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Safety / Traffic

Mail Box, Film Clip, & Also Safety Barriers
A videotape of film clips taken of crash testing vehicles into mail boxes and safety barriers.
Video #: 003, Video Length: 15 min.
Partners in Safety - FHWA
A videotape on traffic safety.
Video #: 035, Video Length: 13 min.
Construction Safety, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 parts of a slide/tape lecture presentation on all aspects of construction safety.
Video #: 040, Video Length: 120 min.
Construction Safety, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 parts of a slide/tape lecture presentation on all aspects of construction safety.
Video #: 041, Video Length: 60 min.

Work Zone Control: 1. Flagging. 2. Training Method Review - Pennsylvania/DOT
Videotape describes the "how and why" of flagging.
Video #: 053, Video Length: 27 min.

Traffic Control for Short Term Work Zone - Minnesota/DOT
Traffic control in construction zones.
Video #: 056, Video Length: 150 min.
Work Area Flagging & Signing in Construction Zones - Illinois/DOT & FHWA
Videotape of a slide/tape presentation of flagging and signing in construction zones.
Video #: 059, Video Length: 38 min.
Seat Belt Safety - FHWA
Selection of Television Public Service Announcements.
Video #: 065, Video Length: unavailable
The Flagger - Washington State/DOT
An entertaining, detailed tape defining the importance of proper flagging techniques for roadway traffic.
Video #: 067, Video Length: 43 min.
"Sharing the Road" - FHWA
This tape presents the background and purpose of the Motor Carrier Assistance Program.
Video #: 075, Video Length: 15 min.
Iowa Signal GO (Parts 1 & 2) - Iowa State University
"Solid State Traffic Signal Operation." This is an introduction to traffic signal terminology and operations. "Smart Traffic Lights Signaling the Future". This reviews the benefits of traffic signal modernization in 19 Iowa Cities.
Video #: 078, Video Length: 34 min.
Mailboxes May Be Hazardous To Your Health - Texas/DOHPT
This is an excellent videotape which presents testing results on the location and type of support for mailboxes along highways to minimize damage and injury.
Video #: 084, Video Length: 14 min.
Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents - U.S. DOT
This tape gives a brief overview of the means to identify hazardous materials that are being shipped. It also presents the actions to take in in the event of a mishap.
Video #: 099, Video Length: 20 min.
Guardrails - Minnesota/DOT
Guardrail systems design, installation, performance, and testing. Why and where different system types are used.
Video #: 113, Video Length: 9 min.

Pedestrian Safety: What You Can Do - FHWA
Explains the various pedestrian safety programs that have been developed by the Federal Highway Administration over the past 10 years.
Video #: 118, Video Length: 9 min.
LP Gas: Know the Facts - U.S. DOT & FHWA
Detection of leaks and the dangers of overfilling LP gas tanks. Proper methods for the handling, maintenance, and outside storage of tanks are also covered.
Video #: 119, Video Length: 11 min.
Breakaway Sign Program - New Jersey/DOT
This videotape documents the state of New Jersey Breakaway Sign Support System and presents sign support installation, maintenance and repair methods. Program implementation, management, and safety results are also discussed.
Video #: 121, Video Length: 11 min.
Traffic Barriers: An Overview, W-Beam Wood & Steel, and Barrier Terminals
Discussion of traffic barrier design, installation, and maintenance as an overview of flexible, semi-rigid systems. The W-Beam system and barrier end treatments are covered in detail.
Video #: 123, Video Length: 47 min.
Fit for the Road - FHWA
To inform examining physicians of the physical and emotional demands placed on commercial motor vehicle drivers and the FHWA's medical criteria.
Video #: 127, Video Length: 20 min.
Safety Restoration During Snow Removal - Guidelines - FHWA
This videotape and accompanying manual, was prepared for State Highway, County Road, and Municipal Street Maintenance managers. The video program introduces the safety hazards according to their judged risk potential severity, correctability, and possible hazard exposure factor and describes how these hazards should be handled.
Video #: 131, Video Length: 26 min.
Work Zone Safety for Rural Local Agencies - NACF
Part 1: Introduction (15:33)
Part 2: Traffic Control Zones (18:07)
Part 3: Traffic Control Devices (14:29)
Part 4: Typical Applications (15:23)
Part 5: Flagging (12:33)
Part 6: Legal Liability (15:59)
Part 7: A Typical Day (8:13)
Video #: 132, Video Length: 102 min.
The Safer Roadside - Washington State/DOT
This tape was prepared by the Washington State/DOT and discusses the FHWA program guidelines, policies, and procedures to create safer roadsides to improve safety and protect vehicle occupants in the event the vehicle leaves the roadway.
Video #: 137, Video Length: 16 min.
What's Your Orange IQ? - MN/DOT
This tape was prepared by MN/DOT and St. Cloud State University to educate the motorist on how to identify work zones and construction areas on the roadways so the motorist can safely travel through these areas without impairing the safety of the workers.
Video #: 138, Video Length: 21 min.
Anatomy for a Winter Storm - MN/DOT
This tape was prepared by MN/DOT and St. Cloud State University and follows the progress of a winter storm, how the state highway department responds, and problems motorists may encounter during a winter storm.
Video #: 139, Video Length: 11 min.
To Warn, Guide, and Protect - New Mexico Highway and Transportation Department
This tape discusses flagging operations on roadway maintenance and construction projects.
Video #: 144, Video Length: 22 min.
"Right Before Your Eyes" - ATSSA
This tape discusses the safety benefits of properly applied and maintained pavement markings.
Video #: 148, Video Length: 10 min.
Pavement Maintenance and Worker Safety - FHWA/SHRP
This tape discusses research currently being done in areas of pavement preventative maintenance and highway maintenance equipment that improves worker safety.
Video #: 151, Video Length: 16 min.
"Plows of the Future" - FHWA/SHRP
This tape discusses new snow plow designs of the front scoop and plow that improve snow removal performance, plow operator visibility, and motorist safety.
Video #: 152, Video Length: 8 min.
Everything to Lose
This tape was prepared by the Caterpillar company dealing with equipment operation and maintenance safety.
Video #: 166, Video Length: 21 min.
School Safety Zone
This tape was prepared by the Utah/DOT and Utah T2 Center and discusses school zone safety related responsibilities of states, cities, school districts, motor vehicle operators and students.
Video #: 181, Video Length: 22 min.
Aesthetic Bridge Rails & Guardrails
This tape was prepared by the FHWA and discusses crash testing, special features, and design of aesthetic bridge rails for use in aesthetically, environmentally, and/or historically sensitive areas, such as state and national forests and parks.
Video #: 183, Video Length: 8 min.
Concrete Bridge Railings: Modified Thrie Beam Guardrails and Cable Guardrails
This tape was prepared by the FHWA and discusses structural features, advantages/disadvantages, crash testing and special features of Concrete
Video #: 184, Video Length: 32 min.
Sandblasting Safety
This tape, prepared by the Minnesota/DOT, discusses sandblasting equipment and procedures and safety requirements for the use of sandblasting equipment and procedures. The use of MN/DOT sandblasting equipment and procedures is emphasized.
Video #: 203, Video Length: 19 min.
The Nuts and Bolts of Jolts
This tape, prepared by the FHWA/TRB, presents information regarding selection, placement, installation, grounding, bonding, shielding, and maintenance of traffic signal controllers for lighting and transient protection for traffic signal controllers.
Video #: 205, Video Length: 22 min.
Traffic Detector Video Training Course
These tapes, prepared by the U.S. DOT/FHWA, are a five part video training course on traffic detectors covering the following topics.
SECTION 1: Detector Theory, Applications & Evolution.
SECTION 2: Detector Design.
SECTION 3: Detector Installation
SECTION 4: Detector Maintenance
SECTION 5: Overview of the Traffic Detector Handbook. The training course includes a training manual and handbook to accompany the videos.
