2014 TEAM Conference
Breakout Session #1 – Thursday March 13 : 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Salon A / Salon B / Salon E / Salon F &G
Use of Ground Penetrating Radar to Estimate Deterioration in Concrete Bridge Decks
Lesley Sneed, Assistant Professor Missouri S & T
Self-Consolidating Concrete and High Volume Fly Ash Concretes
This presentation will discuss research that was done with SCC and HVFAC and the implementation of these innovative materials on one of the new Highway 50 bridges.
Jen Harper, MoDOT Research Engineer
John Myers, Ph.D. Professor at Missouri S & T
Fairfax Bridge EA
The environmental evaluation that was completed to define what should be done about the two truss bridges carrying US Route 69 over the Missouri River was a coordinated effort between MoDOT, KDOT and the Kansas Cities (MO & KS). The EA was a fast-track study that resulted in a recommendation for a design-build replacement of both structures.
Randy Johnson, MoDOT-KC District Planning Manager
Ron Schikevitz, Project Manager Burns & McDonnell / Commercial Vehicles 101
This is a high level presentation regarding who are Motor Carrier customers and what services Motor Carriers provides.
Kim Russell and Chuck Gohring, MoDOT Motor Carriers Services
Designing and Maintaining for Oversize Loads
Loads traveling in Missouri keep getting larger and larger. Learn how MoDOT is coping with this issue.
Mark Croarkin, MoDOT St. Louis Bridge Engineer
Joe Jones, MoDOT
The Role of Technology in Trucking Operations of Tomorrow
This session will explore productivity trends across the primary freight modes, and explore new technology research that holds promise to boost future highway productivity.
Mark Berndt, Olsson Associates / Work Zone Safety Research
Learn what is new in Work Zone technology.
Henry Brown, UM Columbia Research Engineer Tom Blair, SL MoDOT
Chris Redline, KC MoDOT
Comparative Analysis of LED Traffic Indication Replacement Schedules
This research evaluates two methods to approximate the useful life of LED traffic indicators. Previous research in LED indications used a lateral regression analysis to determine the lifetime of LED indications. A new methodology is used to incorporate longitudinal regression analysis as well as account for additional factors outside previous research methods. The findings of this paper compare the results using the new methodology against previous research
Dr. Suzanna Long, Ph.D. Missouri S &T / ADA Headline News, DOJ Releases Definition of “Alteration”
Summarizing on issues presented at the Wednesday “ADA Workshop”, this session will discuss some of the late-breaking news on how ADA issues are to be addressed within MoDOT right-of-way, including input received from the DOJ, and information about MoDOT’s revised ADA transition plan.
Ron Effland, MoDOT Non-Motorized Transportation Engineer
Get About Columbia In 2006, the City of Columbia was one of four cities in the U.S. to participate in a Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot program sponsored by FHWA. Come learn about the advances the City has made to its biking and walking infrastructure systems in the past several years and what is planned for the future.
Cliff Jarvis, Engineering Supervisor, Capital Improvement Project Design, City of Columbia
2014 TEAM Conference
Breakout Session #2 – Thursday March 13 : 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Salon A / Salon B / Salon E / Salon F&G
Emergency Bridge Replacement and Repair
Hear about the 60 day replacement of the Rte. M bridge in Scott County, MO, destroyed when two trains collided and other Bridge repairs across the state.
Kevin Eisenbeis, Burns and McDonnell
Dennis Heckman, MoDOT Bridge Engineer
Kansas City Region Bridge Plan
The Kansas City District has taken an aggressive approach to the maintenance of bridges in the region, resulting in over 100 bridges that have been rehabilitated or replaced over the last several years.
Chris Redline, MoDOT Kansas City Assistant District Engineer
Dan Sitorius, MoDOT Assistant Resident Engineer
Joe Ritz, Vice President Comanche Construction Inc. / Advancing the St. Louis Regional Freight Study
Stakeholders in the greater St. Louis Region collectively witnessed the need for a Regional Freight Studyto examine current conditions, as well as position the Region to anticipate and take advantage of future opportunities. The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG), with the financial support of the Mo DOT and IDOT, completed the Study in June of 2013. This presentation will outline some of the goals and recommendations of the Study, as well as provide an update on the current status of activities pertaining to the Study.
Chris Michael, EWGW Corridor and Multimodal Transportation Planner
Container Shipping on our Inland Waterways
Moving Containers on the Inland Waterway System. Public and private interests on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers are working together to bring containerized cargo opportunities to the inland waterway system. This presentation will provide an overview of why this freight option is important to Missouri, obstacles to overcome, and partners who are working to make it happen.
Cheryl Ball, MoDOT Multi Modal / St. Louis City Arch River 2015 Project The Gateway Arch is a global icon and symbol of the St. Louis region. It represents the spirit in all of us to discover and grow. With this project comes the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to integrate the Gateway Arch and what it represents into the fabric of the region. And in doing so, make it easier for St. Louisans and visitors to safely access and enjoy a treasured monument and the space surrounding it.
