Loan Programs

Michigan's LTAP offers several loan programs to assist transportation agencies. Contact the Center for Technology & Training (CTT) at ctt@mtu.edu or (906) 487-2102 to request materials or to learn more about the loan programs below.

Retroreflectometer

Michigan's LTAP is providing local agencies with the option to borrow its Delta®RetroSign GR3 retroreflectometer. This retroreflectometer can be used as part of a program for maintaining sign retroreflectivity levels as required by the Federal Highway Administration. Local agencies can borrow the equipment for a period of up to two weeks. There is no rental fee, but borrowing agencies are responsible for shipping and insurance costs.

Borrowing and Training Requirements 
Anyone using the retroreflectometer must sign and adhere to a loan agreement, and view a training video prior to using the equipment.

Loan agreement

Training video

Video Library

The LTAP Video Lending Library includes carefully selected titles that cover a wide range of transportation related topics. Videos are available for loan to Michigan's public agencies at no cost, and to other agencies on a cost recovery basis.

Video ID Video Title Video Author Video Yearsort descending Video Subject(s)
317 Fundamentals of Tire Wear Michelin North America N/A Maintenance
355 Keweenaw Crossing: Portage Lift Bridge N/A N/A Bridges
98 Operating Tips: Wheel Loaders Caterpillar 1975 Equipment, Loaders
107 Multiple Choice Caterpillar 1982 Safety
81 Potholes: Causes, Cures and Prevention U.S. Army Cold Region Research and Engrg. Lab 1983 Asphalt, Road Maintenance
103 Shake Hands With Danger Caterpillar 1984 Safety
235 Loader Operation I, II and III DE-LTAP 1984 Equipment, Loaders, Maintenance, Safety
111 Upgrading Gravel Roads MT State Film and Television Department 1985 Aggregates, Grader, Gravel Roads, Road Maintenance

Pages

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Print Publications

The following publications can be borrowed for a period of up to three weeks. The borrowing agency is responsible for paying return shipping only.

  1. AASHTO Highway Safety Manual, 1st Edition
  2. AASHTO Asset Management Guide: A Focus on Implementation, 1st Edition
  3. AASHTO Design-Build Procurement Guide, 1st Edition, 2008
  4. AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition, 2012
  5. AASHTO Guide Manual for Bridge Element Inspection, 1st Edition
  6. AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, Customary U.S. Units, 6th Edition
  7. AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, 2nd Edition, with 2011 Interim Revisions
  8. AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide
  9. AASHTO Standard Specification for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition
  10. AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Support for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals
  11. Asset Management Data Collection Guide (Task Force 45 Report), 1st Edition
  12. Designing HMA Mixtures with High RAP Content: A Practical Guide, 1st Edition, 2007
  13. Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook, 2nd Edition, 2000
  14. International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM), 2011
  15. Practioner's Handbook #1: Maintaining a Project File and Preparing an Administrative Record for NEPA Study, 1st Edition
  16. Practioner's Handbook #6: Consulting Under Section 106 of the National Preservation Act
  17. Standard Specifications for Construction, 2012