Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

Workplace Safety – Carson City
2020-03-11 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Carson City, 3505 Butti Way, Building C, Carson City, NV, 89071, United States
Registration is now CLOSED for March 2020 sessions.
This ½-day workshop identifies safety concerns as they pertain to both construction and maintenance shop activities. The following topics are covered during the workshop.

Introduction of OSHA
Hazard Awareness & Identification
Personal Protective Equipment
Global Harmonization System
Tool Safety Awareness
Walking & Working Surfaces/Scaffolding
Fall Protection
Heavy Equipment Operation
Tire Safety
Confined Space
Excavation
Workplace Violence

This course is intended for people working in and along the roadway or in a transportation facility are encouraged to attend. This may include:

Road, highway, and public works supervisors.
Shop personnel and foremen.
Managers supervising these personnel.

Workplace Safety is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.
Click here for further information.

Workplace Safety – Sparks
2020-03-10 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nevada DOT Sparks facility, 311 Galletti Way, Sparks, NV, 89512, United States
Registration is now CLOSED for March 2020 sessions.
This ½-day workshop identifies safety concerns as they pertain to both construction and maintenance shop activities. The following topics are covered during the workshop.

Introduction of OSHA
Hazard Awareness & Identification
Personal Protective Equipment
Global Harmonization System
Tool Safety Awareness
Walking & Working Surfaces/Scaffolding
Fall Protection
Heavy Equipment Operation
Tire Safety
Confined Space
Excavation

People working in and along the roadway or in a transportation facility are encouraged to attend. This may include:

Road, highway, and public works supervisors.
Shop personnel and foremen.
Managers supervising these personnel.

Workplace Safety is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.
Complete the below form to register.
Click here for further information.

Free Training: Nevada DOT LPA Group Title VI
2020-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NDOT Carson City facility, 1301 Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV, 89706, United States
Local agency personnel are invited to attend this free training hosted by the Nevada DOT and facilitated by Lexicon Consulting.
This training will overview Title VI, the DBE program, ADA/Section 504, non-discrimination requirements on construction contracts, and other factors that pertain to Title VI.
Please RSVP with withe the Federal Highway Administration’s Rhonda Motley at rhonda.motley@dot.gov.

Work Truck Show
2020-03-03 08:00 - 2020-03-06 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Indianapolis, IN, United States
The NTEA’s annual Work Truck Show in Indianapolis offers fleet educational sessions, vocational fleet resources, and the largest vocational fleet exhibit floor with over 100 new product launches.
The NTEA is offering a free pass to any National LTAP Association members or any public agency that is interested in attending. Attendees are welcome to attend any of the NTEA, Purdue Road School, or Indiana LTAP courses listed on the free pass along with full access to the exhibit floor.
FREE! Just use the promo code “LTAP” when you register.

Free training: NHI 131139: Constructing and Inspecting Asphalt Construction Projects
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-12 | TMCC Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road Room 102, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This course is now filled and registration is closed.
Nevada LTAP is hosting this two-day class, free to local agencies, on February 11th 8 a.m.–4 p.m. through February 12th 8 a.m.–4 p.m at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno.
National Highway Institute (NHI) 131139 introduces asphalt pavement construction best practices, from the importance of understanding project administration roles and responsibilities to the most vital elements of laydown operations and compaction. Participants learn contract administration techniques, recognize proper construction practices, identify construction issues and their source, determine the impact of construction issues on performance, and select communication strategies for contractors, consultants, and superiors. They can then apply the knowledge and skills to maximize quality on construction projects.
The importance of a proactive approach to managing and inspecting construction projects is emphasized at every stage. This includes quickly addressing problems, implementing corrective actions, and documenting communications between the agency and contractor.
This course is designed for participants who ensure a project is built to the owner’s specifications. Participants can be relatively new to asphalt or general project inspection. Participants with broader experience can also take the course to learn about innovative asphalt pavement construction technologies, participate in class discussions, and share successful practices. The primary audience comprises Federal, State, consultant, and local agency inspectors and contractor personnel who are involved in the preconstruction, construction, and review of asphalt paving projects. Multi-district or region attendance is encouraged to get a broader range of perspectives and ideas.
This course is eligible as a substitute for the NVLTAP Road Scholar elective course, Asphalt Paving Technology & Maintenance.

