Project Development Training Newsletter April 2021
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Training Newsleer APRIL 2021 WSDOT Project Development with an emphasis on design. Design News!!! Hello Spring and Goodbye Winter!!! The change of seasons also brings change to your Design Training team! As of April 1st Carol Stovall is the new half of the Design Training Team, replacing Aaron Myton. Carol Stovall has been with WSDOT in Olympic Region for 22 years. She began her career in construcon, has held design posions on small and large projects including the SR167 Program, was a team leader for th Tacoma HOV Program and most recently performed consultant management of 23 fish passage projects with 16 consulng firms! She has a passion for Diversity and served a two-year term on the Diversity Advisory Group. She obtained her BS in general science, with an emphasis in engineering, from Seale University. Her proudest career accomplishment is driving through the SR16 and I5 interchange and seeing four of her design contracts complete. Carol’s true passion is training. She was the Computer Aided Engineering Trainer for 12 years. She is very excited to be training statewide! Aaron Myton will be missed—but not far away! He is returning to the “other” DOT—ODOT just south of us. Be looking forward to future training collaboraon efforts between ODOT and WSDOT. We do want to acknowledge Aaron and thank him for all of his hard work to make the first year of the “reintroduced” design training program a GREAT success! Please join us in welcoming Carol to the Design Training Team and wishing Aaron a fond farewell! e NHI Course Offerings — Free (or very low cost) Online 24/7 Trainings—with PRIOR supervisor approval!!! Basics of Public Involvement in Transportaon Decision Making: 142077 Bicycle Facility Design: FHWA-NHI-142080 Introducon to a Transportaon Asset Management Plan: 136106C Introducon to Ulity Coordinaon for Highway Projects: 134006A Preparing and Communicang Effecve Ulity Relocaon: 134177 @ $25/parcipant Statewide and Metropolitan Transportaon Programming: 151055 Ulity Invesgaons: 134208 @ $25/parcipant Americans with Disabilies Act (ADA) Informaon: This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the WSDOT Diversity/ADA Affairs team at [email protected] or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711. Title VI Statement to the Public: It is the Washington State Department of Transportaon’s (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, naonal origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from parcipaon in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and acvies. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protecon has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For addional informaon regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or informaon regarding our non-discriminaon obligaons, please contact OEO’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090. 1
Transcript of Project Development Training Newsletter April 2021
Training NewsletterAPRIL 2021 WSDOT Project Development with an emphasis on design.
Design News!!!
Hello Spring and Goodbye Winter!!! The change of seasons also brings change to your Design Training
team! As of April 1st Carol Stovall is the new half of the Design Training Team, replacing Aaron Myton.
Carol Stovall has been with WSDOT in Olympic Region for 22 years. She began her career in construction,
has held design positions on small and large projects including the SR167 Program, was a team leader for th
Tacoma HOV Program and most recently performed consultant management of 23 fish passage projects
with 16 consulting firms!
She has a passion for Diversity and served a two-year term on the Diversity Advisory Group. She obtained her BS in
general science, with an emphasis in engineering, from Seattle University. Her proudest career accomplishment is
driving through the SR16 and I5 interchange and seeing four of her design contracts complete. Carol’s true passion is
training. She was the Computer Aided Engineering Trainer for 12 years. She is very excited to be training statewide!
Aaron Myton will be missed—but not far away! He is returning to the “other” DOT—ODOT just south of us.
Be looking forward to future training collaboration efforts between ODOT and WSDOT.
We do want to acknowledge Aaron and thank him for all of his hard work to make the first year of the
“reintroduced” design training program a GREAT success!
Please join us in welcoming Carol to the Design Training Team and wishing Aaron a fond farewell!
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NHI Course Offerings — Free (or very low cost) Online 24/7 Trainings—with PRIOR supervisor approval!!!
Basics of Public Involvement in Transportation Decision Making: 142077
Bicycle Facility Design: FHWA-NHI-142080
Introduction to a Transportation Asset Management Plan: 136106C
Introduction to Utility Coordination for Highway Projects: 134006A
Preparing and Communicating Effective Utility Relocation: 134177 @ $25/participant
Statewide and Metropolitan Transportation Programming: 151055
Utility Investigations: 134208 @ $25/participant
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the WSDOT Diversity/ADA Affairs team at [email protected] or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.