Video #: 206, Video Length: 78 min., 10 min.
New Work Zone Safety Devices
This tape, prepared by the Strategic Highway Research Program of the FHWA, presents several new work zone safety devices and the testing program used in their development. Warning Devices, Portable speed Bumps, Delineation Devices, Lighting Devices, Signing/Flagging Devices, and Barrier Devices are discussed.
Video #: 208, Video Length: 17 min.
Sign Maintenace & Installation
1. Procedures - Track/Prioritize 2. Traffic Control Devices - minor maintenance, sign and post installation, curve/turn signs - safe speed advisory object markers and delineators 3. Field Operations - equipment, tools and proper placement.
Video #: 216, Video Length: 27 min.
Setting Speed Limits
Traffic Engineering Survey. Speed limit. Reasonable and Safe.
Video #: 219, Video Length: 10 min., Agency: Vermont Local Roads
Work Zone Safety Maintenance Operartions on Rural Highways
Part I. There are 6 steps for Work Zone Safety. They are: 1.) Introduction 2.) Traffic Control Devices 3.) Traffic Control Zone 4.) Typical Applications 5.) Flagging Operations & Procedures 6.) Legal Liability and Safety Liability & Image Part II. Traffic Control Devices Part III. Temporary Traffic Control Zones. Part IV. Typical Applications Part V. Flagging Operations and Procedures Part VI. Legal Liability
Video #: 220, Video Length: 108 min., Agency: FHWA
Roadway Design: Balancing Safety, Environment and Cost
Focuses on the importance of considering these three important factors when constructing or reconstructing a roadway. The object of the video is two-fold: first, to help educate citizens and public officials on issues affecting roadway design, and second, to demonstrate engineering practices that are useful in achieving the balance between safety, the environment, and cost.
Video #: 222, Video Length: 13 min.
Stop and Think
Vandalism of road signs. How much it costs the county. One man's story about him and his friends when they did steal road signs.
Video #: 226, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: Pierce County Traffic Division
Traffic Control: What Works?
Information about how public officials develop reasonable, research-based traffic control strategies and choose traffic control devices.
Video #: 228, Video Length: 14 min., Agency: LRRB
Traffic Safety Series
Identifying Highway Safety Problems and Solutions Evaluating and Selecting the Best Safety Alternatives Evaluating Safety Program Results
Video #: 229, Video Length: unavailable
Construction Safety, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 parts of a slide/tape lecture presentation on all aspects of construction safety.
Video #: 239, Video Length: unavailable, Agency: Video Information System Training Associates Inc.
It Always Happens To The Other Guy
Video #: 240, Video Length: 20 min.
Local Government on Trial Part 2 "The Trial"
A mock trial involving local government sued because of highway accident in Pennsylvania. Defines practices and terms commonly used in a accident investigation trial which include; unsafe signing and markings, line striping, edge drop-off, shoulder paving, driving safety and safety hazards.
Video #: 251, Video Length: 90 min., Agency: Pennsylvania Dept of Transportation
Torts are Everybody's Business
Gives a brief overview on civil suites (tort liabilities) local road agencies face due to wrongful injuries on the roadways.
Video #: 253, Video Length: 5 min., Agency: Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation
Safety Made Simple: The ABC's of Work Zone Safety
Discusses the safety of work zones such as Awareness, Being Visible and Communication.
Video #: 259, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: ATSSA (Safer Roads Save Lives)
It's About Time: Traffic Signal Management Cost Effective Street Capacity and Safety
Demonstrates the importance and benefits of maintaining optimized and current traffic signal timing plans and investing resources in traffic signal systems. Local officials describe the benefits of traffic signal management and improvements. Describes techniques used, types of signal systems and how to implement plans.
Video #: 261, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: FHWA Operations Core Business Unit
Night Lights - How Retroreflectivity Makes our Roads Safer
This tapes describes how bright, reflective material on roadway snad traffic safety devices saves lives by improving the roadway in a variety of scenarios. Shows the importance of wearing reflective clothing while engaged in outdoor activities such as roadwork, jogging, walking and bike riding. Highlights the importance and benefits of all types of retroreflectivity products to the motoring public.
Video #: 262, Video Length: 10 min., Agency: FHWA
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Design / Construction

Potholes: Causes, Cures & Prevention
Discussion of the causes, cures and prevention of potholes in road surfaces.
Video #: 011, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: U.S. Army CoE
Stabilization of Low Volume Roads
This tape is presentation of a slide-tape program on the importance and methods of maintaining unpaved road.
Video #: 999, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: ARTBA
Cold Asphalt Recycling Technology in Oregon
Asphalt Recycling.
Video #: 016, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: Oregon Mileposts
Lime - The Versatile Stabilizer in Construction
Utilization of lime in road construction.
Video #: 019, Video Length: 26 min., Agency: NLA
Upgrading Gravel Roads
The first part of this tape explains the importance of gravel roads in rural areas. The tape highlights problems such as poor materials, narrow right-of-ways, decreasing budgets, and lack of equipment.  The second part of the tape shows how MTDOT used a near-site plant mixer to add asphalt and water to sand and gravel in order to create a good base.
Video #: 020, Video Length: 21 min., Agency: Montana State University
Rural Roads: A New Approach
This tape discusses current technology which can be utilized in upgrading secondary roads.
Video #: 039, Video Length: 28 min., Agency: Montana State University
Timber Bridges, Build Better and Save with Modern Timber Bridges
Utilization of timber bridges.
Video #: 042, Video Length: 22 min., Agency: FHWA
Basic Survey
Introduces highway personnel to basic surveying.
Video #: 047, Video Length: 24 min., Agency: North Dakota DOT
Introduction to Asphalt Materials
Training tape explains the basic types of asphalt, ways to liquefy asphalt's, and the various types of asphalt emulsions and why they are used. Also covered are the sources of asphalt's.
Video #: 048, Video Length: 26 min., Agency: Vermont T2 Center
Erosion and Sedimentation Control for Highway Construction
Presentation that shows the placement of erosion control fabric in a drainage ditch.
Video #: 049, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: Pennsylvania/DOT
Asphalt Pavement Applications
Discussion centers on the surface applications of fog seals and chip seals. It covers basic design factors affecting seal coats, and details hot-mix application for overlay work.
Video #: 051, Video Length: 30 min., Agency: Vermont LRP
The Asphalt Institute "Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Workshop"
Part IV. Crack Filling and Part VIII. Recycling Procedures
Part IV: Discusses various types of patching and the repair of cracks, potholes, and other pavement surface distresses. The tape touches only lightly on bituminous treated surfaces, concentrating mainly on asphalt concrete pavements.
Part VIII: Covers hot and cold asphalt recycling techniques. Some limitation on hot recycling are noted. The advantages and disadvantages of both hot and cold asphalt recycling are discussed.
Video #: 054, Video Length: 91 min., Agency: Montana State University
The Asphalt Institute "Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Workshop"
Part VI. Seals Coats and Pothole Repair
Part VI. Covers the various types of seal coats, including slurry and sand seals. The objectives behind the use of seal coats are defined. Reference is made to standard Asphalt Institute handbooks. Pothole Repair: Covers key pothole repair steps - signing, marking, cutting, cleaning, tacking, filling and compacting. Methods used represent attempts to produce permanent repairs.
Video #: 057, Video Length: 68 min., Agency: Montana State University
Basics of Local Road Engineering and Road Drainage
This tape provides and overview of local road engineering. The tape on drainage stresses the need for a proper inventory of culverts, drainage areas, and problems areas.
Video #: 058, Video Length: 110 min., Agency: Cornell & Vermont LRP
Engineering Task Training for Temporary Personnel (Surveying)
Videotapes introduction to survey equipment, use and handling for first-time temporary employees.
Video #: 062, Video Length: 19 min., Agency: Colorado/DOT
Field Testing Concrete
This videocassette consists of 3 parts concerning field testing. Part 1. Discusses sampling techniques and temperature considerations. Part 2. Explains slump tests and cylinder testing. Part 3. Covers air content consideration.
