by sandiw | Dec 2, 2024 | LTAP
Let’s talk about speed limits. This may start an argument. That’s okay; let’s just keep it civil. In just about every community, there are motorists that drive too fast on our streets. We like to think it’s “those kids” but these scofflaws come in all stripes and...
by sandiw | Dec 2, 2024 | LTAP
The Iowa DOT training videos have been a staple of winter maintenance training for many years. About four years ago, they benefitted from a total makeover, rebuilt from the ground up to reflect the advancements in technology that have worked their way in as common...
by sandiw | Dec 2, 2024 | LTAP
Were you able to join us in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for the Roadway Management Conference (RMC) a few weeks ago? If so, you were among the 240 or so attendees that enjoyed great technical training sessions, talked to highly relevant equipment and materials vendors,...
by sandiw | Oct 30, 2024 | LTAP
George McFly said, “I’m your density.” If you don’t know who McFly was, ask a GenX person. George was confused, but the topic does take us back to the future, because asphalt pavement density (wow, this is a strained metaphor), was, is, and will be one of the...
by sandiw | Oct 29, 2024 | LTAP
This year’s Roadway Management Conference (RMC) was held again in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and the 250 or so attendees praised the three-day event that benefited from surprising, exceptional weather, great technical speakers, outdoor demonstrations, and lots of...
by sandiw | Sep 29, 2024 | LTAP
Littering is illegal in Delaware. That said, you can install all the No Littering signs you want, but there is still going to be roadside litter. Some comes from scofflaws that simply don’t care. Some is less nefarious; the napkin that catches the wind...
