Midwest Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (MwSWZDI) Conference
May 10-11, 2005
Isle of Capri Hotel and Casino
Bettendorf, Iowa
About the conference
The Midwest Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (MwSWZDI), a consortium of several states and the Federal Highway Administration, studies and evaluates products and methods that improve safety and mobility in work zones. During the first four years of MwSWZDI, a total of 35 technologies were deployed and evaluated in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. At this year’s MwSWZDI conference, researchers will report on past years’ technology evaluations and discuss new technologies.
Who should attend
Anyone who is interested in improving work zone safety and would like to learn more about smart technologies is encouraged to attend. This event brings together university researchers, state department of transportation officials, and Federal Highway Administration representatives from several Midwestern states.
Tentative agenda
Day One, May 10, 2005
12:30 p.m. Registration
1:00 Welcome – Dan Sprengeler, Iowa DOT
Research Initiatives in Iowa, Steve Andrle, CTRE
Guidelines for Implementation of Work Zone Rules, Tracy Scriba, FHWA
Work Zone Liability—Can You Afford It? Vicky Johnson, Kansas DOT
2:30 BREAK and Vendor Displays
3:00
Ohio’s Lane Closure and Management Policy, Dave Holstein, Ohio DOT
Nighttime Traffic Control in Work Zones, James Bryden, New York DOT, retired
Work Zone Safety Innovations in Illinois, Dennis Huckaba, Illinois DOT
5:00 Wrap-up – Dan Sprengeler / Reception and Vendor Displays
6:30 Dinner on your own
Day Two, May 11, 2005
7:00 a.m. Continental breakfast / Vendor displays
8:00 Opening Remarks – Mark Dunn, Iowa DOT Research
Reports of significant past research studies
Real Time Systems, Alan Horowitz , et. al.
Speed Displays, Alan Horowitz, et. al.
Roll-up Signs & Paddle Pal, Alan Horowitz, et. al.
9:30 Break / Vendor displays
10:00 Reports of significant past research studies continued
Removable/Portable Rumble Strips, Alan Horowitz, et. al.
Monitoring Work Zones & FYG Sign Backing, Tom Maze, Iowa State University
RPMs in Work Zones, Aemal Khattak, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Enforcement in Work Zones, Tom McDonald, CTRE
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Wrap-up – Dan Sprengeler
Additional events
You’re also welcome to stay for the following free events:
- May 11, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and May 12, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Midwest States Work Zone Roundtable
- May 12, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Quickzone software demonstration
Registration
The registration fee of $50 per person includes handouts, break refreshments, continental breakfast, and lunch. Make your check payable to Iowa State University.
Register online or register by e-mail, mail, or fax (download a pdf registration brochure). The pdf registration form can be filled out in pdf, saved and then either printed and mailed or emailed as an attachment.
Please submit email, mail, or fax registrations to
Lori Wildeman
Center for Transportation Research and Education
2901 South Loop Drive, Suite 3100
Ames, IA 50010-8632
Fax: 515-294-0467
E-mail: lwild@iastate.edu
Registration deadline
The deadline for registration is May 2, 2005. Registrations cancelled at least one week before the conference will receive full refunds. After this period, no refunds will be made. Substitutions are welcome.
Questions?
About conference participation, contact Tom McDonald, tmcdonal@iastate.edu, 515-294-6384.
About registration, contact Lori Wildeman, 515-294-1866, lwild@iastate.edu.
Lodging information
Reservations for lodging should be made directly with the Isle of Capri
Hotel, 1-800-THE-ISLE. The special conference rate of $69 per night, single,
is guaranteed if you register by April 27, 2005.