Video #: 068, Video Length: 34 min., Agency: Washington State/DOT
Bituminous Concrete Paving
A videocassette for construction inspectors includes three parts. Part 1. Preliminary equipment checks. Part 2. Surface preparation and tack coats: and Part 3. Delivery of hot-mix paving, compaction, and final subject acceptance. The procedures and inspection requirements are in accord with WSDOT standards but the general principles would apply to all agencies.
Video #: 069, Video Length: 48 min., Agency: Washington State/DOT
Bituminous Seal Coat
Tape presents in clear terms the materials, equipment, traffic control, and work methods for bituminous seal coats. References are made to WSDOT's standard specifications; however, ideas presented are generally applicable anywhere.
Video #: 070, Video Length: 16 min., Agency: Washington State/DOT
Bituminous Plant Inspection, Parts 1 & 2
The videocassette consists of two parts which over the "basic" of bituminous plants and their inspection. Subjects include materials, batch plant operations, and drum-mix plants.
Video #: 073, Video Length: 37 min., Agency: Washington State/DOT
Asphalt Emulsion Spray Application
Basic principles for the use and application of emulsified asphalt for surface treatment.
Video #: 074, Video Length: 24 min., Agency: Asphalt Institute
Uses of Asphalt - Rubber
Description and uses of asphalt-rubber. Asphalt-rubber is a blend of reacted scrap rubber and asphalt cement.
Video #: 079, Video Length: 12 min., Agency: Asphalt Institute
The Prestressed Precast Concrete Industry
This very informative videotape presents a brief overview of current prestressed concrete components, including their manufacture and uses.
Video #: 082, Video Length: 21 min., Agency: PCI
Cathodic Bridge Protection
This very informative videotape presents a brief overview of current prestressed concrete components, including their manufacture and uses.
Video #: 097, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: Montana State University
Bridge Construction, Part 1
Bridge construction overview.
Video #: 102, Video Length: 28 min., Agency: Maryland SHWA
Bridge Construction, Part 2
Structure excavation and piling.
Video #: 103, Video Length: 27 min., Agency: Maryland SHWA
Bridge Construction, Part 3
Forms and reinforcement.
Video #: 104, Video Length: 29 min., Agency: Maryland SHWA
Bridge Construction, Part 4
Concrete placement.
Video #: 105, Video Length: 27 min., Agency: Maryland SHWA
Bridge Construction, Part 5
Structural steel.
Video #: 106, Video Length: 26 min., Agency: Maryland SHWA
Bridge Construction, Part 6
Bridge decks.
Video #: 107, Video Length: 27 min., Agency: Maryland SHWA
Bridge Construction, Parts 1 - 6
Tape includes all aspects of bridge construction.
Video #: 108, Video Length: 165 min., Agency: Maryland SHWA
Constructor Inspector Responsibilities
Program designed primarily for CE interns/trainees and new construction inspectors. Uses a panel discussion approach. Outlines five responsibilities deemed most important for the construction inspector.
Video #: 111, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: Pennsylvania/DOT
Surface Treatment and Equipment Calibration
This videocassette provides on surface treatment and equipment operations. Program describes steps involved in calibrating the oil distributor and chip sealer. Also covers yield method for checking actual quantities placed.
Video #: 112, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: Pennsylvania/DOT
Improved Inlets for Highway Culverts, Hydraulics of Energy Dissipaters, Importance of Drainage
This videotape presents technical hydraulics engineering concepts related to highway drainage culvert inlets and downstream outlet energy dissipation.
Video #: 120, Video Length: 36 min., Agency: FHA
Subsurface Utility Engineering - A Technology for the 90's
This tape discusses the importance of applying subsurface utility engineering as a component in the development of all highway projects which involved potential conflicts with underground utility facilities. The purpose of this emerging technology is to provide accurate information on the horizontal and vertical location of underground utility facilities during the early development of highway projects. This information can be used in the location and design of highway improvements projects to minimize conflicts with underground utilities.
Video #: 124, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: U.S. DOT/FHWA
Cold Asphalt Recycling Technology
This provides an overview of in-place cold asphalt recycling technology, including procedures, equipment and testing requirements. Problems and pitfalls are also presented.
Video #: 125, Video Length: 7 min., Agency: Oregon Milesposts
The Modern Timber Bridge
This tape was prepared by Mississippi State University to introduce the timber bridge as an alternative for bridge construction. The tape highlights a demonstration timber bridge built in Mississippi and discusses timber bridge designs, new forest products, and timber preservative treatments.
Video #: 134, Video Length: 6 min., Agency: Mississippi State University
Geo Textiles on Gravel Roads
This tape discusses the use of geotextiles in the design and maintenance of gravel roads.
Video #: 136, Video Length: 44 min., Agency: Oklahoma T2 Center
Timber Bridge
This tape discusses economical alternative bridge replacement technology using native timber to produce the modern timber bridge structure in the state of Pennsylvania.
Video #: 153, Video Length: 28 min., Agency: Pennsylvania/DOT
Modern Timber Bridges: A New Return for Old New England
This tape discusses a timber bridge demonstration project in the town of Foster, Rhode Island for a rural two-lane bridge replacement.
Video #: 154, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: Rhode Island DoA
Open Graded Base Course
This tape discusses the design and construction of an open graded base course, instead of the standard graded base, to improve and provide positive drainage of moisture from beneath pavements.
Video #: 155, Video Length: 12 min., Agency: Wisconsin/DOT
Here's How Roads Are Built
This tape was prepared for young audiences, showing all the steps and materials that go into building roads, and learning about the equipment used in road building.
Video #: 167, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: Video University Productions
How To Prevent Segregation
This tape discusses the causes of segregation of aggregates in asphalt pavements and methods of prevention.
Video #: 168, Video Length: 26 min., Agency: Video University Productions
Special Hot Mixes SMA-ATPB Rubberized
Deals with the design, construction, and/or maintenance of asphalt pavements.
Video #: 169, Video Length: 46 min., Agency: Video University Productions
Paving Techniques
Deals with the design, construction, and/or maintenance of asphalt pavements.
Video #: 170, Video Length: 37 min., Agency: Video University Productions
Thermal and Asphalt Cold Mix Treatment of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil
Deals with the design, construction, and/or maintenance of asphalt pavements.
Video #: 172, Video Length: 59 min., Agency: Video University Productions
Selective Pavement Rehabilitation
Deals with the design, construction, and/or maintenance of asphalt pavements.
Video #: 173, Video Length: 34 min., Agency: Video University Productions
Paving and Compaction Training
Deals with the design, construction, and/or maintenance of asphalt pavements.
Video #: 176, Video Length: 103 min., Agency: Video University Productions
ERES-Soil Stabilization - Selecting the Modifier
This tape discusses the use of soil and aggregate stabilization techniques and modifiers to aid construction, reduce pavement costs, and improve pavement strength.
Video #: 178, Video Length: 19 min., Agency: FHWA
Introduction to Rehabilitation of Highway Concrete
This tape is an introduction to and previews four tapes entitled Quality Control of Concrete on Site, Parts 1 through 4. The importance of obtaining quality control of concrete in the repair and rehabilitation of street and highway concrete is discussed.
Video #: 185, Video Length: 10 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Quality Control of Concrete on Site - Part 1
This tape discusses methods for the field sampling and testing of concrete for temperature and slump.
Video #: 186, Video Length: 14 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Quality Control of Concrete on Site - Part 2
This tape discusses methods for the field sampling and testing of concrete for air content and unit weight, as well as the procedures for making cylinders and beams.
Video #: 187, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Quality Control of Concrete on Site - Part 3
This tape presents new methods developed by SHRP for the field sampling and testing of concrete. Testing is divided into two areas; As-Delivered Concrete, which discusses water content measurement and thermal effects evaluation, and As-Placed Concrete, which discusses maturity monitoring.
