Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

NYSLTAP-Cornell Local Roads Program webinar: We Are All Responsible for Good Roads
2021-06-29 06:00 - 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
NYSLTAP-CLRP Director David Orr, P.E. will provide a review of what makes good roads from state highways to the lowest volume local road. The session will:

Review what makes a good road
Explain the total costs of a highway for the users
Identify low cost solutions applicable for all highways

Flagger Training – Las Vegas
2021-06-26 07:30 - 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.

CalAPA online class: Troubleshooting HMA Production Class
2021-06-24 09:00 - 11:30
Hiring a highly qualified plant optimization expert to evaluate your facility to identify where you are leaking money could cost you many thousands of dollars. A low-cost alternative is our “Troubleshooting HMA Production” class, where you can “customize” your training experience by getting answers to your questions relevant to your particular operations, What you don’t know can cost you! This popular class is taught by nationally noted consultant and asphalt plant expert Terry “TJ” Young.

CalAPA training: Troubleshooting HMA Production
2021-06-24 09:00 - 11:30
Project success requires the knowledge and a plan to resolve issues in the field. CalAPA is pleased to offer our “Troubleshooting HMA Production” class, a lively and interactive webinar where attendees are encouraged to “customize” their experience by bringing up HMA quality challenges that are regularly experienced during a project. What you don’t know can cost you! The class is taught by nationally noted consultant Terry “TJ” Young.

Introduction to Construction Management – Online Part 2
2021-06-24 08:30 - 10:00 | NV, United States
This 2-day workshop (delivered in 2.5-hour parts) introduces essential components of the construction management process. By applying the information learned in the workshop, you can improve how you manage project risks, communications, delivery, and scheduling. By the end the workshop, you’ll be able to:

Compare common project delivery methods.
Describe the relationships among owner, contractor, and engineer on public works construction projects.
Describe common types of contract-required documentation.
Explain the importance of communication with a contractor and stakeholders.
Identify methods for selecting a construction contractor.
Describe the function of a quality assurance program.

Anyone managing public works construction projects who needs to develop construction management skills or wants to improve specific aspects of their project management approach. This may include engineers, designers, construction inspectors, engineering consultants, and American Public Works Association members.
This course is offered free of charge, but participants must still register to reserve a seat.
Introduction to Construction Management is an elective of the Road Scholar Program.
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Delaware T2/LTAP: Advanced Infrastructure Asset Management Bootcamp 2. Performance and Level of Service
2021-06-23 13:00 - 16:00
Advanced infrastructure management bootcamp, an intensive online class with modules that can be taken individually. Each module is four hours involving three synchronous online instruction and one hour of asynchronous instruction. Course participants have additional requirements.
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Introduction to Construction Management – Online Part 1
2021-06-22 08:30 - 11:00 | NV, United States
This 2-day workshop (delivered in 2.5-hour parts) introduces essential components of the construction management process. By applying the information learned in the workshop, you can improve how you manage project risks, communications, delivery, and scheduling. By the end the workshop, you’ll be able to:

Compare common project delivery methods.
Describe the relationships among owner, contractor, and engineer on public works construction projects.
Describe common types of contract-required documentation.
Explain the importance of communication with a contractor and stakeholders.
Identify methods for selecting a construction contractor.
Describe the function of a quality assurance program.

Anyone managing public works construction projects who needs to develop construction management skills or wants to improve specific aspects of their project management approach. This may include engineers, designers, construction inspectors, engineering consultants, and American Public Works Association members.
This course is offered free of charge, but participants must still register to reserve a seat.
Click here for more information.

USDOT Public Information Session on Equity
2021-06-18 11:00 - 12:00
The session will feature opening remarks from the Secretary, highlight the great work the Department has done to date, and help promote USDOT’s open Request for Information (RFI) on Transportation Equity Data.
Register for the information session here. Additionally, you may sign up to receive future updates on DOT’s equity work here. The virtual public information session on Equity at DOT is on Friday, June 18 from 11am–12pm PT. During this information session, we will hear from senior DOT leaders about their equity agenda and RFI on Transportation Equity Data. The RFI is open now through July 22, 2021.

