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.

Workplace Safety – Sparks
2020-03-10 08:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Workplace Safety – Carson City
2020-03-11 08:00 - 14:00 | 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 – Las Vegas
2020-03-12 08:00 - 14:00 | City of Las Vegas Development Services Center, 333 N Rancho Dr, 5th Fl, Great Basin Room, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States

Stormwater Pollution Control – Online Session
2020-03-26 08:00 - 12:00 | NV, United States
This March 26 session will now take place online.
This introductory, 4-hour course on construction stormwater pollution control addresses the following topics:

Background of construction stormwater pollution control regulations.
Construction site stormwater inspections procedures.
Installation techniques of pollution control measures.
Proper maintenance of sediment and erosion control measures.

The course also provides an overview of a stormwater pollution prevention plan and its essential elements. The course is intended for personnel who are responsible for implementing stormwater control measures on construction sites. Stormwater Pollution Control can also help participants achieve the “qualified person or qualified personnel” designation required by the stormwater construction general permit to perform construction site stormwater inspections.
Click here for further information. Click here to register for the online March 26 session.

Florida LTAP Webinar: Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD Part 1
2020-03-31 07:00 - 09:00
The Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD training is divided into a 3-part webinar series. This session, on March 31st, is Part 1 of the 3-part series.
This training will take a detailed look at Sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This will be a great opportunity for participants to get a good understanding of the requirements of these sections. The training will stress understanding of the MUTCD and its principles, and will cover the following items in detail:

Overview of the MUTCD
Detailed discussion of chapters:​
Part 1. General Information
Part 2. Signing​
Part 3. Pavement Markings
Part 5. Traffic Control Devices for Low Volume Roads​

These webinars are only being offered live, and a recording will not be available.

Florida LTAP Webinar: Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD Part 2
2020-04-01 07:00 - 09:00
The Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD training is divided into a 3-part webinar series. This session, on April 1st, is Part 2 of the 3-part series. Part 2 will cover warrants and the use of signs.
This training will take a detailed look at Sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This will be a great opportunity for participants to get a good understanding of the requirements of these sections. The training will stress understanding of the MUTCD and its principles, and will cover the following items in detail:

Overview of the MUTCD
Detailed discussion of chapters:​
Part 1. General Information
Part 2. Signing​
Part 3. Pavement Markings
Part 5. Traffic Control Devices for Low Volume Roads​

These webinars are only being offered live, and a recording will not be available.

Florida LTAP Webinar: Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD Part 3
2020-04-02 07:00 - 09:00
The Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD training is divided into a 3-part webinar series. This session, on April 2nd, is Part 3 of the 3-part series. Part 3 will cover Pavement Markings, Temporary Traffic Control, and Liability.
This training will take a detailed look at Sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This will be a great opportunity for participants to get a good understanding of the requirements of these sections. The training will stress understanding of the MUTCD and its principles, and will cover the following items in detail:

Overview of the MUTCD
Detailed discussion of chapters:​
Part 1. General Information
Part 2. Signing​
Part 3. Pavement Markings
Part 5. Traffic Control Devices for Low Volume Roads​

These webinars are only being offered live, and a recording will not be available.

Free FHWA Webinar: An Introduction to FHWA’s Quadrant Roadway Intersection Informational Guide
2020-04-09 11:00 - 13:00
Alternative intersections and interchanges offer the potential to improve safety and reduce delay at a lower cost and with fewer impacts than traditional solutions. In 2014, the Federal Highway Administration published informational guides for four innovative designs: the Median U-Turn (MUT), Displaced Left Turn (DLT), Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT), and Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). Recently, a fifth guide has been developed to provide information on the Quadrant Roadway Intersection (QRI).
The QRI concept uses a roadway in one intersection quadrant and three coordinated, signalized intersections to eliminate direct left turns at the main juncture. This allows a reduction in signal phases to improve intersection safety, capacity, and efficiencies. In addition to vehicular operational and safety improvements, the QRI has many multimodal benefits, including shorter and safer crossings for pedestrians and bicycles.
FHWA is pleased to offer this webinar to all Federal, State, Municipal, and Consultant transportation practitioners responsible for or interested in providing innovative solutions at intersections in need of operational, safety, and/or multimodal improvements. The webinar presentation will introduce the QRI Guide and review the information presented in the guide, focusing on intersection operations, safety, various geometric forms, and planning and design criteria to consider when evaluating the QRI as a potential intersection improvement alternative. The presentation will also include information provided from several DOTs that have constructed a QRI in recent years. Certificates of completion for professional development hours (PDHs) will be provided upon request.
Presenters: Jeff Shaw, FWHA Office of Safety Technologies, Guide Technical Manager; Jonathan Reid, Arcadis, Lead Author; Joseph E. Hummer, NCDOT State Traffic Management Engineer; and representatives from State DOTs having implemented the QRI.
Register here.

