Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

Solving ADA Design Challenges (virtual)
2022-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This free 4-hour online course introduces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design requirements and guidelines for public rights-of-way. The course also discusses design challenges and options, based on engineering design guidelines, for engineers and designers. The course runs from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. PT with a 2-hour break in between.
Familiarity with the U.S. Access Board’s draft Proposed Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way is recommended, but not required, prior to attending this course. This publication may be downloaded at: http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/streets-sidewalks/public-rights-of-way/proposed-rights-of-way-guidelines.
Participants may send examples of design challenges to meeting standards and guidelines for accessible design. Please send maps, photos, and or descriptions to brooke.struve@dot.gov by September 29.

Caltrans webinar: Pilot Testing of Work Zone Intrusion Alarms
2022-09-29 10:00 - 11:00
Researchers plan to pilot test selected Work Zone Intrusion Alarm (WZIA) systems in Caltrans work zones. WZIA systems will be evaluated for their effectiveness, benefits and shortcomings in real-world conditions. The goal is to see if any of the selected WZIA systems should be considered for implementation in Caltrans to protect highway workers.

Northern Nevada APWA Fall Conference
2022-09-28 13:00 - 2022-09-30 16:00
Join the Annual APWA Fall Conference in beautiful Lake Tahoe! This year they are gathering industry professionals from across Nevada for Catch 2022: Resiliency 2 Re-Invention for three days of educational programming, vendor awareness, and networking events.

Flagger Training – Sparks
2022-09-28 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-02 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-15 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-29 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-01 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.
Click here for registration information

APWA: Winter Maintenance Supervisor
2022-09-20 08:00 - 2022-09-22 10:30
Join winter maintenance industry experts as they share their knowledge in an engaging and personable way. The Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Program is one of APWA’s highly sought-after programs. Targeted toward foremen, supervisors, and managers of winter maintenance operations, this certificate program helps those in charge of winter operations understand all facets of what goes into developing and maintaining an effective winter maintenance program. Resulting in more effective, efficient, equitable, and environmentally friendly snow and ice control.
Learn more and register here.

Flagger Training – Las Vegas
2022-09-20 07:00 - 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.
Click here for registration information.

Electrical and Other Hazards in Roadway Construction (Clark County)
2022-08-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Clark County, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Fl,, Las Vegas, NV, 89155
This free course is designed to prevent fatalities and injuries in the roadway construction industry by providing an overview of the focus four hazards: falls, struck by, caught-in, and between hazards, with an emphasis on electrical safety in roadway construction. This course was developed by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and is offered in multiple locations.

Participants will learn:

an overview of OSHA Focus Four,
most common electrical hazards in roadway construction, including what they are and how to avoid them, and
employer requirements.

Find out more and register here.

Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance: How Polk County FL Improved Network Condition and Increased Budgets in just 7 years
2022-08-25 10:00 - 12:00
In 2015, Polk County, Florida began implementing a proactive approach to pavement management through the use of preservation and recycling. Over the last seven years they’ve doubled the miles treated per year, used proven progress to justify an increase in funds, reduced their backlog, and seen the overall condition of their network improve.
Find out more and register for this free webinar here.

Electrical and Other Hazards in Roadway Construction (City of Reno)
2022-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 | City of Reno, 1640 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV, 89512

Electrical and Other Hazards in Roadway Construction (Washoe County)
2022-08-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Washoe County, 3101 Longley Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This session is full and no non-Washoe County seats remain.
This free course is designed to prevent fatalities and injuries in the roadway construction industry by providing an overview of the focus four hazards: falls, struck by, caught-in, and between hazards, with an emphasis on electrical safety in roadway construction. This course was developed by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and is offered in multiple locations.

Participants will learn:

an overview of OSHA Focus Four,
most common electrical hazards in roadway construction, including what they are and how to avoid them, and
employer requirements.

Find out more and register here.

Flagger Training – Reno
2022-08-12 08:00 - 12:00 | City of Reno, 1640 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV, 89512
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
This session is held at the City of Reno and 5 seats are available to outside agencies through the Nevada LTAP
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.
Click here for registration information.

UC Berkeley TechTransfer in-person training: Traffic Signal Diagnostics and Maintenance
2022-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 | SpringHill Suites, Sacramento Airport
This introductory course covers the essential operational functions of traffic signals and components, starting with basic design plans and diagrams, general rules, and specifications. Participants will learn about signal cabinets and components and how they function, traffic signal detection and calibration, wiring, power, and basic diagnostic skills.
CA Local Agency fees apply for NV Local Agency personnel. Email Jeremy to enroll.

