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          Demonstrations continue to effectively communicate the benefits of SafetyEdgeSM to transportation agencies. These in-person events provide answers to questions and alleviate concerns regarding this new paving technique.

DEMONSTRATIONS and OPEN HOUSES

**California LTAP Final Report on SafetyEdge**SM Technology (October 21, 2015) – [PDF].
	The Kings County Public Works Department, in cooperation with FHWA, Caltrans Division of Local Assistance/California L`TAP Center, California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA), and Papich Construction Co., Inc., hosted an open house to demonstrate the constructability of the SafetyEdgeSM for mitigating pavement edge drop-off.
	**Alabama LTAP Safety Edge Open House Demo and Final Report** (May 27, 2015) – [PDF]. FHWA, ALDOT, NCAT, Alabama LTAP, and East Alabama Paving, hosted an Open House to showcase the SafetyEdgeSM for managing pavement edge drop-offs.PRESENTATIONS

The following presentations are available from FHWA upon request for use at open house or other events.

**SafetyEdgeSM Executive Summary**. This 15-minute presentation is useful as an introduction for decision-makers on the SafetyEdgeSM solution.
	**SafetyEdgeSM Open House Presentation.** This presentation 60-minute presentation for practitioners introduces the SafetyEdgeSM, covers benefits and costs, delves into the safety issues and effectiveness studies, provides design and construction considerations, shows example implementation sites, and findings from field reviews.
	**SafetyEdgeSM Top 10 Construction Questions**. This presentation includes a Top 10 list of construction questions and answers.
              
      
    
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