Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

Asphalt Pavement Alliance webinar: LCCA End of Life
2020-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar will focus on the best methods of addressing pavement end of life issues when conducting an LCCA. Making certain that the remaining service life of a pavement is properly addressed and understanding the importance of considering what actually happens to a pavement when it reaches its terminal serviceability, and how that needs to be included in an LCCA will be discussed.

APWA Nevada Chapter Fall Conference – Session 3
2020-10-01
The conference theme is ReNVision 2020 which ties into the spring conference 20/20 theme and acknowledges the need to pivot, refocus, and re-envision what the future will hold for public works and our organization.
The conference committee is working on finalizing all details, but here is what you can expect:

8 Virtual Conference Sessions (Zoom) occurring around noon from September to December on the first and third Thursday of the month.
Great opportunities for technical sessions and speakers
Sponsorship opportunities
Project of the Year Awards
Social Events in the evening (APWA After Dark Events)
YP activities and sessions

More information will be coming soon so SAVE THE DATES now for the first and third Thursdays of the month starting September 3rd.

Introduction to Construction Management – Online Part 2
2020-09-30 13:30 - 16:00 | NV, United States
This session is now full. The October session is open.
This 2-day workshop (delivered in 2.5-hour parts) introduces essential components of the construction management process. By applying the information learned in the workshop, you can improve how you manage project risks, communications, delivery, and scheduling. By the end the workshop, you’ll be able to:

Compare common project delivery methods.
Describe the relationships among owner, contractor, and engineer on public works construction projects.
Describe common types of contract-required documentation.
Explain the importance of communication with a contractor and stakeholders.
Identify methods for selecting a construction contractor.
Describe the function of a quality assurance program.

Anyone managing public works construction projects who needs to develop construction management skills or wants to improve specific aspects of their project management approach. This may include engineers, designers, construction inspectors, engineering consultants, and American Public Works Association members.
This course is offered free of charge, but participants must still register to reserve a seat.
Introduction to Construction Management is an elective of the Road Scholar Program.
Click here for more information.

AASHTO TSP2 Pavement Preservation Webinar Series – Session 1
2020-09-29 11:00 - 12:30
The National Center for Pavement Preservation is pleased to announce the 2020 AASHTO TSP·2 Pavement Preservation Webinar Series. These webinars are offered FREE to all on a first-come, first-served basis. You are encouraged to participate in all of the TSP·2 webinars, your participation is not limited to a specific partnership or geographic region. This series offers an excellent opportunity to learn about current topics and issues in each of the four TSP·2 partnerships. Registration is limited to the first 500 participants and a separate registration must be completed for each webinar. We ask that you register only for those webinars you intended to participate in so that there is enough space for everyone who would like to join.
Rocky Mountain West
Tuesday, September 29th
Topics

Use of RAP in Surface Treatments, Greg Duncan, Applied Pavement Technology
ASTM D8260 Mastic Application, Michael Guymon & Tom Cannon, Maxwell Products
New Mexico In-House Chip Seal Program, Lisa Vega, New Mexico DOT

Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3603048335917839118

Airfield Pavement Maintenance and Repair – Online
2020-09-29 08:00 - 2020-09-30 11:00
This 2-day workshop (8-11 am both days) introduces the different techniques for maintaining and rehabilitating both asphalt and concrete-surfaced airfield pavements. The workshop concludes with a discussion of ways to improve an airport’s pavement program.
This workshop is intended for anyone involved in airfield pavement maintenance. It begins with an introduction to the different types of pavements and materials, including an explanation of how they’re put together and the factors that affect how they perform. That introduction is followed by an overview of how to evaluate pavements by considering different measures of pavement condition. New content on some of the innovative sensor-based technologies being used for pavement evaluation highlight where pavement evaluation is heading. These introductory sessions lay the groundwork for presentations on the different techniques for maintaining and rehabilitating both asphalt and concrete-surfaced airfield pavements. The workshop concludes with a discussion of ways to improve an airport’s pavement program.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to do the following:

Describe the different types of pavements and explain their typical performance.
Identify the different types and causes of distresses associated with flexible and rigid pavements.
List various techniques included in a comprehensive pavement evaluation.
Identify appropriate treatments for flexible and rigid pavements under a range of conditions.

Airfield Pavement Maintenance and Repair is an elective course of the Road Scholar Program.