Video #: 188, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Quality Control of Concrete on Site - Part 4
This tape presents new methods developed by SHRP for the field sampling and testing of concrete. Additional testing methods for As-Placed Concrete include temperature-matched curing, pulse velocity testing, and nuclear density testing.
Video #: 189, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Concrete Pavement Overlays
This tape discusses general information, design considerations, pre- overlays repairs, surface preparation, concrete placement and curing, and joint sawing and sealing related to concrete pavement overlays. An accompanying user's guide provides guidelines and guide specifications on overlay design and construction.
Video #: 190, Video Length: 22 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Alkali - Silica Testing
This tape discusses the determination, prevention, and testing (both new and conventional) of Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) in concrete. ASR that occurs between the alkali in cement and the silica in aggregate is a major cause of concrete cracking.
Video #: 191, Video Length: unavailable, Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Bridge Deck Overlays
This tape discusses deck conditions, materials, surface perpetration, and overlay placement for the use of concrete in bridge deck overlays.
Video #: 192, Video Length: 19 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Freeze Thaw Testing
This tape discusses causes and prevention of freeze-thaw damage to concrete. Both conventional and new methods of freeze-thaw testing of concrete are also covered.
Video #: 193, Video Length: 25 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Full - Depth Repair of Jointed Concrete
This tape describes the full-depth repair of jointed concrete pavement by discussing concrete pavement distresses, field surveys, transverse joint design, materials, and repair procedures. The accompanying User's Guide contains all the information in this tape, as well as specifications guidelines.
Video #: 194, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Early Opening of Full - Depth Concrete Repairs
This tape discusses "fast track" technology that allows full-depth concrete pavement repairs to be completed and opened to traffic within a few hours.
Video #: 195, Video Length: 10 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Partial Depth Repairs of Concrete Pavement
This tape discusses the materials and the entire repair process of partial depth repair of concrete pavements. "Fast track" technology that allows the pavement to be opened to traffic within about eight hours is also presented.
Video #: 196, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program
Asphalt Overlays: The Four P's
Provide information on a particular maintenance activity - an asphalt overlay.
Video #: 198, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: Minnesota Local Road Research Board
The Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler
This is an instructional tape of a teleconference workshop concerning the control of beaver ponds. Topics presented in the program include the history of the beaver pond problem, natural history of the beaver, effects of beaver ponds on the surrounding area, control practices, and details of the Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler device.
Video #: 202, Video Length: 50 min., Agency: Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, South Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Research Department
Evaluation Procedures for Deicing Chemicals
This tape presents information on the use and testing of several non-salt deicing chemicals and their impact on the environment. Twelve primary tests discussed include; two tests for ice melting capacity, two tests for ice penetration, two tests for ice undercutting, evaluation of corrosive effects on metals, rapid evaluation of effects on concrete, evaluation of scaling effects on concrete surfaces, evaluation of frictional characteristics, preliminary assessment of ecological effects, and evaluation of corrosive effects on steel reinforcement in concrete.
Video #: 209, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: Strategic Highway Research Program of the FHWA
Chip Seal Applications
Part 1 - Preliminary Concerns, Materials, Equipment, Surface Preparation, Weather Requirements, Application Rates
Part II - Chip Seal Procedures, Spreading & Roller Operation
Part III - Chip Seal Problems, Longitudinal, Transverse
Video #: 214, Video Length: 40 min., Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Asphalt Paving Instructions
Part I. Deals with construction and maintenance of local road system. Inspect asphalt paving. Metric units.
Part II. Deals with Paving Inspection Operation. Communicating with the plan. Keeping your supervisor well informed. Specing plans with operator.
Part III. Deals with mix qualities. Lay down operation and road. Problems. Mixed design, paving and compaction.
Video #: 215, Video Length: 60 min., Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Asphalt Roadways Rehabilitation
How To Determine the Proper Rehabilitation Alternative:
Evaluating Existing Roads
Understanding Applications of Different Strategies
Selecting Preferred Method
Modules Seven of Them:
Types of Rehabilitation
1. Recycling
2. Resurfacing
3. Surface Treatment
Video #: 217, Video Length: 6 min., Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Pavement Surface Condition
Familiar with common pavement defects. Wheel path, extent severity. Covers pavements defects associated with flexible pavement. Rigid pavements defects. Alligator cracking severity. Transverse cracking severity extent. Raveling severity. Flushing. Patching. Chip Sealing. Pavement edge condition.
Video #: 218, Video Length: 29 min., Agency: Washington State DOT
Pothole Repair: Proven Practices
It's objective is to increase the quality of workmanship associated with effectively patching potholes in Minnesota. SUMMARY: Use high quality patching material. Lower priced materials end up costing more because they don't last.
Video #: 248, Video Length: 14 min., Agency: Minnesota Local Road Research Board
Ultra-Thin Whitetopping
This video explains and discusses the effectiveness of the whitetopping overlay that consists of placing a thin layer of fiber-reinforced concrete over a specially prepared asphalt surface.
Video #: 257, Video Length: 8 min., Agency: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the American Concrete Pavement Association
Basic Principles for Proper Installation of Corrugated Steel Drainage Structures
This tape describes the proper installation of corrugated steel drainage structures.
Video #: 264, Video Length: 20 min., Agency: National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association
Reading The Traveled Way
Focuses on understanding what the condition of the road is and provides insights on how to proactively avoid costly repairs by properly addressing the road in its current condition. Shows rutting, washboarding, potholes destroyed road template, cracks, flour, loss of surfacing, excessive vegetation, water bypassing surface cross drains, damaged or filled cattle guards, damage to bridges and damage to fords.
Video #: 266B, Video Length: 16 min., Agency: USDA Forest Service Engineering, San Dimas Technology and Development Center
Smoothing and Reshaping The Traveled Way
Covers detailed step-by-step processes used for both smoothing and reshaping a road. Covers crowned, in - sloped and out - sloped roads as well as transition sections.
Video #: 266D, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: USDA Forest Service Engineering, San Dimas Technology and Development Center
Maintaining The Ditch and Surface Cross Drains
Provides comprehensive instruction for correctly construction and maintaining ditches, culverts and various surface cross drains. Highlights rolling dips, earthen water bars and interceptor dips. Covers heeling the ditch, pulling the ditch, maintaining surface cross-drains, rolling drain dips, interceptor dips, earthern water bars, and open-top drainage devices.
Video #: 266E, Video Length: 16 min., Agency: USDA Forest Service Engineering, San Dimas Technology and Development Center
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Planning / Administration

A Gift of Value - FHWA
A videotape of a slide/tape presentation discussing value engineering.
Video #: 001, Video Length: 10 min.
Agri-Access Network - A Pennsylvania Pilot Study
A videocassette that discusses local road and bridge problems caused by large farm equipment.
Video #: 004, Video Length: 25 min.
Budgeting for Rehabilitation
Budgeting for rehabilitation examines the economic ramification of both full restoration of paved highways, and prioritization of restoration treatments for a pavement systems.
Video #: 007, Video Length: 23 min., Agency: Asphalt Institute
Caution, Litigation Ahead: "The Road to Effective Risk Management"
The purpose of this videotape presentation is to motivate state and local highway officials to implement effective risk management programs to improve highway safety and mitigate the risk of tort liability.
Video #: 038, Video Length: 25 min., Agency: FHWA
Road Maintenance Costs Analysis: Part 1 and Part 2
Part 1. First of a 4-part series on road maintenance cost analysis. Tape explains the basics of equipment management, discusses various depreciation techniques, and discusses the important of properly estimating costs prior to budget preparation. The estimating of fuel, gas costs are described, as are the overhead costs of interest, insurance and oil and equipment storage. Part 2. Covers the basics of maintenance and operating costs with specific examples for labor, equipment, materials, and overhead. Eventually this tape provides a simple maintenance management system.
Video #: 060, Video Length: 30 min.
