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Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report and Request for Direction for Promoting the Use of RAC
Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report
RAC Program Options
RACTC Accomplishments
Staff Recommendation
Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report
Generally, staff agrees with the findings of the RACTC Evaluation Report
Findings from RACTC Evaluation Report
Respond effectively to inquiries from local public agencies
Attend public workshops, make presentations, and exhibit at trade shows
Developed attractive and useful educational and informational materials
Designed, implemented, and maintain a RAC website
Operate toll-free “hot lines” and satisfactorily respond to inquiries
Findings from RACTC Evaluation Report
Both Centers operate in a reactive mode
Neither Center developed targeted, proactive RAC outreach programs or protocols
Technology Center staff work on activities infrequently; their principal attention resides with duties related to their county positions
Coordination and collaboration between the two Centers is weak and information disseminated can sometimes be inconsistent
Little, if any, coordination exists between the Centers and Caltrans
Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report
Clarification of findings
Full-time staffingConsistency of InformationInteraction with Caltrans
Los Angeles County Public Los Angeles County Public WorksWorks
Sacramento County Sacramento County Municipal Services Agency -Municipal Services Agency -
DOTDOT
RUBBERIZED ASPHALT RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE TECHN0LOGY CONCRETE TECHN0LOGY CENTERS (RACTC)CENTERS (RACTC)
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
15 various workshop events with over 15 various workshop events with over 550 attendees550 attendees
15 Conferences & Trade Shows Booths15 Conferences & Trade Shows Booths Publication Distribution- RACTC Publication Distribution- RACTC
Informational Brochure (2,100+), Field Informational Brochure (2,100+), Field Inspection Guide (1,100+), Design and Inspection Guide (1,100+), Design and Construction Guidebook (625+)Construction Guidebook (625+)
SOUTHERN CAL. RACTC
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
Incentive Program – 10 Cities totaling Incentive Program – 10 Cities totaling $57,000$57,000
Web Site – 392,000 hitsWeb Site – 392,000 hits E-mails – Averaging 8 responses per E-mails – Averaging 8 responses per
monthmonth Toll Free Hot Line – Average 30 calls Toll Free Hot Line – Average 30 calls
per monthper month
SOUTHERN CAL. RACTC
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
Web Site Rollout SB 1346Web Site Rollout SB 1346 Production and distribution of 800 Production and distribution of 800
RAC Design and Construction Guidebook RAC Design and Construction Guidebook – In conjunction with Caltrans, FHWA, – In conjunction with Caltrans, FHWA, IndustryIndustry
Over 30 individual seminars with local Over 30 individual seminars with local agenciesagencies
NORTHERN CAL. RACTC
RAC Usage SurveyNORTHERN CAL. RACTC
Contacted 1,700 people & information on 44 agency RAC Projects posted to collaborate with potential users + 231
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
Formal seminars with over 70 Formal seminars with over 70 attendees in San Jose, Fresno, Lake attendees in San Jose, Fresno, Lake Tahoe, & Oakland – Redding in processTahoe, & Oakland – Redding in process
1000 CD’s produced of Seminars with 1000 CD’s produced of Seminars with audioaudio
10-year follow-up noise study for 10-year follow-up noise study for Thousand OaksThousand Oaks
NORTHERN CAL. RACTC
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE
Air emission testing contractAir emission testing contract On-going responses to toll free hot line On-going responses to toll free hot line
and e-mailand e-mail Web site links to RACTEC from Web site links to RACTEC from
APWA, CELSOC, ASCE, MTCAPWA, CELSOC, ASCE, MTC Comprehensive RAC training modules Comprehensive RAC training modules
for engineers, inspectors, & laboratory for engineers, inspectors, & laboratory technicians technicians
NORTHERN CAL. RACTEC
Training Module Samples
SCRAP TIRE1/16” +/- in Size
HIGH NATURAL RUBBER
1/32” +/- in Size
2,000 recycled tires per lane mile 2-2,000 recycled tires per lane mile 2-Inch OverlayInch Overlay
2.1 tires per ton2.1 tires per ton
Training Modules Samples
Training Module Samples
Rubber is blended with liquid asphalt heated in excess of 350° F.
Training Module Samples
CRM PROPORTIONING: -SCRAP TIRES (3 BAGS) -HIGH NATURAL (1 BAG)
BLENDERCONTROL PANEL
BLENDING PAVING ASPHALT
& CRM
MIXING/REACTIONTANK
Training Module Samples
Paving AsphaltAsphalt Rubber BinderCrumb Rubber SamplesARHM
Training Module Samples
“…vibratory rollers using the vibratory mode shall be used for initial break down rolling. The initial coverage…shall commence before the…temperature falls below…(290 F)”
RAC Program Options
Continue current RACTC structure and implement the recommendations of the evaluation report
Split the duties of the RACTC program. Use the Tech Centers for some duties and contract with an industry expert for the other duties
Have CIWMB staff assume full control of RACTC program duties by performing some of the above duties and contracting out the rest
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommends using the Tech Centers in a reduced role and contracting for other program functions
Tech Centers would perform the duties they have shown proficiency in: website maintenance, toll-free hotline and e-mail response, preparation and distribution of informational and educational materials, and technical consulting, as needed
Contracted expert would perform targeted outreach and RAC marketing, technical consulting and oversight of a RAC demonstration project program
Discussion of RACTC Evaluation Report and Request for Direction for Promoting the Use of RAC
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