FHWA webinar: Chip Seal Equipment and Calibration
2021-06-17 11:00 - 12:30
The webinar will address how to ensure a chip spreader and distributor are applying at the correct rate, as well as a review of the components that should be routinely maintained for optimal calibration.

Delaware T2/LTAP: Advanced Infrastructure Asset Management Bootcamp 1. Economics, Asset Valuation and Finance
2021-06-15 13:00 - 16:00

CalAPA online class: Understanding the Job Mix Formula
2021-06-15 09:00 - 11:30
Any successful asphalt pavement project begins with the Job Mix Formula, a detailed recipe for making Hot Mix Asphalt to exacting standards to meet project specifications and the pavement design expectations of the project owner. With that in mind, CalAPA is pleased to offer a 2.5 hour seminar on the most important information you need to know about a Job Mix Formula. This class will be led by veteran materials expert Greg Reader, with G3 Quality, who has worked closely with Caltrans and local agencies for many years on various aspects of creating a successful Job Mix Formula. This course provides an overview of the mix design procedure, testing protocol, material components, and the typical reporting requirements used to develop a JMF. The course will also include typical challenges and troubleshooting strategies designers often encounter during the JMF development

CalAPA training: Understanding the Job Mix Formula
2021-06-15 09:00 - 11:30
Any successful asphalt pavement project begins with the Job Mix Formula, a detailed recipe for making Hot Mix Asphalt to exacting standards to meet project specifications and the pavement design expectations of the project owner. With that in mind, CalAPA is pleased to offer a 2.5 hour seminar on the most important information you need to know about a Job Mix Formula. This class will be led by veteran materials expert Greg Reader, with G3 Quality, who has worked closely with Caltrans and local agencies for many years on various aspects of creating a successful Job Mix Formula. This course provides an overview of the mix design procedure, testing protocol, material components, and the typical reporting requirements used to develop a JMF. The course will also include typical challenges and troubleshooting strategies designers often encounter during the JMF development.

PAVER Training Series, Session 4
2021-06-09 13:00 - 15:30
Do you use, or plan to use, PAVER 7.0 to do pavement management? If so, check out this training series! It provides useful guidance and tips for navigating PAVER for all experience levels.
PAVER provides pavement management capabilities to: (1) develop and organize the pavement inventory; (2) assess the current condition of pavements; (3) develop models to predict future conditions; (4) report on past and future pavement performance; (5) develop scenarios for M&R based on budget or condition requirements; and (6) plan projects. The four training sessions explain how PAVER supports these pavement management tasks.
During the training, an experienced instructor will demonstrate PAVER functions and then give you an opportunity to practice new skills and ask questions. When you return to work, try what you learned for a week; then, check in with the instructor during at a virtual Q&A forum. Every training session includes a one-hour Q&A forum where you can ask questions, share tips, and celebrate your success!
Session 1 April 28, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session May 5 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Installing and Moving Around PAVER 7.0
Managing Your PAVER 7.0 Database
Using the Inventory Module
GIS Assignment

Session 2 May 11, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session May 19 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Work History
Entering Condition Data
Generating Charts and Reports
Using the Wizards (Overview)

Session 3 May 26, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session June 2 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Generating Prediction Models
Developing Maintenance Policies
Developing Major Rehabilitation Policies and Prioritization Guidelines

Session 4 June 9, 2021 1-3:30 p.m. Pacific; Q&A session June 16 1-2:00 p.m. Pacific

Running a Condition Performance Analysis
Running a Needs Analysis

Find out more information and register here.

Local Road Safety Plan Lunch Table
2021-06-09 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-05-12 08:30 - 09:30
Is your community developing a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)? Join UNH T2 and other municipalities going through the process, as well as special guests from FHWA Safety office, to discuss the process! Share questions, ideas, and best practices for gathering safety data, considering countermeasures, and completing a LRSP. Collaborate with your public works peers towards safer roads in your community.