Florida LTAP Webinar: Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Part 1
2020-04-14 07:00 - 09:00
The Traffic Engineering Fundamentals training is divided into a 3-part webinar series. This session, on April 14th, is Part 1 of the 3-part series. Part 1 will cover traffic data and studies.
In the Traffic Engineering Fundamentals 3-Part Webinar Series, the following topics will be covered:

Traffic data and traffic studies – What kind of data do you need to collect and what do you do with it once you have it?
Traffic design considerations for various types of roadways – Why do our roadways and intersections look the way they do and what are some of the options that are out there?
Traffic operational considerations – Once you have designed it and built it, how do you make it all work well?

This training is a high-level overview of the real basic concepts of traffic engineering and is thus ideal for people that are just starting to work in the field, or for people that maybe work in related fields that want to learn the lingo of traffic engineering. One of the things that we aim to accomplish in the workshop is to introduce the various topics and point attendees towards resources where they can learn more if they are interested in additional information.

Free NVLTAP Web Conference: Constructing Thin Surface Treatments for Asphalt Pavements
2020-04-14 09:00 - 11:00
Choosing the proper surface treatment can add life to your pavements and make the best use of your agency’s pavement preservation budget. This 2-hour web conference introduces thin surface treatments, including slurry seals, microsurfacing, and chip seals. By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Describe the types of distresses best addressed by each treatment.
Describe recommended materials and mixtures for each treatment.
Describe recommended construction procedures and key quality control activities for each treatment.

Register here.

TSP-2 Webinar: Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies
2020-04-14 09:30 - 10:30
The AASHTO TSP‐2 program, through the National Local Agency Outreach Working Group, is pleased to announce a Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies. The short training course is specifically designed as an introductory to understanding the basics of bridge preservation and is geared towards meeting the needs of local agencies.

POSTPONED: APWA Southern Nevada Spring Conference
2020-04-15 - 2020-04-17 | Rising Star Sports Resorts, Mesquite, NV, United States

Florida LTAP Webinar: Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Part 2
2020-04-15 07:00 - 09:00
The Traffic Engineering Fundamentals training is divided into a 3-part webinar series. This session, on April 15th, is Part 2 of the 3-part series. Part 2 will cover traffic design.
In the Traffic Engineering Fundamentals 3-Part Webinar Series, the following topics will be covered:

Traffic data and traffic studies – What kind of data do you need to collect and what do you do with it once you have it?
Traffic design considerations for various types of roadways – Why do our roadways and intersections look the way they do and what are some of the options that are out there?
Traffic operational considerations – Once you have designed it and built it, how do you make it all work well?

This training is a high-level overview of the real basic concepts of traffic engineering and is thus ideal for people that are just starting to work in the field, or for people that maybe work in related fields that want to learn the lingo of traffic engineering. One of the things that we aim to accomplish in the workshop is to introduce the various topics and point attendees towards resources where they can learn more if they are interested in additional information.

Florida LTAP Webinar: Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Part 3
2020-04-16 07:00 - 09:00
The Traffic Engineering Fundamentals training is divided into a 3-part webinar series. This session, on April 16th, is Part 3 of the 3-part series. Part 3 will cover traffic operations.
In the Traffic Engineering Fundamentals 3-Part Webinar Series, the following topics will be covered:

Traffic data and traffic studies – What kind of data do you need to collect and what do you do with it once you have it?
Traffic design considerations for various types of roadways – Why do our roadways and intersections look the way they do and what are some of the options that are out there?
Traffic operational considerations – Once you have designed it and built it, how do you make it all work well?

This training is a high-level overview of the real basic concepts of traffic engineering and is thus ideal for people that are just starting to work in the field, or for people that maybe work in related fields that want to learn the lingo of traffic engineering. One of the things that we aim to accomplish in the workshop is to introduce the various topics and point attendees towards resources where they can learn more if they are interested in additional information.

