A "Roundabout" Way to the Future by Nicholas R

ON THE MOVE Vol. 25, No. 4 Fall (October) 2012 Sharing Knowledge. Improving Communities.

A "Roundabout" Way to the Future by Nicholas R. Jones, P.E., Director with excerpts from FHWA-SA-08-006 Roundabouts: An Informational Guide http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/00068/

The first roundabouts in Utah The following material is ex- were designed and constructed in cerpt from the Federal Highway 1996 in the Provo/Orem area. One Administration (FHWA) document at the Seven Peaks Water Park and FHWA-SA-08-006. It outlines another at the entrance to Utah Val- some of the benefits of roundabouts. ley University were opened at about If your city is considering a round- the same time. Over the years they about in its future, this information have become more popular and have about this safe and innovative ap- been constructed in many locations proach to intersection control may mostly in urban areas of Utah. be helpful.

New concepts are often in- What is a Roundabout? timidating to some and take a little getting used to. However, once in A roundabout is a type of circu- place and used for a while, they be- lar intersection with yield control of come popular, easy to use, and offer entering traffic, islands on the ap- many advantages. proaches, and appropriate roadway curvature to reduce vehicle speeds.

A Look Inside Modern roundabouts are different from rotaries and other traffic An Overview of MAP-21...... 3 circles. For example, roundabouts Psychological Infrastructure Development: Road Work on are typically smaller than the large, the Mind...... 6 high-speed rotaries still in use in some parts of the country. In addi- UDOT Local Government Programs Corner...... 7 tion, roundabouts are typically larg- I've Got a Question: The Best Way to Set Speed Limits.. 8 (continued on page 2) Fall/Winter LTAP Training...... 9 Partner Happenings...... 10 On the Move Page 1 UDOT Annual Conference 2012...... 12 October 2012 er than neighborhood • Fewer stops and hard accelera- traffic circles used to tions, less time idling calm traffic. • Save money • Often no signal equipment to in- A roundabout has stall, power, and maintain these characteristics • Smaller roundabouts may re- (also see illustration, quire less right-of-way than tra- right): ditional intersections • Generally circular • Often less pavement needed shape • Complement other common • No need to change community values lanes to exit • Quieter operation • Yield signs at en- • Functional and aesthetically tries pleasing • Geometry that forc- *see full report for statistical details es slower speeds • Can have more than Education is Key one lane • 76% reduction in injuries* • Counterclockwise circulation • 35% reduction in all crashes* Education is vital to the accep- • Slower speeds are generally saf- Why Consider a Roundabout? tance and success of a roundabout. er for pedestrians Navigating a roundabout is easy. • Reduce congestion But because people can be appre- Compared to other types of in- • Efficient during both peak and tersections, roundabouts have dem- non-peak hours onstrated safety and other benefits. • Typically less Roundabouts: delay • Improve safety • Reduce pollu- • More than 90% reduction in fa- tion/fuel use talities*

On the Move To learn more about roundabouts, visit Page 2 October 2012 safety.fhwa.dot.gov hensive about new things, it's important to educate the public about What Others Are Saying roundabout use. "Personally, I love them, and I'll tell you why. You only have to There are just a few simple stop one lane of traffic, then go to the middle and wait. The cars guidelines to remember when driv- can't go much faster than 20 mph through the roundabout so the ing through a roundabout: crossing aspect is great." • Slow down. Denise Haltom, School Crossing Guard, Suamico, Wisconsin, • If there's more than one lane, Green Bay Press-Gazette, February 6, 2001 use the left lane to turn left, the right lane to turn right, and all "We have had a lot of people not very happy about the idea of lanes to go through, unless di- roundabouts, but after they are constructed, rected otherwise by signs and those fears mostly go away." pavement markings. Brian Walsh, Washington State Department of Transportation, • Yield to pedestrians and bicy- Seattle Times, June 5, 2002 clists. • Yield at the entry to circulating "We all know people speed up to get through a yellow light. But traffic. at the roundabout, all the vehicles have to slow down … we have • Stay in your lane within the almost 50 roundabouts now, we have a lot [fewer] personal injuries. roundabout and use your right- We have fewer fatalities." turn signal to indicate your in- James Brainard, Mayor, City of Carmel, Indiana, www.nbc17.com, tention to exit. November 8, 2007 • Always assume trucks need all available space—don't pass them! not all features of existing round- • Clear the roundabout to allow abouts meet current recommended Original source photo by Lee emergency vehicles to pass. practice. Please refer to FHWA's Rodegerdts. Photo has been web site for recommendations on altered to illustrate roundabout and Note: Design standards for current design practice. updated signage. roundabouts continue to evolve, and An Overview of MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act with select excerpts from http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/MAP21/summaryinfo.cfm