Basic Work Zone Traffic Control – Las Vegas
2020-02-07 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | College of Southern Nevada Summerlin Center, 333 S Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV, 89144, United States
Improve worker and motorist safety with this 4-hour training!
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control training provides a basic understanding of work zone traffic control needs and the proper use of traffic control devices for typical maintenance operations. You’ll learn what to install, and when, how, and why to install it. You’ll also complete group activities and hands-on exercises to apply the new information.
The workshop covers requirements from Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) in a way that maintenance supervisors, crew leaders, and foremen can understand and apply. Specific requirements taught include:

Standards and Guidelines
Traffic Control Devices
Parts of a Work Zone
Types of Tapers
Duration, Location, Volume, Speed, Type of Roadway
Typical Traffic Control Applications

Anyone involved with work zone traffic control can attend this class. This includes maintenance supervisors and engineers, maintenance and construction crews, and utility employees.
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.
Click here for further information.

Basic Work Zone Traffic Control – Reno (Session FULL)
2020-02-06 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TMCC Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road Room 102, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
FULL, this session now CLOSED.
Improve worker and motorist safety with this 4-hour training!
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control training provides a basic understanding of work zone traffic control needs and the proper use of traffic control devices for typical maintenance operations. You’ll learn what to install, and when, how, and why to install it. You’ll also complete group activities and hands-on exercises to apply the new information.
The workshop covers requirements from Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) in a way that maintenance supervisors, crew leaders, and foremen can understand and apply. Specific requirements taught include:

Standards and Guidelines
Traffic Control Devices
Parts of a Work Zone
Types of Tapers
Duration, Location, Volume, Speed, Type of Roadway
Typical Traffic Control Applications

Anyone involved with work zone traffic control can attend this class. This includes maintenance supervisors and engineers, maintenance and construction crews, and utility employees.
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control is a required course of the Road Scholar Program
Click here for further information.

Project Best Practices/Case Studies: How To Educate LPAs about Federal Program Requirements
2020-02-05 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the AASHTO Local Programs Peer Exchange for their next quarterly webinar which will discuss best practices for educating LPA’s. Presenters include staff from the New Jersey, Virginia, and Wyoming DOTs.

Basic Work Zone Traffic Control – Winnemucca
2020-02-05 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Winnemucca Inn, 741 West Winnemucca Blvd, Winnemucca, NV, 89445, United States
Improve worker and motorist safety with this 4-hour training!
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control training provides a basic understanding of work zone traffic control needs and the proper use of traffic control devices for typical maintenance operations. You’ll learn what to install, and when, how, and why to install it. You’ll also complete group activities and hands-on exercises to apply the new information.
The workshop covers requirements from Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) in a way that maintenance supervisors, crew leaders, and foremen can understand and apply. Specific requirements taught include:

Standards and Guidelines
Traffic Control Devices
Parts of a Work Zone
Types of Tapers
Duration, Location, Volume, Speed, Type of Roadway
Typical Traffic Control Applications

Anyone involved with work zone traffic control can attend this class. This includes maintenance supervisors and engineers, maintenance and construction crews, and utility employees.
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control is a required course of the Road Scholar Program
Click here for further information.

World of Concrete
2020-02-04 09:30 - 2020-02-07 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
At World of Concrete 2020, you’ll be surrounded by the latest technologies, products, tools, and equipment needed in concrete and masonry construction. Experience quality education including hands-on training and certifications to build your business, network with industry professionals, and strengthen the foundation of your business success.

Basic Work Zone Traffic Control – Elko
2020-02-04 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maverick Casino Hotel, 2065 Idaho Street, Elko, NV, 89801, United States

Basic Work Zone Traffic Control – Ely
2020-02-03 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nevada DOT Ely facility, 1401 E. Aultman Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
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Basic Work Zone Traffic Control training provides a basic understanding of work zone traffic control needs and the proper use of traffic control devices for typical maintenance operations. You’ll learn what to install, and when, how, and why to install it. You’ll also complete group activities and hands-on exercises to apply the new information.
The workshop covers requirements from Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) in a way that maintenance supervisors, crew leaders, and foremen can understand and apply. Specific requirements taught include:

Standards and Guidelines
Traffic Control Devices
Parts of a Work Zone
Types of Tapers
Duration, Location, Volume, Speed, Type of Roadway
Typical Traffic Control Applications

Anyone involved with work zone traffic control can attend this class. This includes maintenance supervisors and engineers, maintenance and construction crews, and utility employees.
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control is a required course of the Road Scholar Program
Click here for further information.

