Field 12: Other

#39 Subdivisions: A Local Dilemma G 29 min
Producer: Montana State University
Although discussion and examples are of Montana's cities and towns, the basic principles and reasons for proper planning and regulations are applicable to other locations. Emphasis is on the fringe areas of existing urban areas.

#50 Agri-Access Network G 25 min
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
Development of a statewide network of road and road improvements designed to enhance delivery of agricultural produce and materials is described.

#59 AASHTO Road Test (3 parts) G 60 min
Producer: Various agencies
This program provides an overview of the AASHTO study of highways and bridges and the effect of controlled loading. It also discusses the types of materials and construction procedures used in building the test facilities.

#63 Changing Rural America G 25 min
Producer: University of Wisconsin
With the decline of agriculture and natural resource industries, what is in store for rural America? This video describes rural America's future and discusses how these communities will survive.

#74 Value Engineering G 11 min
Producer: RTAP
Why accept project costs at face value? This video describes the factors involved in selecting the most economical solutions to engineering problems.

#119 Idea Store: Edition 1 G 8 min
Producer: Pennsylvania RTAP
This program introduces ideas used in other agencies around the country to make a job safer and easier, and to save time and money.

#120 Emergency Relief G 17 min
This video covers the Emergency Relief program for federal aid to highways. The tape describes what circumstances must exist for an agency to receive aid during a catastrophe or natural disaster.

#123 The Idea Store: Edition 2 G 13 min
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
This informative video includes tips on reducing wear and tear on signs and traffic cones. It also shows an easy way to change motor grader blades and a short cut to figuring annual dollars lost due to aggregate spills.

#129 The Idea Store: Edition 4 G 10 min
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
Tips include an improved grate design for better drainage, replacing shoulder slopes getting rid of snow accumulated on plows and ways to uses old tires.

#134 Technology Transfer System G 4 min
Producer: SDHPT
This program introduces the Technology Transfer System (TTS) as a system used to decrease the redundancy of available information on new transportation innovations. It demonstrates the categories of TTS and the operations of the TTS library.

#140 Rural Technical Assistance Program G 14 min
Producer: National Highway Institute
This is a promotional video the RTAP/T2 network giving several case studies and personal experiences.

#143 Pan American Institute of Highway Founders Conference G 12 min 30 sec
Producer: FHA
This video is a promo for the Institute, explaining how it promotes the sharing of ideas and technology transfer.

#149 Stabilization of Highways of Low Volume G/F 11 min
Spanish Video

#151 Water: The Life-Giving Resource G 13 min 40 sec
Producer: Texas Water Resources Institute
This program offers solutions to water problems through research at Universities stressing water quality.

#152 Pointless Pollution: America's Water Crisis G 27 min 40 sec
This program explains the preservation of water and the sources of non-point pollution. It also offers examples of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Authority programs.

#153 Impact of Truck Size & Weight on Pavement and Bridges G 45 min
Producer: FHWA
Spanish Video

#154 Pampa has "IT" - The Industrial Touch G 7 min
Producer: City of Pampa
This video stresses the industrial emphasis and excitement found in Pampa, Texas. Pampa is a place for industry growth.

#159 Community Floodplain Management Course (Part 1) G 60 min
FEMA Videoconference Series

#160 Community Floodplain Management Course (Part 2) G 60 min
FEMA Videoconference Series

#161 Community Floodplain Management Course (Part 3) G 60 min
FEMA Videoconference Series

#162 Community Floodplain Management Course (Part 4) G 50 min
FEMA Videoconference Series

#163 Community Floodplain Management Course (Part 5) G 25 min
FEMA Videoconference Series

#168 Serving Texas, Training Texans G 16 min
Producer: TEEX
Promotional video for the Texas Engineering Extension Service. Discusses the agency's many divisions and training programs.

#169 LP Gas, Know The Facts G 11 min
Producer: US DOT/FHWA
Explains the dangers of misusing Liquid Propane gas

#170 American Planning Association (APA) Session (Tape 1) G 3 hrs

#171 American Planning Association (APA) Session (Tape 2) G 3 hrs

#172 American Planning Association (APA) Session (Tape 3) G 3 hrs 30 min

#173 American Planning Association (APA) Session (Tape 4) G 3 hrs

#174 American Planning Association (APA) Session (Tape 5) G 3 hrs 30 min

#175 American Planning Association (APA) Session (Tape 6) G 1 hr 30 min

#183 The Proposed Texas Highway Trunk System G 15 min
Producer: SDHPT
This video describes how tourism, agriculture and energy are affected by the Texas Highway system.