Overview transforms the policy and program- dition, matic framework for investments to • reducing traffic congestion, On July 6, 2012, President guide the growth and development • improving efficiency of the sys- Obama signed into law P.L. 112- of the country’s vital transportation tem and freight movement, 141, the Moving Ahead for Progress infrastructure. • protecting the environment, and in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). • reducing delays in project deliv- Funding surface transportation pro- MAP-21 creates a streamlined, ery. grams at over $105 billion for fiscal performance-based, and multimod- years (FY) 2013 and 2014, MAP- al program to address the many MAP-21 builds on and refines 21 is the first long-term highway challenges facing the U.S. trans- many of the highway, transit, bike, authorization enacted since 2005. portation system. These challenges MAP-21 represents a milestone for include: On the Move the U.S. economy–it provides need- • improving safety, Page 3 ed funds and, more importantly, it • maintaining infrastructure con- October 2012 and pedestrian programs and poli- making through performance-based the eligibilities generally continuing cies established in 1991. This sum- planning and programming. under core programs. mary reviews [some of] the policies and programs administered by the MAP-21 Creates Jobs & MAP-21 Accelerates Project Federal Highway Administration. Supports Economic Growth Delivery & Promotes Innovation The Department will continue to make progress on transportation op- MAP-21 authorizes $82 billion MAP-21 incorporates a host tions, which it has focused on in the in Federal funding for FYs 2013 of changes aimed at ensuring the past three years, working closely and 2014 for road, bridge, bicy- timely delivery of transportation with stakeholders to ensure that lo- cling, and walking improvements. projects. Changes will improve in- cal communities are able to build In addition, MAP-21 enhances innovation and efficiency in the- de multimodal, sustainable projects novative financing and encourages velopment of projects, through the ranging from passenger rail and private sector investment through a planning and environmental review transit to bicycle and pedestrian substantial increase in funding for process, to project delivery. paths. the Transportation Infrastructure Fi- nancing and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Investment (Finances) MAP-21 Strengthens America’s program. It also includes a number Highways by Setting the Course of provisions designed to improve Authorizations for Transportation Investment in freight movement in support of na- Highways tional goals. MAP-21 extends current law (SAFETEA-LU) for the remainder MAP-21 expands the National MAP-21 Supports the of FY 2012, with new provisions for Highway System (NHS) to incorpo- Department of Transportation’s FY 2013 and beyond taking effect rate principal arterials not previous- (DOT) Aggressive Safety Agenda on October 1, 2012. Funding levels ly included. Investment targets the are maintained at FY 2012 levels, enhanced NHS, with more than half MAP-21 continues the success- plus minor adjustments for inflation of highway funding going to the ful Highway Safety Improvement – $40.4 billion from the Highway new program devoted to preserving Program, doubling funding for in- Trust Fund (HTF) for FY 2013, and and improving the most important frastructure safety, strengthening $41.0 billion for FY 2014. highways—the National Highway the linkage among modal safety Performance Program. programs, and creating a positive Administrative Expenses agenda to make significant progress MAP-21 Establishes a in reducing highway fatalities. It FHWA administrative expenses... Performance-based Program also continues to build on other ag- are provided as a separate authori- gressive safety efforts, including the zation of $454 million for FY 2013 Under MAP-21, performance Department’s fight against distract- and $440 million for FY 2014. management will transform Federal ed driving and its push to improve However, more than $30 million of highway programs and provide a transit and motor carrier safety. the administrative funds are desig- means to more efficient investment nated for other purposes each year, of Federal transportation funds by MAP-21 Streamlines Federal as follows: focusing on national transportation Highway Transportation • On-the-job training supportive goals, increasing the accountabil- Programs services ity and transparency of the Federal • DBE supportive services highway programs, and improving The complex array of existing • Highway use tax evasion proj- transportation investment decision- programs is simplified, substantial- ects ly consolidating the program struc- • Safety programs including ture into a smaller number of broad- Work Zone Safety Grants, safe- On the Move er core programs. Many smaller ty clearinghouses, and Opera- Page 4 programs are eliminated, including tion Lifesaver October 2012 most discretionary programs, with • Air quality and congestion mitigation measures outcomes as- To learn more about MAP-21, check out sessment study the FHWA website: TIFIA The Transportation Infrastruc- http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21 ture Financing and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program provides Federal credit assistance to eligible sur- Updates will be posted as they become face transportation projects. MAP- 21 dramatically increases funding available. available for TIFIA, authorizing $750 million in FY 2013 and $1 bil- • Federal Lands and Tribal Trans- for research and education for a pro- lion in FY 2014 to pay the subsidy portation Programs gram to competitively award cash cost (similar to a commercial bank’s • Emergency Relief prizes to stimulate innovation that loan reserve requirement) of sup- • Workforce Development and has the potential for application to porting Federal credit. A $1 billion DBE the national transportation system. TIFIA authorization will support • Bridge and Tunnel Inspection about $10 billion in actual lending • Projects of National and Re- MAP-21 authorizes $400 million capacity. MAP-21 also calls for a gional Significance per year for the following six pro- number of significant program re- grams: Highway Research and De- forms, to include: a 10 percent set- Research, Technology velopment, Technology and Inno- aside for rural projects; an increase Deployment, Training & vation Deployment, Training and in the share of eligible project costs Education Education, Intelligent Transporta- that TIFIA may support; and a roll- tion Systems, University Transpor- tation Research, and the Bureau of ing application process. MAP-21 establishes the prin- Transportation Statistics. ciples and practices for a flexible, Programs nationally-coordinated research and technology program that addresses To Find Out More Provisions of the MAP-21 fundamental, long-term highway Legislation also address specific research needs, significant research Additional information related transporation programs such as the gaps, emerging issues with national to MAP-21 is available on the Fed- Highway Trust Fund, Transporta- implications, and research related eral Highway Administration web- tion Planning, Performance Man- to policy and planning. The Secre- site at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ agement, Accelerating Project De- tary provides leadership for the na- map21. livery and others programs such as tional coordination of research and the: technology transfer activities, con- As implementation of the new • National Highway Performance ducting and coordinating research law progresses, more material will Program (NHPP) projects, and partnering with State be added. • Surface Transportation Program highway agencies and other stake- (STP) holders. All research activities are NOTE: See the UDOT Local • Highway Safety Improvement to include a component of perfor- Government Programs Corner Program (HSIP) mance measurement and evalua- article on page 7 for a small taste • Congestion Mitigation and Air tion, should be outcome-based, and of our local impact. Quality Improvement Program must be consistent with the research (CMAQ) and technology development stra- On the Move • Transportation Alternatives tegic plan. MAP-21 provides new Page 5 (TA) authority for the Secretary to use up October 2012 to one percent of funds authorized Psychological Infrastructure Development: Road Work on the Mind by Helen Knipe, Communications Manager, Utah Highway Safety Office

