Identifying and Implementing Effective Training for Hispanic Craft Workers, American Supervisors, and DOT Inspectors: Phase III of the Hispanic Workforce Research Project, May 2006

The number of Hispanic workers in the U.S. construction industry has been steadily increasing, and language and cultural barriers have sometimes arisen on the jobsite. Due in part to these barriers, the number of fatalities among Hispanics at construction sites in 2001 jumped 24%, while construction fatalities overall dropped 3%. This study, which constitutes Phase III of the Hispanic Workforce Research Project, addresses these language and cultural barriers by investigating the most effective way to deliver training material developed in Phases I and II to Hispanic workers, American supervisors, and department of transportation (DOT) inspectors. The research methodology consisted of assessing the needs and interests of potential and current course participants in terms of exploring innovative ways to deliver the training. The training courses were then adapted and delivered to fit the specific needs of each audience. During Phase III of this project, the research team delivered the courses described in the Phase I and II reports to eight highway construction companies and two DOT groups. The courses developed in Phases I and II consist of four construction-focused language training courses that can be part of an effective training program to facilitate integration among U.S. and Hispanic workers, increase productivity and motivation at the jobsite, and decrease the existing high mortality rate for Hispanic workers. Moreover, the research team developed a course for the construction season called Toolbox Integration Course for Hispanic workers and American supervisors (TICHA), which consists of nine 45-minute modules delivered to one construction company over 11 weeks in the summer of 2005.

Highway Performance and Time-Sensitive Industries, 1998

This report addresses delays to freight shippers. Although the focus is on just-in-time (JIT) businesses, the authors also note that non JIT businesses also suffer delays that impact their productivity. The table of contents lists the following headings: chapter 1 - introduction - a trial application: the Des Moines metropolitan area; structure of the report; chapter 2 - reliability at the forefront of freight transport demand - manufacturing and inventory; just-in-time operations in the U.S.; transportation consequences; summary; chapter 3 - JIT operations in Iowa - survey and sample; trucking activity and service; just-in-time truck transportation in Iowa; assessment of factors affecting truck transportation service; summary and conclusions; chapter 4 - travel time uncertainty induced by incidents - a probabilistic model for incident occurrences and durations; calculation of delay; trial application; conclusions; and chapter 5 - conclusions and recommendations - conclusions; recommendations.

2004 Highway Accomplishment Program, July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004

Future plans for funding for Iowa Department of Transportation Report

Annual Report of Highway Division Highway Research and Development in Iowa, 2003

Annual report for Iowa Department of Transportation.

Iowa Problem Indentification for Federal 402 State and Community Highway Safety Programs, Iowa Department of Public Safety, January, 2002

The major objective of this problem identification document is the determination of the relative severity of traffic safety problems in each of the 99 counties. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau are committed to the reduction of death and injury on the nation's roads. As part of its duty in administering federal traffic safety funds in the State of Iowa, the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau conducts a comprehensive Problem Identification update each year.

Iowa Highway Safety Plan, Iowa Department of Public Safety, 2003

Annual highway safety plan for Iowa Department of Public Safety

Iowa Highway Safety Program, Iowa Department of Public Safety, 2001

Annual Highway Safety Report for Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Iowa Highway Safety Program, Iowa Department of Public Safety, 2002

Annual Highway Safety Report for Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Annual Report of Highway Division, Highway Research and Development in Iowa, November 2002

Annual report for the Iowa Department of Transportation

Contingency Workers Study, December 2001

Contingency Workers Study by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

Full-Size Off-Highway Vehicle Registration Program, December 30, 2003

Report submitted by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Transportation to the General Assembly as required by Senate File 458, section 152, passed by the 2003 General Assembly and signed May 30, 2003.

Evaluation of the State Highway System and Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF), 2003

This report was prepared by a committee of city, county and state representatives. The committee met throughout 2002 with the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations to improve the efficiency and operation of Iowa's road and street system. This report is referenced in SF 451 and in Code Section 306.8A.

Annual Report for the Iowa Highway Safety Program, Federal Fiscal Year 2003

Annual Highway Safety Evaluation Report for the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, Iowa Department of Public Safety

Annual Report for the Iowa Highway Safety Program, 2000

Annual Highway Safety Evaluation Report for the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, Iowa Department of Public Safety

Iowa Highway Safety Plan, 2004

Annual Highway Safety Plan for the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, Iowa Department of Public Safety