NETC July 25, 2017 Advisory Committee Meeting

DATE: June 25, 2017

TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Conference Call 1-866-906-7447

Participant Access Code 8626283

AGENDA ITEMS

Call to Order

Open Projects

Project # and Title	PI, University AC Liaison	Update	End Date
06-04: Preventive Maintenance and Timing of Applications	Mogawer, UMass Dartmouth C. Franco	PI is finalized the report and is working on the poster and fact sheet. We are editing the report for the website.	Complete
10-3: Low Temperature and Moisture Susceptibility of RAP Mixtures with Warm Mix Technology	Mogawer, UMass Dartmouth A. Scholz	PI is finalizing the report and scheduling a TAC meeting to receive feedback.	5/31/17
13-1: Development of High Early-Strength Concrete for Accelerated Bridge Construction Closure Pour Connections	Brena, UMass Amherst MassDOT	Contract extension in process between UVM and Amherst, awaiting UMass signatures.	12/31/17 (NCE)
13-2: HMA Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS): Low Temperature and Fatigue Performance of Plant-Produced Mixtures	Mogawer, UMass Dartmouth A. Scholz	PI met with TAC to update them on new work plan to maintain research schedule. More of the mixtures will be produced in the lab because unable to get them from the plants. TAC supported change.	12/1/17
13-3: Improved Regionalization of Quality Assurance (QA) Functions	Dave, UNH C. Franco	Final report in NETC format expected this week.	4/2/17 (NCE)
14-1: Measuring the Effectiveness of Competency Models for Job Specific Professional Development of Engineers & Engineering Technicians	Ahmadjian, UMass Amherst D. Peabody	No cost extension fully executed between UVM and Amherst. Project ongoing.	12/31/17 (NCE)
14-2: Investigation of Northern Long-Eared Bat Roosting Sites on Bridges	Civjan, UMass Amherst D. Peabody	Received final report and final edits and approval from TAC. Completing final review and edit for website.	5/31/17 (NCE)
14-4: Optimizing Future Work Zones in New England for Safety and Mobility	Xie, UMASS Lowell MassDOT	The PI researching motion simulators and eye tracking devices to improve simulation testing. TAC has approved NCE request.	12/31/17 (NCE Requested)
15-1: Use of Forested Habitat Adjacent to Highways by Northern Long Ear Bats	Foster, UNH D. Peabody	Held kickoff meeting at UNH. TAC pleased with strategy and PI has received some of the audio data needed from states. PI now has dual appointment at UNH and Northern Arizona University.	11/30/18
15-2: Using the New SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Safety Databases to Examine Safety Concerns for Older Drivers	Samuel, UMass Amherst D. Peabody	PI has Roadway Information Data, completed IRB for SHRP2 and expects SHRP2 data by end of August.	12/31/18
15-3: Moisture Susceptibility Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements in New England	Dave, UNH D. Peabody	PI analyzed survey results from all six states to plan lab tests. Sampled mixtures from VT and ME and expect to sample more this summer. Started to test the mixes that they have.	7/31/18
15:4 Optimizing Quality Assurance (QA) Processes for Asphalt Pavement Construction in the Northeast	TBD A. Scholz	Working with 13-3 PI to set up meeting with TAC to review lessons learned from that project to restart this project	TBD
*Final Tech Transfer Items: Currently these include the final report to the TAC; a “Fact Sheet” summary – NETC template; a presentation to the TAC and other interested DOT participants that is recorded by NETC and made available.

NETC Fund Balance Update

All previous fund transfers have been completed
FY2016 Fund Balance Transfers – 0.00
FY2017 Fund Balance Transfers – Decision deferred, but budgeted by each state
FY2018 Fund Balance Transfers
NETC Unallocated Balance as of 7/24/2017 – $139,278.00
NETC Coordinator funded through 9/1/2018

NETC Research Processes

Start NETC Research Solicitation Process
- 15 month process
- Traditionally, starts in November
- Can be started with one coordinator and transferred, if needed
- Consider “Implement recommendations on Effective Establishment of Native Plants on Roadsides” for full research solicitation process
Quick Response Projects
- “Pre-TAC” for AV/CV Vehicles?
- Discuss “Pre-TAC” recommendations at next meeting

New England Materials and Research Engineers Meeting

Discussion of regionalization through National Transportation Product Evaluation Program
- Several areas for potential regional research and regional audit programs
  1. Concrete blocks, pavement marking paint, binder QC plans
- Will work with NEMREM to schedule when more people are available next year

NETC SOP

Updating to reflect discussions at retreat
- Include quick response
- Update tech transfer language
- Lead state to issues contracts

Other Business

NETC Advisory Meeting Next Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, August 22nd at 11am

Adjourn