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, 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

Fri., April 5, 2013 9 am - 10:30 am Pacific
Reducing Collisions at High Crash Locations - A Live ASCE Webinar. This webinar will discuss the best approach to identifying mitigation measures that can be successful in reducing collisions.
Cost $299 M/$349 NM

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 attending 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

Thurs., April 11, 2013  8:30 am - 10:00 am Pacific
Lighting Design. This webinar provides guidance on the best practices for lighting design, including street and highway lighting and a discussion on tunnel, intersection safety, and pathway lighting.
Cost $299 M/ $349 NM

Wed., April 17, 2013  10:00 am - 12:00 noon Pacific
50 Ways to Lose Your Money. This presentation contains valuable information about basic Uniform Act requirements and how to meet those requirements in order to avoid losing Federal funding for your projects. This FREE session is very informative for Right of Way professionals, transportation engineers and project managers; virtually everyone whose job responsibilities involve, or touch the qcquisition of real property for highway projects that contain any Federal funding whatsoever!
Cost FREE

Thurs., April 18, 2013  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Pacific
Because Duct Tape Won't Last Forever. Free Live Stream Webinar: Highway Preservation Starts With Effective communication. Based on TRB's NCHRP Report 742: Communicating the Value of Preservation: A Playbook.
Cost FREE

Thurs., April 18, 2013 10:00 am to 11:30 am Pacific
The TIM Network will host a Crash Reconstruction webinar, the focus will be on technology to aid crash recon in gathering evidence to help with TIM. Each of Three presenters will talk about the respective system that they use, how they use it for safe, quick clearance, and how it is used in court cases.
Cost: Free

Fri., April 19, 2013  9am - 10:30 am Pacific
Apshalt Laydown Operations. Due to introduction of new types of binders and additives, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixes are becoming increasingly difficult to place and compact properly. This webinar will discuss the fundamentals of HMA paving operations.
Cost $299 M/$349 NM

Wed., April 24, 2013  12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific
Best Practices for Implementing Red-Light Camera Systems. This seminar will serve to inform of recent studies and reports concerning the red light camera systems and their use in the United States and Canada.
Cost: $125 ITE Members/$256 Non Member/$63 Student Member

Fri., April 26, 2013 9 am - 10:30 am Pacific
Designing Bicycle Facilities - A Live ASCE Webinar. Register before April 23, 2013 for this webinar that will provide guidance on the best practices for designing a variety of bicycle facilities. Cost $299 M/$349 NM

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Pacific
Context Sensitive Solutions.org presnets Rightsizing Streets. Brought to you in partnership with the Project for Public Spaces and INDUS Corporation, the Rightsizing Streets webinar will present strategies for reallocating a street's space to better serve its full range of users.
Cost: Free

Thurs., May 2, 2013 9:00 am to 10:00 am Pacific
Analysis, Assessment, and Feasibility of Roundabouts - A Live ASCE Webinar. This webinar will assist traffic professionals who are considering implementing a roundabout as a traffic control solution.
Cost: $249 M/$299 NM

Fri., May 3, 2013 8:30 am - 10:00 am Pacific
Design of Bridges for Earthquakes. Transportation infrastructure is a tremendous asset to the nation's economy. After an earthquake, the nations infrastructure is even more important for bringing support to damaged areas and for helping the economy to recover. This webinar will cover lessons learned from previous events.
Cost: $299 M/$349 NM

Wed., May 8, 2013  11 am Pacific
Asset Management and Risk Management. The fourth and final in the AASHTO Transportation Asset Management (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