a survey, compare with other national findings […]
Snow & Ice Calibration Manual and Training
The purpose of this guide book is to provide easy-to-use steps for calibrating snowplow sander controllers. It is an experience-based guide that captures tips and techniques learned by experienced calibrators. It helps agencies calibrate their sander controllers so the correct amount of salt, sand or other solid material is applied to the road when treating roads during winter maintenance. The guide also includes calibration forms, and a general discussion about calibration.
Best Value Procurement Development
This project aimed to develop guidelines, curriculum, and training on the use of best value methods for procurement. The resulting manual promotes a consistent procurement and proposal process for the benefit of both agencies and contractors.
Traffic Generators
Product 1: A set of best practices for local government agencies to use in dealing with the construction of large traffic generator, i.e. increased loads on roads, detours, road closings, […]
Pavement Design 301 – Integrated Tools for Pavement Design and Management
The primary objective of this project is to review existing methods, data, and tools for pavement design, maintenance, and rehabilitation and to evaluate the needs of Mn/DOT and local agencies […]
BPs for Sign Reduction – Phase 2
Document the issues that are perceived by local road authorities to be roadblocks to removing unnecessary signs. For example, roadblocks could include conducting an engineering study, developing policies to help […]
Allowable Axle Loads – Implementation of TONN 2010 – Phase 2
(Making the software more user-friendly) Deflection testing and analysis is routinely used to evaluate the spring load capacity of pavements, and to design structural overlays. The current process used by […]
Sign Retroreflectivity: A Minnesota Toolkit
The Minnesota LRRB has developed a Sign Retro Reflectivity Toolkit to provide local governments,
especially small cities and townships, with guidance and resources to meet FHWA’s sign retroreflectivity deadlines.
Complete Streets Template(s) for Minnesota Local Agencies
A national movement and related legislation regarding Complete Streets may have significant impacts on local agencies. This guide, intended to assist local agencies interested in developing their own policy, includes […]
Minnesota Local Agency Preparedness for Unpaved Roads
This project will develop and deliver associated End-User Product(s) considering engineering and policy tools as element(s) for a process to revert low volume paved roads back to gravel lending itself […]
Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Local Roads
In 1993, MN passed a law exempting Implements of Husbandry (IOH) from size, weight and load restrictions. Over the last two decades, as farming practices have changed from family to […]