The Fall 2009 edition of the Oregon Roads Newsletter is now available. Read about the Roads Scholar survey, new resources available, the OACES Skills Demo, what training is coming up, and much more. Click on the picture above to read this issue online or on the newsletter link to your left to access this and many other past issues of T2's Oregon Roads Newsletter in a printable PDF format.

Don't forget that our newsletter is now paperless. To continue to receive the Oregon Roads Newsletter, send us your contact information - including e-mail address. The newletter will be emailed as a printable PDF attachment and will continue to be posted here on our website. Click on the below link to submit your request to continue receiving the Oregon Roads.

Need a boost in your training program? Out of ideas? We have a well stocked library of training and safety videos and DVDs on a wide range of subjects, as well as a publication library of reference materials and CDs. All public agencies within Oregon are welcome to use this free service; your only cost is for postage to return borrowed items. We can also set up a "send out" schedule for you, so the items you want to borrow will arrive on the dates you want to use them.

"Sign Retroreflectivity Guidebook For Small Agencies, Federal Land Management Agencies, and Tribal Governments" - Publication & CD -
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or MUTCD, establishes uniformity and standards for traffic signs on public roads. Recently adopted language in the MUTCD now requires all agencies to adopt a sign maintenance program, which in turn will help agencies meet new minimum retroreflectivity requirements for the traffic signs they have installed.

All agencies, large and small, that own and maintain traffic signs, are required to adhere to these new requirements for their traffic signs. Implementing these requirements may also involve beginning a new sign maintenance program.


"Low-Cost Safety Enhancements for Stop-Controlled and Signalized Intersections"- Publication
The purpose of this document is to present information on suggested effective, low-cost intersection countermeasures developed using intersection safety research results and input from an intersection safety expert panel. These low-cost countermeasures can be applied to a large number of intersections with a high frequency of crashes using a systematic approach.

We are scheduling RS-5 Asphalt Pavement Maint. 1 and RS-6 Asphalt Pavement Maint. 2 on the west side of the state for spring 2010. Check out our Roads Scholar Page to see the dates and locations of upcoming classes.

RS-9 Maintenance Math and RS-10 Introduction to Survey and Grade Checking will be offered at the Spring School April 7-9, 2010

As they are scheduled, we will send out email alerts to all of our Roads Scholar contacts, as well as posting it here in the website. Stay tuned!

Allen Williams (Clackamas County)
Kris Elwell (City of Corvallis)
James Harris (Deschutes County)
Jackie Hallett (City of Eugene)
Chad Mickelson (City of Eugene)
Thomas Sharkey (City of Eugene)
Alton Netherda (City of Hermiston)
Patrick Coffeen (ODOT)
Kelly Landreth (City of Portland)
Everett Luff (City of Redmond)
Carol Ann Webb (City of The Dalles)
Dennis Whitaker (City of Umatilla)

Did you know that the T2 Center offers free training classes for public works agencies and their crews?

We will bring them right to your agency and supply all of the class materials. All you have to do is have the required minimum of people for the class and a place to have it.

Click on "Training Programs" to view classes offered, as well as printable fliers and brochures.

Click on "Training Calendar" to view current classes scheduled.


If you do not have enough people to host a class, you may be able to join in on one being hosted by another agency. To do so, follow these simple steps:

1. Click on our "Training Calendar" and pick a class you would like to join
2. Give us a call at 503-986-2855 to see if there is room to join the class

The following classes are now open for registration:

The Developing Leader - March 9-12, 2010
Mount Bachelor Village Resort, Bend

Preventive Maintenance for Roadway Surfaces - April 20-21, 2010
Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond

Street Maintenance and Collection Systems School - April 7-9, 2010
Best Western Resort at Agate Beach, Newport

Register online or by mail.

Don't miss these great training opportunities!