Webinar: Turbo-Charged, Turbo Roundabout Advancements
2020-01-29 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
What’s the difference between a traditional roundabout and a turbo roundabout? The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30 ET to answer this question. A turbo roundabout has the same operating characteristics as modern roundabouts but utilizes different geometrics to address the conflicts associated with the common crash types in multilane roundabouts. This webinar will discuss international experiences with turbo roundabouts and identify key considerations for U.S. implementation. The content is based on a technical summary by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The cost is $105.

Western Regional Association for Pavement Preservation Workshop
2020-01-29 07:00 - 2020-01-30 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holiday Inn Capital Center, Holiday Inn Capitol Center, 300 J St, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States

Free Webinar: Understanding How Women Travel
2020-01-28 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Eno Center for Transportation is hosting this free webinar. What are the needs and experiences of women traversing LA County? LA County Metro recently released a report, “Understanding How Women Travel,” in a first-of-its-kind effort to answer this question. Developing from Metro’s Women and Girls Governing Council, this study aimed to collect data and offer findings that can help improve women’s safety and comfort on transit and attract and retain women to the Metro system. To ensure a comprehensive approach that captured the diverse needs and experiences of women in LA County, the project team deployed an innovative, mixed-methods approach to capture quantitative data as well as qualitative data from hard-to-reach rider populations including women experiencing homelessness, women immigrants, and women with disabilities. In this webinar, panelists will discuss the origin of the project, the methods used, and the key findings from the study.

Webinar: Smart City Approaches to Traffic Signal Preemption & Priority: The Vendor Perspective
2020-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar, hosted by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, will highlight approaches to traffic signal preemption and priority that are emerging in the Smart City/Internet of Things (IoT) era. Implementation of centralized applications have been burdened in the past with low bandwidth communications common in older cities. Traditional traffic signal systems were built to limit the need for always on communication, but the availability of lower cost cellular and other connectivity options present new opportunities for delivering improved service to first responders and transit agencies. In this webinar, you will learn about several ways vendors are attacking the problem. A short presentation by each company will follow a facilitated Q&A session by the moderator Peter Koonce, City of Portland. The cost is $99 for members and $149 for non-members.

Free Webinar: The State of Transportation and Health Equity
2020-01-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The State of Transportation and Health Equity, a field scan from Smart Growth America looks at the intersection of transportation and health equity in the U.S. today. Informed by 92 experts working across disciplines at the local, state, and federal level across the country, the report identifies the biggest challenges to health equity facing our transportation system and the strategies we should use to address them.
Join Smart Growth America as they walk through the report and highlight the most promising strategies to advance health equity through transportation.

Free Webinar: Not Just Big Cities: Vision Zero in Smaller & Suburban Communities
2020-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
If you think Vision Zero is only for big, urban communities, think again. In fact, it has its roots in smaller, more rural areas. This one-hour webinar, hosted by Vision Zero Network, will focus on experiences and recommendations from mid-sized suburban communities leading the way on Vision Zero in the U.S.

Free Webinar: LRSP Part 2: A Roadmap to Getting Home Safely
2020-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Rural Safety Center) and the NLTAPA Safety Working Group are co-hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar entitled LRSP Part 2: A Roadmap to Getting Home Safely.
This webinar will feature information on how to begin a Local Road Safety Plan and provide case studies from the county, state and FHWA Division Office perspective.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Summarize variations of development of Local Road Safety Plans
Contrast agency approaches to supporting development of LRSPs
List resources for development of LRSPs

This training is directed towards a very broad safety audience including, but not limited to, law enforcement, planners, engineers, first responders, elected officials, public health, tourism agencies, and safety culture experts. Participants should have some basic familiarity with transportation safety.
Instructions on accessing the webinar will be sent after your registration is confirmed.

