Webinars
This page provides a list of current webinars, available to local agencies and the public. To register for a webinar, click on the link to the information brochure under the date. Because every organization has different requirements you will need to follow the directions to enroll for each session that is of interest to you.
Disclaimer: The contents of webinars reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the information presented. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of WSDOT or FHWA.
Thurs., Jan. 31, 2013 11 am - 12:30 pm Pacific
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center presents a free webinar "Toward Zero Deaths Stratgies". The vision of "Toward Zero Deaths" (TZD) is predicated on the assumption that no traffic death or serious injury should be considered to be acceptable.
Cost: Free
Tues, Feb. 5, 2013 9 am- 10:00 am Pacific
Structural design of municipal streets and roadways using interlocking concrete pavements. This webinar will focus on practical aspects of municipal road design for interlocking concrete pavements and includes a detailed outline of the procedures and input requirements for appropriate structural design for granular, asphalt, cement and asphalt treated bases. It is designed to address needs of those who manage pavement design, maintenance activities, specify design details, specify maintenance techniques and materials, supervise fiield maintenance operations and provide quality assurance.
Cost $299M/$349 NM
Wed., Feb. 6, 2013 10 am - 12:30 pm Pacific
Part 1 of 3 parts to the FHWA Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) webinar series. The first in the series will address the fundamentals of alkali-aggregate reactivity (AAR), symptoms of AAR and AAR test methods and end with a discussion of the information.
Cost: FREE
Wed., Feb. 6, 2013 10 am - 12 noon Pacific
3800930 Application of Crash Modification Factors (CMF) Participants will attend a Web conference and complete a self-paced lesson that aids in application to your current projects. You will need access to both a telephone and internet connection to participate in the live Web Sessions. The 1-hour self-paced lesson must be completed before attending the Web conference portion of the training. This course is intended for individuals responsible for identifying, recommending, selecting, installing, and maintaining appropriate countermeasures to help reduce the number of crashes. Registration closes 12AM Midnight EST prior to the start of the web conference dates. You may only attend the session date for which you are registered.
Cost: Free
Fri., Feb. 8, 2013 9 am - 10:30 am Pacific
Route Planning and Street Operations of Light Rail Systems. This webinar will cover the various configuration options to consider in locating a light rail route, or alignment, and determining station locations. It will cover the various alignment options and identify significatn pros and cons for each one. Participants will learn how to locate stations and identify important access considerations for each one.
Cost: $299 M/$349 NM
Wed., Feb 13, 2013 10 am - 12:30 pm Pacific
Alkali Silica Reactivity Webinar Series. In part 2 of this 3 part series presenters will cover prevention of Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR), AAR Specifications and hold a discussion of the material presented.
Cost: FREE
Wed., Feb. 13, 2013 10:00am - 12 noon Pacific
380094 Science of Crash Modification Factors is now available. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to critically assess the quality of Crash Modification Factors (CMFs). The course covers concepts underlying the measurement of safety and the development of CMFs, key statistical and methodological issues that affect the development of quality CMFs, and the general issues and thresholds used to recognize quality CMFs. The 1-hour self-paced lesson must be completed before sttending the web conference portion of the training. Registration closes at 12 am midnight EST prior to the start date of the live Web conference date. You may only attend the session date for which you are registered.
Cost: FREE
Fri., Feb. 15, 2013 9am - 10:30 am Pacific
ASCE Presents Application of Clear Zones - a Live ASCE Webinar. You must register for this webinar before February 13, 2013. Working on the basics from the fourth edition of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide this webinar will provide information on how roadside clear zones are to be provided in areas with and without curbs.
Cost $299 M/$349 NM
Wed., Feb 20, 2013 10 am - 12:30 pm Pacific
Alkali Silica Reactivity Webinar Series. The 3rd and final part of the ASR Series will cover diagnosis and prognosis, repair methods, and a general discussion.
Cost: FREE
Thurs., Feb 21, 2013 9 am - 10:30 am Pacific
ASCE Presents Innovative Bicycle Treatements The primary goals of this webinar are to familiarize transportation engineers/planners with the newest innovations in the bicycle facility design practice.
Cost $299M/$349 NM
Wed., Feb. 27, 2013 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific
Municipal Bicycle Parking Programs. The second of four webinars that cover all aspects of bicycle parking. Webinars are one hour each and take place on Wednesdays, January through April, beginning at 12 noon Pacific time. One digital file copy of APBP's Bicycle Parking Guidelines, 2nd edition, is included with the purchase of the series.
Cost M$50 per webinar or $150 for the series/NM $85 each or $225 for the series.