#188 The Idea Store: Edition 5 G 11 min
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
Tips include "The Horrible Hard Hat", problems with tire inflation, safetygrams and the adopt-a-sign program.

#189 Land Records Modernization: Issues, Applications, Recommendations G 40 min
Producer: University of Wisconsin
This program takes a look at a one mile strip of land and uses it to demonstrate how a modern land records system can provide for an equitable and more efficient transfer and use of land.

#198 Using TRIS G 13 min
Producer: Northwest T2 Center/ Washington DOT
This tape discusses using the Transportation Research Information System (TRIS) to obtain information on numerous transportation-oriented subjects. This tape provides concise instructions on how to obtain a complete list on a particular subject.

#207 Idea Store: Edition 3 G 9 min 40 sec
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
This tape discusses 1) an easy way to change snow plow blades, 2) a safe way to remove and store the frame locking bar pin on an articulated loader, 3) a checklist for daily maintenance of graders, 4) animal control at drainage structres, and much more.

#208 Idea Store: Edition 6 G 17 min
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
This tape discusses 1) the use of wildflowers along roadsides, 2) the adopt-a-highway program, 3) effective signs, 4) effective lighting for work zones, 5) Road Scholar program course areas, and much more.

#209 TEEX Training for the 21st Century G 6 min 50 sec
Producer: TEEX & Videomega
A promotional video for TEEX, this tape explains the different divisions and how training is conducted within the organization.

#225 Getting the Good Buy: Purchasing for Local Governments G 43 min
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
This video is based on the Pennsylvania Purchasing Handbook for Local Governments. It covers competitive bids, non-bidding purchases, bid withdrawal, contract documents, purchasing controls, conflicts of interest, purchase requirements, intergovernmental purchasing, and purchasing contracts.

#232 Surface Preparation Guidelines for the Repair of Deteriorated Concrete G 10 min 33 sec
Producer: IACRS
This video explains preplanning for safety, locating and removing unsound concrete, undercutting corroded bars, repairing bars, preparing patch edges, cleaning, tying bars, and eliminating all bond inhibiting materials not specifically for pavements.

#241 The Idea Store: Edition 7 G 10 min 8 sec
Producer: Pennsylvania DOT
This edition of the Idea Store covers a new curb scraper, a dump truck air foil, timber bridge information, Delaware/Chester P.W.A. and their ideas, and new ideas for a better cylinder wrench.

#244 Driver Training G 60 min
Producer: Connecticut DOT
This three-part video covers the policies and procedures for operating a vehicle for the Connecticut DOT, but is applicable to most areas. Topics include defensive driving, backing policy, parking, winter driving, procedures for reporting an accident and much more.

#258 Technology Transfer: Good Neighbors in a Changing World G 19 min 30 sec
Producer: FHWA
This program discusses the development of Technology Transfer (T2) centers throughout the United States, and about the development of a T2 clearinghouse as a source for technical support for local transportation agencies. Internationally, there is the PIARC, IRF, the Pan American Institute of Highways and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which helps nations solve transportation problems, improve highway safety, adopt and adapt new technologies, promote economic development and put state-of-the-art research into practice.

#261 Staying Ahead of the Storm G 20 min 37 sec
Producer: SHRP
Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) are the subject of this video. Procedures to effectively utilize RWIS are given to improve snow and ice control, reduce the use of chemicals and advance the use of anti-icing techniques.

#276 Idea Store: Volume 8 G 10 min
Producer: Penn. Dept. of Trans.
This video introduces the idea store. It focuses on new ideas for maintenance, engineering, communication, equipment, administration, training and safety. It provides detailed information and examples in each of these areas.

#279 Crumb Rubber Modifier Workshop #1 1 hr 58 min
This video focuses on design procedures and construction practices for workshop #1.

#280 Crumb Rubber Modifier Workshop #2 2 hrs
This video focuses on design procedurs and construction practices for workshop #2.

#281 Crumb Rubber Modifier Workshop #3 1 hr 58 min
This video focuses on design procedures and construction practices for workshop #3.

#282 Crumb Rubber Modifier Workshop #4 1 hr 1 min
This video focuses on design procedures and construction practices for workshop #4.

#283 Crumb Rubber Modifier Workshop #5 42 min
This video focuses on design procedures and construction practices for workshop #5.

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