Nevada League of Cities Annual Conference
2022-08-10 07:30 - 2022-08-11 18:30
Join the annual conference in the City of Las Vegas. It’s a perfect opportunity to network with colleagues and policy leaders from around the state. The conference will include keynote speakers, work sessions and social events that will help form long-lasting relationships.

TRB Webinar: Optimizing Unpaved Road Design with a Materials Blending Tool
2022-07-21 09:30 - 11:00
How can you make the most of unpaved road designs? TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:30 – 2:00 PM Eastern that will demonstrate a web-based material blending tool for designing unpaved roads. The tool is also useful for converting distressed low-volume paved roads to engineered unpaved roads. Presenters will provide step-by-step instructions for using the tool and discuss how to interpret the results.
This webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committees on Low-Volume Roads and Aggregates.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $60. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.

FHWA: Advanced Project Bundling–A Reference for Getting Started
2022-07-19 09:00 - 11:00
Bridge and project bundling utilize economies of scale to deliver projects more effectively. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expects bundling to enhance delivery of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). So if you are interested in bundling transportation projects but don’t know where to begin, please join this peer exchange as FHWA rolls out a new resource guide, “Advanced Project Bundling – A Reference for Getting Started”. You will learn about the importance of bundling practices and how to use the Reference’s information and tools provided.
The guide gives States, local public agencies, and tribal nations information to consider when implementing advanced project bundling for all funding sources. Topics covered will include why advanced project bundling should be considered; advanced project bundling practices; organizational self-assessment; getting started with planning, budgeting, and funding; and creating agency business rules, processes, and procedures for consistently selecting effectively bundled projects. The document includes case studies, tools for agencies, and checklists.

FHWA: Ultra-High Performance Concrete – Local Agency Implementation
2022-07-14 08:00 - 10:00
This first webinar will address how can local agencies benefit from UHPC P&R strategies? This venue will provide local agencies unfamiliar with UHPC an opportunity to learn how they can incorporate it into their P&R toolbox by bringing together a variety of experienced local agencies to share their successful experiences implementing UHPC for bridge P&R projects.
Dr. Zachary Haber, PhD (FHWA) will kick off the webinar with a presentation focused on how local agencies can cost-effectively implement UHPC for bridge P&R by leveraging the resources that are available to them.
Professor Sherif El-Tawil from the University of Michigan will follow with a discussion on proprietary versus non-proprietary UHPC including a discussion on UHPC sourcing and material costs. Three case studies will then be presented by local agencies that have successfully implemented UHPC for bridge P&R. A representative from each agency will briefly discuss the details of their project, reasons for choosing UHPC versus other alternatives, and lessons learned.
The local agencies include:

St. Clair County, Michigan
Buchanan County, Iowa
Butler County, Pennsylvania

The workshop will end with a panel discussion. The goal of the panel discussion is to provide the audience an opportunity to ask questions and engage with our experienced panelists.

TRB webinar: Roadside Fire Risk and Prevention Strategies
2022-07-07 09:30 - 11:00
Cigarette butts, sparking chains, and vehicle mechanical failure all pose roadside fire risks. But you can help prevent those fires. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 12:30-2 p.m. Eastern that will summarize vegetation management strategies to reduce or potentially eliminate fires starting on the roadside. Chemical, mechanical, and manual methods can all maximize vegetation control for reducing fire risks. Presenters will also examine how to balance stormwater-treatment strategies with fire management strategies.
This webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committee on Roadside Maintenance.
Registration for this webinar is free.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

Using Pavement Condition Data to Drive Decision-Making web conference
2022-06-29 08:30 - 10:30
Once an agency has a roadway inventory with condition data, it can analyze the information to get a clear picture of overall network conditions and funding needs. Then the agency can discuss with decision-makers what it can do with the budget provided or explain the impact of budget cuts or increases.

Many tools help agencies analyze pavement data. However, many are costly or require expertise to run. This 2-hour demonstration introduces a simple, free spreadsheet tool to analyze inventory and condition information to determine network condition and identify work needs. The instructor will demonstrate how you can use the tool to:

Identify maintenance and rehabilitation work.
Assign costs.
Forecast work impacts on future network conditions.

Join us and learn how to use this free tool!

FHWA webinar: Putting the Proven Countermeasures to Work to Reduce Roadway Departures
2022-06-28 10:00 - 11:00
Putting the Proven Countermeasures to Work to Reduce Roadway Departures
Rural roadway departures account for approximately one-third of all U.S. traffic fatalities—about 30 people a day. The FHWA has identified proven countermeasures to reduce the number and severity of these crashes. This webinar will focus on how four transportation agencies are implementing these countermeasures.

