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Nw Traffic Alliance Sharing Experience and Ideas Bringing Traffic Professionals Together

Rick Butner Pierce County Public Works & Utilities. Nw Traffic Alliance Sharing Experience and Ideas Bringing Traffic Professionals Together. November 15, 2012 Washington State Association of County Engineers. NW Traffic Alliance. In the Beginning First meeting held March of 2011

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Nw Traffic Alliance Sharing Experience and Ideas Bringing Traffic Professionals Together

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  1. Rick Butner Pierce County Public Works & Utilities NwTraffic AllianceSharing Experience and IdeasBringing Traffic Professionals Together November 15, 2012 Washington State Association of County Engineers

  2. NW Traffic Alliance In the Beginning • First meeting held March of 2011 • Name was decided In Attendance • Pierce , Kitsap and King County • WSDOT Discussed Sign Retro & Asset Management WASP contacts to initiate first meeting. Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  3. NW Traffic Alliance First Core Group Meeting, April 2011 Great Turn out Decision made to Continue Meetings Workshops? Invite Cities? Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  4. NW Traffic Alliance – Workshops Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12 Workshops • Personal Growth • Sharing Ideas • Networking • Fulfilling a need

  5. NW Traffic Alliance - March Workshop Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  6. NW Traffic Alliance - March Workshop Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12 "This was one of the most beneficial meetings that I have been to. Looking forward to many more“ • Cody Romero with the City of Port Angeles "That was a great workshop, both my techs made the same comment - that was the best workshop/conference that they have been to" Thanks again • Jeff Thomas with Whatcom County

  7. NW Traffic Alliance - Inter-locals Multi Agency buying power • Vendors receptive to Alliance buying power Materials that work for us • Discuss at Alliance meetings • State Contract? Benefits to hosting agency • Rebates? Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  8. NW Traffic Alliance - Inter-locals Pierce County Traffic Bids • Traffic Striping/Markings Paint • Traffic Signs • Wood posts for signs • Steel posts for signs • Pavement Markings Benefits • Control of products used • Standardization • Best product at best cost Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  9. NW Traffic Alliance - Web Site www.nwtrafficalliance.com Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  10. Sign Retroreflectivity – Update 2009 WSACE meeting in Bremerton Evolution of Program Value of Sharing Interest in Program National Attention National Webinar Asset Management Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  11. Sign Retroreflectivity – Basically Expected Life Monitor age of signs with Inventory Control Sample Signs within warranty Signs outside warranty Add to Control Sample Group to Measured Retroreflectivity Testing Measured Retroreflectivity Not Tested Measured Retroreflectivity Monitor Control Sample and schedule sign replacement based on data models Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  12. Sign Retroreflectivity – Progress Signs managed through Retroreflectivity Program Quantity of signs in inventory Age of signs in years Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  13. Sign Retroreflectivity – Black/Yellow Ten Year warranty Expected Life Begin testing 2 years prior to end Expected Life Control Sample 2,792 signs in field Under warranty Not tested Within Expected Life Retroreflectivity Readings 133 signs tested Representing 1,330 signs in field Minimum Level50 Age of sign in years Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  14. Sign Retroreflectivity – Stop Signs Averages of control sample by year Minimum Required White Retroreflectivity Readings Minimum Required Red Age of sign in years Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  15. Sign Retroreflectivity – Stop Signs Ten Year Warranty Expected Life Begin testing 2 years prior to end Expected Life Control Sample 135 signs tested Representing 1,350 signs in field 1,580 signs in field Under warranty Not tested Within Expected Life Minimum 3:1 Contrast Ratio Average Contrast Ratio 5:1 5:1 5:1 6:1 5:1 5:1 6:1 8:1 5:1 Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  16. NW Traffic Alliance Pride in sharing • Sharing a program that makes you proud Learning from the experience of colleagues • Why reinvent the wheel Employee Moral • Being involved is exciting Cost Benefit • Agency hosted meetings and workshops • Inter local purchasing power Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  17. NW Traffic Alliance Washington State Association of County Engineers 11/15/12

  18. Rick Butner (253)798-6836 or rbutner@co.pierce.wa.us Questions? November 15, 2012 Washington State Association of County Engineers

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