Rural Road Safety Summit
2020-09-29 07:30 - 2020-10-01 15:30
The National Center for Rural Road Safety is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 3rd National Summit on Rural Road Safety.
Although it’s going virtual due to COVID-19 concerns, this 3rd summit will continue its mission as an action-oriented event with interactive sessions, carrying forward the conversations from the previous Moving Rural America and Bridging the Gap Summits.

Introduction to Construction Management – Online Part 1
2020-09-24 08:00 - 10:30 | NV, United States
This session is now full. The October session is open.
This 2-day workshop (delivered in 2.5-hour parts) introduces essential components of the construction management process. By applying the information learned in the workshop, you can improve how you manage project risks, communications, delivery, and scheduling. By the end the workshop, you’ll be able to:

Compare common project delivery methods.
Describe the relationships among owner, contractor, and engineer on public works construction projects.
Describe common types of contract-required documentation.
Explain the importance of communication with a contractor and stakeholders.
Identify methods for selecting a construction contractor.
Describe the function of a quality assurance program.

Anyone managing public works construction projects who needs to develop construction management skills or wants to improve specific aspects of their project management approach. This may include engineers, designers, construction inspectors, engineering consultants, and American Public Works Association members.
This course is offered free of charge, but participants must still register to reserve a seat.
Click here for more information.

Project Bundling
2020-09-23 09:00 - 10:00
Project Bundling is a method of awarding a single contract for several preservation, rehabilitation, or replacement projects. You may have heard about bundling’s impact on large-scale projects and bridge bundles; but be assured that bundling is an effective means for local agencies to reduce costs, optimize available funding, speed project delivery, and attract qualified contractors.
In this brief presentation you will be introduced to the concept of project bundling and find out how the approach might benefit your agency. You’ll learn successful practices from several recent projects and find out about next steps you can take to implement the project bundling approach.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the basics of project bundling.
Project Bundling is a concept that requires a variety of participants and stakeholders. Because this is a process involving a number of viewpoints and consensus to be successful, the following are encouraged to attend:

Agency public works directors, planners and engineers and procurement specialists
Consulting engineers who might be assisting the agencies in identifying and designing projects
Contractors and fabricators who would be involved in construction
Trade associations

Click here for further information.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet webinar: Flagging Safely
2020-09-23 06:00 - 07:00, 2020-09-09 06:00 - 07:00
Work Zone Heroes don’t wear capes, just hi-visibility vests and smart work practices to keep them safe so that they can help keep others safe in their daily work routines. During this presentation, we will discuss various options and techniques flaggers can utilize when setting up a work zone. This discussion will include how speed and visibility interact and how proper work zone setups keep both the traveling public and the workers, safe.

PPRA Ahead of the Curve Webinar: Informed Decision-Making in Light of Budget Restrictions
2020-09-22 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how Fort Erie, a municipality in the Niagara Region of Ontario with 30,000 residents brought their road network back to life from an estimated PCI of 55 in 2013 to today’s healthy network at 78 PCI.

In this webinar, participants will learn tools and concepts from Kelly Walsh, Fort Erie’s manager of engineering, along with Neil Roberts, and Roozebeh Rashedi PH.D, P.Eng., the asset management consultants behind the significant change & improvement.

Especially now, when agencies across the US and Canada are uncertain about the future of their road budgets due to the impact of COVID-19, network optimization skills are more important than ever.

Presenters will walk through applicable and relevant tools found on RoadResource.org, so viewers can begin putting the same principles to use in their own communities and begin building stronger road networks today.

PPRA/FHWA Webinar: Cold In-place Recycling and Cold Central Plant Recycling
2020-09-17 11:00 - 12:30
Cold In-place Recycling (CIR) and Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR) are pavement rehabilitation techniques in which reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is utilized to produce a high performing pavement layer. This presentation will educate webinar participants on project selection guidelines, construction processes, equipment and materials. Example CIR and CCPR projects overviews will also be included to demonstrate how these technologies have been used on state highways.

