Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

Asphalt Pavement Alliance webinar: Asphalt Paving in Private Market Applications – Developing Quality Bid Packages
2021-07-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
A key to building a successful asphalt paving project is to utilize a quality bid package. Vague bid packages result in higher prices, job site conflicts and the possibility of unmet owner’s expectations. This webinar enables attendees to produce bid packages that ensure best pricing and a project delivered on time, on budget and as planned.
Attendee’s key takeaways:
1) Understand the importance of advertisement, award and contract execution.
2) How to develop key provisions to protect the owner and insure bidding by qualified contractors.
3) Best practices to develop a detailed bid item list.
Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). APA/NAPA’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including for any question and answer session following the presentations.
APA/NAPA will report credits earned to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005.
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Flagger Training – Las Vegas
2021-07-23 07:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-27 07:30 - 11:30 | Southern NV Laborers Training Center, 1750 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
The Southern Nevada Laborers Union co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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NYSLTAP-Cornell Local Roads Program webinar: Intermunicipal Agreements & Shared Services
2021-07-27 06:00 - 07:00
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Low-Cost Roadway Safety Improvements – Day 1
2021-07-27 08:30 - 10:30
Note: this course is now free.
The purpose of this workshop is to show participants ways to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by road departures and collisions with fixed objects, as well as collision at rural intersections. Low cost solutions for keeping the driver on the road will be taught with a focus on selection and implementation. The forgiving concept will be covered when a vehicle departs the roadway. Clear zones and what to do with hazards in them will be discussed. The material will be presented with a combination of interactive lecture, group discussions and activities.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand why crash reduction is important.
Identify safety issues.
List ways to keep the driver on the road with low cost solutions.
Define a clear zone and describe what to do with hazards in it.

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Pavement Markings Train Series: Course A – Purpose and Types
2021-07-27 13:00 - 15:00
This course is divided into 3 stand-alone modules. You may choose to attend just one or all three.
Course A: Purpose and Types of Pavement Markings
Topics: Basics of pavement markings; colors of pavement markings; types of pavement markings
Learning Outcomes

State three types of pavement markings and the purpose of each.
Locate and apply pavement marking specifications and standards within a variety of local, state, and federal documents.
Match the correct color and style of markings to a variety of roadway and lane use criteria.

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Flagger Training – Sparks
2021-07-28 07:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-02 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Kentucky Transportation Center webinar: Chainsaw Safety
2021-07-28 08:00 - 09:00
Chainsaws are widely used throughout the world. They’re used in wide variety of industries such as commercial, residential, arborist, road maintenance, property maintenance, ground operations, and bucket truck operations. Chainsaws can be very useful, but it important to remember they can also be very dangerous. Every year, numerous chainsaw operators and bystanders are seriously injured and killed due to chainsaw accidents. A large majority of these statistics could have been prevented by learning and practicing proper chainsaw safety. During this presentation, we will discuss chainsaw maintenance procedures, how to select and properly use personal protective equipment, and how to safely operate the chainsaw to reduce the risk of injury.

Low-Cost Roadway Safety Improvements – Day 2
2021-07-28 08:30 - 10:30

Delaware T2/LTAP: Advanced Infrastructure Asset Management Bootcamp 6. Sensors and Instrumentation
2021-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Advanced infrastructure management bootcamp, an intensive online class with modules that can be taken individually. Each module is four hours involving three synchronous online instruction and one hour of asynchronous instruction. Course participants have additional requirements.
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Pavement Markings Training Series: Course B – Selecting the Right Materials and Preparing to Apply Pavement Markings
2021-07-29 13:00 - 15:00
This course is divided into 3 stand-alone modules. You may choose to attend just one or all three.
Course B: Selecting the Right Materials and Preparing to Apply Pavement Markings
Topics: How to select the right materials; Pre-application inspections; Removing old markings; Preparing for traffic control; Pavement Marking Management programs
Learning Outcomes

Locate and apply pavement marking specifications and standards within a variety of local, state, and federal documents.
State the criteria for selecting a pavement marking material.
List important pre-application procedures for five common marking materials.
Describe removal practices for older pavement markings.
Compile a pre-application inspection checklist.
Identify traffic control procedures and enhancements suited to striping projects.
Explain the importance of a pavement marking management system.

