InthisIssue CongratulationsClassof2008!

1 Winter Transfer Center2 Training Topics for 2009 Connecticut Department of Transportation3 Among the Winners of the 2008 SaltInstitute Excellence in Storage AwardT2 Graduate Class of 20084 From the T2 Center Resource Library6 The Technology Transfer Center Honors ThoseWho Have Completed All Three Programs6 Winterize Your Vehicle for the Season7 Technology Transfer Center Request Form8In this IssueCongratulations Class of 2008!The Connecticut Technology Transfer Center recognized 69 transportationprofessionals receiving their Connecticut Road Master, Connecticut RoadScholar and Connecticut Legal Traffic Authority certificates on October 23,2008. Over 100 certificate recipients and their guests enjoyed a breakfastcelebration at the University of Connecticut main campus in Road Master, Road Scholar and Legal Traffic Authority programsconsist of a comprehensive series of workshops and roundtable discussionsthat provide participants with knowledge-based and skills-based trainingfor road management and safety transportation leaders congratulating the group included JosephMarie, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation,George Poirier, Assistant Division Administrator, Federal HighwayAdministration and James Mahoney,Executive Program Director of theConnecticut TransportationInstitute.

2 Dr. Mun Choi, the newDean of the University of Connecti-cut School of Engineering welcomedthe Mann, Town of NewCanaan, and a graduate of all threeprograms, was the 2008 graduate keynote was much to celebrate at this year s graduation, the 25thanniversaryof the Technology Transfer Center, our 500thRoad Master Graduate and13 individuals who have now graduated from all three of our TechnologyTransfer Centerreached a milestonein 2008 500 RoadMaster GraduatesThis publication is published by theConnecticut Transportation InstituteTechnology Transfer CenterPhone: 860-486-5400 Fax: 860-486-2399 Web: through a cooperative effortof the Connecticut Department ofTransportation and the Federal HighwayAdministration s Local TechnicalAssistance Program (LTAP) to provideinformation on the latest transportationtechnology to Connecticut s state andlocal government SheaPROGRAM McCarthyTRAINING DesjardinPROGRAM CastelliPROGRAM Technology Transfer Center Staff is busy working on Training Topics for we begin planning our training calendar for 2009, just wanted to give you a sneakpeek at some of the training topics we will be offering.

3 Sign Retroreflectivity Where and When to Use Signs,Signals and Markings Work Zone Safety forLaw Enforcement Chainsaw Safety and Operationsduring Storm Clean Up Stormwater Permit Updates Fleet Safety Superpave for Municipalities Pavement Preservation Techniques Traffic Calming Flagger Certification Effective Communication Skills Supervisory Skills Work Zone Safety Principles of Drainage Infrastructure Asset Management OSHA 10-Hour Roadway Construction TrainingAlso, information is available on our 2009 Custom Safety Training program a look, a few new options have been Transfer CenterTraining Topics for four salt storage facilities operatedby city and state transportation agencies inseven states and two Canadian provinceshave been awarded the 2008 Excellence inStorage Award. The award recognizes highstandards of environmental consciousnessand effective management of wintermaterials 63 facilities were cited for continuing excellence for sustainingaward-winning programs recognized inthe first 20 years of the program.