Tort Liability - A New Perspective
This tape discusses the background and liability in current travel practices as pertaining to federal, state and local governmentbodies.
Video #: 077, Video Length: 20 min., Agency: FHWA
Ramp Metering: Signal For Success
This videotape explains the principles and benefits of ramp metering by showing examples of successful projects in Los Angeles, Denver and Minneapolis. The videotape also explains urban traffic congestion and addresses several key issues, such as safety, efficiency, equity, and public relations. The intended audience is public officials and citizens. The videotape presents the merits of ramp metering and encourages viewers to further explore the potential for ramp metering in their own communities.
Video #: 085, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: FHWA
Emergency Relief
This videotape covers the emergency relief program for federal-aid highways.
Video #: 087, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: FHWA
Bid Rigging
Videocassette presentation covering FBI experience in investigation of bidrigging and how to detect it.
Video #: 098, Video Length: 20 min., Agency: Colorado/DOT
Impact of Truck Size and Weight
Video shows the effect that truck size and weight have on pavements and bridges.
Video #: 101, Video Length: 31 min., Agency: FHWA
Transportation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Addresses the condition of the U.S. Transportation System Infrastructure. Reasons for highway system infrastructure deterioration, need for repair of replacement and the costs associated with infrastructure improvements are discussed.
Video #: 114, Video Length: 9 min., Agency: MN/DOT
The Best Defense is a Good Road
Discusses the potential legal ramifications of inadequate highway maintenance and recordkeeping procedures and documentation. Draws comparisons between the apparent maintenance costs and the true costs when legal liabilities is considered.
Video #: 115, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: FHWA/NACE
Pavement Management System
This tape is a clear, concise introduction to the benefits and costs ofimplementing a pavement management system. This involves methods for determining when, where and what type of pavement with limited funds. The steps involved are; highway inventories, a pavement condition survey, analysis of repair needs, ranking of needs, and strategy and costs analysis. Alternatives regarding the purchase or development of a pavement management system or the use of a consultant also discussed.
Video #: 122, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: FHWA
Technical Advancements for Maintenance Workers
This tape describes the development of new materials, equipment, andprocedures to help maintenance workers operate more efficiently and safely.
Video #: 126, Video Length: 12 min., Agency: SHRP
Weather and Loads: "The Effect They Have On Roads"
Provides easy to understand information and demonstrations of the reliable and efficient applied pavement science which can replace guesswork in deciding how to design and maintain local roads. The video is presented in a format similar to the television program, "Newton's Apple."
Video #: 128, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: Braun Pavement
Open Roads: "A Look at Freeway Incident Management"
This tape uses animation, special effect, on-camera interviews and real world footage to depict the severity of the freeway incident problem and, then offers effective, practical and low-cost solutions and procedures by dising a broad range of proven and successful and incident management strategies.
Video #: 130, Video Length: 19 min., Agency: FHWA
Can a PC Help You?
This tape was prepared by the Kansas University Transportation Center and shows how personal computers can be used by highway departments for management, design, maintenance, and recordkeeping needs. The tape also shows you how to select the proper computer systems to satisfy your needs.
Video #: 135, Video Length: 29 min., Agency: Kansas University Transportation Center
Road Repair: Do the Right Thing at the Right Time
This tape was prepared by the Minnesota LRRB and discusses how to identify forms of pavement deterioration, why pavements deteriorate, how pavements are designed to resist deterioration, and how to repair pavements.
Video #: 140, Video Length: 22 min., Agency: MN/LLRB
Pavement Management System
This tape was prepared by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission of San Francisco, Calif., and uses the San Francisco Bay area as an example of the importance and steps for implementing a Pavement Management System.
Video #: 142, Video Length: 16 min., Agency: San Francisco MTC
Testing and Field Inspection of Roadway Delineation
This tape discusses how to establish, implement, and administer a roadway delineation system program of pavement markings and traffic guidance appurtenances.
Video #: 145, Video Length: 36 min., Agency: US DOT/FHWA
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations - Legal Liability Issues and Chemical Deicing.
Legal Liability Issues and Chemical Deicing.
Video #: 164, Video Length: 104 min., Agency: University of Wisconsin
Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations - Managing Operations and Panel Discussion.
Managing Operations and Panel Discussion.
Video #: 165, Video Length: 82 min., Agency: University of Wisconsin
Introduction to Bridges
This tape was prepared by the University of Arkansas as the first in a series of tapes dealing with bridges and discusses bridge problems and replacement and/or maintenance needs, bridge loads, bridge types, and stresses in bridge members.
Video #: 180, Video Length: 43 min.
Reponse to Winter
This tape was prepared by the Pennsylvania/DOT and discusses the why, when, and what levels of winter service Penn/DOT is expected to provide to highway users.
Video #: 182, Video Length: 20 min.
Workplace Cultural Diversity
This tape, prepared by the Minnesota/DOT, discusses the diversity of people who come together in the workplace and interact in workplace and interact in work groups on the job. People of different cultures, religions, ethnic backgrounds, gender, and physical and mental abilities are part of today's diverse workforce.
Video #: 204, Video Length: 15 min.
Technology Transfer Series
Effective Technology Transfer Methods. Establish a Technology Transfer Program.
Video #: 230, Video Length: unavailable, Agency: DOT/FHWA
Equipment Management Systems Series
Introduction to EMS
Equipment Inventory
Equipment Maintenance
Parts and supplies management
Financial management
Equipment Management Information
Sub-System and EMS Implementation
Video #: 233, Video Length: unavailable, Agency: DOT/FHWA
Highway Management Series
Introduction Pavement Management Systems (PMS) An Overview
PMS Data Collection/Management
Developing and Implementing
Pavement Management Systems
Video #: 235, Video Length: unavailable, Agency: DOT/FHWA
Shooting Good Video
Techniques for using the camera equipment and recording the subject can significantly contribute to the quality of the product.
Video #: 237, Video Length: 8 min., Agency: FHWA
Protecting Our Pavements: Preventive Maintenance
This tape conveys the transportation system preservation message as experienced by five veterans Chief Engineers. The message is to establish dedicated funding, to improve strategic planning and programming; and to apply the right treatment at the right time was stated by each of the Chief Engineers.
Video #: 243, Video Length: 14 min., Agency: FHWA/Michigan DOT
Maintenance Supervisor's Responsibility
Having a work schedule. Training traffic control devices. To use special equipment on the job
Video #: 249, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Air Quality Conformity in Transportation Planning
Gives a brief overview on guidelines local officials must follow in their transportation planning processes while adhering to the Clean Air Act and State Implementation Plan (SIP) which address air quality and standards of maximum pollutant levels allowed in their areas and the population.
Video #: 252, Video Length: 20 min., Agency: Zapata Engineering
How To Give a Deposition
This tape was produced by the Pennsylvania DOT. The tape gives a brief overview on how to give a legal deposition.

Video Number: 254, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT

Air Quality Conformity in Transportation Planning
Give a brief overview on guidelines local officials must follow in their transportation planning processes while adhering to the Clean Air Act and State Implementation Plan.
Video #: 255, Video Length: 20 min.
Comparable Concepts for Replacement Housing and Business Relocation
This presentation explores the concept of replacement housing for displace owners and tenants under the Uniform Act and 49 CFR Part 24. This information is very useful for relocation agents working on federally assisted projects for governmental agencies as well as Local Public Agencies involved in highway construction and maintenance.
Video #: 263, Video Length: 12 min., Agency: FHWA
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Maintenance / Operations

Plant Growth Regulator and Grounds Maintenance
Application of chemical for plant growth regulator.
Video #: 002, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: US Army/CoE
White Gold
Snow Removal
Video #: 005, Video Length: 26 min., Agency: APWA
Maintaining Non-Hard Surfaces
Maintaining proper grade and draining on gravel roads.
Video #: 006, Video Length: 9 min. Agency: Utah DOT
The Snowfighters
Videotape depicts the recommended procedure and application of salt on highways.