From retroreflectivity levels, why it’s safe and to choose to be- the gaps. Similarly, but in a behav- aesthetic guidelines, scour critical have safely, we try to engineer psy- ioral science fashion, we work to fill bridges and use of geo-fabric abut- chological infrastructure. In many in gaps – in knowledge and percep- ments for bridges, you have trans- ways, the factors affecting our work tions. The effort to identify misper- portation infrastructure down to a parallel those that affect your work ceptions is a large emphasis of ef- science – quite literally. Unfortu- on transportation infrastructure. fectively working on psychological nately, no matter how precisely you infrastructure. design roads or place signage, the Very Variable road will be used and signs seen by There is a widespread empha- humans. Google is testing its self- How many variables do you sis on utilizing evidence-based driving car in Nevada, but we re- have to consider when creating programs in much of the health main a number of years away from new elements of transportation in- community. But, you can’t make the time when humans are only pas- frastructure or repairing existing evidence-based decisions or create sengers, not drivers. ones? The list is evidence-based undoubtedly long programs without And, alas, we humans are fal- and subject to evidence. Mea- lible – sometimes it seems nowhere change even af- surement can take more so than when we’re behind the ter it is initially both time and wheel, maybe especially in the age planned. When money, neither of of smart phones. While many of our working on peo- which are in great driving foibles serve only to enrage ple’s psychologi- supply. But evi- our fellow roadway users, some cal infrastructure, dence stands at the have serious and even deadly con- we face innumer- core of our ability sequences. Traffic-related fatalities able variables, to address driv- have declined over the past several too. Composition ing behaviors. We years – there were 243 in Utah in of the existing soil need to identify 2011, the lowest level since 1974 – becomes drivers’ exactly what peo- but there is still a lot of work to be previous experience, their existing ple know and think, and work to fill done. knowledge and skill levels. These in the gaps based on that specific in- remain unique to each roadway user formation, rather than assumptions. At the Utah Department of Pub- and can either help or hinder our lic Safety’s Highway Safety Office, work. It Takes Time we work to address the human factors involved in roadway safety, and We need to find messages that You can’t build a new road through educational and enforce- will engender behavior change in overnight, and moving the needle ment activities hope to help people people both young and old, experi- on safe driving behavior takes time, make safe choices as they use Utah’s enced and newly licensed, genuine- too. It moves beyond just paying a well-designed elements of transpor- ly scared and overconfident, all with marketer to develop a catchy phrase tation infrastructure. By working limited budgets. or slogan, and then running some to get people to know what is safe, ads or making some t-shirts. It is Mind the Gap a long and involved process if you On the Move are truly committed to engendering Page 6 When there are cracks in the positive change. Commitment at October 2012 road, you can use sealant to fill in that level, and devoting the time to a program before seeing results is not ing on psychological infrastructure ments and planning for the future something that we typically do in involves planting figurative seeds of remains a daunting task. Similarly, our current instant gratification so- change, but temperature can come addressing psychological infra- ciety, or in our government climate into play when planting these seeds. structure of existing drivers and the in which we are asked to quickly Community readiness is a factor approximately 40,000 new driv- demonstrate results with programs that we need to address when we’re ers Utah gets each year can seem or move to new ones. looking to change behavior. Some- impossible. But the dedicated pro- times it can be too hot or too cold fessionals in Utah’s transportation Just as people get frustrated at for the seeds of change we’re look- infrastructure and traffic safety the disruption caused by road work ing to plant to have an ideal growth communities have demonstrated and wonder if it will ever end, work- environment. But community readi- that they are up for the challenge ing on psychological infrastructure ness remains essential to whether and while working with different for safe driving behaviors requires or not a community will accept the tools on different things, will work patience and perseverance. And, just messages we’re delivering. This together to achieve success. as we make progress in one area, a requires a knowledge of the com- new one emerges, as exemplified by munity and an awareness of current To check out some of the mate- distracted driving in the age of ubiq- events and issues within it, much as rials we’ve developed for our psy- uitous smart phones. you need to know everything pos- chological infrastructure work, visit sible about an area you’re planning us at any of the following: Temperature Affects Outcome to repair or develop. highwaysafety.utah.gov www.Facebook.com/UtahHigh- Pouring cement in the dead of Maintaining safe and effective waySafetyOffice winter in Utah changes the dynam- transportation infrastructure while Twitter: @UtahDPS_HSO ics of its setting. An aspect of work- simultaneously creating new ele- Instagram: @utahdps_hso UDOT Local Government Programs Corner by A. Matthew Swapp, P.E., UDOT Local Government Programs Engineer

