NVLTAP NDOT Traffic Control Technician (Elko)
2026-07-15 07:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-16 07:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NDOT Elko, 1951 Idaho St, Building T, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
Course Summary:

Everyone involved in a construction work zone project should have a basic knowledge of temporary traffic control that allows them to assist in installing traffic control devices, monitoring their performance, and recognizing deficiencies during the course of a project. The Traffic Control Technician (TCT) course is an introduction to temporary traffic control in work zones for individuals who work in the field installing and removing traffic control devices. The course provides concepts, techniques, and practice exercises in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize Basic Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) standards/guidelines applicable in highway work zones

Identify workable concepts, techniques and practices in the installation and maintenance of TTC devices

Produce safer TTC areas for workers, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians

Intended Audience:

This course is intended for individuals who work in the field installing and removing traffic control devices. This includes maintenance and construction crews, engineers, work zone crews, utility operators, and anyone who performs duties in or around TTC work zones.

NLTAPA National Conference
2026-07-19 08:00 - 2026-07-23 17:00

APWA Accreditation Open Forum: “Self-Assess or Apply? Finding Your Starting Point” (Virtual)
2026-07-21 08:00 - 09:00
Self-assessment is often described as the first step in the accreditation process, but many agencies still ask, where do we actually begin? Should you apply first, or start working through self-assessment first? What does a strong start look like? This Open Forum will explore how self-assessment fits into the overall accreditation journey and discuss the connection between preparing internally and formally applying. Whether your agency is just exploring accreditation or has been considering it for some time, this session is designed to help you think through those early decisions.
Join experienced panelists as they share how their agencies approached self-assessment. You will hear how they organized their teams and built internal understanding. Panelists will also talk through timelines, early expectations, and some of the challenges they encountered along the way. They will share what worked for their agencies and what they learned early in the process, so you can consider what might work best for yours.
Registration: Free for members and nonmembers
Proficiency Level: Introductory

APWA Resilient by Design (Virtual)
2026-07-23 08:00 - 09:30
Public works professionals and engineers are navigating a new era of challenges as they plan, design, and maintain infrastructure that must perform under severe and increasingly unpredictable climate conditions. This live virtual program addresses how collaborative approaches, innovative designs, and data-driven analysis can elevate infrastructure resilience and long-term performance. Through compelling real-world case studies, participants will explore how severe weather and changing climate trends affected infrastructure systems and how agencies have adapted their design and construction approaches in response. These examples highlight practical lessons learned, design modifications, and construction decisions that address infrastructure degradation and improve future operations.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify key questions and decision-making frameworks that support resilient planning and design in response to severe and variable weather conditions.
Evaluate resilient and sustainable design considerations, emerging construction practices, and technologies that address weather-related risks.
Apply data-driven design and construction strategies to improve infrastructure durability and performance under changing weather conditions.

Registration: Free for members; $99 for nonmembers

APWA Subsurface Utility Engineering Essentials for Public Works: Smarter Utility Investigations (Virtual)
2026-08-06 08:00 - 09:30
Subsurface utility engineering (SUE) is an engineering practice that focuses on mapping and documenting existing utility facilities to reduce risks during the project delivery process.
This live virtual session will provide an overview of the agreed-upon principles and procedures for conducting utility investigations. It is critical to begin collecting existing utility data in the initial stages of project development. This approach facilitates a thorough utility conflict analysis and identifies strategies that maximize benefits. Using data collected, prioritize avoiding or protecting existing utility infrastructure, or when necessary, relocations. We will also review industry guidelines from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), including the updated ASCE/UESI/CI 38-22.
After completing this course, participants will be better able to:

Explain how utility investigations (SUE) can be integrated into project delivery.
Describe the four quality levels and utility investigation methods.
Describe how SUE can help to reduce project risks of delay and unanticipated costs.

Registration: Free for members; $99 for nonmembers

WV LTAP: Presenting 101 Webinar: The Art of Effective Face-to-Face & Virtual Presentations (Virtual)
2026-08-11 07:00 - 08:30
August 11, 2026
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM PT
Creating and delivering presentations is a necessary skill for many in public works, whether presenting to elected officials, residents, or colleagues. This 90-minute session will provide attendees with general best practices to improve presentation and communication skills.
Click here to register.

NVLTAP – Gravel Roads: Shape, Materials, Maintenance, & Challenges (Reno)
2026-08-12 08:00 - 14:00 | Aloft, 2015 Terminal Way, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Course Summary:
This course provides participants with a practical understanding of the causes of gravel road distress and the corrective actions needed to maintain safe and durable roadways. The course focuses on the key factors that influence gravel road performance, including proper roadway shape and geometry, material quality and quantity, and effective roadway drainage.
Participants will explore both design and maintenance concepts that support long-term gravel road performance.
Topics include typical cross-section elements, drainage considerations specific to gravel roads, basic alignment and sight distance concepts, and appropriate roadway signing. Maintenance discussions will focus on motor grader operation, compaction, cross slope management, ditch and shoulder maintenance, gravel material specifications and quality, dust control and stabilization methods, and winter maintenance practices.
Through discussion and practical insights, participants will also learn how to “read the road” to identify maintenance needs and understand how material quality, material quantity, and roadway shape work together to create a well-performing gravel road system. By the end of the course, participants will have a stronger understanding of best practices for maintaining and improving gravel roads.
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for local elected leaders, local road managers, road supervisors, lead workers, and crew members that are involved in the work, planning and decision making for local gravel roads.
Prerequisites:
None

NVLTAP – Gravel Roads: Shape, Materials, Maintenance, & Challenges (Tonopah)
2026-08-13 08:00 - 14:00 | NYE Co. Board of Co. Commissioners, 101 Radar Road, Tonopah, 89049, United States

Public Works Expo (PWX)
2026-08-30 08:00 - 2026-09-02 17:00
PWX provides a first-class multi-modal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Attendees can also spend time on North America’s largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services—we’ve carved out generous portions of noncompete time, so you don’t miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology, or get the scoop on new products.

NVLTAP: 1st Annual Transportation Peer Exchange (Virtual)
2026-09-23 09:00 - 16:30
Course Summary:
The Annual Transportation Peer Exchange brings together educators, industry leaders, researchers, and public-sector professionals dedicated to building and sustaining a strong, innovative safety culture.
In 2026, we’ll explore how collaboration, technology, and continuous learning can drive transportation safety initiatives. Safe Roads, Shared Knowledge: Transportation Peer Exchange highlights the partnerships and innovations that power safety from concept to practice — and keep safety culture in the forefront of transportation.
More details coming soon!

2027 TRB Annual Meeting
2027-01-10 08:00 - 2027-01-14 17:00 | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
2027 TRB Annual Meeting Patron sales are now open! Limited availability—secure your package today. New for 2027: exclusive tote bag and registration website packages. For more information contact Louis Helms at lhelms@nas.edu.
Convened by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), the 2027 TRB Annual Meeting will be held January 10–14, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.
Join thousands of transportation leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the globe for one of the industry’s most influential gatherings. From cutting-edge research to real-world solutions, the Annual Meeting delivers an unmatched program spanning every mode of transportation—designed to spark ideas, foster collaboration, and shape the future of mobility.
Engage in thought-provoking sessions and hands-on workshops tackling the most pressing challenges facing the field today. Whether you’re a policymaker, practitioner, researcher, or industry professional, this is where connections are made, insights are shared, and the next generation of transportation solutions takes shape.