Webinar: From Trail Maps to Trail Apps – Connecting with Visitors via Mobile Devices
2020-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Most organizations actively communicate with their visitors through traditional channels such as newsletters, websites, and social media, but most are missing out on increasing visitor engagement and safety where most visitors already are, mobile devices! Modern, agency driven mobile apps allow organizations to leverage this important new communication channel while also empowering trails users to safely enjoy their public lands by taking advantage of offline maps and wayfinding.
This webinar, organized by American Trails, will review the key components and benefits of a new mobile app platform, OuterSpatial, which is leading a cost-effective approach that gives stewards of our open spaces – including government agencies and nonprofits – control over what information is presented and how it’s presented and opening up an engagement channel with visitors. We’ll discuss the importance of this stewardship-first approach and how empowering the stewards of our land to publish quality content to visitors can create an experience that’s more welcoming to recreationalists. The session will feature Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation and their partners as they discuss their popular new Trails LA County mobile app, including the benefits and challenges they’ve experienced. We’ll also review a number of state and local park and trail organizations actively leveraging a mobile app in California, Oregon, Alaska, Massachusetts and other areas throughout the country.
The registration fee is $19 for members and $39 for non-members. For more information about this training, click here.

Free webinar: Beaver Management
2020-01-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Culverts under siege by persistent beaver damming? Roads being flooded and town residents exasperated?
Description
This University of Massachusetts Transportation Center lunch & learn webinar will cover:

Beaver Problems
Management Options
Success Rates and Costs
Billerica Municipal Beaver Program Study
Self-Help Training and Resources
Professional Beaver Control Options
Q&A

The webinar is FREE, simply register and attend via the link provided. Bring your questions for the live Q&A and have an action plan in place for the Spring!
Who Should Attend
Open to municipal and private sector audiences grappling with this problem or interested in learning about beaver behavior and management options.
Speaker
Michael Callahan is the founder of the Beaver Institute Inc. (https://www.beaverinstitute.org/). He began working with beavers in 1998 after founding the Pioneer Valley Wetland Volunteers with his wife Ruth. In 2000 he started his business Beaver Solutions LLC and has personally resolved over 1,600 beaver-human conflicts. His clients include over 70 municipal highway departments and MassDOT. He has gained an international reputation as a leader in innovative beaver management. He teaches workshops, started the Facebook Beaver Management Forum, and has created instructional materials through which he and the Beaver Institute teach others how to cost-effectively manage beavers.

Free Webinar: Assessing the Impacts of New Mobility on Cities
2020-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This free webinar is organized by Portland State’s University’s Transportation Research and Education Center.
Autonomous vehicles (AVs), e-commerce and the sharing economy are rapidly changing land use and transportation in cities. City leaders and professional planners are wondering how these technologies will change how they plan and operate cities. For the past year, the University of Oregon’s Urbanism Next Center and Sustainable Year Program focused staff and students on helping the cities of Gresham and Eugene better understand the potential impacts of a wide-range of topics and study a variety of potential responses to address the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities. These topics include issues related to safety, social equity, active transportation, sustainability and environmental impacts, design and management of the right-of-way, and the metropolitan footprint. In addition, the cities thought about city operations and budgeting and how they can inform decision-making, manage innovation, and consider the fiscal impacts and new mobility revenue.
During this webinar, the Urbanism Next researchers will discuss the research they conducted to help the cities navigate new mobility and emerging technologies. Researchers will discuss how cities are preparing for new mobility and autonomous vehicles in a way that supports goals around land use, active transportation, more equitable forms of travel, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Free National Highway Institute course: Introducing Human Factors in Roadway Design and Operations
2020-01-16 - 2020-01-17
Register for the free National Highway Institute course, Introducing Human Factors in Roadway Design and Operations, January 16-17 in Arlington, Virginia.

This 2-day course provides an overview of human factors as they relate to the roadway environment and describes why it is necessary to incorporate human factors in the design and operation of roadways as a complement to existing standards and manuals for roadway design and operation. Additionally, the course offers a review of specific guidelines, as well as scenario-based case studies that allow attendees to apply the Human Factors Guidelines to real roadway situations.

Registration is free for local agencies. Contact Nancy Laffey for information about travel stipends.

Free Webinar: Protecting User Data and Expanding Mobility for All Communities
2020-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The National Complete Streets Coalition is partnering with Lyft to bring together experts to discuss the role of data and privacy in enhancing mobility and informing the physical fabric of cities.
The main question: What systems can cities put in place to ensure data actually leads to safer more accessible streets for all?

