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Lanes of Learning
News from National Highway Institute | Dec. 2024
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End of Year Reflections:
NHI's Milestones & What's on the Horizon
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As we approach the end of 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work and achievements that have shaped our year together at the FHWA’s National Highway Institute (NHI). Whether you're an employee, an instructor, a host, a partner, or an adult learner, your dedication and commitment to improving our nation’s transportation systems have made a lasting impact.
This year, we’ve come together to strengthen skills, share knowledge, and push forward in our collective mission to ensure safer, more efficient roads across the Nation.
As the year comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your partnership and contributions. May you enjoy a joyous holiday season surrounded by loved ones and enter the new year with renewed energy and optimism!
2024 Highlights: By-the-Numbers
From collaborative learning environments to hands-on experiences, your hard work and passion to enhance your skillsets and foster effective training sessions continue to drive the future of transportation. Here are some at-a-glance highlights from the past year:
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Preparing for Winter Weather
We must ensure safe and passable roadways for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike to reach their destinations safely this winter. NHI's Maintenance Training Series: Weather-Related Operations (FHWA-NHI-134109H) is designed to equip transportation professionals like you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage storm-related roadway maintenance effectively.
If you’re involved in roadway maintenance operations, you don’t want to miss out on this learning opportunity!
This free, 1-hour, Web-Based Training (WBT) focuses primarily on snow and ice storm operations but also provides valuable insights for managing other severe weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding.
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Participants will learn key elements of storm response planning, including personnel scheduling, equipment needs, safety considerations, and the coordination required during multi-day storm events.
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Integrating Sustainability into Infrastructure Decision-Making
The FHWA’s NHI offers two free, self-paced courses that provide valuable tools to help professionals make informed, sustainable decisions in infrastructure project planning. Both modules focus on understanding the integration of economic, social, and environmental factors into decision-making processes. Understanding how transportation infrastructure can withstand extreme weather events is critical in mitigating roadway risks.
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Integrating Sustainability into Infrastructure Decision Making: Core Module (FHWA-NHI-131134A) is a 1-hour course providing a foundational understanding of sustainability concepts and how to incorporate sustainability metrics throughout the transportation project delivery process.
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Participants will learn to identify the three pillars of sustainability, recognize trade-offs in decision-making, and apply sustainability metrics across various phases of infrastructure planning and delivery.
2. Integrating Sustainability into Infrastructure Decision Making: Pavement Module (FHWA-NHI-131134B) Spanning 6 hours, this module delves deeper into how sustainability metrics can be applied specifically to pavement projects. It covers decision-making using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) tools, as well as understanding green rating systems for pavement sustainability.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS: INSTRUCTORS OF EXCELLENCE
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It’s time to spotlight our dedicated NHI-Certified Instructors by honoring them with the Instructor of Excellence award! NHI recognizes outstanding educators nationwide who have gone above and beyond throughout 2024, imparting knowledge and inspiring their learners to implement leading-edge strategies in the field through continued education and world-class training.
Happening now: NHI is diligently reviewing participant course feedback and gathering information to identify the 2024 Instructor of Excellence nominees. Stay tuned, right here, at Lanes of Learning, for more information and announcements!
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 It’s hard to believe the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 2025 Annual Meeting is just around the corner! Be sure to stop by NHI’s Booth #834 in the exhibition hall from January 5th – 7th. We’ll be showcasing our latest course offerings, offering demos of the Blackboard Learning Management System, and sharing insights into innovative teaching strategies. Most importantly, we’re eager to hear your feedback! Your input is essential in helping us continue to refine and improve the learning experiences we provide to transportation professionals nationwide.
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Let’s Have Some Fun at TRB!
This year, we’re introducing a charging station where you can recharge, relax, and reconnect. Plus, don’t miss our brand-new photo station – take a moment to capture memories and smiles with fellow attendees!
Did You Know?
In addition to Lanes of Learning, there are a variety of ways you can stay informed of NHI happenings.
Keep an eye out for NHI-hosted webinars, follow FHWA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, and be sure to subscribe to FHWA’s Public Roads magazine where NHI learning opportunities and initiatives are highlighted in each edition.
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The Journey Begins with You.
We’ve successfully transitioned the NHI course catalog to Blackboard, our new Learning Management System! Search session availability for hundreds of online, in-person, and hybrid courses featured in the learner-centric NHI curriculum. Be sure to keep an eye out for new courses and tools designed to enhance your learning and instructional experiences. We thank you for your patience during the transition.
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NHI: Where Learning Paves The Way!
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