TETP Insights Videos
TETP Insights is a video training program where experienced transportation engineers share their knowledge with other engineering professionals to help them meet the demands of the industry. TETP Insights are technical training videos consisting of pre-recorded presentations, demonstrations, and Google Meet Sessions made available to the public on-demand via the TETP Insights Playlist on CDOT's Colleague YouTube Channel.
TETP Insight videos can be created by anyone with something useful to share, including:
- CDOT Subject Matter Experts
- Regional Staff
- External Vendors
Just about any topic is suitable for an Insight video. Here are a few ideas to consider:
- New Procedures
- Industry Trends
- Innovative Ideas
- Productivity Tips and Tricks
- Sharing Best Practices
- Software Demonstrations
Want to suggest a topic or evaluate a video you watched? Complete the TETP Insights Topic Suggestion Google Form.
Featured Insight Video Series
Obtain a State Highway Access Permit
To improve the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, access management systematically plans, controls, and designs the points where roads interact with land development. This process uses various techniques to decrease conflicts within the road network. CDOT’s Access Management Program recently published three videos to help CDOT staff and the public understand the requirements to obtain a State Highway Access Permit and navigate the CDOT Online Access Permit Application.
1. Understanding the Requirements to Obtain a State Highway Access Permit
Learn the essentials of obtaining a Colorado State Highway Access Permit. This video covers when permits are necessary for property development or changes, the role of traffic studies, and how coordinated access management balances landowner needs with public safety and efficient traffic flow.
Check out the the other two videos on the Access Permits - Driveways & Curb Cuts webpage or CDOT’s YouTube Channel to learn more:
2. Navigating the Access Permit Application Process
Understand the Colorado State Highway Access Permit process. This video explains why these permits are essential for maintaining roadway safety and efficiency. Learn when a permit is required for property changes and how CDOT collaborates with applicants to navigate the application and approval steps.
3. How to Complete the CDOT Online Access Permit Application
Follow the step-by-step process of completing the CDOT Online Access Permit Application. Starting with initial contact of your regional access manager to understanding required documents like traffic studies, you will learn how to navigate the online portal and leverage its features to streamline your permit approval process.
Other TETP Insights Topics
View videos on other Insights topics related to transportation engineering:
- 2023 CDOT Roadway Design Guide (RDG) Chapter Summaries
- Advanced Geotechnical Methods of Exploration (A-GaME)
- Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD)
- Bluebeam Studio Sessions
- Construction Change Orders and Adobe Sign eSignatures
- Design Bulletin: Utility Conflict Matrix
- Downloading LiDAR Data from the Colorado Hazard Mapping and Risk Map Portal
- Introduction to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Plan Reading & Interpretation
- Risk & Resilience Excel Spreadsheet Tool
- Transportation Demand Management
- Work Zone Safety in Action Part 1 - State Highway 71
- Work Zone Safety in Action Part 2 - State Highway 93
- Work Zone Safety in Action Part 3 - Grand Avenue Bridge
Questions?
Contact the TETP Manager, Allison Wilson, at Allison.Wilson@state.co.us.