The Lunch Table will meet from 8:30a-9:30 AM PT the second Wednesday of each month:

Feb 10, 2021 08:30 AM
Mar 10, 2021 08:30 AM
Apr 14, 2021 08:30 AM
May 12, 2021 08:30 AM
Jun 9, 2021 08:30 AM
Jul 14, 2021 08:30 AM

CalAPA training: Principles & Best Practices for Asphalt Plant Production
2021-06-08 09:00 - 2021-06-09 11:30
You’re probably losing money at your asphalt plant every day, but where? CalAPA’s “Principles & Best Practices for Asphalt Plant Production” provides an in-depth look at proven best practices to optimize asphalt plant operations, identify issues early and make critical adjustments. Key take-aways include best practices for cold feed blending, asphalt storage and asphalt metering, aggregate drying, dust collection and fines return, recycle mix production, drum-mix blending, batch plant blending, and finished product storage and load-out. Taught by nationally known expert Terry “T.J” Young.

World of Concrete 2021
2021-06-08 08:00 - 2021-06-10 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Registration for WOC 2021 will open online in early 2021.

National Highway Institute virtual workshop: Public Private Partnerships
2021-06-08 08:00 - 2021-06-09 13:30
Description –This course is the 2-day workshop. The modular approach allows participants to benefit from a customized learning experience. The FHWA Center for Innovative Finance Support has developed a series of training modules to provide information and tools that help participants improve their understanding of how to evaluate potential P3 proposals. An FHWA-sponsored instructor will present this topic virtually.
Who Should Attend? – State, regional and local transportation officials.
Instructors – Patrick DeCorla-Souza with FHWA (Washington, D.C.) and Wim Verdouw with IMG Rebel.
Virtual Training – Each participant will need to have a reliable Internet connection for the interactive webcast.
Registration Information – LTAP is managing the registration process for ALL participants. This virtual workshop is being offered at no charge. Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available. Note: If your schedule changes and you are unable to attend after registering, please contact LTAP to provide notice of cancellation.

PAVER Training Series, Session 3
2021-05-26 13:00 - 15:30

Kentucky Transportation Center webinar: The Carrot or the Stick? Employee Engagement
2021-05-26 06:00 - 07:00
More now than ever, agencies that maintain highways, roads, and streets are counted on to provide fast, high quality service because good maintenance saves lives and money. Meanwhile, the roadway system is growing in size and complexity, and government agencies are under ever-greater scrutiny by the public to perform at their very best. While maintenance needs increase, the workers, equipment, and funds remain in short supply. Shortages or not, it is vital that workers do good work. The best and quickest way to encourage this is through effective motivation and engagement by their immediate supervisors. This webinar looks at what makes agencies successful, how to define worker needs and wants, and how to take advantage of those for increased productivity and employee engagement. Is it the Carrot or the Stick? Join us and find out!

Flagger Training – Sparks (Zoom only)
2021-05-25 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Pesticide Applicator Training – Reno
2021-05-25 08:30 - 2021-05-26 16:00 | Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe Airport, 1790 E. Plumb Lane, Meeting Place 1 & 2, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
A state-issued license to control pests and apply pesticides is required under Nevada state law. Licenses are issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. You must complete a general competency exam and a category exam prior to obtain the license.
This 2-day training prepares you to become a professional pest control applicator and pass the license examination. The class explains pest control and pesticide safety concepts. Topics include safe pesticide handling practices, herbicide classification, environmental protection, and noxious weed control. It also prepares you for the G-4 (Terrestial Weed) category examination.
The training program is approved for Nevada Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). For license renewal, twelve credit hours are required in a 4-year period.
Attend this class if you prepare, store, handle, or apply pesticides or supervise those who use pesticides. This includes:

Road maintenance and construction workers.
Current pesticide applicators seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or license renewal.
Government agency personnel who need to obtain their pest control license.

Click here for further information.