Deanna Venker, PE
MoDOT Area Engineer
Maggie Hales, Executive Director of City Arch River 2015 Foundation
Lonny Boring, Project Manager, Great River Greenway District / General Motors, Milford Proving Ground Road Systems and Advanced Safety Features in vehicles
Hear an overview of the Milford Proving Ground, including the design and layout of the road system, maintenance processes and special challenges, and an overview of GM vehicle testing and development process. Also, hear about the advanced safety features starting to show up in GM vehicles.
Keith Schultz, General Motors Vehicle Technology & Safety Policy Manager
Frank Taverna, General Motors Engineering Group Manager, Milford Proving Ground Road Systems and Traffic Safety.
2014 TEAM Conference
Breakout Session #3 – Thursday March 13 : 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Salon A / Salon B / Salon E / Salon F & G
St. Louis New Mississippi River Bridge
On February 9 the new Mississippi River Bridge in downtown St. Louis was opened to traffic. Learn what it took to make this project become a reality and who got to ride on the Clydesdales wagon with the family of Stan the Man.
Randy Hitt,
MoDOT Director of the MRB / Grandview Mo Main St. Revitalization
Discussion of on-going and completed work on Main Street in Grandview Missouri, including application of Complete Streets concepts and Place-making efforts.
Dennis Randolph, PWD City of Grandview
Crowd funding Update
This presentation will focus on being proactive when it comes to fundraising for transportation projects. Participants will learn how to develop a strategy that involves government, private and individual fundraising while building community support for projects.
Sarah Shipley, Neighbor.ly / Economic Impact of Ports
Come hear the important role ports play in Missouri's transportation network, how they interact with other transportation alternatives, and what economic benefits can be derived from investment in the state's system of ports.
Dan Overbey, Executive Director SEMO Port Authority / Quality Management, the “NEW” MoDOT Inspection Process Panel
MoDOT’s approach to quality control and quality assurance on its projects has been changing. Come hear a panel discussion with staff from MoDOT and contractors that will discuss how this has changed the day-to-day activities involved with the Department’s projects.
Warren Roberts, MoDOT Kansas City Assistant Construction & Materials Engineer
Chip Jones, DOT Branch Manager Emery Sapp & Sons
2014 TEAM Conference
Breakout Session #4 – Friday March 14 : 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Salon A / Salon B / Salon E / Salon F & G
Experimental Paving Practices
This presentation will examine the various pavement preservation techniques that have been performed throughout the state.
Todd Miller, MoDOT Maintenance Liaison Engineer
Pavement Research Project
MoDOT is moving towards a Pavement ManagementProgram, but how do you get started on such a daunting task? This presentation will discuss how MoDOT is moving towards this goal. As part of the research project, the research team is looking at different non-destructive techniques to determine what preservation or rehabilitation strategies are needed at a location.
Jen Harper, MoDOT Research Engineer
Envision- A Sustainable Rating System
Envision TM is a new sustainability guidance tool and rating system created forowners, design teams, community groups, environmental organizations, constructors, regulators, and policy makersto use on transportation and other infrastructure networks such as water, wastewater, energy, and communications. This robust tool offers a comprehensive framework that not only guides users toward “doing the project right” but also asks if they are “doing the right project”. By filling a gap in sustainability guidance tools, Envision TM strives to assist infrastructure professionals in establishing and reaching sustainability goals while helping make decisions about the investment of scarce resources.
Martin A. Chorkey, Horner & Shifrin / Aviation Economic Impact Study
Aviation in Missouri makes a significant impact to our economy. Amy will share results of the recently completed Economic Impact Study.
Amy Ludwig, MoDOT Administrator of Aviation
Converting
US 71 to I-49
Efforts over many years led to US Route 71 being designated as I-49 from Kansas City to just north of the Arkansas border. This session will give an overview of the economic development benefits to the region along the corridor and the State of Missouri from this initiative.
Becky Baltz, MoDOT Southwest District Engineer
St. Louis Rapid Transit Connector Study
The Study will identify two options for bus-based rapid transit routes to serve travel needs between Downtown St. Louis and neighborhoods and job centers in suburban areas of St. Louis County.
Jessica Mefford-Miller
METRO / Personal Safety Initiatives
This presentation will take a look at the various programs implemented to change the Safety Culture at MoDOT. It will address the bold moves we have took and are taking to making safety a priority and why we are moving in this direction.
Lisa Lamons, MODOT St. Louis Safety and Health Manager
Performance Based Maintenance Contracting
MoDOT is using PBMC to qualify for federal funding for preventative maintenance activities. Come to hear the details.
Ken Warbritton, MoDOT Maintenance Liaison / Page Ave Design/ Build Project
Learn more about the 364 Design/ Build Project.
Dave Simmons, Project Director
Eric Kopinski
Eric Trupiano
Flooding in Central Missouri
What do you do when I -44, US 63, US 50 and Rte. 89 are all closed due to flooding? Find out how MoDOT handled the situation.
Travis Koestner, MoDOT CD Assistant Dist. Engineer Randy Aulber, MoDOT CD Maintenance Engineer
MoDOT Emergency and Disaster Response- “A One Team Effort”
MoDOT responds to several emergencies a year. We respond as one team with the critical role being played by our field personnel.
Rick Bennett, MoDOT Incident and Emergency Response