David Reamer

August “Gus” Cohn documented the earliest days of this settler burg in its original form as a railroad boomtown, capturing frequently overlooked contexts and aspects that illuminate what day-to-day life was like then.

Over the past 160 years, numerous projects have been both arrogant and far-fetched in their framework, writes historian David Reamer.

Abstract This presentation will highlight an INDOT case study on converting a high-speed, signalized rural intersection at SR 45/SR 445 to a compact roundabout that leverages the existing pavement structure and shoulder capacity to minimize new work and maintenance needs. The design limits footprint growth, avoids new right of way, and targets safer operations with speed-management features, including a proposed reduction of the posted speed. We will share geometry, traffic, and maintenance of traffic considerations as well as development lessons from district and central-office coordination for constructible, low-cost safety improvements.

Abstract This presentation will cover the basics of innovative intersections, including how to identify good candidate sites, deciding between intersection alternatives, reviewing preliminary design and impact considerations, and more. We will also review updated case studies for several innovative intersections that INDOT has recently completed.

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article?

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article?

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article?

Authors of the texts range from a traveling Japanese artist to a tea-spilling Seward longshoreman.

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article?

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article?