4 It is heartening that we have morewinners this year than ever before, noted Salt Institute president Richard in announcing the awards atthe annual Congress of the AmericanPublic Works Association in New Orleans. These facilities are being operated to thehighest standards of environmental andworker safety and are a real credit to thegovernments they represent. Good storageis a great investment, but it does requireinvestment of money and managementattention. These facilities are worthy to becalledexcellentin their operations. Do you have an excellent storageprogram? Consider joining the recognizedelite agencies who have won the Excellencein Storage Department of TransportationAmong the Winners of the 2008 Salt InstituteExcellence in Storage Award2008 EXCELLENCE INSTORAGE WINNERSFROM CONNECTICUTCTDOT Mansfield Salt Storage FacilityPile #078, Bolton, CT Cooper Lane Pile #134, Union, CT East Hartford MaintenanceSalt Storage Facility, Hartford, CT Route 17 Middleton Pile #283,Middletown, CT2008 CONTINUINGEXCELLENCE INSTORAGE AWARDSFROM CONNECTICUTCTDOT Glastonbury Maintenance Facility,Glastonbury, CT Middletown Maintenance Facility,Middletown, CT Miller Avenue Maintenance,Meriden, CT Old Saybrook Facility - District II,Norwich, CT Route 71A Salt Shed, Meriden, CT Tylerville Salt Storage Facility -District II, Tylerville, CT West WillingtonMaintenance Facility,Willington.

5 More Transfer Center 3T2 Graduate Class of AdametzTown of KillingworthVin ArdizzoneCT Dept. of TransportationRobert BernierCT Dept. of TransportationGlenn BoglischTown of South WindsorJohn CarringtonTown of GrotonConstance CharetteCT Dept. of TransportationBob CharetteTown of GrotonChris CiochiniTown of ColchesterThomas CroweTown of SouthburyDave DeNoiaCity of New LondonJames DerushaTown of GrotonScott DuclosCT Dept. of TransportationTheodore EngelCT Dept. of TransportationWilliam GombotzCT Dept. of TransportationMichael GranataCT Dept. of TransportationDarryl KahrmannCity of New BritainJeff MarinoTown of West HartfordRobert MartinTown of AvonMarty MenardTown of New MilfordTyrone MeyerTown of GrotonJoseph PernaTown of South WindsorRick PineaultCT Dept. of TransportationSteven PotterCT Dept. of TransportationRobert ReisCT Dept. of TransportationRichard RylanderTown of South WindsorKirk SeveranceTown of GranbyTim SheehanTown of GrotonAnthony ShippeeTown of KillinglyPatricia StandishTown of West HartfordDaniel StantonTown of New MilfordMichael TalagaCT Dept.

6 Of TransportationLaura WalonoskiCity of BristolChristopher WarrenCT Dept. of Transportation2008 Connecticut Road MasterRussell ArnoldTown of FarmingtonJohn BockTown of TollandRichard DickinsonTown of BethelRichard DoskiTown of BerlinCraig ElkinCity of MiddletownEric HoodTown of CromwellT. Courtney IsaacTown of DarienTiger MannTown of New CanaanDuane MartinTown of West HartfordBrian McCauleyTown of MonroeKevin MorrellCity of BristolAlphonse SavareseTown of HamdenChristopher SmithTown of West HartfordDavid SomersTown of New MilfordMichael StupinskiTown of Ellington2008 Connecticut Legal Traffic Connecticut Road Master4 Transfer Center5 Front row (left-right): Don Bordanaro Simsbury, Jerry Mailhiot Mansfield, Kelly Hammill Milford, Bruce Kolwicz Row (left-right): Tony Amaral BallekTown of ColchesterJohn BockTown of TollandKathleen BradfordCT Dept. of TransportationBrian BrouillardCT Dept.