Free FHWA Webinar: FoRRRwD on All Public Roads: Funding and Data to Identify Projects,
2020-04-16 10:00 - 11:30
Rural roadway departures make up a third of U.S. traffic fatalities—about 30 people a day. The Every Day Counts round five (EDC-5) initiative, Focus on Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (FoRRRwD), features four pillars: Addressing All Public Roads, Systemic Approach, Safety Action Plans, and Proven Countermeasures. This webinar focuses on the first pillar.
Rural Agencies and Tribes, come learn what you can do, where you are, with what you have, to reduce rural roadway departures. You can make a difference!
This webinar is free and open to anyone who is interested.
Registration: Participants must register in advance. Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible.
Please Note: Non-USDOT employees who have never participated in an FHWA webinar must create an account in order to register for this webinar.

Free NVLTAP Web Conference: Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment
2020-04-21 08:00 - 17:00
Constructing quality crack treatments is essential if you are to use your agency’s resources effectively and efficiently. This free 2-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.

New Jersey LTAP webinar: Work Zone Safety Awareness for Road Departments
2020-04-22 05:00 - 07:00
This course, similar to New Jersey’s LTAP Work Zone Safety Awareness Program, is specifically being offered to New Jersey municipal and county public works and utilities participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway. As new or veteran employees enter or re-enter the public works profession, they are frequently required to set up short-term work zones or are assigned to long-term projects. There are no allowances for errors when working next to traffic, so it is important for personnel to have a solid understanding of work zone safety compliance with the national MUTCD standards. Also, the roles of workers and enforcement personnel at work sites, differences between NJDOT and local projects, and legal responsibilities in work zones will be addressed during this program.
The intended audience includes individuals who are performing maintenance, construction, or traffic control on municipal roadways including: public works employees, and street superintendents.

New Jersey LTAP 3-Part Webinar Series: Common Sense Solutions for Intersections Training
2020-04-22 07:00 - 2020-04-24 09:00
This course provides participants with (1) a basic understanding of intersection safety issues, (2) “how to” information for common safety tasks and low cost safety improvements that do not require an engineered design, and (3) background information on safety tasks that do not require an engineer. This workshop also outlines areas where non-engineers can assist traffic engineers in the safety process, and help them to understand when an engineer needs to be consulted to make a safety related change to an intersection.
Intended Audience: Individuals conducting engineering and traffic studies and those responsible for identifying safety problem and potential solution including street superintendents, public works employees, municipal managers, elected officials, and engineers. The course focus is on the non-engineer. This course is not geared towards law enforcement.

New York LTAP webinar: The New “Little Greenbook” and Local Highway Geometric Standards
2020-04-23 11:00 - 12:00
AASHTO just released the next version of the “Little Greenbook” which now includes roads and streets up to 2,000 vehicles per day and includes some details for bicycles and pedestrians. This webinar reviews the new guide and the local highway standards developed by Cornell which can be used for most local roads and streets.

Florida LTAP 3-Part Webinar Series: Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control
2020-04-28 07:00 - 2020-04-30 09:00
The Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control training is divided into a 3-part webinar series:

Session 1 – Work Zone Basics and Traffic Control Devices (4/28/2020, 7am-9am)
Session 2 – Flagging and Traffic Control Zones (4/29/2020, 7am-9am)
Session 3 – Work Zone Plans and Liability Issues (4/30/2020, 7am-9am)

This training aims to improve worker and motorist safety through learning the proper use of traffic control devices during road maintenance and construction operations, and help participants find out how to use specific types of traffic control devices and how to plan, set up and maintain a work zone. The training brings to light the hazards that field workers face every day in construction zones. The training will cover general terms and procedures; traffic control devices; flagging; traffic control zones; set up of traffic control zones and how to read and interpret work zone plans; and liability issues.
These webinars are only being offered live, and a recording will not be available.

Kansas LTAP webinar: Manage Self – Know Your Strengths, Vulnerabilities, and Triggers
2020-04-28 09:00 - 10:00
Now, more than ever, leaders are needed to help their agencies and communities tackle the changing challenges we’re facing in light of COVID-19. Luckily, leadership is a skill that can be developed through learning and practice. KS LTAP is happy to offer free webinar training on Key Leadership Principles developed by the Kansas Leadership Center. This series is recommended for all levels because we’ve learned that leadership is an activity, not a position, and anyone can lead – anytime, anywhere.
What makes the Kansas Leadership Center different? The principles and competencies covered at KLC can help anyone hone the skills needed to successfully confront problems in organizations and communities KLC is different in that it focuses on helping people from all positions, backgrounds and sectors learn the same four competencies of leadership. KLC has trained thousands of people worldwide around these four competencies, which help people better diagnose problems and situations, manage themselves, energize others around a common purpose and intervene in ways that are more skillful and successful.