Video #: 008, Video Length: 24 min. Agency:The Salt Institute
1983 Snowfighters Rodeo
1983 snow removal competition sponsored by APWA.
Video #: 009, Video Length: 30 min., Agency: APWA
Snow Removal on Iowa Roads
Slide show demonstrates the proper procedure for snow and ice removal.
Video #: 010, Video Length: 23 min., Agency: Iowa DOT
Snow Plow and Sander Operation
Lesson uses videotape and field demonstrations to make new employees familiar with plowing snow and ice removal; hooking up a plow and tailgate spreader, operating the plow and spreader controls, performing maintenance checks, understanding the method and purpose of spreader calibration, and following assigned routes.
Video #: 012, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: Nebraska DOR
Snowfighter: The Quiet Patriots
This tape describes the snowfighter's mission of providing refer road surfaces for the public.
Video #: 014, Video Length: 18 min. Agency:Minnesota/DOT
Prestressed Concrete Bridge Safety Inspection
Various techniques of bridge inspection for a two-man team. Team checks tools and equipment and organizes field trip to assigned bridges. Program shows a run-through of a bridge inspection and examples of various bridges prestressed concrete beams. Historical information on the development and fabrication of prestressed concrete beams isincluded.
Video #: 015, Video Length: 58 min., Agency: Pennsylvania/DOT
Repair of Depressions, Rutting and Corrugations
Videocassette presents a basic method for repairing rutted, corrugated, and depressed road surfaces. Covered are steps to fill in low areas with asphalt concrete, and to overlay with a wearing course. Program describes how to use this method with a motor grader in eight work steps.
Video #: 017, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: IRF
Reshaping Earth and Gravel Shoulders
Videocassette shows proper procedures for reshaping earth and gravel shoulders, (without adding material) to correct shoulder drop-off rutting, build-up of material, and excessive weed growth to maintain a safe shoulder with proper cross slope. Nine steps are outlined, and tools and equipment are described.
Video #: 018, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: IRF
Regraveling
Videocassette discusses the planning and coordination to restore road wearing surfaces. Noted are the repairs necessary prior to regraveling. Equipment and materials are outlined. A six-step regravling procedure is presented; placing traffic control, reshaping and compacting the subgrade, hauling and placing granular material, spreading and compacting the material, and removing traffic control devices.
Video #: 021, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: IRF
Common Maintenance Problems and Causes
Presentation covers maintenance problems on pavement surfaces, road bases and subbases, earth and gravel roads, shoulder drainage facilities, bridges, and roadside areas. Program identifies main causes of problems and guides participates to do the maintenance work.
Video #: 022, Video Length: 21 min., Agency: IRF
Replenishing Earth and Gravel Shoulders
Nine work steps are covered of the restoration of gravel shoulders by adding new material. Tape shows the preparation of the existing shoulder, placement and spreading of additional material, and compacting of the material. Equipment and materials, and their proper uses are also covered.
Video #: 023, Video Length: 19 min., Agency: IRF
Smoothing and Reshaping of Earth and Gravel Roads
Videocassette has two parts; smoothing and reshaping. Each part has an equipment requirement, an overview of work steps, and a work step summary. Planning and preparing the work, and check the cross slopes at straight and curved sections are also covered.
Video #: 024, Video Length: 21 min., Agency: IRF
Patching Unpaved Roads
A manual method is described for repairing surface defects such as potholes, ruts, gullies, and soft spots on unpaved roads. An eight-step procedure provides for a long-lasting repair. The proper maintenance practices for preparing the hole, filling it with granular materials, and compacting the material are detailed. A quick test for moisture content is also described.
Video #: 025, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: FHWA
Guidelines For Spring Highway Use
Utilization of roads subject to spring break-up.
Video #: 026, Video Length: 26 min., Agency: United States/DOT
Base and Sub-Base Repair
Presentation outlines 9-step base repair system. These steps include placing traffic control devices, marking the limits for repair, cutting the pavement, removing all unsuitable material, installing subdrainage, restoring subgrade and base, replacing pavement surface, cleaning worksite,and removing traffic control devices. Also covered are on-site moisture tests.
Video #: 027, Video Length: 16 min., Agency: IRF
Mechanical Cleaning of Unlined Ditches
This provides a review of ditch structure and its function, and selection of the type of equipment to be used (motor grader or excavator) depending on ditch conditions. Also covered a replanning the job, setting traffic control, cleaning ditch and adjacent culvert inlets and outfalls, disposing of unwanted material, cleaning the site, inspecting the job, and removing traffic control devices.
Video #: 028, Video Length: 20 min., Agency: IRF
Cleaning of Lined Ditches, Culverts and Catch Basins
Proper procedures for manual cleaning of lined ditches, culverts, and catch basins are demonstrated in this videotape. Procedure consists of placing traffic signs, assigning the work, removing and disposing of all debris and obstructions, inspecting for damage, minor repairs, cleaning worksite, and removing traffic signs.
Video #: 029, Video Length: 16 min., Agency: IRF
Single and Multiple Surface Treatments
Course covers good surface treatments on paved and unpaved roads. Covered are; advanced repairs of surface; testing equipment, especially the asphalt distributions; checking the weather forecast during the operation; materials required; how to apply asphalt; spreading and compacting the aggregate; and how to obtain smooth transverse and longitudinal joints.
Video #: 030, Video Length: 14 min., Agency: IRF
Pothole Repair in Surface Treatment Pavement
Videocassette clearly outlines an 8-step procedure for surface treated road repairs including the placing of traffic control devices, marking damaged areas, cutting out and removing damaged material, filling holes with granular material, compacting fill material, sealing surfaces with liquid asphalt and cover aggregate, cleaning the worksite, and removing traffic control devices.
Video #: 031, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: IRF
Cleaning and Clearing of Bridges
Program describes what, why, and how to clean bridges and components. It includes procedures for cleaning bridge decks, drain holes, drain spouts, expansion joints, signs and reflectors, unauthorized writing or painting, bearing assemblies, pier caps and abutments, and removing debris and waterway obstructions.
Video #: 032, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: IRF
Concrete Bridge Deck Repair
Program covers permanent repair of partial and full-depth bridge deck holes with cement. Covered are the proper uses of tools and equipment for cutting concrete, cleaning our holes and reinforcing steel, building the form, preparing the concrete, and placing and finishing the concrete. Also described is the correct curing method.
Video #: 033, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: IRF
Importance of Roadway Drainage
Lecture-type training tape emphasizes the importance of good roadway drainage. The tape stresses the need for a proper inventory of culvert, drainage areas, and problem areas.
Video #: 034, Video Length: 60 min., Agency: Vermont LRP
Blading Unpaved Roads
Course is designed to teach operator trainees to understand basic concepts of the construction and maintenance of unpaved roads, perform the required daily maintenance on a motor grader, and operate the grader to maintain unpaved roads.
Video #: 036, Video Length: 22 min., Agency: FHWA
Motor Graders: Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Nebraska/DOT
Lessons covers motor grader operation and is designed to teach new employees with no grader experience. Emphasis is placed on daily preventive maintenance; starting and shutting down the engine blade positions; basic maneuvering; and operation techniques to use on some major work activities.
Video #: 037, Video Length: 73 min., Agency: Nebraska DOT
Surface Treatment Equipment Calibration
This videocassette provides instruction on surface treatment and equipment operations.
Video #: 043, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT
Drainage Pipe Installation
Programs primary emphasis is on proper compaction techniques. Includes lesson plan for determining slope and grade.
Video #: 044, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT
Preventive Maintenance Dump Truck Operation
Tapes cover the essentials for developing basic skills in equipment driving. Emphasis is placed on daily preventive maintenance, starting and shutting down the engine, shifting gears, and maneuvering procedures. Safety precautions are covered as appropriate.