7 Of TransportationFred CheneyCT Dept. of TransportationMichael DeeganTown of West HartfordMark HallenbeckTown of West HartfordRobert HeinigCT Dept. of TransportationJohn JonesTown of ColchesterEugene LaFauciCT Dept. of TransportationErnie LagojaCT Dept. of TransportationRobert LizotteTown of TorringtonClaire MarieCT Dept. of TransportationSal MarsicoCT Dept. of TransportationKeith MaynardCT Dept. of TransportationJohn NavarroTown of WoodstockWayne RodgerTown of New MilfordGerald RollettTown of TorringtonAlphonse SavareseTown of HamdenEdward SmithTown of ColchesterWilliam StandishTown of Hebron2008 Connecticut Road ScholarsNew CT DOT Commissioner, Joseph Marie, provided opening remarksat the T2 graduation ceremony. The Commissioner is pictured here withthe CT DOT Connecticut Legal Traffic Authorities2008 Connecticut Road Scholars2008 Creative Solutions Award2008 ConnDOT Graduates6 ArnoldTown of FarmingtonJohn BockTown of TollandFrederic CurtinTown of CromwellMark HallenbeckTown ofWest HartfordGerald HollinsTown ofNew MilfordTiger MannTown of NewCanaanKevin MunsonCity of MeridenAlphonse SavareseTown of HamdenChristopher SmithTown ofWest HartfordDave SomersTown ofNew MilfordSalvatore TassoneTown of ColchesterRichard TheriaqueTown of WindhamGeorge WallaceCity of BristolThe TechnologyTransfer CenterHonors Those WhoHave CompletedAll Three ProgramsVIDEOSSand and Salt Spreader Calibration13 minutesMassachusetts LTAP Baystate RoadsProgram, 2006, DVDPaul Brown, Director of Snow and IceOperations at the Massachusetts HighwayDepartment.

8 Guides highway employeesthrough a successful spreader calibrationand explains the proper techniques andcalculations. FREE while supplies Operations Training Series147 minutesIowa Department of Transportation, 1998,DVD or VHSC omplete winter maintenance seriesproduced by the Iowa DOT Winter Opera-tions Training Team. Six-part series includes:Introduction to Snow Removal,10 minutes;Pre-season Preparation,30 minutes;Equip-ment Operation,11 minutes;Snow PlowingTechniques,30 minutes;Anti-Icing andDeicing,31 minutes;Using Winter WeatherResources,35 minutes. When requesting,please specify DVD or VHS for Snow and Ice ControlAmerican Association of State Highwayand Transportation Officials, 1999 Presents an overview of the components ofa successful snow and ice control programand how to achieve an appropriate level ofservice. Discusses the importance of involv-ing the media, emergency managementservices, and the public in developingpolicies and practices.

9 Also covers personnelpractices, equipment, and materials andchemicals used for snow and ice the T2 Center Resource LibraryPublic works and highway agencies within Connecticut can request the followingresources by calling 860-486-5400 or using the online information request form Materials may be borrowed fortwo weeks at no charge, unless otherwise MASTERROAD SCHOLARLEGAL TRAFFIC Transfer Center7 HAVE A PROFESSIONAL CHECK AND SERVICE THE FOLLOWING: Ignition system, including wiring and plugs Battery level and battery cables All belts and hoses Antifreeze level and freeze zone The braking system including rotors, pads, calipers or shoes and drumsYou should have a personal monthly routine maintenance schedulethat has been developed from your vehicle s owners WOULD INCLUDE: Maintaining proper levels of antifreeze/coolant, oil, transmission fluid,brake fluid, steering fluid.

10 Maintaining proper tire inflation, tread, and sidewalls. Checking all lights front, rear, marker, brake, directions signals, etc. Checking windshield wiper arms, replacing worn wiper blades, and topping offwindshield washer fluid. (In winter, the washer fluid must be changed to a typethat freezes at a lower wind chill).IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN EMERGENCYWINTER DRIVING KIT IN YOUR TRUNK THAT INCLUDES: Flashlight with an extra set of batteries Tire chains (depending upon the typical snow levels in your region) Jumper cables Properly inflated spare tire and the tools to change a tire A bag of salt or kitty litter, which can be used as traction material Snow scraper/brush Warm blanket along with spare hat and gloves Non-perishable foods First-aid kit Flares or reflective triangle Winter grade windshield washer fluidSOURCES:NSC Fact for Wintertime OperationPermissiontoreprintedgrantedbyt heNationalSafetyCouncil, Your Vehiclefor the SeasonIt is that time of year again, winter, and preparation in all areas of life isimportant, including the vehicle you drive.