Iowa LTAP has various equipment available for free loan to local agencies.

This program offers local agencies the free use of various devices that assist in managing aspects of roadway signing and infrastructure safety. Agencies have access to the equipment for a two-week to one-month period on a first come, first served basis.

Additional background on how some of our equipment available for loan may be useful is provided in the installation of horizontal alignment warning signs article.

The specific equipment available for loan is described in more detail below.

RoadVista Sign Retroreflectometer

The retroreflectometer is a hand-held instrument that can be placed in contact with a sign to measure the retroreflection of the sign material. The measurements collected can be compared to minimum requirements established by the MUTCD to determine the need for replacement.

To learn more about and request this equipment, visit the retroreflectometer page.

Rieker Digital Ball Bank

The digital ball bank can be used to assist in completing an engineering study to determine advisory speeds in curves. The unit provides measurements of the degree of bank collected when passing through a curve to assist in determining whether an advisory speed plaque is recommended or required.

To learn more about and request this equipment, visit the digital ball bank page.

Wood Piling Test Set

Iowa LTAP has several pieces of timber bridge inspection equipment available for loan. This equipment includes basic sounding and probing equipment, moisture meter, stress wave timer, and resistance drill. Equipment consists of an IML RESI PD400 Wood Piling Inspection Drill and accessories, a Fakopp Microsecond Timer, and a Delmhorst J-2000 pin style moisture meter.

To learn more about and request this equipment, visit the wood piling test set page.

Speed Feedback Signs

The Iowa Department of Transportation has provided funding for two SafePace speed feedback sign trailers.

To learn more about and request this equipment, visit the speed feedback signs page.

Radar Recorders

Two JAMAR Technologies radar recorders that are available can assist in collecting bi-directional data on vehicle speed, length, gap, and volume. These devices mount to utility poles, providing a non-invasive way to collect traffic data.

To learn more about and request this equipment, visit the radar recorders page.

Pavement Marking Retroreflectometer

The pavement marking retroreflectometer is a hand-held instrument that can be placed in contact with pavement markings to measure the retroreflection of the marking material.

To learn more about and request this equipment, visit the pavement marking retroreflectometer page.

To request use of any of this equipment, please consult the individual device web pages linked above.

For more information, contact David Veneziano, Safety Circuit Rider at dvenez@iastate.edu or 515-294-5480.