Video #: 045, Video Length: 85 min., Agency: Nebraska DOT
Planning and Organizing for the Snowstorm
Acquaints maintenance personnel with methods for planning for the season.
Video #: 046, Video Length: 10 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT
Backing: "You Owe It To Yourself"
Familiarizes equipment operators with proper backing procedures. Outlines proper procedures for backing methods for reducing backing accidents.
Video #: 050, Video Length: 10 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT
Ten-Wheel Dump Trucks
Videocassette presents the start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures for 10-wheel dumptrucks. The start-up inspection follows the usual procedures required by most equipment preventive maintenance programs. The discussion features transmission, gearing, and shifting.
Video #: 052, Video Length: 22 min., Agency: Delaware/DOT
Standard Laboratory Controls For Soil-Cement Mixtures
Laboratory procedures for determining proper percentage of soil-cement.
Video #: 055, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: Oregon Cement Association
"Testing" A. Sample Splitting. B. Fine & Course Sieve Analysis C. Liquid Analysis. D. Liquid Limit P.I.
Materials testing with emphasis on methods and equipment.
Video #: 061, Video Length: 47 min., Agency: South Dakota DOT
Snow Removal
Program shows how to prepare equipment for winter, and how to operate a snowplow safely traffic.
Video #: 063, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: Colorado DOT
Testing
Testing procedures and equipment.
Video #: 064, Video Length: 90 min., Agency: South Dakota DOT
Equipment Operation: Loaders, Mowers, and Tilt - Bed Trailers
Videocassette lesson covers the essentials for developing basic skills in equipment operation. Emphasis is placed on daily maintenance, starting up and shutting down the engine, using the equipment control, maneuvering and basic operations.
Video #: 066, Video Length: 93 min., Agency: Nebraska DOT
Loader Operation
This videocassette consists of two parts of training loader operators. This first part features pre-trip inspection start-up procedures, loader controls, and shutdown procedures. The second part features suggestions on maneuvering and operating loaders.
Video #: 071, Video Length: 35 min., Agency: Washington State DOT
Tilt-Bed Trailers
This videocassette consists of two parts. The first part emphasizes prestart inspections, trailer hook-up procedures and equipment loading prior to hauling. It also illustrates how to load equipment on a low-boy trailer. The second part supplements Part 1, and features practical hints on trailer towing, unloading procedures, loading and hauling pipe materials.
Video #: 072, Video Length: 27 min., Agency: Washington State DOT
Plow Power
This video shows proper techniques for residential and local road snowplowing. Actual plowing scenes depict one-way, reversible, wing, and tandem plowing on city and town roads, including cul-de-sacs. Safety and responsibilities issues are stressed.
Video #: 076, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: APWA
Equipment Management System
This videotape presents material to assist managers in developing and implementing equipment management techniques.
Video #: 080, Video Length: 40 min., Agency: FHWA
Maintenance Management System
Video training program used in conjunction with a maintenance management system manual. How to develop, implement, evaluate, administer insure quality control and update a highway/street and right-of-way maintenance and management system.
Video #: 081, Video Length: 35 min., Agency: FHWA
Idea Store
The Pennsylvania/Dot and T2Center has complied innovative ideas which have been developed by street and highway department employees. The tape consists of ideas which are easy to implement, inexpensive, and widely applicable.
Video #: 083, Video Length: 52 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT
Maintaining Gravel Roads in Arkansas
An excellent videotape for road foremen and grader operators. This tape covers motor grader operation, drainage requirements, crown and superelevation, compaction and other aspects pertaining to maintaining gravel roads.
Video #: 086, Video Length: 29 min., Agency: University of Arkansas
Equipment Operation and Maintenance Motor Grader Operation, Loader Operation
This videotape presents methods and procedures for proper operation and maintenance of equipment. The tape also presents specific methods and procedures for operating and maintaining the motor grader and loader.
Video #: 088, Video Length: 120 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Weed Sprayer Operation, Dump Truck Operation
This videotape presents methods and procedures for proper operation and maintenance of weed sprayers and dump trucks.
Video #: 089, Video Length: 115 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Crane Operation; Winch, Auger, and Bucket Operation; Forklift Operation and Maintenance; Rotary Mower Operation and Maintenance
This videotape presents methods and procedures for proper operation and maintenance of cranes, forklifts and rotary mowers.
Video #: 090, Video Length: 120 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Straight Blade Snowplows; Highway Sanders; Crack Sealer Operation; Tar Pot Operation; Bulldozer Preventive Maintenance
This videotape presents methods and proceduresfor proper operation and maintenance of straight blade snowplows, highway sanders, and bulldozers. It also presents operational procedures for crack sealing and the use of the tar pot.
Video #: 091, Video Length: 117 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Highway Maintenance Overview; The Flagger; Traffic Control in Maintenance Work Areas
This videotape presents an overview of highway maintenance. In addition, the videotape includes procedures for traffic control in maintenance and construction work areas.
Video #: 092, Video Length: 112 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Routine Structure Cleaning; Maintain Drainage; Ditches; Guardrail Repair; Edge Rut Repair and Grade Gravel Shoulders; Mowing; Chemical Control of Vegetation; Plow Snow and Apply Salt
This videotape presents methods and procedures for proper maintenance of different highway components including structures, drainage, guardrails, shoulders and vegetation. Also included are procedures for snowplowing and salt application on highways.
Video #: 093, Video Length: 116 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Pothole Patching; Sealing Cracks; Bituminous Seal Coat; Maintain Non-Hard Surfaces; Bituminous Surface Replacement; Lane Leveling Bituminous Surfaces; Base Repair
This videotapes presents methods and procedures for the proper maintenance of highway surfaces.
Video #: 094, Video Length: 114 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Sweeper Operation; Pneumatic Tire Roller Operation; Steel-Wheel Roller Operation; Structures Inspection
This videotape presents methods and procedures for proper operation of sweepers and compactors. It also provides an overview of procedures for inspection of structures.
Video #: 095, Video Length: 107 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Maintenance Supervisor's Responsibilities; Patch P.C.C. with P.C.C.; Patch P.C.C. with Bituminous Material; P.C.C. Joint Sealing
This videotape presents methods and procedures for the maintenance of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements.
Video #: 096, Video Length: 48 min., Agency: Utah DOT
Equipment Operation; Chain Saw
Videocassette covers operation of the chain saw, preventive maintenance procedures, service requirements and safety regulations.
Video #: 100, Video Length: 45 min., Agency: Louisiana TRC
Without Due Process
Videocassette shows the hazards of overhead wiring to the operation of highway equipment.
Video #: 109, Video Length: 7 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT
Low Volume Road Maintenance
Discusses maintenance methods for low volume roads with accent on the similarities in methods among road types.
Video #: 110, Video Length: 14 min., Agency: Pennsylvania DOT
Pavement Structure Repair Techniques (Tape 1), Maintenance of Gravel Road, Ditch Maintenance, Pothole Patching, Crack Sealing & Basic Traffic Control
Detailed presentation of procedures for the maintenance of gravel roads, ditch maintenance, pothole patching, crack sealing and basic traffic control measures.
Video #: 116, Video Length: 88 min., Agency: FHWA
Pavement Structure Repair Techniques (Tape 2), Shoulder Maintenance & Asphalt Chip Seals
Detailed presentation of procedures for highway shoulder maintenance and asphalt chip sealing.
Video #: 117, Video Length: 43 min., Agency: FHWA
How To Get More Out Of Your Motorgrader
This videotape released by the John Deere Company, provides detailed field demonstrations, with narration on the use of the motorgrader to build and maintain gravel road, ditches, and slopes.
Video #: 129, Video Length: 22 min., Agency: FHWA
Snowfighting From A-Z
This tape provides information to public works officials about the use of salt products for various winter maintenance activities.
Video #: 141, Video Length: 73 min., Agency: Salt Institute
1991 AASHTO Technology Transfer Fair
Video #: 143, Video Length: 59 min.