National Safety Council webinar: Back to Basics – Transportation Safety in Traditionally Underserved and Vulnerable Communities
2022-06-27 10:00 - 11:00
Rural and tribal communities present their own set of opportunities and challenges in addressing transportation safety and improved mobility. The Road to Zero Coalition cannot achieve its mission of zero transportation deaths without addressing the disproportionate fatalities that occur each year on rural and tribal roads. This webinar will kick off our summer series exploring traditionally underserved and vulnerable communities, including rural and tribal populations, which will aim to engage practitioners and those working in transportation safety who might not be as familiar with issues in these communities. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to explore the way rural and tribal communities are experiencing many of the same historical and systemic legacies of urban communities, ways to better incorporate these communities into the discussion of transportation equity, and why mobility is a right.

FHWA: Building Partnerships to Provide Support Services webinar
2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:00
Join FHWA as they feature guest speakers from multiple workforce organizations in Idaho and Indiana who discuss their programs and the partnerships they have built to provide their trainees with the support services they need to succeed as they begin their careers.

INSPIRE University Transportation Center webinar: Intelligent Human-Infrastructure Interfaces for Inspectors and Decision-Makers
2022-06-21 08:00 - 10:00
This seminar challenges the traditional conversation about digital twins and machine learning, by proposing a different paradigm for smart cities transformation centered in new human-infrastructure interfaces. This discussion explores the area of human decisions and cognition of the built environment enabling transformations of human interacting with structures in a new environment. To date, new technologies collecting data of the built environment are cheaper, more accurate, diverse, and more accessible than ever before. However, the use and implementation of these new technologies to structural engineers to assess, inspect, or inform actions have been very limited. By empowering human-machine interfaces and fostering human involvement and participation (human-in-the-loop), this seminar will present specific practical implementations about how the collection of data, their analysis, and their interpretation can inform (and transform) human decisions. Specific applications include the connection of Augmented Reality with Wireless Sensors Networks, AI, ML, Structural Dynamics, and Inspections.

Governors Highway Safety Association: Directing Drivers' Attention - A State Highway Safety Office Roadmap for Combating Distracted Driving
2022-06-16 11:00 - 12:00
In 2020 3,142 people in the U.S. died in crashes involving a distracted driver, slightly more than 8% of all fatal crashes. While distracted driving is generally considered to be under-reported, you don’t have to be a traffic safety professional to see evidence of it every time you are on the road. A new GHSA report, funded by General Motors, refocuses attention on this pervasive and preventable highway safety problem. GHSA staff will provide a high-level overview of the issue, share key report recommendations and issue a call to action for State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs). They’ll be joined by a leading expert on distracted driving for a discussion about partnering with survivor advocates and other key stakeholders who can help advance policy, provide critical resources and implement initiatives to change the social norm. Be sure to tune in for the entire webinar, as it will close with an exciting announcement about a new grant opportunity for SHSOs and their partners.

Pavement Condition Assessment Field Training (Reno)
2022-06-16 08:00 | TMCC Meadowood Center, 5270 Neil Road Room 102, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This 4-hour, in-person training is the second session in a series that teaches agencies to manage roadway networks effectively and efficiently.

During this training, local agencies learn how to rate the surface condition of asphalt pavements using the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) methodology in the field. PASER uses a single value to represent overall pavement condition. During the training, the instructor will demonstrate the steps for conducting a visual inspection and how to apply PASER ratings based on observable conditions and distresses. Register here.

This is the second session in the roadway management training series. Participants are highly encouraged to attend the first session—a 2-hour virtual training on identifying common asphalt pavement distresses—on May 19, 2022, or have equivalent training or knowledge.

Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals: Bicycling & Walking in American Communities of Fewer Than 10,000 People: Current Status & Plans for the Future
2022-06-15 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will present findings from a research study that sought to better understand what walking and bicycling looks like in rural America. Community built bridges, non‐motorized only bridges, books along a rail trail, a “square” that brings out residents of all ages, multi‐use trail connections to schools, a multi‐use trail loop accessible from the community’s core, historical slate sidewalk, connection between the community and state park, parklets, access to business and residences, one‐lane (each) non‐motorized and vehicular bridge, and the presence of scooters were some of the many compelling examples of infrastructure and supporting programs for walking and bicycling found in twelve communities representative of five regions in the United States.

Washington DOT webinar: Stream Simulation Culvert Beds
2022-06-15 10:30 - 11:30
Historically, stream simulation culverts have been designed with use of coarse bands for bed stability. The hope was that the bed would remain dynamic and adjust naturally over time, but guidance on specifically how to arrange the material to achieve this goal was sparse. The objective of this research was to help establish design guidance for the best use of coarse bands to maintain channel shape for longer than streambeds without coarse bands without completely restricting sediment motion.
