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Celebrating

50Years

October1–3, 2012

Yakima Convention Center | Yakima, WA

50th AnnuAlRoad&StreetMAintenAnce SuperviSorS’ con f e r e nce

Sponsored By

ConferenCe ManageMent

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ThanksOn behalf of the Road & Street Maintenance Supervisors’ Conference Committee, we gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of our chair:

Bruce WagnerPierce County Public Works & Utilities

The following conference committees have also volunteered their time and efforts to bring together a group of fine, qualified speakers.

Road & Street Conference Planning CommitteeRico Baroga, WSDOT

Jim Henderson, WSDOT

Laura Lane, Roadwise, Inc.

Tom Lenberg, WSDOT

Larry Pearson, CRAB

Rick Rawlings, Lakeside Industries/EZ Street

Brett Reinhardt, City of SeaTac

Paul Simonsen, Private Consultant

Randall Terry, Clallam County

Jay Wells, WSDOT

Tom Zurfluh, Pierce County Public Works & Utilities

Traffic Solutions Planning CommitteeRick Butner, Pierce County

Jim Ellison, Consulting Traffic Engineer

Rick Mowlds, WSDOT

Frank Newboles, WSDOT

Don Petersen, FHWA

Randall Terry, Clallam County

Randy Weaver, Department of Labor & Industries

Marty Weed, WSDOT

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Conference Objectives x Present up-to-date methods and techniques for

the maintenance and repair of streets, roads, highways, and bridges.

x Describe management concepts and practices for equipment and personnel involved in maintenance tasks and responsibilities.

x Offer technical information for discussion. x Provide an opportunity to share solutions to

common problems.

Who Should Attend x Supervisors in city, county, state and federal

agency road or street departments.

x Superintendents, area foremen, lead technicians x Equipment operators, crew leaders, maintenance

specialists, dispatchers, and operations managers.

x Suppliers and contractors for the public works market.

Registration & RefundsThe $359 early Road & Street registration fee—due September 14—includes attendance at all sessions, lunches, break refreshments, socials, door prize drawings, and all conference handouts.

Three easy ways to register:

x Mail the attached form with your payment. x E-mail your registration with payment

information to [email protected]. x Online registration: cm.wsu.edu/rs.

Please register early! If your plans change after registering and you cannot attend, e-mail ([email protected]) cancellation request. All cancellations must be received in writing by September 21 to receive a full refund (minus $25.00 processing charge for any payments made by purchase order or check). If you register and do not cancel before the deadline, your registration fee remains payable as charged. You can also e-mail ([email protected]) your substitution at any time.

Accommodations for individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request (contact us at least 10 days before the event). Washington State University employment and programs are available to all without discrimination.

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Continuing Education UnitsIMSA CEU Units: WSU Road & Street Maintenance Supervisors Conference will award 1.5 CEUs to each participant who successfully completes the Traffic Solutions Workshop. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit designed to provide a record of an individual’s continuing education accomplishments. Upon written request, a transcript of this record will be made available as designated by the participant. The cost to obtain IMSA CEUs is $10 with your registration fee.

1.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned by those completing the conference. An additional 0.8 CEUs may be earned by attending the Traffic Solutions Workshop. To receive CEUs, pay the $10 fee with your registration, obtain a CEU enrollment form from the conference desk upon arrival, complete it before the conference starts, and attend at least 80% of the conference. CEUs are nationally recognized units of achievement that may be used as evidence of professional development and for job advancement. Contact WSU Conference Management at 800-942-4978 or 509-335-3530 for an official copy of your CEU transcript.

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MondayOctober 18:00 to 12:00 pm

Vendor Set-up

12:00 to 1:00 pm

Luncheon

Leading During Challenging Times1:00 to 2:30 pm

David RabinerRabiner Resources

Learn time and crisis tested principles of achievement and the leadership practices that are critical to achieving organizational results and resilient, dedicated workforce during challenging times.

! Bruce Wagner, Pierce County Public Works & Utilities

2:30 to 3:00 pm

Break

Leading During Challenging Times (cont’d.)3:00 to 4:30 pm

David RabinerRabiner Resources


4:30 to 6:30 pm

Vendor-hosted Social

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TuesdayOctober 2

Vendor Presentations & Equipment Demos8:00 to 9:30 am

Kenberly FieldEnvirotech

Paul StephensWilliams Form Engineering

Justin VannTraffic Safety

Bob StoweKueper North America

Jeff DobsonRoadwise, Inc.

