Technology Today

Technology Today is LTRC's quarterly newsletter that publicizes the center's current research projects and technology transfer initiatives. Click on the volume number to view the pdf.

• Volume 37, Number 1

  

  • Louisiana Partners with Texas Researchers to Test Proposed Bridge Barriers
  • LTRC’s Dr. Gopu Collaborates with Professors Nationwide to Facilitate Webinar
  • LTRC Hosts MATHCOUNTS 2024 Regional Competition
  • LTAP Director Steve Strength Celebrates Retirement

• Volume 36, Number 4

  
  • Louisiana Researchers Find Cable Median Barriers Save Lives
  • Migration to New Training System a Success
  • LTRC Represented at 103rd TRB Meeting
  • Louisiana Students Receive Scholarships by SASHTO and DOTD

• Volume 36, Number 3

  
  • Researchers Explore Solutions to Roadway Edge Drop-offs
  • International Research Collaboration Finalized
  • Enhancing DOTD’s Workforce through Leadership Development

Back Issues

2023

• Volume 36, Number 2
  • New Professional Writing Course
  • Walk, Bike, or Roll: LTAP's Initiative to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Louisiana
  • Shedding Light on Louisiana's Nighttime Intersection Safety
  • Five Ways AI Can Assist in Adult Education

• Volume 36, Number 1
  • 2023 Louisiana Transportation Conference
  • Transportation Awards and Recipients
  • LTC Sponsors
  • Research and Training By the Number

• Volume 35, Number 4
  • Lafayette Consolidated Government Sets Standards Using LTRC Concrete Research
  • Concrete Lab Leading Way in ICC Research
  • Concrete Lab Q + A
  • Electrical Surface Resistivity Testing
  • Aaron Brown Joins Concrete Lab
  • LTAP's Roads Scholar Class

2022

• Volume 35, Number 3
  • LTRC Asphalt Research Continues to Have Industry Effects
  • Meet the Asphalt Training Manager
  • Aphalt Lab Question and Answer
  • LPA Core Qualification Training
  • Dr. Bian Chosen as Research Fellow

• Volume 35, Number 2
  • LTC Virtual Conference Offers New Experience
  • SafeStop MASH Trailer Video
  • New Patent Awarded for Bendable Concrete
  • Dr. Gopu Appointment and Award
  • Louisiana LTAP Keeps Strong Partnerships

• Volume 35, Number 1
  • Rumble Strips on Two-Lane Highways Show Significant Safety Benefit
  • Steve Strength Honored with NLTAPA Achievement Award
  • DOTD, SASHTO Award Louisiana Engineering Students with Scholarships
  • LTRC Represented at 101st TRB Meeting
  • Louisiana to Host 2022 AASHTO Spring Meeting

2021

• Volume 34, Number 4
  • Flooding Assessment Project Earns Top Research Award
  • DOTD District Trainers Gather for Bi-annual Meeting
  • REU Program Visits LTRC
  • DOTD Seeks to Improve Consultant Plan Quality by Launching Assessment Study
  • LTAP Center Develops a List of Training Resources for Local Public Agencies
  • LTC Goes Virtual in 2022

• Volume 34, Number 3
  • New Class Explores How Generations Influence Work Environments
  • Researchers Study the Effects of Increased Asphalt Pavement Density
  • LTAP Creates Training Video, Holds Virtual Showcases
  • Field Trips Resume with Brusly Middle as First Participants
  • Local Researcher’s Citation Impact Attracts National Attention

• Volume 34, Number 2
  • Louisiana Acquires Probe Data to Shed Light on Congestion and Road System Performance
  • DOTD Expands Testing Opportunities
  • Researchers Create Conversion Application
  • LTRC Participates Virtually at TRB
  • Louisiana Students Awarded Scholarships

2020

• Volume 34, Number 1
  • Researchers Evaluate Signage Effectiveness at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
  • A Tribute to Colleague and Friend, Kirk Zeringue
  • Training Shift to Online Offers Students New Experience
  • E-construction Research Awarded National High Value Research Award
  • Employee Spotlight: Norris Rosser

• Volume 33, Number 4
  • 2020 LTC Highlights Innovation
  • Transportation Awards
  • Dr. Mohammad received Member Emeritus
  • Employee Spotlight: Mike Boudreaux

• Volume 33, Number 3
  • J-Turns near Businesses Shown to Not Decrease Sales
  • New Accessible Word Template Available
  • LTRC Associate Director of Research Presents Darrell Elliott Lecture
  • A Closer Look: LTAP Team

2019

• Volume 33, Number 2
  • Local Pedestrian and Bicyclist Count Program Paves Way for Safer, Smarter Infrastructure
  • LTRC Launches Web Design Update
  • Louisiana Researchers Win Best Paper Award for Sustainability Work
  • Director of the Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program Marie Walsh Retires

• Volume 33, Number 1
  • Researchers Explore Safer Density Measuring Options
  • LTAP Director Receives Outstanding Public Service Award
  • 2020 LA Transportation Conference
  • A Closer Look: LTRC's Publications Department
  • Employee Spotlight: Keri Runnels

2018

• Volume 32, Number 4
  • Researchers Explore Electronic Field Data Collection
  • LTAP Lagniappe in the Big Easy
  • "Introduce a Teacher to Engineering" Visits LTRC
  • LTRC's New Registration Management System
  • New Employee Spotlight: Jose Milla, Ph.D., E.I.

• Volume 32, Number 3
  • 2018 Louisiana Transportation Conference Hits Record Attendance
  • Transportation Awards and Recipients
  • New Crash Countermeasures Found to Reduce Crash Rates & Severity
  • New Employee Spotlight: Shirley Mamou

• Volume 32, Number 2
  • Researchers Create a Test Simulation to Explore Safety of Connected Vehicles
  • LTAP's Tractor Mower Safety Travels Across State
  • LTRC Paper Selected for National Meeting & Publications
  • Roads and Bridges Magazine Features LTRC Research

2017

• Volume 32, Number 1
  • LTRC Finds New Pavement Structural Testing Device Leads to Better Decisions for Road Repair and Design
  • Heat Straightening Workshop Hosted at LTRC
  • ERDP and Co-Op Program
• Volume 31, Number 4
  • LTRC Receives High Value Research Award
  • DOTD Innovations Showcase to Highlight Smart Solutions Across the State
  • New Online Form to Streamline All Training Requests
  • Specifications Book Roadshow
• Volume 31, Number 3
  • LTRC Supports Students in Global Hyperloop Race
  • Louisiana Aims to Reach Destination Zero Deaths
  • LTRC Celebrates 30 Years
  • Tech Today Moves Towards Electronic Distribution
• Volume 31, Number 2
• TRAC and RIDES in Motion in Area Classrooms
• LTRC Represented at 96th Annual TRB Meeting
• Mini-Workshop Assists Louisiana Faculty Gain and Understanding of DOTD Research Needs

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