AGENDA
NETC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
DATE: May 23, 2017
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Conference Call 1-866-906-7447
Participant Access Code 8626283
AGENDA ITEM
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 |
TAC provided a few comments on report and the PI is finalizing the report to incorporate these comments. | 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
C. Bradley |
TAC supports extension and budget increase and working with PI to finalize new testing plan. | TBD
|
| 13-2: HMA Mixtures Containing Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS): Low Temperature and Fatigue Performance of Plant-Produced Mixtures | Mogawer,
UMass Dartmouth
A. Scholz |
PI continuing work and scheduling TAC meeting to provide interim updates. | 12/1/17 |
| 13-3: Improved Regionalization of Quality Assurance (QA) Functions | Dave,
UNH
C. Franco |
PI revised final report based on TAC comments. Final report in NETC format expected by the end of the month. | 4/2/17 (NCE) |
| 14-1: Measuring the Effectiveness of Competency Models for Job Specific Professional Development of Engineers & Engineering Technicians | Ahmadjian,
UMass Amherst |
TAC approved no cost extension request. | 12/31/17
(NCE request) |
| 14-2: Investigation of Northern Long-Eared Bat Roosting Sites on Bridges | Civjan,
UMass Amherst
D. Peabody |
Expect final report at the end of May. PI presented results at International Conference on Ecology and Transportation in May. | 5/31/17
(NCE) |
| 14-4: Optimizing Future Work Zones in New England for Safety and Mobility | Xie,
UMASS Lowell
C. Bradley |
The PI researching motion simulators and eye tracking devices to improve simulation testing. Will request NCE this week. TAC has tentatively approved NCE. | 7/5/17 |
| 15-1: Use of Forested Habitat Adjacent to Highways by Northern Long Ear Bats | Foster, UNH
D. Peabody |
Kickoff meeting is being scheduled for May or early June. | 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 continuing work and no update to report. | 12/31/18 |
| 15-3: Moisture Susceptibility Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements in New England | Dave,
UNH
D. Peabody |
PI continuing work and no update to report. | 7/31/18 |
| *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
- NETC Unallocated Balance as of 5/19/2017 – $121,990.32
NETC “Pre-TAC” Discussion of Research Topics
- Implement recommendations on Effective Establishment of Native Plants on Roadsides
- Recommends funding research to test two plots in each state
- Recommends test plots for at least two growing seasons – through 2019
- State DOTs and local organizations will have to work to identify “workhorse species” and support a market for these seeds
- Expect budget of $87,000 for this research
- UConn and URI both have research expertise
- Roundabout Quick Response
- Working to schedule meeting time
New England Materials and Research Engineers Meeting
- MassDOT materials lab in Hopkinton, MA on June 13, 2017
- NEMREM finalizing agenda
- NETC Advisory Committee approved sponsorship
- NETC slot on the agenda to present relevant research and NETC Program Review and will take meeting notes on potential research topics
- NETC Presentation: brief summary of all research with focus on 10-3 and 13-3; NETC processes and update from Program Review
NETC In-Person Retreat at NH DOT
- Focus on Coordinator Statement of Work
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Nate Kane, ME DOT to facilitate
Other Business
- AV/CV Working Group Conference on June 20TH at NH DOT
- NETC Program Review In-person meeting scheduled for June 27th 10:30am – 5:00pm
- ME and VT attending 2017 National RAC and TRB State Representatives Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky in July 24-27
- NETC Advisory Meeting Next Monthly Meeting – July 25th at 11am
Adjourn