Minnesota LTAP Forum

The FHWA Office of Safety advised all LTAP Centers that the Final Rule for maintained sign retroreflectivity was published in the Federal Register on Friday December 21, 2007. It will go into effect on January 22, 2008.

The FHWA Visibility Web site includes the text of the rule, the changes to the MUTCD text, a brochure that explains the changes, and other related items. Go to www.fhwa.dot.gov/retro.

The 4-page brochure is in the process of being printed. Minnesota LTAP will be receiving copies for distribution to our customers.

Posted by Arlene Mathison at 11:34 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Connie Fortin alerted us to the publication of her article in Snow Business, the publication of the Snow and Ice Management Association. It features the "Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance Manual," which was sponsored by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

Read Salt’s Lasting Impact: Education, proper science key to reducing chemical usage (PDF)

Posted by Arlene Mathison at 12:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Use the resources on the Minnesota LTAP Stormwater Management Topics page to find information about stormwater management practices in Minnesota. Resources include an assessment of best practices for stormwater management and the MPCA's Stormwater Manual.

Posted by Arlene Mathison at 12:57 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)