Tim KellyWashington Auto Carriage

Brian HaaschAg Enterprise Supply, Inc.

Bart ShadboltUNIQUE Paving Materials

Participating vendors will discuss new products and developments. This is not a sales pitch!

! Laura Lane, Roadwise, Inc.

9:30 to 10:00 am

Break

VENDOR DEMOS 2

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Warm Mix Asphalt Benefits Techniques8:00 to 9:30 am

Tim ShearerMiles Resouces LLC

What is warm mix asphalt and how can it provide benefit to pavement maintenance and preservation?

! Rick Rawlings, Lakeside Industries Tom Zurfluh, Pierce County Public Works & Utilities

9:30 to 10:00 am

Break

Latest Rulemaking on the MUTCD8:00 to 9:30 am

Rick MowldsWSDOT

The 2009 MUTCD has been officially adopted and is in effect, with modifica-tions by WSDOT. The FHWA has already issued two amendments to the manual—one of which eliminates or modifies most compliance dates. This presentation will describe the changes—and the effect of the first two FHWA amendments.

New WA Underground Utility Damage Prevention Law: Effects on Traffic Sign & Road Maintenance Activities

Don EvansWashington 811

The changes brought forth by the new Call Before you Dig law becomes effective on January 1, 2013. The need for agencies to adapt their procedures to comply with the new law will be discussed, particularly with respect to the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and to road maintenance activities.

! Don Petersen, FHWA

9:30 to 10:00 am

Break

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Choosing & Using the Right Crack Filler Materials10:00 to 11:30 am

Greg SharpCRAFCO Inc.

How to choose the proper crack fill material, and application to extend the life of your roads.

! Rick Rawlings, Lakeside Industries Tom Zurfluh, Pierce County Public Works & Utilities

11:30 to 12:30 pm

Lunch

Using GPS for Maintaining & Inventorying Traffic Signs10:00 to 11:30 am

Jeff SheaKitsap County

This presentation describes the use of GPS for inventorying traffic sign locations, and how that information has been integrated into daily maintenance activities and procedures. Useful lessons learned during the development of the system are also discussed.

Work Zone Safety Applications & AASHTO Information Pamphlets

Marty Weed & Frank NewbolesWSDOT

Tips on setting up effective traffic control for maintenance work zones for safety and compliance with the MUTCD will be discussed, as well as a new resource in the form of a series of informational pamphlets made available through AASHTO.


11:30 to 12:30 pm

Lunch

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Water Quality, Permit Efficiency & Lessons From the Field12:30 to 2:00 pm

Gregor MyhrWSDOT Maintenance and Operations

Roy HarrisCity of Everett Public Works Department

Janine JohansonKing County Road Maintenance

x Regional Road Maintenance Program – ESA Section 7 Coverage From NMFS; Field BMP Training Program

x Maintenance of Stormwater BMPs x Challenges and Success in Achieving

Environmental Compliance – Examples From the Eastside and Westside.

! Rico Baroga, WSDOT

2:00 to 2:30 pm

Break

Road Worker Hazards and Injuries & L&I Roundtable Discussion12:30 to 2:00 pm

Randy WeaverDepartment of Labor & Industries

Presentation on injuries that have happen on the job to road and street workers. Current and useful information on what injuries are happening, the hazards present and food for thought on prevention. The presentation will be an open roundtable format to engage the audience to interact with the speaker. Questions and comments are highly encouraged.

! Randall Terry, Clallam County

2:00 to 2:30 pm

Break

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WORK ZONE SAFETy 8

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Traffic Alliance Roundtable12:30 to 2:00 pm

Steve MartinPierce County

John KasterKitsap County

Members of the NW Traffic Alliance meet periodically and informally to discuss current issues and challenges involving sign maintenance, pavement markings, and striping. They bring their discussion to Traffic Solutions in this session, to share ideas, experiences, and lessons learned, from signing and marking materials, installation and maintenance, to sharing procurement contracts to the set-up of facilities and equipment . Bring your questions, share your ideas and hear what other agencies are doing.

Hot Topics in TrafficJim EllisonConsulting Traffic Engineer

Latest developing news in traffic control devices, traffic safety, and the MUTCD, from a member of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Included will be the opportunity for questions and discussion of MUTCD-related issues, safety topics, and educational resources


2:00 to 2:30 pm

Break

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Generations at Work2:30 to 4:00 pm

Jeffery D. Wilson, PhDPsygenx LLC

Building connections & closing the gap to the three major generations in our workplace today: Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials (GenY). Each forged with its own set of shared expectations that create distinctive cultures, dynamic leadership styles, and divergent communication preferences.