Thurs., Feb. 28, 2013 9 am - 10:30 am Pacific
Traffic Calming - Best Practices and Recent Trends - a Live ASCE Webinar. Registration ends Feb. 25, 2013 for this webinar that will present current thinking of the transportation profession about what works and what does not. The webinar will primarily focus on presenting data relating to various aspects of traffic calming including how to minimize impacts to emergency response equipment and tort liability exposure.
Cost $299 M/$349 NM
Tues., March 5, 2013 9 am - 10:30 am Pacific
Designing Streets for Residential Subdivisions - a Live ASCE Webinar. Registration ends Feb. 28, 3013 for this live webinar that will discuss the effect of street widths and tangential lengths on driver's speed on residential streets and what can be done to control speed in new subdivisions.
Cost $299 M/$349 NM
Wed., March 6, 2013 10 am - 12 noon Pacific
380093 Application of Crash Modification Factors (CMF) Participants will attend a Web conference and complete a self-paced lesson that aids in application to your current projects. You will need access to both a telephone and internet connection to participate in the live Web Sessions. The 1-hour self-paced lesson must be completed before attending the Web conference portion of the training. This course is intended for individuals responsible for identifying, recommending, selecting, installing, and maintaining appropriate countermeasures to help reduce the number of crashes. Registration closes 12AM Midnight EST prior to the start of the web conference dates. You may only attend the session date for which you are registered.
Cost: Free
Thurs., March 7, 2013 10:00am - 12 noon Pacific
380094 Science of Crash Modification Factors is now available. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to critically assess the quality of Crash Modification Factors (CMFs). The course covers concepts underlying the measurement of safety and the development of CMFs, key statistical and methodological issues that affect the development of quality CMFs, and the general issues and thresholds used to recognize quality CMFs. The 1-hour self-paced lesson must be completed before sttending the web conference portion of the training. Registration closes at 12 am midnight EST prior to the start date of the live Web conference date. You may only attend the session date for which you are registered.
Cost: FREE
Wed., March 13, 2013 11 am Pacific
Asset Management Business Models and Barriers to Implementation. The third of four AASHTO Transportation Asset Management (TAM) webinars will explore transportation asset management business models. Webinar speakers will provide frank examination of the strengths and limitations of specific AM business models, and will share lessons learned in overcoming barriers to implementation.
Cost: Free
Wed., March 13, 2013 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific
Bicycle Parking and Transit. The third of four webinars that cover all aspects of bicycle parking. Webinars are one hour each and take place on Wednesdays, January through April, beginning at 12 noon Pacific time. One digital file copy of APBP's Bicycle Parking Guidelines, 2nd edition, is included with the purchase of the series.
Cost M$50 per webinar or $150 for the series/NM $85 each or $225 for the series.
Thurs, April 4, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Pacific
380093 Application of Crash Modification Factors (CMF) Participants will attend a Web conference and complete a self-paced lesson that aids in application to your current projects. You will need access to both a telephone and internet connection to participate in the live Web Sessions. The 1-hour self-paced lesson must be completed before attending the Web conference portion of the training. This course is intended for individuals responsible for identifying, recommending, selecting, installing, and maintaining appropriate countermeasures to help reduce the number of crashes. Registration closes 12AM Midnight EST prior to the start of the web conference dates. You may only attend the session date for which you are registered.
Cost: Free
Wed., April 10, 2013 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific
Institutional and Campus Bicycle Parking Programs. The fourth and final of four webinars that cover all aspects of bicycle parking. Webinars are one hour each and take place on Wednesdays, January through April, beginning at 12 noon Pacific time. One digital file copy of APBP's Bicycle Parking Guidelines, 2nd edition, is included with the purchase of the series.
Cost M$50 per webinar or $150 for the series/NM $85 each or $225 for the series.
Thurs., April 11 2013 10:00am - 12 noon Pacific
380094 Science of Crash Modification Factors is now available. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to critically assess the quality of Crash Modification Factors (CMFs). The course covers concepts underlying the measurement of safety and the development of CMFs, key statistical and methodological issues that affect the development of quality CMFs, and the general issues and thresholds used to recognize quality CMFs. The 1-hour self-paced lesson must be completed before sttending the web conference portion of the training. Registration closes at 12 am midnight EST prior to the start date of the live Web conference date. You may only attend the session date for which you are registered.
Cost: FREE
Wed., May 8, 2013 11 am Pacific
Asset Management and Risk Management. The fourth and final in the AASHTO Transportation Asset Managment (TAM) series of webinars will address risk in the context of asset management - exploring exactly how State DOTs successfully integrate principles of risk management into their asset management framework. Presentation will examine ways in which agencies link components of risk management and asset management in order to improve strategic and operational performance.
Cost: Free