This report develops a framework for organizing risk-based decisions about design, maintenance, and operation for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) applying to various types of facilities. It also provides illustrative examples for the use of the proposed framework. CDOT has an opportunity to be a national leader in assessing risks, vulnerabilities, consequences and outcomes through the implementation of a risk-based framework for facility design, operations and maintenance.
The resources and tools outlined here are based on current evidence-based practices and are specifically designed for Colorado worksites. Employers and employees will learn the business case for worksite wellness programs; how to gather data to plan a program and evaluate success; how to set up an employee wellness team; how to motivate employees to engage in healthy behaviors; and how to develop programs and activities to keep your team healthier and more productive.
In December 2004, a Corridor Development and Management Plan (CDMP) for the Ports to Plains Corridor was completed. While the recommendations for the plan were far reaching and extensive, the need for improved truck parking and rest area deficiencies was given a limited analysis, resulting in generalized recommendations for improvements along the Corridor. The Ports to Plains Steering Committee initiated this study to provide an additional Public/Private rest area and truck parking needs assessment.
This study sought to determine the technical feasibility of using seismic techniques to measure the laboratory and field seismic modulus of lime-stabilized soils (LSS), and to compare/correlate test results from bench-top (free-free resonance) seismic testing on LSS cylinders to in-situ (surface seismic) testing performed on field-constructed LSS. In addition, this research sought to develop a pilot specification for quality assurance (QA) of LSS using seismic test methods.
The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting grant program is intended to help states respond to the needs of children and families in communities at-risk, in order to improve health and developmental outcomes for children, through the implementation of evidence-based home visitation programs. The grant program is designed to: 1) strengthen and improve the programs and activities carried out under Title V (including the State Maternal and Child Health Program); 2) improve coordination of services for at-risk communities; and 3) identify and provide comprehensive services to improve outcomes for families who reside in at-risk communities, as defined by a needs assessment.
This study deals with two related questions: (1) how does the economic base of Denver city and county Influence city government, especially as regards revenue and expenditure, and (2) how does (and can) city government influence the economic base to bring about desired community goals? The main finding of this study is that greater concern with local government policies designed to encourage or discourage (or both) business-economic activity is justified and could well be rewarded with beneficial results.
