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General Interest Descriptions

GI01 Air Quality Conformity on Transportation Planning
Federal Highway Administration       20 Minutes

Describes types of air pollution in general and specifically transportation related air pollutants.  Emphasizes with the State Air Pollution Control Plan and how under compliance can impact federal funding for transportation related projects. 

GI02 Amoco-Fibers and Fabrics
Amoco Corporation       32 Minutes

This tape discuss how Amoco chemical and textile companies make their fiber a fabric materials.  It also talks about their different plants and what their responsibilities are.

GI03 Arc Welding
Michigan T2 Center       50 Minutes

This video discusses the different types of 220, 230, 240 machine sticks or electrodes that are welded.  Good video for inexperienced welders to learn new techniques, and safer forms of welding.

GI04 Bees with an Attitude
Louisiana Department of Transportation       60 Minutes

Discusses the difference between Africanized bees and European Honey bees.  The video describes the Africanized bee behavior and how to protect yourself.

GI05 Can a PC help you?
Kansas University Transportation Center       29 Minutes

A four-part presentation of general information about personal computers, software, hardware, and a review of application examples.   A very easy to follow video for computer beginners.

GI06 "CDL, Skills Test, Road Test"
National Safety Council       30 Minutes

The video is broken down into two parts: 1) Skills Test - forward stop, straight line backing, alley dock, measured right turn, parallel parking of trailers, serpentine backing.  Applicants only need to perform 4 of these. 2) Road Test

GI07 ComCore Road Plate System
ComCore       60 Minutes

This is a promotional video that discusses and describes ComCore road plates and ComCore road beams. 

GI08 Don't Hang Out in the No-Zone
U.S. Department of Transportation       15 Minutes

Getting a handle on how to safely share the road with trucks.  The video gives a crash course in driving around trucks and how to promote wreck-less driving.

GI09 Effects of Tire Pressure on Pavements
Minnesota Department of Transportation       30 Minutes

This video tests different tire pressures and determines the different problems they cause on the roadways.

GI10 Emergency Relief
Federal Highway Administration       17 Minutes

This video explains the Emergency Relief System and the two types of damage to roadways it covers (natural disasters and catastrophic failure.

GI11 Engineering Task Training - Survey Crew
Colorado Department of Transportation       19 Minutes

This video explains the two types of surveying (preliminary and construction) and the crews consisting of party chief, instrument man, and laborers.

GI12 Engineers: Turning Ideas into Reality
Bechtel       9 Minutes
This video explains the products of engineering and how important engineers are.
GI13 EZ Pour Diesel Melter/ Applicator
CrafCo Inc.      23 Minutes

This video, is a video manual of the EZ Pour Diesel Melter/Applicator.  Features are (1) vat capacities of 100, 200, 350 gallons (2) Double boiler construction of material tank, (3) diesel burner with input of 275,00 BTU's, (4) Automatic burner & temp controls, (5) A 2 or 3 cylinder diesel engine, (6) drive mechanism with infinite speed action, (7) full sweep mixer with two blades, (8) a large capacity diesel fuel tank, (9) skid and trailer mount units are also available.

GI14 Fit for the Roads
Idaho State Police       20 Minutes
Explains the part that physical condition and truck driving conditions have safe vehicle operation.
GI15 General Welding Safety and Tank Repair
Michigan LTAP       52 Minutes

The goal of this video is to teach safety procedures that will save money and save lives. This is a very good tape on safety as it explains the do's and don'ts.

GI16 Get a Grip: Wet Weather Driving Techniques
Goodyear       19 Minutes

The purpose of the video is to help viewers understand the risks involved in driving on wet roads and how to better manage risk-the chance of injury, damage or loss.  Managing risk when driving involves controlling visibility, time, and space, and being aware of the traction available.

GI17 Getting  Around on National Forest Roads
U.S. Forest Service       9 Minutes

This video explains the importance of obtaining a current U.S. forest map before traveling, having enough food and water, and being cautious when meeting traffic on these roads. 

GI18 "Glenwood Canyon Project- Ancient Treasure, Modern Marvel"
Colorado Department of Transportation      27 Minutes

Gives a view into the Glen Canyon Project in Colorado which was the building of the I-70, a four lane Highway through the middle of a canyon, and the master plan that was used  for issues like capacity while still taking into consideration the conservation of plants and animals.

GI19 Good Neighbors in a Changing World
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development       21 Minutes

This video explains that with the world changing so fast working together with other agencies or countries can lead the development of a cooperative bridge of learning and understanding.  This program also discusses T2 centers for technology transfer.