APWA Nevada Chapter Fall Conference – Session 2
2020-09-17

NAPA webinar: Recycled Asphalt Pavements (RAP) Part 1: The What, Why, and How of RAP
2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:30
Part 1: Recycled Asphalt Pavements (RAP) Part 1: The What, Why, and How of RAP, Wednesday, September 16
Utilization of RAP provides for favorable economic, environmental and greenhouse gas emissions and societal impacts. In this webinar, attendees will learn about historical RAP use, recognize the need for and advantages of RAP use, understand the types of RAP products and how they differ, learn the leading practices for processing and stockpile management, and understand RAP product variability compared to virgin aggregate and overall mix variability.
Part 2: Recycled Asphalt Pavements (RAP) Part 2: Mix Design and Laboratory Performance Testing Wednesday, October 7
Asphalt mixtures containing RAP, when designed utilizing proper design principles and produced in consideration of production constraints have demonstrated excellent performance. This part of the webinar will focus on mix designs utilizing RAP, the level of mix design analysis needed as RAP percentages increase, the production variables to consider as RAP percentages increase and performance testing of asphalt mixes containing RAP.
Part 3: Recycled Asphalt Pavements (RAP) Part 3: Field Performance and the User Experience, Wednesday, October 28
This part of the webinar will highlight studies on field performance conducted by numerous state DOTs, the Federal Highway Administration, and various pavement research organizations including the National Center for Asphalt Technology. The segment will also highlight the experiences of two pavement engineer veterans who will provide long-term perspectives of using RAP in asphalt mixtures from the Illinois DOT and the Florida DOT.

Road Profile Users' Group Webinar Series – Day 2
2020-09-16 08:00 - 11:00
Instead of its annual conference, The RPUG steering committee is excited to announce that they will be coordinating a series of webinars to serve as a forum for the exchange of information between end users, data collectors, vendors, construction and design engineers and researchers who have an interest in road profiles, road roughness/smoothness, pavement surface textures/friction, tire-pavement noise and safety-related topics. Contact the RPUG with any questions.
Registration is FREE but limited to the first 1000 participants and a separate registration must be completed for each daily webinar.

101 Classes for Road Profiling and Tire/Pavement Friction & Grip – Tuesday September 15, 8–11 AM PDT: Registration
101 Classes for Tire-Pavement Noise, Splash / Spray / Hydroplaning, and Vehicle Rolling Resistance – Wednesday, September 16, 8–11 AM PDT: Registration
Profile Sessions I & II – Tuesday, October 13, 8–11 AM PDT: Registration
3D Distress & DQMP-HPMS – Wednesday, October 14, 8–11 AM PDT: Registration
Profile Session III & Friction / Hydroplaning / Macrotexture –Thursday, October 15, 8–11 AM PDT: Registration

View a more detailed agenda here.
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) will be offered through Michigan State University to registered participants needing professional development hours.

Kentucky Transportation Center webinar: Road Maintenance/Design and Drainage
2020-09-16 06:00 - 07:00
Design and drainage are critical factor to consider in road maintenance and construction. Roads would last a long time if there is adequate drainage. In this webinar KTC will take a look at the principles of design and drainage in comparison to aggregate vs. paved roads, recognize the characteristics of designs, applications and how the motor grader and operator are crucial parts of this element in preserving, maintaining and increasing the safety of our roadways.

Road Profile Users' Group Webinar Series – Day 1
2020-09-15 08:00 - 11:00

NAPA webinar – Commercial Parking Lots - Why Parking Lots Matter
2020-09-10 12:00 - 15:00
This National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) webinar will help you understand why parking lots are important not only as a welcome mat to a business but as a long-term asset. Design professionals need to understand the value asphalt pavements provide to commercial owners. Join Dan Staebell as he discusses proper design and explores how engineers can advise clients on parking lots and other commercial pavements. This webinar is RCEP approved.

Pothole Patching and Repair Webinar
2020-09-09 13:00 - 15:00
Using proper patching and repair techniques can improve structural integrity and restore rideability for pavements experiencing local failures. This free 2-hour web conference compares partial- and full-depth repair techniques and the materials used to implement them. By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Describe the types of distresses best addressed by each treatment.
Describe recommended materials and mixtures for each treatment.
Describe recommended construction procedures and key quality control activities for each treatment.

AASHTO TSP2 Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies
2020-09-09 08:30 - 10:00
The AASHTO TSP-2 program, through the National Local Agency Outreach Working Group, is pleased to announce a Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies. This training is specifically designed as an introductory to understanding the basics of bridge preservation and is geared towards meeting the needs of local agencies.