MAP-21 Funding and there is no guaranteed funding ber of new projects in FY-2014 will beyond FY-2014. Proposed projects be made through the various agen- The new MAP-21 federal fund- beyond FY-2014 will need to be cies in the near future. ing bill takes effect on October 1st. reviewed in the future as Congress UDOT Staff is currently working passes additional highway legisla- New Project Applications with the MPOs and other partners tion. regarding the details on how the Given the short two year MAP- Surface Transportation Program One significant change that is 21 time frame, each programming (STP) category of funding will happening due to the new MAP- body (MPOs, UDOT, and the Joint be distributed. This coordination 21 bill is that each of the Large Highway Committee) will need to includes discussion of the 2012 Urbanized areas will be program- review their respective program and census data in each of the various ming a portion of what was previ- determine whether a call for new urban, small urban and rural popu- ously known as enhancement funds. applications will be made in each of lation categories. WFRC and MAG will each pro- the various funding categories. Cau- gram a part of these funds to be used tion is needed for projects proposed The majority of the federal por- in their respective areas. UDOT will in the years beyond FY-2014. tion of MPO and local program program the remaining funds for use funds come from this STP category in any area of the state. The majority of funding. of current enhancement funds have On the Move already been programmed through Page 7 It is important to note that this FY-2012 and FY-2013. Notification October 2012 transportation bill is a two year bill regarding a call for a limited num- I've Got a Question a chance for local agency personnel to ask questions and get answers from our Director and other experts

