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In the dynamic world of development in the District of Columbia, understanding the intricacies of the Comprehensive Transportation Review (CTR) is key. Our DC traffic engineering team breaks down the essentials: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐓𝐑? DDOT's CTR evaluates the impact of proposed developments on the transportation network, going beyond traditional traffic impact studies. It includes a multimodal assessment, focusing not only on vehicular impacts but also on pedestrian and transit considerations. Components of a CTR: ☑Traffic Impact Analysis ☑Multimodal Analysis ☑Loading Management Plan ☑TDM Plan ☑Operations Plan ☑Parking Evaluation 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐓𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝? Projects generating 100+ peak hour pedestrian trips or more than 25 peak hour/peak direction vehicle trips trigger a CTR. Additionally, seeking approval for new land use or density increase may warrant a CTR. Otherwise, an abbreviated Transportation Statement may be required.

Join the NJLTAP Traffic Engineering Studies in-person course to review the application of probability and statistics in designing traffic control features and regulating traffic. Best practices for speed studies, intersection controls, safety analyses, and safety treatments will also be covered. When: December 15, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Where: AAA MidAtlantic Learn more: https://loom.ly/bgVKwGg #TrafficEngineering #TrafficSafety

https://lnkd.in/dxBYYpmj Very happy to read this press note on monitoring using real-time sensors for roads & highways. I always advocate the DFOS system which is a universal tool ( applicable for all types of INFRA Domains ( road/ bridge /tunnel/ dam ) to monitor strain & temperature pioneered by fibrisTerre which has great reliability as it uses light as a medium of propagation & its diffraction is unique without any noise. & with one tool can cover up to 50KM. such tools are a boon but only if the thought process in adoption is done on a common data/analysis approach which doesn't work in silo. Bidur Kant Jha ji - do hope authorities give due weightage to it!

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has identified numerous road treatments and maintenance techniques. It’s essential to gather sufficient data and weigh your options before going forward with a new treatment. At Roadway Management Technologies, we’ve used the power of crowdsourcing and intelligent software to provide a roadmap to your infrastructure plans. There is no more guessing with RMT‘s data-backed solution. The following treatments are not an extensive list of available options. The right treatment plan requires sufficient research. #RMT #PavementPreservation

Control of geodetic parameters is very important for traffic safety on the railways. Such control must be performed regularly because of the deviation of the track axis due to train traffic. The purpose of the article is the development of a mathematical rationale for the placement of railway benchmarks for the creation of the ‘own’ conditional benchmark network of the railway. These permanent repers are the basic points for both the construction stage and operation stage. The method is described and the curve coordinates from any point of the conditional benchmark network of the railway have been obtained (Point disposition of the conditional benchmark network and the railway curve elements. https://lnkd.in/gsSSHMD5)

🚧 A Call for Transformation in Local Road Maintenance 🚧 The National Audit Office's recent report has shone a critical spotlight on the Department for Transport's (DfT) approach to maintaining England's local roads. According to the NAO, the DfT lacks essential knowledge on the actual condition of the road network and the impact of local authority funding. This has sparked considerable debate within the industry about the need for more effective and data-driven maintenance strategies. The findings reveal a stark contrast between the DfT's data and the lived experiences of road users. While DfT figures suggest that 67% of the local road network is in good condition, independent surveys like those from the Asphalt Industry Alliance report only 48% as being structurally sound. This discrepancy has led to calls for more comprehensive data collection and longer-term funding solutions to enable better maintenance regimes. At Utilise, we understand the vital role of a well-maintained infrastructure. The current patchwork approach to repairs, often resulting from short-term funding, needs to evolve. We need to embrace innovative, long-term strategies that deliver lasting improvements. It's crucial for the industry to adopt more robust asset management practices, ensuring every pound spent translates into visible and sustainable benefits. Join the conversation: Do you think the DfT's funding methods need a complete overhaul? Share your thoughts below. #RoadMaintenance #Infrastructure #LocalRoads

🚧 A Call for Transformation in Local Road Maintenance 🚧 The National Audit Office's recent report has shone a critical spotlight on the Department for Transport's (DfT) approach to maintaining England's local roads. According to the NAO, the DfT lacks essential knowledge on the actual condition of the road network and the impact of local authority funding. This has sparked considerable debate within the industry about the need for more effective and data-driven maintenance strategies. The findings reveal a stark contrast between the DfT's data and the lived experiences of road users. While DfT figures suggest that 67% of the local road network is in good condition, independent surveys like those from the Asphalt Industry Alliance report only 48% as being structurally sound. This discrepancy has led to calls for more comprehensive data collection and longer-term funding solutions to enable better maintenance regimes. At Utilise, we understand the vital role of a well-maintained infrastructure. The current patchwork approach to repairs, often resulting from short-term funding, needs to evolve. We need to embrace innovative, long-term strategies that deliver lasting improvements. It's crucial for the industry to adopt more robust asset management practices, ensuring every pound spent translates into visible and sustainable benefits. Join the conversation: Do you think the DfT's funding methods need a complete overhaul? Share your thoughts below. #RoadMaintenance #Infrastructure #LocalRoads

✅ #Day10 Data analysis plays a crucial role in smart mobility and road safety. If you would like to know more about different use cases or you are interested in how data can be used to improve the safety and performance of roadways, you might want to check out the website of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It provides a variety of resources and tools for data-driven safety analysis and evaluation. https://lnkd.in/exmQCBdU Federal Highway Administration Ben Graybeal Kurt Salmoiraghi, P.E. Brian Brotsos Viktoriia Dunleavy Carol Tan Nick Renna, P.E. Rachel James #smartmobility #datascience #Intelligenttransportationsystems #traffic #researcher

A new Class 1 heavy vehicle access regime is being developed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). The new access regime will improve safe and sustainable access to TMR roads and structures for all road users by managing risk associated with Class 1 heavy vehicles.    HoustonKemp (Martin Chow and Liam Hickey) is pleased to have undertaken a cost benefit analysis of implementing the proposed access regime across state controlled and local government roads in Queensland. Our analysis considered the costs and benefits of the new regime compared with the existing permit-based system supported by engineering assessments. Overall, we found that the proposed new access regime is expected to deliver significant net benefits to the department and industry, with a benefit cost ratio of 8.6 for a low scenario and 36.8 for a high scenario.    The executive summary from our report is available at the following link https://lnkd.in/gygsNsyc