Free Webinar: Walking into the New Year
2020-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Walking and moving is a great way to change the health and wellness of an individual and a community with a single step. This America Walks webinar will explore programs and partnerships that help to get community members moving, improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of all. This webinar is intended for those just starting out on the walking path as well as those interested in learning more about the topic.

Free Webinar: FTA Outreach to Tribes on Government to Government Training
2020-01-07 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This webinar from the National Rural Transit Assistance Program is free to attend. The Department of Transportation aims to reaffirm its recognition of the unique relationship between the U.S. government and Indian Tribes. In addition to policy changes, such as the recently proposed rule on the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program, federal employees need direct training. FTA Program Administrators and Tribal Liaisons must be trained on how to work with Tribal transportation programs while recognizing the sovereignty and right of self-determination of Indian Nations.
The purpose of this interactive discussion is for Tribal representatives to engage directly with FTA on Government-to-Government training needs. This webinar provides an opportunity for tribal participants to provide direct input and feedback on the development of Government-to-Government training programs for FTA Tribal Liaisons and FTA decisionmakers.
The webinar will be moderated by Donovan Gomez of Hopi Senom Transit and Jenny Rowland of Big Woods Transit/Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, current and former members of the National RTAP Review Board respectively.

Free web conference: Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment
2019-12-19 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Nevada LTAP is hosting a free web conference on Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00-10:30 a.m. PST.
Constructing quality crack treatments is essential if you are to use your agency’s resources effectively and efficiently. This free 1.5-hour web conference training teaches you all the steps to complete to obtain a quality crack treatment. They include:

Selecting the right projects and materials.
Conducting adequate crack preparation.
Applying a treatment following best practices.
Inspecting the work.
Identifying and troubleshooting issues that arise during the project.

This training is appropriate for anyone who constructs or inspects crack treatments, including crack filling and sealing. There is a mandatory 10-minute online training participants complete prior to attending the web conference. This makes the class accessible for all experience levels. Register here.

Free Webinar, LRSP Part 1: Local Road Safety Plan Implementation
2019-12-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Rural Safety Center) and the NLTAPA Safety Working Group are co-hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
This webinar will feature noteworthy practices from the LRSP Implementation Peer Exchange held in Bismarck, North Dakota. In addition, this webinar will showcase counties that have begun implementation of LRSPs. These counties will highlight the methodologies and processes used to begin implementing their plans locally by describing types of safety projects, funding opportunities, and strategies to streamline safety projects.
Webinar Outcomes
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify some barriers that can affect the implementation of LRSPs
Identify strategies to streamline safety project implementation
Identify economical solutions for saving lives
List methodologies or processes towards implementation

Target Audience
This training is directed towards a very broad safety audience including, but not limited to, law enforcement, planners, engineers, first responders, elected officials, public health, tourism agencies, and safety culture experts. Participants should have some basic familiarity with transportation safety.

Winter Survival: Ely, Nevada
2019-12-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nevada DOT Ely facility, 1401 E. Aultman Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
This workshop prepares you to meet the mental and physical challenges of being stranded in a life-threatening winter storm. Learn what attitude and equipment are needed to survive the cold. Find out how to recognize the symptoms of hypothermia and how to treat them. Who should attend: snowplow operators, transportation workers, or anyone else who may be at risk of becoming trapped in bad weather or who may need to offer emergency treatment to stranded motorists. The registration fee is $30. Winter Survival is an elective course in the Roads Scholar Program.
Click here for further information.

FHWA free webinar: USLIMITS2: A Tool to Aid Practitioners in Determining Appropriate Speed Limits
2019-12-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
You are invited to register for this free webinar, sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, about the USLIMITS2 speed setting tool. USLIMITS2 is a web based tool designed to help practitioners set reasonable, safe, and consistent speed limits for specific segments of roads. USLIMITS2 is applicable to all types of roads ranging from rural local roads and residential streets to urban freeways. However, the tool is not applicable to school zones or construction zones.
This webinar will begin with an overview of USLIMITS2, how it works, the decision rules behind the tool that lead to the speed limit recommendations, recent updates made to the tool, and plans for future updates. This presentation will be followed by presentations from a local agency and a State agency discussing how they have used USLIMITS2 and the benefits that have been recognized.
