Iowa Maintenance Training Expo 2007
August 29–30, 2007
Iowa State Center, Ames
Brochures
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About the Expo
With tight transportation budgets and limited staff, all-season maintenance has become especially challenging, but Iowa’s transportation professionals are committed to satisfying the public’s expectations for safe travel in all kinds of weather and on all of Iowa’s roadways.
To help transportation professionals meet that commitment, the Expo will include
- equipment and maintenance demonstrations
- vendor displays
- “Build a Better Mousetrap” competition and demonstrations
- educational sessions
- keynote speakers
Who Should Attend?
The Expo is for city, county, and state staff responsible for all-season maintenance:
- roadway maintenance supervisors
- maintenance equipment operators
- technology and equipment providers
- public works superintendents
- city and county engineers
- airport maintenance staff
One of the strengths of the Expo is the variety of people who will participate. You will meet participants who perform the same job you do and others who fill entirely different roles.
Special Events
Along with the educational sessions and vendor displays, the Expo will also include the roadeos and “Build a Better Mousetrap” competition.
Snow Plow Roadeo, August 28
Iowa’s Snow Plow Roadeo offers plow operators an opportunity to challenge each other’s driving skills. This event typically attracts teams from city, county, and state shops all around Iowa. More than just a good time, preparing for and participating in the roadeo is a great way to develop your shop’s vehicle maintenance program and increase operators’ safety awareness. More information.
Motor Grader Roadeo, August 28
The Motor Grader Roadeo challenges operators in the safe and efficient operation of a motor grader. This event requires frame and moldboard positioning that simulates different job requirements an operator faces involving the preparation of road surfaces and shoulders, drainage, and snow removal. More information.
Note: Because of scheduling difficulties, roadeo participants must choose either the snow plow or motor grader. Unfortunately, registration in both events cannot be accommodated.
Build a Better Mousetrap, August 29
This competition celebrates the innovative tools and techniques created by Iowa public transportation agency personnel. Download the mousetrap submission form (183 kb pdf).
Questions
If you have questions about
- the Expo, contact Georgia Parham, Center for Transportation Research and Education (CTRE), 515-294-8103, gparham@iastate.edu
- the Snow Plow Roadeo, contact Bob Dingman, City of West Des Moines, 515-222-3480, bob.dingman@wdm-ia.com
- the Motor Grader Roadeo, contact Ron Dirks, Pocahontas County, 712-335-3252
- registration, contact University Conference Services, 515-294-5366
Registration
Register online through Iowa State University's Conference Services or download the registration form (53 kb pdf).
Fee: $65, includes lunch August 29 and break refreshments
