All training and tours are scheduled on Wednesday, April 3rd.

The Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices workshop will cover practices for conducting speed zone studies and setting regulatory speed limits. This material focuses first on TxDOT’s current practices as described in the Procedures for Establishing Speed Zones manual, and then on new directions described in national research and policy-making activities, including NCHRP Research Report 966 (Posted Speed Limit Setting Procedure and Tool: User Guide). Students will have an opportunity to analyze two sample roadway speed zones twice: first using the Procedures for Establishing Speed Zones methodology, and then using the spreadsheet-based NCHRP 17-76 Speed Limit Setting Tool. These sample problems will provide an opportunity for the students to discuss the issues and challenges with analyzing speed zones and setting regulatory speed limits. The workshop will also inform the students about the availability of resources that can help them communicate speed limit setting practices and treatments that can help them manage speed on roadways. The communication resources include informational videos developed for engineers and citizens, an informational pamphlet, and talking points and frequently asked questions material. These resources were developed in TxDOT Research Project 0-7049. Participants need to bring a laptop. The maximum number of participants is 30. Meet in the conference room noted in program.

Speed Management Practices Training is Full!

Swastik Khadka and Dr. Taylor Li will present an interactive class as an introduction to microscopic modelling and basic traffic signal simulation in VISSIM. The course will be based on VISSIM training provided to students at the University of Texas at Arlington. Registrants will be provided with a temporary working license of VISSIM to install on their own computers in advance of the training and will be able to experience the model capabilities on a practice scenario. Registrants MUST bring their own laptop. The maximum number of participants is 50. Meet in the conference room noted in program.

VISSIM Training is Full!

Byron Prestridge, Manager for Sustainable Transportation at Texas A&M University Transportation Services, will discuss how the university facilitates daily mobility for tens of thousands of students and staff. Following a presentation, join Byron for a campus tour on Veo e-scooters and bikes for an up-close look at different areas of campus to see how the university prioritizes active transportation. Bike helmets are not provided; participants are encouraged to bring one. The maximum number of participants is 25. Preregistration is required by the late registration deadline, no on-site registrations. Meet in the conference room noted in program.

Take a tour of three emergency operations facilities in Bryan – College Station.

• The Brazos Community Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) is a multi-jurisdictional facility that offices Brazos County, City of Bryan, City of College Station, and Texas A&M University emergency management personnel in downtown Bryan. The tour will showcase the CEOC operations.
• The Fibertown Bryan Data Center, also located in downtown Bryan, is a 24,000 square-foot facility located outside the FEMA 500-year flood zone and out of reach of hurricanes and flooding. It provides high availability, security, and redundancy through high-performance power, cooling, connectivity, and security. The tour will showcase the facilities physical and virtual capabilities and options.
• The 297-acre TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field is located adjacent to the Texas A&M University campus and serves more than 45,000 emergency responders from all 50 states and more than 45 countries each year. The 132 specific training stations, including Disaster City and the Emergency Operations Training Center offer emergency responders instruction in firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, marine, aircraft, and emergency management. The tour will showcase Disaster City.

The maximum number of participants is 30. Preregistration is required by the late registration deadline, no on-site registrations. Transportation provided. Meet outside in front of the conference center at 12:45 pm. The bus will depart at 1:00 pm.

Want to get an inside look at Kyle Field? Join us for a detailed look of the stadium, including the Hall of Champions, the sideline, a suite, and the highest stadium level. Photography is permitted. Preregistration is required by the late registration deadline, no on-site registrations. The maximum number of participants is 30. Meet at the registration desk at 1:45 pm. The group will walk over to Kyle Field together.

Professional Ethics Seminar
(Free)
Room: Corps
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (1 hour)

Instructor: Ed Brannan, P.E. from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

The ethics seminar will meet the continuing education requirements of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.