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Gravel Roads Maintenance

November 5, 2008

VDOT Fredericksburg
District Office
86 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

This session addresses basic maintenance techniques for unpaved and gravel roads, beginning with discussions on proper crown and cross-slope and the common distresses of gravel roads. We will look at road aggregate materials – what makes a good gravel road aggregate – and discuss the importance of good drainage. Discussions will then turn to basic maintenance techniques, covering blading or dragging, reshaping or regarding for proper crown, regravelling, dust control, and road stabilization. In addition, we will look at the use of Geosynthetics, particularly separation fabrics, and their advantages for gravel roads. Our attention will then turn to additional maintenance techniques covering erosion and sedimentation control, roadside vegetation, and bridges. The session will close with a discussion on ‘When to Pave a Gravel Road”.

Alan L. Gesford provides training and training development services on road maintenance topics for various entities including LTAP Centers, universities, and state DOTs. He retired from his position as a Senior Research Assistant for Penn State University at the end of 2007 where he served as a Technology Transfer Specialist for the Institute of State and Regional Affairs working on various projects with PennDOT among others involving training and development.

Alan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree in Education – Training and Development from Penn State University. Alan is a registered professional engineer and registered land surveyor in Pennsylvania.

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for Public Works Supervisors, Road/Street Supervisors, Road Maintenance Personnel and Transportation Operations Managers.

Registration/Payment

The public-sector fee (for government, local, and state employees) is $50 and the private-sector fee (for company employees and private consultants) is $95. The registration fee covers the session, all course materials, and meals.

You can complete the registration form and mail it along with a check - made payable to Center for Transportation Studies (Virginia LTAP). Credit cards and online payments are not accepted.

Please note that faxed-in registration forms will be considered as a “provisional booking” only. Registration is confirmed once the payment is received.

For more information, call Jane Carlson at (434) 982-2897, fax at (434) 982-2856 or email
ltap@virginia.edu

Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation

VA LTAP workshop registration fees and related expenses for all employees of VDOT will be paid from the VDOT Learning Center budget. VA LTAP will direct bill the VDOT Learning Center for workshop registration fees. However, registrants need to contact their District Training Office or the VDOT Learning Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses. Please also note it is not sufficient to enroll in a VA LTAP workshop through the VDOT Virtual University. VDOT registrants must also complete and submit a VA LTAP registration form to the VA LTAP office.

Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend VA LTAP workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a VA LTAP workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Manager, or VDOT Learning Center on travel approval procedures.