GI20 Guiding Passenger Car Use
U.S. Forest Service       12 Minutes
This video discusses the role of the forest service as helping travelers to use paths, trails, and roads safely.
GI21 Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center
Building America       15 Minutes

This video explains that HITEC is a new company with new ideas and technologies for highway construction companies. 

GI22 Improving American Roads through International Technology
Federal Highway Administration       12 Minutes

The Federal Highway Administration has stepped up efforts to make world wide technology activities a two-way street.  This video visits other countries and discusses their innovations in transportation.

GI23 Innovative Tumbleweed Removal
New Mexico LTAP       8 Minutes

This video is the result of innovations in New Mexico.  It shows equipment used in the removal of tumbleweeds from rural fence lines.

GI24 Law Enforcement's Role in Bicycle Safety
Arizona Department of Transportation       8 Minutes

This video discusses the bicyclist responsibility to all traffic laws when riding on the roadways.

GI25 LP Gas- Know the Facts
Federal Highway Administration       11 Minutes

Demonstrates proper handling and is of liquefied petroleum gas: leak detection, proper storage, filling, and inspection.

GI26 Oak Creek: Gentle Stream to Raging River
RB Productions       20 Minutes

Flooding is very serious and can be life threatening.  Please don't take the possibilities lightly.  This video is designed to help you be prepared for a flood: the precautions you can take beforehand, and what to expect afterwards.  This video was produced as a cooperative effort of 15 agencies.  

GI27 On the Move
Transportation Research Board       14 Minutes

This video explains that the Transportation Research Board is comprised of professionals that devote their time and services to develop new highway systems and is a non-profit, non-governmental agency.

GI28 Proper Installation of Underground Storage Systems
U.S. Environment Protection Agency       40 Minutes

This video explains how to properly install underground fuel storage systems and the EPA regulations that need to be followed.

GI29 "Protect the Motorist, Protect Yourself: Truck Mounted Attenuator"
Arizona Department of Transportation       13 Minutes

To keep employees and motorist safe in work zones, the Arizona Department of Transportation utilizes a shadow vehicle.  A truck mounted Attenuator is placed on the shadow vehicle for added protection for the motorist.  This video explains what a attenuator is and its benefits.

GI30 Rural Technical Assistance Program
Federal Highway Administration       15 Minutes

Explains the benefits that an agency can receive from the Technology Transfer Program.  Examples are given of assistance received by agencies from various activities of individual centers.

GI31 Shooting Good Video
Western Federal Land Highway Division       7 Minutes

This video talks about how to properly make a construction documentation video and the importance of checking equipment,  batteries, and lenses before filming starts.

GI32 SHRP Now Exhibit
Strategic Highway Research Program       59 Minutes
This video describes research products exhibited at AASHTO's T2 Fair in Milwaukee.
GI33 SHRP Technology
Strategic Highway Research Program       25 Minutes

This video will demonstrate how SHRP will help highway maintenance companies determine which procedures to use on different reads such as thin overlays, chip seals, slurry seals etc.  They talk about work zone, safety for your employees and its benefits.

GI34 SI Metric for the Workplace: Introduction to Metrics
Workplace Training       15 Minutes

This tape is perfect for those rusty with the basics of metric.  It covers the history of the SI metric system, the difference between hard and soft metrics, and the basics of four metric units, meter, liter, Celsius, and kilogram.

GI35 SI Metric for the Workplace: Reading and Writing Rules
Workplace Training       15 Minutes

Shows how to read and write SI metric symbols and numbers.

GI36 SI Metric for the Workplace: Units of Measure
Workplace Training       15 Minutes

This tape describes in detail of metric measure and shows the SI metric symbols and derived units.  Shows how metric is used in highway construction.

GI37 Stockpile Recovery to Minimize Segregation
Federal Highway Administration       8 Minutes

This video shows how segregation occurs and the simple steps to avoid it.  It is useful to municipalities that make their own gravel.

GI38 Subdivisions a Local Dilemma
Montana State University       29 Minutes

Demonstrates problems that subdivisions must face before development is started.  Sewage, water, electricity and impact on wildlife are discussed.  Talks about regulations and laws directed towards subdivisions.

GI39 Substance Utility Engineering
Federal Highway Administration       16 Minutes

Subsurface utility engineering is a process of new and existing technologies for encompassing underground utilities for current and future construction of roadways that will save money.

GI40 Surveying Equipment: Engineers Level
Oregon State University       36 Minutes

This video explains three different levels and the different uses on jobs:  1. Automatic level  2. Engineers dumpy level  3. The Y level.

