Resources

Resource Category Type
Erosion Control Handbook for Local Roads
This resource talks about the problem of roadside erosion, the additional maintenance, and costly repairs.
Stormwater & Erosion Control Web Link
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
This resource talks about how the leading cause of injuries and fatalities of construction workers is from falling from heights and talks about how…
Worker Safety Web Link
APWA Pothole Fact Sheet
APWA Pothole Fact sheet goes over the definition of potholes, how they are repaired, and how to prevent potholes.
Pavement Web Link
Guidlines for Road Maintenance Levels in US Forest
Guidelines for Road Maintenance Levels are about the five road maintenance levels to educate the public and other resource personnel.
Road Specifications & Design Web Link
FHWA Gravel Roads: Construction and Maintenance Guide
This FHWA resource named "Gravel Roads Construction & Maintenance Guide" is about maintaining and designing gravel-surfaced roads.
Gravel Roads Web Link
National Municipal Stormwater Alliance Webinar
This webinar provides background on NMSA.
Stormwater & Erosion Control Web Link
Building Excellence in Stormwater Management Guide from National Stormwater Alliance
This resource is a guide from National Stormwater Alliancedraws that shares experiences from local communities that have developed programs to…
Stormwater & Erosion Control Web Link
Traffic 101 Toolbox
This traffic 101 toolbox is about assisting public works departments including basics for new hires or those who have not been involved with traffic…
Flagging & Traffic Control Web Link
FHWA National TIM Responder Training Video
This video is a trainign for national traffic incident management responders.
Flagging & Traffic Control Web Link
Training For Safer, Faster, Stronger, More Integrated Incident Response
This FHWA resource lists training ideas for safer and faster incident response included toolkits, highlights, and web based training.
Flagging & Traffic Control Web Link
FHWA Traffic Incident Management - Emergency Transportation Operation
This resource talks about TMI, traffic incident management, which includes coordinated ways traffic flow can be presumed safely and quickly as…
Flagging & Traffic Control Web Link
Mini-Roundabouts
This resource talks about mini-roundaboats and the benefits of adding a smaller foot print. Mini-roundabouts are best for where the area has a low…
Road Specifications & Design Web Link
FHWA Roundabouts
This FHWA resource talks about the benefits of the proven safety countermeasure, roundabouts.
Road Specifications & Design Web Link
SICOP Talks Winter Ops Podcasts
This podcast talks about implementing snow and ice control performance measures.
Winter Maintenance Web Link
The Western Snow and Ice
This resource provides the recordings of the 2020 western snow and ice conference sessions.
Winter Maintenance Web Link
Public Works Winter Storm Fighting Fact Sheet
This resource talks about the role of public works in winter storm fighting and planning for winter emergencies.
Winter Maintenance Web Link
FHWA Signalized Intersections Informational Guide
This resource talks about FHWA's safety program that evaluates the safety and design of signalized intersections.
Road Specifications & Design Web Link
U.S. DOT - Roundabouts
This resource by U.S. DOT talks about how roundabouts are a safer type of intersections and more of the benefits of roundabouts.
Road Specifications & Design Web Link
U.S. DOT - Safer Sign Supports: Are Yours Breakaway Yet?
This resource by U.S. DOT talks about breakaways, clear zones, and what sign supports breakaways.
Signs Web Link
FHWA Signal Timing on a Shoestring
This FHWA resource brings up the point that retiming traffic signals is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve traffic flow.
Road Specifications & Design Web Link