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NYSLTAP-Cornell Local Roads Program webinar: Off the Rails—Safety Along the Roadside
2021-08-03 06:00 - 07:00
Instructor: NYSLTAP-CLRP Director David Orr, P.E.
To improve driver safety, many agencies turn to guiderail. During this webinar, David will discuss steps that should be reviewed prior to installing rail, how rail works, and the basics of a proper roadside barrier.

Pavement Markings Training Series: Course C – Applying and Inspecting Pavement Markings
2021-08-03 13:00 - 15:00
This course is divided into 3 stand-alone modules. You may choose to attend just one or all three.
Course C: Applying and Inspecting Pavement Markings
Topics: Planning and documenting the project; Surface preparation; Inspection of pavement markings; Contracting out the work; Hot topics and news
Learning Outcomes

Locate and apply pavement marking specifications and standards within a variety of local, state, and federal documents.
Explore successful practices for installing, replacing, and upgrading permanent or temporary pavement markings.
Identify critical inspection points when installing pavement markings, and explain the local, state, or federal protocols that may be used in your agency.
List advantages and disadvantages of using contractors for pavement marking work.
Compile a list of important considerations for specifying pavement marking work.
Using given resources, determine whether pavement marking application examples were “good” or “bad,” and identify what should have been done to improve the “bad.”

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Virtual Road Weather Management Stakeholder Meeting
2021-08-04 09:00 - 2021-08-05 13:30
Registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Road Weather Management Stakeholder Meeting from August 4–5. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a venue for peer exchange between the transportation and weather communities consisting of State and local transportation agencies, academia, vendors, weather service providers (public and private), and consultants.

Delaware T2/LTAP: Advanced Infrastructure Asset Management Bootcamp 7. Data Science
2021-08-04 13:00 - 16:00

NYSLTAP-Cornell Local Roads Program webinar: Erosion: soils, slopes, mitigation and maintenance
2021-08-17 06:00 - 07:00
Instructor: NYSLTAP-CLRP Technical Assistance Engineer Geoff Scott, P.E.
Erosion is costly to the environment and to the bottom line. In this session Geoff will discuss erosion issues and ways to mitigate and maintain surfaces prone to erosion

Ohio DOT Research Section webinar: Determining Bond Strength of Micro-Surfacing Mixes
2021-08-18 11:00 - 12:00
Micro-surfacing has been widely used by several transportation agencies including the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) as a preventive maintenance treatment in order to extend the service life of a pavement structure. The current ODOT specifications require placing a tack coat on an existing pavement surface prior to the application of a micro-surfacing mix in order to improve the bond strength along the interface between the two materials. Some industry professionals argue that tack coat is not necessary in micro-surfacing applications. However, the risk of not using a tack coat may include premature failure due to poor bonding between the micro-surfacing mix and the pre-existing pavement surface. Therefore, this unique research was initiated to evaluate the bond strength between micro-surfacing mixes and existing pavement surfaces with and without the application of tack coat in order to determine if tack coat is needed in micro-surfacing applications. This presentation will provide information on the comprehensive field and laboratory testing programs that occurred and highlight the findings and recommendations.

Asphalt Pavement Alliance webinar: Asphalt Paving in Private Market Applications – Asphalt Parking Lot Evaluation, Maintenance and Repair
2021-08-18 11:00 - 12:30
This webinar will help parking lot owners and engineers understand how to evaluate asphalt parking lots through proven assessment methods. Owners will also learn to distinguish different types of distresses and understand various solutions for maintenance and repair.
Top 3 takeaways for participants

Understand pavement life cycle and review condition assessment methods
Recognize different types of asphalt pavement distresses
Understand options for maintenance and repair based on the pavement condition and distresses

Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). APA/NAPA’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including for any question and answer session following the presentations.

Ohio LTAP-National Highway Institute virtual course: Principles and Practices for Enhanced Maintenance Management Systems – Day 1 of 3
2021-08-19 10:00 - 12:00
Ohio LTAP is offering a limited number of seats are currently available National Highway Institute’s virtual course, Principles and Practices for Enhanced Maintenance Management Systems August 19 & 26 and September 2, 2021
This course requires completion of 7 Web-based lessons as Prerequisites to the three Web Conferences (2 hours each).
Registrations will be processed in the order they are submitted, while seats are still available.
If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact Ohio LTAP

PPRA/FHWA Webinar: Slurry/Micro Surfacing Construction Best Practices - Part 1
2021-08-19 11:00 - 12:30
This slurry surfacing systems (slurry seal & micro surfacing) webinar, presented by Tim Harrawood, Vance Brothers, will cover best practices related to surface preparation, traffic control, treatment application, equipment and long-standing secrets to success. The source documents for this information are the ISSA Inspectors Manual and the ISSA/FHWA web based training.

