Pavement Preservation: Right Treatment, Right Time, Right Road-Blended Learning
Date: 8/24/2021 9:00 AM - 8/24/2021 11:00 AM
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Overview
Course Description
The UMTC/Baystate Roads Pavement Preservation: Right Treatment, Right Time, Right Road class is an exciting blend of self-paced modules and interactive live-streamed training! A condensed version of our popular new classroom-based course, this blended version is approximately 4-hrs long.
You'll start off by completing 6 bite-sized self-paced modules, that include: recorded instructor clips, PowerPoint PDFs, and a couple quizzes to assess your knowledge. You will need to complete the online modules before attending the live zoom class session.
Modules:
Module 1 - Course Introduction
Module 2 - Pavement Preservation 101: Reviewing the Basics
Module 3 - Preservation Treatment Options & Quiz
Module 4 - Pavement Distresses and Project Selection
Module 5 - Candidate Preparation and Treatment Selection & Quiz
Module 6 - Self-Paced Module Wrap-Up & Next Step
Following this self-paced online portion of the course, all participants will meet in an approximately 2-hour virtual live-stream Zoom session, where instructor Robert Betsold will cover:
- Overview and Recap the Self-Guided Modules
- Network Approach Example
- Pavement Preservation Resources & Research
- Implementing a Preservation Strategy
Upon completion of this blended course, participants should be able to identify the best practices for pavement preservation and management, explain the major benefits of having a pavement preservation strategy, and identify potential treatments for roads in distress.
Live Zoom Session (must complete online course modules first):
August 24th 9-11am
The link to the Zoom session is in Module 6
Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please contact Stephanie Cottrell at scottrell@umass.edu or 413-800-2655 as soon as possible to discuss reasonable accommodations for your access needs.
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
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Kenneth | Green International Affiliates |
Edward | Green International Affiliates |
Stephane | Town of Concord |
James | Town of Plymouth |
Edson | Town of Brookline |
Brandon | Town of Brookline |
Ian | City of Greenfield |
Robert | Town of Brookline |
Daniel | Town of Brookline |
Ashley | Town of Littleton |
Vonnie | City of Melrose |
Glenn | City of Greenfield |
Nicholas | Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) |
Sheila | Town of Duxbury |
Travis | Town of Paxton DPW |
Samuel | Town of Montague DPW |
Aldo | UMass Transportation Center (UMTC) |
Jacob | Town of Tyngsborough |
Instructors
- Robert Betsold
Director of Marketing at All States Materials Group
Robert Betsold is in Technical Marketing for All States Materials Group, working with municipal and state DOT agencies across the Northeast on pavement maintenance and preservation treatments, and a broad range of asphalt pavement topics from materials to construction. He is active with local, regional and national industry organizations, including the Northeast Pavement Preservation Partnership, NCAT/MnRoads, and the National Road Research Alliance, and has presented and instructed courses on a variety of pavement maintenance topics throughout the region.