GI41 Technology Update: Road Oyl Resin Modified  Emulsion Soil Stabilization
Soil Stabilization Products Company Inc.       15 Minutes

This video explains the newest road oyl resin.  This product is used as a soil stabilizer.  It can be used in either unpaved or paved roads.

GI42 The Eccentric Loader: A Breakaway Guardrail Terminal
Federal Highway Administration       11 Minutes

This video discusses the development safety performance testing and recommends the use of a break away cable terminal called the Eccentric Loader B.C.T.

GI43 Training: The Obscured Advantage
Federal Highway Administration/ National LTAP       10 Minutes

This tape discusses all of the good training methods that LTAP can assist agencies with in training new employees.  Gives examples of the importance of training programs.

GI44 Utility Cut Repair: Doing it Right
Minnesota Local Road Research Board       15 Minutes

This tape gives different methods for properly doing the job. 1) Get excavation permit. 2) Plan size of excavation. 3)Call utility company before you dig so you'll know what's under the roadway. 4) Set up traffic control for safety of workers as well as traffic flow. 5) Always make vertical cuts with slope excavation to stop undermining. 7) Proper compaction. 8) Close up.

GI45 Visions of the Future
Arizona Department of Transportation       30 Minutes
This video encompasses all the variables in the states transportation system and how it will handle future growth.
GI46 Welding and Metal Identification
Michigan LTAP       87 Minutes

This video was designed to instruct the public agency personnel in the proper use of arc and gas welding equipment, as well as, complying with set regulations.

GI47 Smoother Roads Playbook
Federal Highway Administration       25 Minutes

The video highlights how the Kansas PCC smoothness program was developed its structure, and some of the secrets Kasas contractors use to build some of the smoothest PCC Pavements in the country.

GI48 Smart Roads
Virginia Department of Transportation       8 Minutes
This video gives an overview of the Smart Road project that has been opened since Spring 2000 in Roanoke, Virginia. 
GI49 Effects of Load Distribution of Pavement Fatigue
Minnesota Department of Transportation       20 Minutes

Explains how heavier loads on trucks will cause more fatigue for paved roads.  This video also explains how to determine the life of roads by having inspectors use different equations to calculate or adjust the damage factor that haul trucks cause. 

GI50 Basics of Local Road Engineering
Cornell Local Roads       62 Minutes

This video is a basic overview of how to properly build roads using 5 design considerations capacity, geometric, drainage, pavement types, and safety.

GI51 Weather and Loads: Effects They Have on Roads
Minnesota LRRB       17 Minutes

Discusses surface (asphalt), base, the subgrade of roads, and how cold or hot weather will effect road life.  In addition, it explains the differences between single or tandem axle trucks and what effect they have on the road.

GI52 Truck Impacts on Pavement
Federal Highway Administration       30 Minutes

Shows types of pavements, effects on environment, uses of truck data design, and effects from increased truck size and weight.

GI53 How Pavements are Effects by Axil Loads
Minnesota Department of Transportation       16 Minutes

Gives different requirements on how to properly build roads so they will last 15-20 years and discusses load restrictions to roads and explains why they are implemented.

GI54 Low Volume Road Series
International Road Federation       15 Minutes

The goal of this video is to reduce road deterioration by setting priorities on low volume roads and the benefits of proper maintenance.

GI55 Frost Action in Soils
US Army Cold Regions & Engineering Laboratory       15 Minutes

Frost damage cause a lot of problems on roadways and airports.  Rutting, buckling, cracking, shifting, H2O, saturation, freeze-thawing.  These all damage our roadways.  This video will show some studies that have been done by the Army Corp of Engineers, in solving this problem.

GI56 Arizona Blue Stake Law
Arizona Corporation Commission       35 Minutes

This video explain the laws of blue staking within Arizona.

GI57 Comparable Concepts for Replacement Housing
Federal Highway Administration     30 Minutes

This video is a presentation that explores the concept of replacement housing for displaced owners and tenants under the Uniform Act and 49CFR Part 24.

GI58 Making the Effort Works: Reducing Utility Delays During Construction
FHWA and ASSHTO                           19 Minutes

This video features extemporaneous from a variety of spokespersons that have developed and implemented innovative practices for reducing utility- related delays, illustrated by action footage and accompanied by music and narration.

GI59 Tribal Transportation Planning
FHWA and BIA        15 Minutes

This video describes how ISTEA (Federal Funding) is utilized in tribal transportation planning.

GI60 Noise Abatement Video
ADOT (Environmental Planning Group)                      12 Minutes

This video explains highway noise in laymen terms, and describes how it can be mitigated.

 
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