Question: The Best Way to Set separates acceptable speed behavior for roadway factors may reduce the Speed Limits from unsafe speed behavior that dis- 85th percentile speed by as much as proportionately contributes to crash 10 mph below the 85th percentile A question that is often asked of risk. speed based on sound and generally the LTAP Center staff is, "What is accepted engineering judgment that the best way to set speed limits in The 85th percentile speed can includes consideration of the fol- my jurisdiction when requested by be adjusted on the basis of engineer- lowing factors: the public, council, police depart- ing and traffic investigation. The • Narrow roadway pavement ment or others?" widths (20 feet or less, for example). Answer: Consider • Horizontal and vertical curves the 85th Percentile (possible limited sight distance). and other Mitigating • Driveways with restricted vis- Factors ibility and other developments (possible limited sight distance). The following are • High driveway density (the recommendations ex- higher the number of driveways, cerpt from the FHWA the higher the potential for en- document* “Methods countering entering and turning and Practices for Set- vehicles). ting Speed Limits: An • Rural residential or developed Informational Report.” areas (higher potential for pedestrian and bicycle traffic). Setting a speed • Narrow shoulder widths (con- limit based on the stricted lateral movement). 85th percentile speed • If the crash rate for a two-year was originally based period is much higher than the on safety. Specifi- average for other highways of cally, research at the similar classifications, adjust- time had shown that ments are considered. traveling at or around • Adjustments can be made based one standard deviation on crash data when enforcement above the mean op- agencies will assure a degree of erating speed (which enforcement that will make the is approximately the speed zone effective. 85th percentile speed) yields the following are typical adjustments • A 12 mph reduction for loca- lowest crash risk for drivers. Fur- made by several States: tions where roadway factors thermore, crash risk increases rap- and crash rates are higher than idly for drivers traveling two stan- Roadway Factors/Crash Data the statewide average. dard deviations or more above or Adjustment: Adjustments made for below the mean operating speed. roadway factors and/or crash data *The full document can be found Therefore, the 85th percentile speed may be lower than the 85th percen- at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/speed- tile speed, but normally no more mgt/ref_mats/fhwasa12004/ On the Move than 7 mph lower. Page 8 To submit your question to be an- Special Engineering Consider- swered, please e-mail our Director, October 2012 ation Adjustments: Adjustments Nick Jones at [email protected]. Fall/Winter LTAP Center Training

