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| The South Carolina Transportation Technology Transfer Service is one of 57 Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) centers nationwide. LTAP was established by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 1982. Our operational funds come from FHWA with matching funds from the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Each center provides a unique range of transportation skills and expertise geared toward improving the local transportation infrastructure.
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| Upcoming T3S Events: |
| Pervious Concrete - December 16 & 17 |
This workshop will provide practical system design approaches implementing pervious concrete pavements as a solution to reducing stormwater runoff from impervious pavements and surfaces. Presenters will share with attendees their approaches and methodologies used to provide stormwater solutions for actual projects. This workshop will help attendees develop details and write specifications for pervious concrete pavement systems. |
| National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse |
| No Cost Webinar: Taking Proper Care of Pedestrians in Work Zones The MUTCD requires that work zone traffic control meet the needs of all road users on a facility, including pedestrians. Register now to listen in on this important webinar on how to meet the work zone traffic control needs of pedestrians, including those with disabilities.“ Presenters: Gerald Ullman, Texas Transportation Institute: Designing and Maintaining a Pedestrian-Friendly Work Zone Brooke Ullman, Texas Transportation Institute: Assisting Handicapped Pedestrians through Work Zones: Meeting the ADA Requirements Stay tuned to www.workzonesafety.org <http://www.workzonesafety.org> for registration details. |
| FHWA Office of Safety Final Reports |
Below you will find links to PDF documents of FHWA's final reports from the Office of Safety. |
| The New York Times - Driven to Distractions, Drivers and Legislators Dismiss Cellphone Risks |
Articles in this series will examine the dangers of drivers using cellphones and other electronic devices, and efforts to deal with the problem. |
| NHI Training - TCCC Plan Reading - WEB-BASED |
This training was developed by the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TCCC) in partnership with NHI to review reading of road plans, both state and county, and structures, both bridge and culvert. This course is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels I - IV. The ability to read plans is essential for anyone involved in highway and/or bridge construction. This course contains modules covering both basic plan reading instructions, as well as, providing a more in-depth level of instruction for anyone seeking more information and/or a review of plan reading. The highway plan reading modules cover the title page, legend, notes, curves, stationing, utilities, right of way, and more. The bridge module contains information on substructures, superstructures, and the plan details pertaining to the parts of each. The culvert module includes plan sheets on steel placement, walls, footings, and the other details of culvert plans. |
| Save a Tree - Electronic Delivery Options Now Available! |
If you are willing to receive our brochure and/or newsletters electronically, please complete the electronic request form. You will have the option of selecting only the brochure or selecting the brochure and newsletter. A couple of advantages to receiving the brochure and newsletter via e-mail are that you will receive notification of workshops faster, and you can easily forward them to other individuals in your office who might be interested. We will send the documents in a PDF format that will allow you to print them for your accounting department for payment processing. |
Last updated 11/5/09