New York LTAP Center webinar: Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
2020-04-28 11:00 - 12:00
Good highway signs communication regulations, guidance, and information. This session shows what is needed for good highway signs and what highway agencies and boards need to know to help the public driving down the highway.

Louisiana LTAP Web-Based Training: Safety for Public Works First Responders Part 1
2020-04-28 11:00 - 13:00
This course provides employees with the skills to understand, identify, and analyze operational hazards to help ensure their own safety, the safety of their coworkers, and the public during these chaotic situations.
Participants will learn how to prepare themselves and their families for responding to emergency situations. Fundamentals of Employee Emergency Planning and Incident Command System will also be addressed.
Part 1
Module 1: Preparing for Disaster Physically and Mentally
Module 2: Public Works (PW) Roles in Disaster Operations

Free NVLTAP Web Conference: Pothole Patching and Repair
2020-04-29 09:00 - 11:00
Using proper patching and repair techniques can improve structural integrity and restore rideability for pavements experiencing local failures. This 2-hour web conference compares partial- and full-depth repair techniques and the materials used to implement them. By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Describe the types of distresses best addressed by each treatment.
Describe recommended materials and mixtures for each treatment.
Describe recommended construction procedures and key quality control activities for each treatment.

Register here.

Louisiana LTAP Web-Based Training: Safety for Public Works First Responders Part 2
2020-04-29 11:00 - 13:00
This course provides employees with the skills to understand, identify, and analyze operational hazards to help ensure their own safety, the safety of their coworkers, and the public during these chaotic situations.
Participants will learn how to prepare themselves and their families for responding to emergency situations. Fundamentals of Employee Emergency Planning and Incident Command System will also be addressed.
Part 2
Module 3: Natural and Man-made Situations
Module 4: Safety Hazards for PW First Responders

Louisiana LTAP Web-Based Training: Safety for Public Works First Responders Part 3
2020-04-30 11:00 - 13:00
This course provides employees with the skills to understand, identify, and analyze operational hazards to help ensure their own safety, the safety of their coworkers, and the public during these chaotic situations.
Participants will learn how to prepare themselves and their families for responding to emergency situations. Fundamentals of Employee Emergency Planning and Incident Command System will also be addressed.
Part 3
Module 5: Hazard Response and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Module 6: Putting It All Together

North Carolina LTAP and Ohio LTAP Webinar: Roadway Drainage Part 1
2020-05-05 11:00 - 12:00
Webinar #1 Drainage Principles:

Draining the Roadway
Drainage Components
Drainage as a System
Worker Safety

This three session course emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing surface and ground water drainage as it relates to transportation infrastructure. The discussion will address the effects of water on roadway systems, problems caused by improper drainage, and practical approaches to managing these problems. A basic overview of various types of drainage facilities–ranging from ditches, culverts, storm sewers and underdrains–is provided.
This course is applicable to local agency employees and others who are responsible for managing and maintaining roadway systems. Please note: this introductory-level course provides a basic review of road drainage fundamentals. Persons who are looking for advanced training are encouraged to consider some of the hydraulics-related courses offered by the National Highway Institute (NHI).

Big City/County Public Works Response to COVID-19: Hear from Public Works Directors across the U.S.
2020-05-06 09:00 - 11:00
Join APWA for a one-hour hour panel interactive discussion with four leaders within the public works community. Listen to what their unique experiences have been over the past several weeks, learn best practices and ask questions. This session will address topics such as public safety and health, government and emergency funding, workforce issues, responding to the needs of the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more.
The panel will include:

APWA President Bill Spearman, Welcome
APWA CEO Scott Grayson, Moderator
Carol Haddock, Public Works Director, City of Houston
James Jackson, Commissioner of Public Works, City of Atlanta
Mark Pestrella, Public Works Director, Los Angeles County
Ginger Spencer, Public Works Director, City of Phoenix

If you have questions, please contact Teresa Hon at thon@apwa.net.
This session can accommodate up to 150 people — first come first served.

Iowa LTAP Webinar – Maintenance and Safety: Signs and Sign Supports
2020-05-07 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar will introduce participants to how they can improve safety on their roadway through maintenance activities with a focus on maintenance of signs and sign supports. Participants will learn how to “read the road” to identify safety issues as well as learn various ways to ensure their signs are maintained to help drivers safely and efficiently navigate roadways.
