FHWA webinar: Putting the Proven Countermeasures to Work to Reduce Roadway Departures
2022-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Using Pavement Condition Data to Drive Decision-Making web conference
2022-06-29 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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!

Flagger Training – Sparks
2022-07-01 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-29 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-15 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-02 07:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-28 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

TRB webinar: Roadside Fire Risk and Prevention Strategies
2022-07-07 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

FHWA: Ultra-High Performance Concrete – Local Agency Implementation
2022-07-14 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

FHWA: Advanced Project Bundling–A Reference for Getting Started
2022-07-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

TRB Webinar: Optimizing Unpaved Road Design with a Materials Blending Tool
2022-07-21 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Nevada League of Cities Annual Conference
2022-08-10 07:30 - 2022-08-11 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

UC Berkeley TechTransfer in-person training: Traffic Signal Diagnostics and Maintenance
2022-08-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Flagger Training – Reno
2022-08-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Electrical and Other Hazards in Roadway Construction (Washoe County)
2022-08-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Electrical and Other Hazards in Roadway Construction (City of Reno)
2022-08-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Reno, 1640 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV, 89512
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 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 (Clark County)
2022-08-30 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clark County, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Fl,, Las Vegas, NV, 89155

Flagger Training – Las Vegas
2022-09-20 07:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-18 07:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

APWA: Winter Maintenance Supervisor
2022-09-20 08:00 - 2022-09-22 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Northern Nevada APWA Fall Conference
2022-09-28 13:00 - 2022-09-30 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Caltrans webinar: Pilot Testing of Work Zone Intrusion Alarms
2022-09-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

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.

New Mexico LTAP: Engineering Economic Analysis
2022-10-11 07:30 - 10:00 UTC
Why take a course on Engineering Economic Analysis? At NM-LTAP, we recognize resources are always limited, but you need to know how to make the most of them. This Engineering Economic Analysis series will help you use your limited resources to make decisions with fiscal impacts.
In this class, you will learn how to appraise the economic viability of an option, defend your engineering recommendations, and establish priorities for your resources. Not only will you learn to make decisions on current activities, you can also defend proposed solutions that affect future activities.
In this session you will learn:

Review Cash Flow Diagrams
Explain Compound Interest
Compare and Calculate Nominal and Effective Interest Rates
Calculate Compound Amount and Present Worth Cash Flows
Explain Equivalence of Cash Flows

Solving ADA Design Challenges (Carson City)
2022-10-18 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 911 E Musser St, Ormsby Room, Carson City, NV, 89701, United States
This 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.
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.

National Center for Rural Road Safety webinar: Understanding Transportation’s Role in Rural Human Trafficking
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
The National Center for Rural Road Safety and NLTAPA Safety Work Group are co-hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar entitled Understanding Transportation’s Role in Rural Human Trafficking.
In this webinar we will discuss the extremely important topic of transportation’s role in rural human trafficking and how rural agencies ca make their systems and passengers safer. Our presenters include the author of the recent TR News article Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: How Can Transportation Stop Traffickers and a member of the Human Trafficking Advisory Council.

Nevada Traffic Safety Summit - Sparks
2022-10-19 07:00 - 2022-10-20 16:30 UTC | Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada, 89431, United States
Hosted by Nevada Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety, the Nevada Traffic Safety Summit gathers safety partners to share best practices to reach the ultimate goal of Zero Fatalities in Nevada.

Solving ADA Design Challenges (Las Vegas)
2022-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89130, United States
THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL
This 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.
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.

Jensen Precast Plant Tour
2022-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Jensen Precast, 521 Dunn Circle, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Please join for a Precast Plant Tour as part of Precast Days 2022. The event will be a unique opportunity for students, specifiers, engineers, and contractors to get an up-close look at the precast concrete manufacturing process. They will demonstrate the equipment, technology, and engineering expertise that goes into making precast concrete products. Find out more here.