Low-Cost Maintenance to Save Bridges
2021-08-25 08:30 - 10:00
The AASHTO TSP-2 program, in partnership with the Nevada LTAP, is pleased to announce a Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies. The TSP-2 virtual training is provided at no cost.
The 90-minute course is designed to introduce the basics of bridge preservation for local agencies. Participants learn why preservation is important, how to identify good candidates for preservation, what activities are available, and the cost and degree of difficulty to perform the work. Examples illustrate the importance of incorporating bridge preservation activities into work plans.
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TRB webinar: Evaluating and Rating Unsurfaced Roads
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:30
The Transportation Research Board will host the webinar, “Evaluating and Rating Unsurfaced Roads” on Wednesday, August 25.
The session aims to help agencies establish realistic budgets and cost-effective systems for maintaining unsurfaced roads, which comprise approximately a third of all roads in the U.S.
http://www.trb.org/MaintenancePreservation/Blurbs/182341.aspx

Asphalt Pavement Alliance webinar: Designing a Perpetual Pavement
2021-08-25 11:00 - 12:30
Pavement engineers have been producing long-lasting asphalt pavements since the 1930s. Research has shown that well-constructed and adequately designed flexible pavements can perform well for extended periods of time. Many of these pavements were the products of full-depth or deep strength asphalt pavement designs, and both design philosophies have been shown to provide adequate strength over extended life cycles. This is possible because both types of design rely on the construction of a sound base as a working platform and to spread traffic loads in addition to a thick asphalt structure designed to reduce the tensile strains at the bottom of the asphalt as well as the compressive strains at the top of the subgrade. This webinar will discuss material selection and mixture design to optimize Perpetual Pavement performance, discuss current Perpetual design practices, and present best practices for construction of high quality, high performance pavements.
By the end of this presentation attendees will be able to:
1. List the chief advantages of Perpetual Pavements
2. Describe the functions of the various material layers in Perpetual Pavements
3. Discuss the principle design features of Perpetual Pavements

Ohio LTAP-National Highway Institute virtual course: Principles and Practices for Enhanced Maintenance Management Systems – Day 2 of 3
2021-08-26 10:00 - 12:00

NYSLTAP-Cornell Local Roads Program webinar: Snow and Ice Control Chemicals
2021-08-31 06:00 - 07:00
High-quality snow and ice control works best with an understanding of the materials used to provide winter maintenance. In this session, instructor Jim Craw will discuss the various chemicals and how they can be used in solid, liquid, and pre-wetted forms.

Ohio LTAP-National Highway Institute virtual course: Principles and Practices for Enhanced Maintenance Management Systems – Day 3 of 3
2021-09-02 10:00 - 12:00

Arkansas Technology Transfer webinar: Pavement Management, Budgets & Strategies
2021-09-09 08:00 - 17:00
This course addresses concepts of network value, remaining service life, and project value index as an objective strategy for managing and maintaining a local road network within existing budget constraints.

Arkansas Technology Transfer webinar: Asphalt Paving Part 1, Equipment and Preparation
2021-09-15 07:00 - 09:00
This 2-hour webinar introduces the equipment and preparation steps necessary for a quality asphalt paving project. Calculations for estimating mix quantities and needed equipment are also included

Asphalt Pavement Alliance webinar: Asphalt Paving in Private Market Applications –Porous Pavement in Commercial Asphalt Pavements
2021-09-15 11:00 - 12:30
Porous asphalt pavements are being used by many owners to construct asphalt pavements that become part of the stormwater solution, reducing runoff, improving infiltration, and saving land. The performance of these pavements depends on proper design, materials, construction methods, and quality control. In this session you will get an understanding of porous pavement design and understand the details of proper construction practices, material selection and handling, and how to protect porous pavements.
Top Three Takeaways for attendees:

You will understand how to properly mix, handle, and install porous asphalt
You will understand the differences in behavior between conventional asphalt and porous asphalt and why
You will take away a few rules of thumb, helpful tips, and how typical pitfalls can be avoided

Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). APA/NAPA’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including for any question and answer session following the presentations.
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