Title VI Statement to the Public: It is the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OEO’s Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090. 1
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Training NewsletterQuality Management Corner — Project “Quality” Management Plans for Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
Did you know that DBB Project “Quality” Management Plans are scalable? We all know that no two
WSDOT projects are EXACTLY the same—not even a “simple” paver! When a Project Management Plan
(PMP) is created it should mirror the complexities of the project it is for. Many PMPs can be just one page.
And many may ask … what about Project “Quality” Management Plans (QMP) for Design-Build (DB)?
Yes—our DB projects also have QMPs. Those QMPs are developed by the Design-Builder following
WSDOT Technical Requirement Section 2.28.
Fundamental elements of the DB QMP will include, at a minimum: design, materials, construction, permit
compliance, Project closeout and Project documentation. The DB QMP shall include a design section to
establish how the Design-Builder will oversee, review, correct, verify and document the quality of the
design documents (plans, specifications, reports, etc.) generated for this Project.
The draft DB QMP developed by the Design-Builder is submitted to WSDOT for review and endorsement.
NWR Design Construction Conference — Weekly on Wednesdays @ 1pm April 7th—September 22nd
The NWR conference presentation topics, descriptions, presenter, how to add sessions to your calendar
and join are included as an attachment for your reference! With prior supervisor approval—you are
welcome to attend their sessions.
Project Risk Management — More things may happen than will happen. Successful project delivery
relies on an ability to deal with and manage uncertainty. Intentional and deliberate project risk management
is much more effective than reacting to surprises as they occur. The following lessons offer an overview of
processes and tools to aid in the identification, analysis and response to risk.
Module 1—Overview (YouTube 26 min)
Module 2—Planning (YouTube 14 min)
Module 3—Risk Identification (YouTube 16 min)
Module 4—Qualitative Analysis (YouTube 9 min)
Module 5—Quantitative Analysis (YouTube 13 min)
Module 6—Risk Response Actions (YouTube 15 min)
Module 7—Monitor and Control (YouTube 11 min)
Your hotlines to Design Training Information — Darlene, Carol, TLC and Project Development
Darlene Sharar
360.489.4822
Carol Stovall
360.522.0603
Project Development Training
The Learning Center
If you have any questions or concerns, about TLC you can send the Training Development Unit an email!
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April 7 1 pm
Level Up Presentations: Keep Your Audience Engaged Without Stressing Out JOIN PRESENTATION 1 Presented by: Bart Treece Learn from our NWR Communications team how to make memorable presentations in a virtual world. Attendees will learn key steps to building and delivering presentations that achieve favorable outcomes while avoiding pain and suffering by all.
April 14 1 pm
Bridge-in-a-Backpack: Loutsis Creek Fish Barrier Removal JOIN PRESENTATION 2 Presented by: Shawn Wendt and Rich Zeldenrust The Loutsis Creek Fish Passage project was the first of its kind for the entire western United States. Using lightweight composite arches, our team dug 38 feet deep, built a bridge and repaved the road, all within a 38-day closure. Come learn what went well, what we might do differently next time, and how talking about bridges-in-a backpack can make you a hit whenever we are allowed to have cocktail parties again.
April 21 1 pm
Updates from the Mt. Baker Area JOIN PRESENTATION 3 Presented by: Melissa Ambler; Shane Spahr; Mikkel Lamay Hear from the MBA Project Engineers about improvements happening in the north--paving, painting, fish and so much more. Ask questions and get answers from the team that invented the Structure Free Zone, 0% Sediment and Rural Weigh in Motion.
April 28 1 pm
A Culture of Inclusion: Fostering a Respectful Workplace JOIN PRESENTATION 4 Presented by: Andrea Bruce Inclusive cultures recognize that people are different, and they celebrate those differences with appreciation and recognition and provide a safe place for people to express themselves. Learn how you can recognize this core value and help build it at WSDOT.