Roadeo
Equipment Operators compete against each other in skill tests on various types of heavy equipment, including motor graders, front-end loaders, dump trucks and backhoes.
Video #: 146, Video Length: 8 min., Agency: New Mexico State
Maintaining Asphalt Roads - Blade Patching
Discusses the use of the motorgrader for patch repair of damaged areas of asphalt roads.
Video #: 149, Video Length: 12 min., Agency: NM Highway and Transportation Dept.
Snow and Ice Control
Discusses methods employed to prevent the accumulation of ice and snow on highways and methods of evaluating deicing agents.
Video #: 150, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: FHWA/SHRP
Here's How a Hot Mix Plant Works
Video #: 171, Video Length: 55 min.
Drum Mixer Plant Maintenance
Video #: 174, Video Length: 60 min.
Batch Plant Maintenance
Video #: 175, Video Length: 60 min.
Asphalt Maintenance Techniques
Video #: 177, Video Length: 85 min.
NOTE: Videotapes 171, 174, 175 & 177 were prepared by Video University Productions, Independence, MO and deal with the design, construction, and maintenance of asphalt pavements.
Seal Coating: A Matter of Science & Skill
This tape was prepared by the Minnesota Local Roads Research Board for highway maintenance personnel and discusses the planning, purpose, and procedures of asphalt pavement seal coating.
Video #: 179, Video Length: 16 min.
Snowplow Safety
This tape discusses on the safety aspects of driving with a snowplow.
Video #: 197, Video Length: 23 min.
Creating Meadows Through Road Maintenance and Construction
Video #: 199, Video Length: 8 min., Agency: New Mexico LTAP
Motorgrader Preventive Maintenance
Video #: 200, Video Length: 12 min., Agency: New Mexico LTAP
Rubber Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Surface Installation
Video #: 201, Video Length: 9 min., Agency: Montana DOT
Solving Diesel Cooling System Problems
Video #: 210, Video Length: 24 min., Agency: NALCO
The Snowfighter's
Video #: 211, Video Length: 21 min., Agency: The Salt Institute
PROBLEMS WITH GRAVEL ROADS
Causes prevention correction. Maintenance equipment and techniques. Proper drainage. No contamination. Stockpiles, rundown steep slopes.
Video #: 213, Video Length: 55 min., Agency: FHWA
BRIDGE MAINTENANCE FOR LOCAL ROADS CREWS
This video describes the 8 practices of bridge maintenance. They are: Create Smooth Transitions, Waterproof Concrete Surfaces, Patch Concrete Decks, Post Bridges, Bridge Inspection, Includes All Town Bridges, Track Bridge Performance Year to Year, Provide a Written Record for All to See.
Video #: 221, Video Length: 14 min., Agency: Vermont Local Roads
Utility Cut Repair: Doing It Right
Provides information about repairing the roadway after an open cut has been made to repair or service a utility and shows supervisors, workers, and public officials how everyone benefits from quality workmanship and the use of research-tested materials and methods.
Video #: 223, Video Length: 11 min., Agency: Minnesota Local Roads Research Board
What is Anti-Icing?
Presents new anti-icing technology where chemicals and abrasives are applied to roadways prior to snow and ice storms. Anti-icing procedures, costs and results are discussed.
Video #: 224, Video Length: 9 min., Agency: US Army Cold Region Research and Engineering Laboratory and the FHWA
Anti-Icing for Maintenance Personnel
Presents new anti-icing technology for maintenance managers and field personnel. The presentation discusses the use of Anti-Icing Tools which include materials, equipment, personnel and decision-making strategy.
Video #: 225, Video Length: 13 min., Agency: US Army Cold Region Research and Engineering Laboratory and the FHWA
Asphalt Crack Treatment
A road crew supervisor introduces asphalt crack treatments to his co-worker who has been reading up on the latest research on crack treatments. Animation is used to explain the difference between sealing and filling. Equipment and procedures are shown.
Video #: 227, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: MN Local Road Research Board
Contract Maintenance Series
Maintenance - Overview
Contract Maintenance - Procedures
Contract Maintenance - Supervision
Video #: 231, Video Length: unavailable, Agency: Dept. of Transportation/FHWA
Low Volume Roads Series
Setting Maintenance Priorities for Low-Volume Roads
Managing Maintenance for Low Volume
Video #: 232 Video Time: unavailable, Agency: DOT/FHWA
Bridge Evaluation and Posting
Provides an introduction to bridge maintenance, inspection, and evaluation. The tape explains the purpose of bridge weight limit postings, stressing the importance of not exceeding those limits, and the potential consequences when those limits are exceeded. The information is useful for local elected officials responsible for bridges on public roadways and user groups.
The presentation is divided into the following five modules:
  • Bridge Components and Inspection Standards
  • Bridge Deficiencies and Deterioration
  • Forces and Material Properties Affecting Strength
  • Bridge Posting and Permitting Process
  • Bridge Management

Video #: 236, Video Length: 38 min., Agency: NCSU
Snow Removal Techniques Plowing Tips From The Pros
Video #: 238, Video Length: 23 min., Agency: Vista Start Smart Videos
Stressing Our Future
In order to increase efficiency, farmers are beginning to use larger capacity wagons, hauling more bushels per trip to the elevator, and using much heavier equipment in their farming operations.
Video #: 241, Video Length: 10 min., Agency: Iowa DOT
The Importance of Road Drainage
Discusses the roadway considerations (including surface and drainage maintenance) and the inspection of drainage systems. It also address the environmental issues associated with road drainage, federal and state permits and liability for elements of design and maintenance.
Video #: 244, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: FHWA
Using Snow Plows on Motor graders
Details the correct way to attach snow plows to motor graders and basic information on using snow plows. The video address three different types of plows: from single, vplow and the wing plow.
Video #: 245, Video Length: 15 min., Agency: FHWA
Equipment Management Systems (EMS)
Discusses the various elements of an EMS, including shop management, inventory control, fluid dispensing and financial control.
Video #: 246, Video Length: 17 min., Agency: FHWA
How Heavy Is Too Heavy
It explains why overweight trucks and other vehicles wreck roads. The damage from overweight trucks and other vehicles runs approximately $40 million annually in South Dakota.
Video #: 250, Video Length: 30 min., Agency: SD School of Mines and Technology
Snow Removal Applications
This video discusses the techniques and equipment used on a motorgrader and snow removal applications. Types of snow encounters, road conditions and attachments mounted on the motorgrader for different parts of the country. Not familiar with equipment refer to a publication titled "TEVN2947 H Series Motorgrader orientation."
Video #: 258, Video Length: 21 min., Agency: Butler/CAT
Preventive Maintenance: Project Selection Right Road - Right Treatment-Right Time
This video discusses the various factors, such as existing pavement condition and environment effects, which must be taken into consideration when selecting the proper pavement for preventive maintenance. The tape also provides a general overview of the various preventive maintenance treatment options available for both rigid and flexible pavements and their suitability for a given pavement condition.
Video #: 260, Video Length: 30 min., Agency: DOT/FHWA
Forest Roads and the Environment
Provides as an introduction to the maintenance of low volume roads, highlighting issues that benefit from proper maintenance activities such as water temperatures, fish habitat and aggregate surfacing loss.
Video #: 266A, Video Length: 18 min., Agency: USDA Forest Service Engineering San Dimas Technology and Development Center
Reading Beyond the Traveled Way
Considers the natural functions happening beyond the roadway (rain, erosion) and how to use that knowledge before beginning maintenance operations to help minimize significant impacts on the road. Covers gullies, cracks and slumps, roadside ditch, ditch relief culverts, live stream culverts, and brush removal.
Video #: 266C, Video Length: 16 min., Agency: USDA Forest Service Engineering San Dimas Technology and Development Center


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North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program (ND LTAP)
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute - North Dakota State University
515 ½ E Broadway Suite 101, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone (701)328-9855 Toll Free 1-800-726-4143 Fax (701)328-9866