Institute for Transportation

From traffic safety to big data and from preservation to education, InTrans focuses on research and service that impact transportation.

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

“It’s often hard to see how far you’ve come when you’re always thinking about the next project or the next task,” said Shauna Hallmark, InTrans Director.

Take a moment to review and reflect with our just released Annual Report. https://t.co/gu7y2ZWRrH

[TRB @NASEMTRB]

Congrats Halil Ceylan of @IowaStateU! He receives the Roy W. Crum Award for a distinguished career in civil, transportation, & pavement #engineering marked by leadership, achievements, and contributions to transportation research.

https://t.co/sFEjXAgHqZ

[TRB @NASEMTRB]

Nearly half of state DOTs have already modified infrastructure based on the needs for connected and autonomous vehicles, like traffic signals and signs that support self-driving vehicles, via TRB, @InTrans_ISU, and @HDR_Inc.

https://t.co/yQTBTYtNEj

[NYS LTAP - Cornell Local Roads Program @local_roads]

USDOT presents - "How to Apply" Webinar series on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Opportunity

https://t.co/Ygel2lrVgI

[IowaStateUNews @IowaStateUNews]

Follow the little blue plow: Iowa State engineers help snowplow drivers stay on the road.

📰https://t.co/jlAx0Sdqms
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[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

The latest Iowa LTAP Biweekly Resources has details on a 6-part Construction Inspection Webinar Series (w/ @ApwaIowa & ICEA), Excavation Safety workshops around the state, and on-site #ADA Accessible Sidewalks & Curb Ramps workshop. Check it out! https://t.co/RjyZOQ7bPO

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

The Iowa LTAP Biweekly Resources has a new webinar on the @iowadot's Access Management Manual and details about applying for the Build a Better Mousetrap Competition. Check it out! https://t.co/RjyZOQ6E0g

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

While you're reading this edition, be sure to check out the feature article by @CPTechCenter Director Peter Taylor on the past, present, and future of concrete! https://t.co/GY5bNMeNQp #concretepaving

[Roads & Bridges @roadeditor]

The January issue of Roads & Bridges Magazine is out now! Click the link below to check it out!

https://t.co/c0PYIdZ2Jt

#news #construction #magazine #editorial #transportation #constructionindustry #transportationindustry #infrastructure #WorldofConcrete #RoadsAndBridges

[Iowa DOT @iowadot]

When you look at the https://t.co/2XHJbG5B9b map, you'll see roads "painted" different colors to indicate winter road conditions. Our crews in the field update the the map as conditions change based on what they are seeing. For more info, go to https://t.co/zTlCzXEGN5 #IAWX

[Iowa PWSB @IowaPWSB]

Winter sure has hit with a bang! See this week's Friday funny below. And in case you missed it, we issued a newsletter this week, which can be found here: https://t.co/FH9hzvgvE7

[Iowa PWSB @IowaPWSB]

With the first big snowfall of the season, we just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of our friends in public works who are dealing with the snow!

[Iowa DOT @iowadot]

Check out our latest blog on research that is helping Iowa DOT snowplow operators "see" through bad weather.

https://t.co/clw1Q8MZiJ

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

This week's LTAP Biweekly Resource announced the Work Zone Sign Package application period is now open and includes details on our last webinar of the year, the Work Zone Safety/Flagger Training interest survey, and partner activities. Check it out! https://t.co/RjyZOQ6E0g

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

Thanks to Valley High School’s math teacher Erika Weih for having Brent Phares, BEC Research Engineer & @isuccee Associate Professor, at her AP Calculus class last month. We always enjoy the opportunity to meet with the next generation of engineers! https://t.co/e9RPfJXGMl

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

Thanks to @NASEMTRB for highlighting this article by our Bridge Engineering Center researchers!

[TRB @NASEMTRB]

Earth pressure determines underground structure design. TRB’s TRR journal research shows pressure on culverts were higher than design values.

https://t.co/CvVeyGataU

@SageJournals @InTrans_ISU

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

The Iowa LTAP Biweekly Resource highlights the ongoing Multidisciplinary Roadway Safety Series, upcoming Winter Maintenance Workshops, and monthly webinars through December. Check it out! https://t.co/RjyZOQ7bPO

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

An open house event led by PROSPER Director Halil Ceylan highlighted geosynthetic base stabilization research and reuse of plastic waste. ICYMI, we've got you covered! https://t.co/Zqx7m0Jx9e

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

The Iowa LTAP Biweekly Resource includes dates/locations for the Multidisciplinary Roadway Safety Series and Winter Maintenance Workshops, as well as webinars through December. Register today! https://t.co/RjyZOQ7bPO

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

Join PROSPER and others on Sept. 26 for an open house about its Base Stabilization of Iowa Granular Roads Using Recycled Plastics project, including a demonstration site visit. https://t.co/sVLZXF7jTa

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

Interested in designing pedestrian safety features for year-round maintenance? Check out some recommendations in this great write up on a recent @MnDOTResearch project by our InTrans researchers. https://t.co/sXg7hx1uXF

[Institute for Transportation @InTrans_ISU]

Please join us in welcoming 👋 @IowaSUDAS Director David Carney to the position! Learn more about him and what he'll be doing with SUDAS and the @IowaPWSB. https://t.co/N7IJxcxg22