May 5 1 pm
Design Analysis: An Introduction & Overview JOIN PRESENTATION 5 Presented by: Dean Moon and Kevin Miller Sit in on this conversation to learn about the documentation process associated with a Design Analysis and what it takes to be successful.
May 12 1 pm
Injury Minimization and Speed Management JOIN PRESENTATION 6 Presenter: Charlotte Claybrooke Speed management has emerged as a clear traffic safety issue internationally, nationally, and in Washington state. Traffic fatalities are a personal tragedy for the victims and their communities, and collectively a $15 billion dollar drain on the state’s economy. People walking and rolling are particularly vulnerable. From 2010
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to 2019, 86% of pedestrians and bicyclists killed in traffic died on a road with a posted speed over 25mph. As designers of the transportation system, we are uniquely positioned to set the stage for safety. Come hone your knowledge on how to deliver a safe transportation system.
May 19 1 pm
Rethinking How We View Existing Roads JOIN PRESENTATION 7 Presented by: Norene Pen and Justin Nawrocki Building more lanes is no longer an option for reducing congestion and improving safety for all users. Learn how WSDOT is applying Practical Solutions to integrate multimodal transportation in projects around the state. This presentation expands on an article published in Traffic & Transit [April 2020] and focuses on designing and modifying existing infrastructures to improve operation and safety.
May 26 1 pm
Encampment Removal Safety and Maintenance Operations JOIN PRESENTATION 8 Presented by: Brandon Carter and Ron Morton Our NWR Safety managers will provide guidance for the safe removal of unattended personal belongings, debris, waste and/or hazardous items from unauthorized encampments on WSDOT property.
June 2 1 pm
1st Ave S and Montlake Bridge Grid Deck Replacements: Lessons Learned JOIN PRESENTATION 9 Presented by: Nick Rodda and Cory Nau The replacement of fourteen grid deck panels on the 1st Ave S bascule bridge was completed last summer. Lessons learned from that project will be implemented on future projects, including the Montlake grid deck replacement project being constructed this summer and replacement of the remaining panels on 1st Ave S.
June 9 1 pm
Keeping Up With Our Culverts: Practical Solutions for Culvert Inspections JOIN PRESENTATION 10 Presented by: Channing Syms; Kelsie Crawford; Cameron Kukes Every year in the NWR we have at least one emergency culvert failure under our highways, creating impacts to communities, commutes, freight movement, workforce allocation, fish habitats and WSDOT funding. Recent inspections of a portion of the 13,000+ culverts in the NWR show surprising rates of culvert deterioration, reduced functionality and risk of failure. They are just getting old! Environmental Programs will discuss new efforts to proactively identify and address some of the culverts in the region that are most at risk.
June 16 1 pm
Ferries, Mega Projects and More! JOIN PRESENTATION 11 Presented by: Dave Sowers (WSF) and Mark Sawyer Learn how NWR and WSF joined forces to construct the new Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. Along with its tribal-inspired design, the terminal is built to LEED Gold standards. It improves access to local transit and better serves people with disabilities. The project is a shining example of coordination between multiple contractors on a tight schedule and challenging site, while coordinating between state, local, and federal governments and tribes.
June 23 1 pm
Analysis of Roadway Runoff Impacts on Salmon JOIN PRESENTATION 12 Presenters: Jenifer McIntyre; Edward Kolodziej; Jana Crawford Hear from WSU and UW research scientists about their findings on water quality and toxicological analysis of roadway runoff and its impacts on Salmon. Then, WSDOT’s Stormwater Branch Manager will share a stormwater management policy perspective and next steps.
• Jenifer McIntyre, Ph.D., School of the Environment WSU• Edward P. Kolodziej, UW Center for Urban Waters
June 30 1pm
What is Progressive Design Build? JOIN PRESENTATION 13 Presented by: Ricky Bhalla Learn about the procurement differences between traditional DB and Progressive DB. The Olympic Region is using this approach in Fish Passage projects now, and the NWR is looking at how it works and whether we will utilize it.
