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 staffing Consistency of Information Interaction with Caltrans

 Los Angeles County Public Works  Sacramento County Municipal Services Agency -DOT RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE TECHN0LOGY CENTERS (RACTC)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 15 various workshop events with over 550 attendees 15 various workshop events with over 550 attendees 15 Conferences & Trade Shows Booths 15 Conferences & Trade Shows Booths Publication Distribution- RACTC Informational Brochure (2,100+), Field Inspection Guide (1,100+), Design and Construction Guidebook (625+) Publication Distribution- RACTC Informational Brochure (2,100+), Field Inspection Guide (1,100+), Design and Construction Guidebook (625+) SOUTHERN CAL. RACTC

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE Incentive Program – 10 Cities totaling $57,000 Incentive Program – 10 Cities totaling $57,000 Web Site – 392,000 hits Web Site – 392,000 hits s – Averaging 8 responses per month s – Averaging 8 responses per month Toll Free Hot Line – Average 30 calls per month Toll Free Hot Line – Average 30 calls per month SOUTHERN CAL. RACTC

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE Web Site Rollout SB 1346 Web Site Rollout SB 1346 Production and distribution of 800 RAC Design and Construction Guidebook – In conjunction with Caltrans, FHWA, Industry Production and distribution of 800 RAC Design and Construction Guidebook – In conjunction with Caltrans, FHWA, Industry Over 30 individual seminars with local agencies Over 30 individual seminars with local agencies NORTHERN CAL. RACTC

RAC Usage Survey NORTHERN 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 attendees in San Jose, Fresno, Lake Tahoe, & Oakland – Redding in process Formal seminars with over 70 attendees in San Jose, Fresno, Lake Tahoe, & Oakland – Redding in process 1000 CD’s produced of Seminars with audio 1000 CD’s produced of Seminars with audio 10-year follow-up noise study for Thousand Oaks 10-year follow-up noise study for Thousand Oaks NORTHERN CAL. RACTC

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE Air emission testing contract Air emission testing contract On-going responses to toll free hot line and On-going responses to toll free hot line and Web site links to RACTEC from APWA, CELSOC, ASCE, MTC Web site links to RACTEC from APWA, CELSOC, ASCE, MTC Comprehensive RAC training modules for engineers, inspectors, & laboratory technicians Comprehensive RAC training modules for engineers, inspectors, & laboratory technicians NORTHERN CAL. RACTEC

Training Module Samples SCRAP TIRE 1/16” +/- in Size HIGH NATURAL RUBBER 1/32” +/- in Size

2,000 recycled tires per lane mile 2- Inch Overlay 2,000 recycled tires per lane mile 2- Inch Overlay 2.1 tires per ton 2.1 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) BLENDER CONTROL PANEL BLENDING PAVING ASPHALT & CRM MIXING/ REACTION TANK

Training Module Samples Paving Asphalt Asphalt Rubber Binder Crumb Rubber Samples ARHM

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 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 Questions Comments