The Idaho LTAP is pleased to offer this training opportunity at NO COST. Participants will gain a general understanding of why preservation is important, what activities are available and an idea of cost and degree of difficulty with performing the work. A variety of examples have been developed to help participants understand the importance of incorporating these easy activities into their work plan.

APWA Nevada Chapter Fall Conference – Session 1
2020-09-03

Stormwater Management for Local Agencies, Part 2
2020-08-27 11:00 - 13:00
Sediment from construction and maintenance activities can pollute waterways and lead to
unnecessary fines. Learn the basics of stormwater management and best management
practices for preventing erosion and controlling sediment.
This training is intended for maintenance personnel, crew leaders, crew members, supervisors, grant writers, engineers, and elected officials.

Minnesota LTAP Gravel Roads Webinar Series: Hills, Super Elevations, and Intersections
2020-08-26 08:00 - 09:00
This free webinar series is based on our most popular and longest running in-person workshop—gravel road maintenance and design. One-hour sessions address specific topics and answer your most pressing issues.
In this webinar, the final installment in the series, you’ll learn about hills, super elevations, and intersections. Register to join us for the live broadcast or, if you can’t make it, check this page for the recording after the event.

Stormwater Management for Local Agencies, Part 1
2020-08-25 11:00 - 13:00

NAPA webinar – Asphalt 101 for Civil and Geotechnical Engineers
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:30
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) webinar. The speakers will discuss asphalt pavement material composition and will focus on the importance of asphalt binder, aggregates, and provide a high-level overview of mix design. A basic overview of the steps for asphalt mixture design noting the progress of mix design methodology will be provided. An overview of asphalt binder production and properties and how the size and type of aggregates can impact asphalt mixture design and performance will also be discussed. This webinar is RCEP approved.

Kansas LTAP Leadership Course – Day 2
2020-08-20 06:00 - 15:30
Now, more than ever, leaders are needed to help their agencies and communities tackle the changing challenges we’re facing in light of COVID-19. Luckily, leadership is a skill that can be developed through learning and practice. KS LTAP is happy to offer free webinar training on Key Leadership Principles developed by the Kansas Leadership Center. This series is recommended for all levels because we’ve learned that leadership is an activity, not a position, and anyone can lead – anytime, anywhere.
Tuesday, August 18
8:00 – 10:00 AM CDT
Module 1 – Life in the Gap: Leadership and the KLC Framework
Module 2 – Diagnose Situation: Make Multiple Tough Interpretations
3:00 – 5:00 PM CDT
Module 3 – Manage Self: Know Your Strengths, Vulnerabilities, and Triggers
Module 4 – Manage Self: Experiment Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Thursday, August 20
8:00 – 10:00 AM CDT
Module 5 – Energize Others: Work Across Factions
Module 6 – Energize Others: Create a Trustworthy Process
3:00 – 5:30 PM CDT
Module 7 – Intervene Skillfully: Raise the Heat
Module 8 – Intervene Skillfully: Act Experimentally
Module 9 – On the Balcony: Art of the Debrief

Kansas LTAP Leadership Course – Day 1
2020-08-18 06:00 - 15:00

Ohio LTAP Webinar: Tort Liability and Risk Management for Local Public Agencies Part 4 of 4
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:30
This webinar provides an overview of the legal duties and responsibilities of roadway personnel. A key objective of this session is to use the lessons learned from tort claims filed against road agencies to develop countermeasures and risk management strategies to enhance traffic safety and reduce crashes. Key legal concepts relating to the liability of roadway agencies are reviewed from a risk management standpoint. Common types of claims/lawsuits brought against street departments and roadway agencies are identified through examples and case studies. Risk management principles, aimed at 1) reducing and preventing crashes and claims and 2) helping agencies defend claims will be highlighted. Practical risk management activities will also be identified.

Tennessee TTAP Webinar: ADA In Temporary Traffic Control - Building Accessible and Detectable Work Zones
2020-08-12 06:30 - 08:30
This free TTAP webinar will give an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and the MUTCD. It will discuss tools to minimize the impacts of construction, maintenance and utility operations on pedestrians.

Ohio LTAP Webinar: Tort Liability and Risk Management for Local Public Agencies Part 3 of 4
2020-08-11 11:00 - 12:30