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July 7 1 pm
Are There Cultural Resources Within My Project? JOIN PRESENTATION 14 Presented by: Jason Cooper - Panelists: Scott Williams, Steve Austin; Cassie Manetas; Chris Lockwood Cultural resources are often found underneath and alongside our region’s state routes and interstate systems. An all-star lineup of WSDOT’s cultural resources specialists will highlight their current work in archaeological finds, historic bridge and building evaluations, mega project construction commitments, and timely delivery of the fish passage program.
July 14 1 pm
Cars and Stripes JOIN PRESENTATION 15 Presented by: Doug McClanahan and John Waugh Hear from our HQ experts about the WSDOT Paint Program and how WSDOT is planning for the future of autonomous vehicles. The presenters will review pending changes to MUTCD [Manual on Universal Traffic Control Devices] regarding roadway striping and markings.
July 211 pm
Love Thy Neighbor: Reducing Disruptive Noise Effects in an Urban Megaproject Presented by: Omar Jepperson; David Goldberg JOIN PRESENTATION 16 This presentation will discuss efforts made by the SR 520 Program related to noise abatement and the reduction of impacts on our neighbors.
July 28 1 pm
DDI = Diverging Diamond Interchange JOIN PRESENTATION 17 Presented by: Mark Allison; John Chi; Santa Tekleyes The Olympic Region is wrapping up the first WSDOT Diverging Diamond Interchange at Marvin Road. Hear from the NWR Design team who will be using a DDI at I-90 and SR-18.
August 4 1 pm
Post-Project Fish Passage Design Failures: Repair, Modify or Replace? JOIN PRESENTATION 18 Presented by: Tammy Schmidt; Gabe Ng; Eliza McGovern Hear about what is working, what is not working, and what is changing for future Fish Passage projects.
August 11 1 pm
Critter Crossings in the Cascades: A Monitoring Update JOIN PRESENTATION 19 Presented by: Mark Norman The I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project is working to reconnect wildlife habitats bisected by the highway. Mark Norman will review the first year of date, with video highlights, following construction of this first major wildlife overcrossing in Washington State.
August 18 1 pm
Integrating Corridor Management with VCC JOIN PRESENTATION 20 Presented by: Travis Phelps; Annie Johnson; Adam Leuin The virtual Coordination Center enables real-time data sharing and coordinated response from seven public agencies to quickly clear roadway incidents and reduce congestion in the greater Seattle area. Learn how this system allows responders across all agencies to see incidents, make informed decisions, coordinate responses and communicate a unified message to the public.
August 25 1 pm
Opportunities for Salmon: SR 202 Evans Creek Design-Build JOIN PRESENTATION 21 Presented by: Mike Askarian; Steve Strand; Ruth Park; Eliza McGovern The SR 202 Evans Creek project was a NWR Design-Build contract awarded in 2019. The project scope included removal of four fish passage barriers between Redmond and Fall City. As the first DB job for this construction office, numerous challenges were faced during design, construction and even post-construction. Join the discussion about its problems, solutions and successes.
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Sept 1 1 pm
Droning On About Drones JOIN PRESENTATION 22 Presented by: Joe Simek; Nicholas Weiss; Brandon Brazier Technological advances have presented new uses for WSDOT. Learn about the history of drone use at WSDOT, challenges to overcome, the current state and practice of the program, and goals for the future.
Sept 8 1 pm
Emergency Repair Work in the NWR JOIN PRESENTATION 23 Presented by: Pete Klasell; Kayla Grayson; Azim Sheikh-Taheri When an emergency or catastrophic event happens that closes or threatens a highway, decisions must be made for maintenance, funding, contracts and construction of repairs. Learn about the process for initiating emergency repair work in the region.
Sept 15 1 pm
Planning Ahead with Multi-Year Construction Coordination JOIN PRESENTATION 24 Presented by: Adam Leuin and Annie Johnson Learn about high impact projects in the coming years in Snohomish, King and Pierce Counties. We will also introduce a new software tool to help you understand what projects are happening in your area.
Sept 22 Program Updates from the NWR, WSF, Megaprograms and Urban Mobility JOIN PRESENTATION 25 Presented by: Mike Cotten, Julie Meredith, Patty Rubstello, et. al. To conclude our conference, executives from several state programs will join our NW Regional Administrator for updates and news from this year’s legislative session.
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