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2012 Course Title Cost RS* Location Oct. 2 Registered Stormwater Inspector (RSI) *** 2 Sandy Oct. 2 Basics of a Good Road ** 1 Sandy Oct. 3 Asphalt Paving Maintenance 2 ** 2 Sandy Oct. 3 Registered SWPPP Reviewer (RSR) *** E Sandy Oct. 15 Heavy Equipment Safety Training**** $85 1 Tooele Oct. 16-17 Techniques of Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands-On) $275 E Tooele Oct. 18-19 Techniques of Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands-On) $275 E Tooele Oct. 22 Heavy Equipment Safety Training**** $85 1 St George Oct. 23-24 Techniques of Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands-On) $275 E St George Oct. 25-26 Techniques of Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands-On) $275 E St George

Nov. 6 ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Training $25●● E SLC Nov. 7-8 ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Training $25●● E SLC Nov. 12 Winter Road Maintenance $30 E Garden City Nov. 13 Winter Road Maintenance $30 E Riverton Nov. 14 Winter Road Maintenance $30 E Vernal Nov. 15 Winter Road Maintenance $30 E Price Nov. 16 Winter Road Maintenance $30 E Brian Head

2013 Course Title Cost RS* Location Jan. 14 ATSSA Flagger Training $45● 1 Vernal Jan. 15 ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Workshop $125/150●●● E Vernal Jan. 16-17 ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Workshop $265/290●●●● E Vernal Jan. 18 Fundamentals of PROW ADA Ramp Design, Layout, Inspection, & Const. $85 E Vernal

* Road Scholar Level - 1, 2 or E (Elective) ** 2012 APWA Fall Conference. Register for the conference (http://utah.apwa.net/events/chapter) *** 2012 APWA Fall Conference & Stormwater Expo Register through APWA (http://utah.apwa.net/ events/chapter) for RSI or RSR training **** Prerequisite for Techniques of Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands-on) workshop ● 2009 MUTCD Part 1,5,6 is available for class. Cost of manual = $20 extra (for total fee of $65/ person) ●● This special discounted price is made possible through a generous ATSSA Workzone Safety Grant; registration is limited to 40 ●●● Cost per person: State & Local = $125. Out of State or Private sector personnel = $150. ●●●● Cost per person: State & Local = $265. Out of State or Private sector personnel = $290.

Please check our website [www.utahltap.org] for additional training dates and opportunities that are added as they become available. You can also request a specific workshop in your area by calling 1-800-822-8878 or e-mail us at [email protected]. On the Move Page 9 October 2012 Partner Happenings What You Should Know... (Partners are listed alphabetically.)