You will be introduced to the generational archetypes and x-factor model, get to know the why the generations have distinct cultures and how that impacts behavior on the job. Lastly, you will gain key insights about how to work more effectively across generational boundaries that exist in business today.

! Laura Lane, Roadwise, Inc.

4:00 pm Adjourn to Wednesday

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Snow & Ice ABCs: Small Agency Focus2:30 to 4:00 pm

Tony CarrollKitsap County

Lee RawlingsBenton County

This session will focus on the basics of snow & ice operations. The goal of this session will be to demonstrate that you do not need a large budget or hi-tech equipment to be successful in delivering your snow & ice operations.

! Jay Wells, WSDOT Tom Lenberg, WSDOT


WSDOT Sign Shop Tour2:30 to 4:00 pm

Rick Mowlds & Brent KinneyWSDOT

The WSDOT Central Sign Shop is the only WSDOT fabrication shop in the state. It is located in Union Gap, a short drive from the conference. The sign shop creates an average of 7,000 square feet of signs per month and recycles about $150,000 per year in aluminum. Join us on a tour of the shop and see the variety of materials, sign sizes, equipment and processes used in this state-of-the-art facility. Transportation is on your own. Directions and additional tour information will be provided at preceding Traffic Solutions sessions.



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WednesdayOctober 3

Snow & Ice Equpiment: Better Mousetraps8:00 to 9:30 am

Monty MillsWSDOTSnow and ice fighting is one of the most impor-tant, high risk, and costly duties road maintenance personnel are tasked with. Lessons learned from the professionals who actually perform this work provide the most innovative and practical improve-ment opportunities for equipment, materials and tactics. In the new world of computerized discharge controls, decision-making software, road and weather information systems, automated treatment systems, and automatic vehicle location systems, there can be information overload. Monty will show you how to take all of this information and apply it to your snow and ice operations game plan.

Learn from a group of experts who have pro-duced home-grown “better mousetraps” while saving money, and provide excellent service for your community with the use of homemade salt brines, to the latest equipment and technology.

! Paul Simonsen, Private Consultant

9:30 to 9:45 am

Break

Public Worker Safety: Park Ranger Incident Overview9:45 to 11:00 am

Detective Ed TroyerPierce County Sheriffs Office

An overview of the events that led up to the Mt Rainier Park Ranger tragedy. As public servants we can become targets at any time. Learn from this tragedy to improve your personal safety when working in the field.


11:00 am Conference Adjourns

SNOW & ICE 13

CLOSING SESSION 14

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AccommodationsPlease make reservations directly with one of our conference preferred hotels.

Holiday InnReserve your room by September 14 and mention the WSU Road & Street Conference to receive the special conference rate of $81.00 single.

802 East Yakima Avenue Yakima Washington 98901 509-494-7000

Red LionReserve your room by September 14 and mention the WSU Road & Street Conference to receive the special conference rate of $81.00 single.

607 East Yakima Avenue Yakima WA 98901 509-248-5900

VendorsDuring the sessions, displays of recent products and services for public works activities will be available on indoor tabletops, and outdoors for heavy equipment. Please register early. The $600 exhibitor fee is due by September 14; after September 14 it is $650. The fee includes one 8 foot × 10 foot booth area with table and registration for one person for the conference and meals. All vendors can set up beginning September 30 at 2:00 pm. (General attendees register at 7:00 am the day of the conference.) Additional personnel from your company are welcome to attend your display for an additional fee of $100 per person. Washington State University does not endorse commercial companies or their products. Company names appear in the program for information only.

Cancellations must be received by September 21 to receive a full refund. Substitutions are welcomed at any time. No-shows are subject to full registration fee.

Three easy ways to register: x Mail this form with your payment to:

WSU Conference Management Attn: Lisa Strenge PO Box 645222 Pullman, WA 99164-5222

x E-mail your registration with payment information to [email protected]

x Online registration: cm.wsu.edu/rs

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Road & Street + Traffic Solutions $359 $399Traffic Solutions Only $109 $149CEUs for Road & Street $ 10 $ 10CEUs for Traffic Solutions $ 10 $ 10IMSA CEUs for Traffic Solutions $ 10 $ 10Vendors Register online at cm.wsu.edu/rs.

Total Payment Amount* Check enclosed Payable to: Washington State University

PO Box 645222, Pullman, WA 99164-5222

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* Payment must be received prior to the conference start date. If payment is not received prior, the registered attendee/vendor will not be admitted to the conference.

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