ITE, Utah Chapter APWA, Utah Chapter For information on ITE activities, Registrations, RSVPs and please contact Ryan Kump by e-mail resources can be found at the APWA at [[email protected]]. ITE, Utah Chapter, American website at http://utah.apwa.net. Utah Chapter monthly luncheons are Concrete Pavement Association Chapter meetings will be held on the generally held on the third Tuesday of 4th Thursday of each month (with each month at 12 noon at the Chinese If you desire more information the exception of holiday months Gourmet Restaurant in Murray (4500 on ACPA, Utah Chapter activities, and Chapter conferences) at The South State Street). Gathering Place in West Jordan at or to register for an ACPA-sponsored Gardner Village (1100 West 7800 event, please call (435) 647-5935 South) or Ruby River in Provo. or check out their website at www. Branch meetings are held as follows: utahacpa.com. • The Southern Utah Branch meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 12th Annual Concrete Pavement the Holiday Inn in St. George. Workshop • The Central Utah Branch meets January 23, 2013 Little America, SLC, UT are held quarterly at locations to Utah Asphalt Pavement Registration and information will be be determined. Association available at the Utah ACPA website. Annual Fall Conference & If you desire more information Stormwater Expo on UAPA activities, or to register for October 2-3, 2012 at the South Towne a UAPA sponsored event, please call Center (Sandy, Utah) them directly at (801) 566-5620 or go Registration information and details to their website at www.utahasphalt. are available on-line. Several org. workshops are being offered in conjunction with this conference. See Utah League of Cities & Towns Fall/Winter LTAP Center Training (page 9) for additional information. If you desire more information on League activities, or to register for a Luncheon: Legislative Outlook League sponsored event, please call November 22, 2012 the Utah League of Cities & Towns Utah Association of Counties directly at (801) 328-1601 or 1-800- 852-8528 or go to their website at For more information on UAC www.ulct.org. activities, or to register for a UAC On the Move sponsored event, please call them Page 10 directly at (801) 265-1331 or go to October 2012 their website at www.uacnet.org. • Annual Performance Appraisal Process (free to members-held Advisory Board at their city) • Communication Skills Training Permanent Utah Local Governments Trust (free to members-held at their Organizational Members city) listed alphabetically by organization For information on training and • Hazard Identification Training Trace Robinson, P.E. other Trust activities, please call (free to members, open to APWA 1-800-748-4440, or check the Trust nonmembers for a fee) website at www.utahtrust.gov. Bryan Dillon FHWA Utah Division

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Daniel Hsiao, P.E. UDOT Research Division Utah Risk Management Blue Stakes of Utah Mutual Association Doug Perry Utah Association of Counties For more information on the For more information or to services and activities of Blue Stakes Dave Beach register for URMMA training of Utah, please visit their website at Utah Highway Safety Office activities, please call Joanne Glantz www.bluestakes.org or contact their at (801) 225-6692. Susan Wood notification center at 1-800-662-4111. Utah League of Cities & Towns Remember, it's free and it's the law! Introduction to Risk Management & Douglas E. Folsom Hazard Identification Utah Local Governments Trust • October 17 (Cedar City) Dean Steele • November 13 (Draper) Utah Risk Management Mutual Assoc. • November 29 (Roy) Cost: Free to URMMA members, Paul J. Barr, Ph.D., P.E. Civil & Environmental Engineering $30/person for non-URMMA Utah Safety Council Utah State University Defensive Driving For more information, scholarship Rotating Board Members • November 7 (South Jordan)* listed alphabetically applications (covering up to 50% • December 6 (Workers Comp of select courses) or to register Glade Allred Fund) for Utah Safety Council training Vernal City Free for URMMA members; *register activities, call (801) 478-7878 or for this workshop on-line at www. Vern Loveless (800) 933-5943, e-mail safety@ code4.org, $10/person (limited). Tooele County utahsafetycouncil.org, or visit the Paul James web www.utahsafetycouncil.org. Land Use with Nicole Cottle Bridgerland Applied Technology College • November 15 (Farmington) All workshops are offered at their Tom Stratton • December 12 (Draper) location (1574 W 1700 S, Suite 2A, Brian Head Cost: Free for URMMA members, Salt Lake City) and some are even $50/person for non-URMMA. Gary D. Sonntag, P.E. offered on-line. On-site classes are Price City also available. Supervisors Training On the Move These courses are held regionally Page 11 (monthly and/or quarterly) with dates October 2012 to be determined. The UDOT Annual Conference 2012 is rapidly approaching! This year the Annual Conference will be combined with the first ever Trans Tech Conference. The dates for the combined Conference are October 29-November 1, 2012. Registration is now open.

The dates for the traditional part of the Conference are October 29-October 31, 2012. The dates of the first ever Trans Tech conference are October 30-November 1, 2012.

Some General Sessions and meals will be combined. Breakout sessions will be separate. Refer to the below conference website [http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0::::V,T:,949] for more information and to register.

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