Minnesota LTAP 2021 Demo Day Virtual Series: Cargo Securement Requirements and Updates on Recent Changes in CDL Driving Rules
2021-05-20 05:30 - 07:30
If you hold a Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL) and work for a government entity, this session is for you. New requirements for government CDL drivers will be discussed.
You’ll also get the chance to refresh and learn new ways to properly inspect securement devices and secure cargo according to regulation requirements. Detailed cargo securement procedures will be presented and demonstrated. Participants will have the opportunity to inspect a secured piece of equipment in a small group setting and get answers to their securement questions.
The event is part of the 2021 Minnesota Roadway Maintenance Training and Demo Day Virtual Series.

Concrete Pavement Preservation—Session 5 of 2021 National Pavement Preservation Conference
2021-05-19 08:00 - 10:15
This session will include presentations on the most common treatments for concrete pavement preservation. These include partial depth repairs for concrete spalling, full depth repairs for damage that is too extensive or deep for partial depth repairs, joint sealing to eliminate water intrusion in joints and dowel bar retrofit to restore load transfer across the joints. Diamond grinding is frequently the final treatment prior to joint sealing and improves ride quality.

Partial Depth Repairs – Mike Nelson
IN DOT Full Depth Repairs – John Donahue
MO DOT Joint Sealing – Kurt Smith, APTech
Cross Stitching and Dowel Bar Retrofit – Jeff Uhlmeyer
WS DOT Diamond Grinding – John Roberts, IGGA
Questions and Answers

FHWA webinar: Have You Considered the Humble Rumble?
2021-05-18 10:00 - 12:00
Have You Considered the Humble Rumble?
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. Rumble strips are a low-cost safety countermeasure that can reduce single-vehicle run-off-road and cross-center line crashes. Rumble strips, whether center line, edge line, or shoulder, alert inattentive or drowsy motorists whose vehicles have drifted out of their travel lane.
Target Audience: State, local, and tribal agencies – come and learn how several agencies have used the four pillars of FoRRRwD to implement this countermeasure to keep vehicles in their lanes, and how you can do the same.
Presenters and Topics:

Logan Beise, North Dakota DOT and Jason Benson, Cass County, ND, will discuss North Dakota DOT’s implementation of rumbles and present a county perspective of the same.
David Swenka and Katrina Kloberdanz, Colorado DOT will provide an overview of the Colorado experience with rumbles.
Maria Silver, Macomb County, Michigan will talk about her County’s centerline “mumble” strip installation project.

Registration: Participants must register in advance at https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/expiz70ocda5/event/registration.html Space is limited.
This webinar is free and open to anyone who is interested. Please share this email with all who might be interested.
The Federal Highway Administration is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact Jennifer Symoun at jennifer.symoun@toxcel.com with your request by close of business May 14, 2021.

Louisiana LTAP: Disaster Safety Virtual Training
2021-05-18 07:00 - 09:00
Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center, in partnership with American Public Works Association (APWA) Louisiana Chapter, is offering this 2-hour virtual Disaster Safety Training to commemorate the National Public Works Week on May 16-22, 2021.
This training is an abbreviated version of Louisiana LTAP’s “Safety for Public Works First Responders” course.

Part 1: Preparing For Disasters Physically and Mentally
Part 2: Public Works Roles in Disaster Operations

Minnesota LTAP 2021 Demo Day Virtual Series: Drones—Another Tool for Maintenance and Operations
2021-05-13 05:30 - 06:30
The City of Fridley entered the world of drone operations with the addition of a new staff member who was a licensed drone pilot. This opened several possibilities to enhance and expand the city’s public works operations and maintenance activities. This presentation will explain how Fridley is using a drone in public works, the obstacles and unforeseen complications, and how city staff have used the expansion of drone flights to help see things differently and increase efficiency.
The event is part of the 2021 Minnesota Roadway Maintenance Training and Demo Day Virtual Series.

Pesticide Applicator Training – Las Vegas
2021-05-12 08:30 - 2021-05-13 16:00 | Sahara, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd, South, LAs Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
This session is now full. If you are interested in attending a future Las Vegas session, please contact tsmith@appliedpavement.com
A state-issued license to control pests and apply pesticides is required under Nevada state law. Licenses are issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. You must complete a general competency exam and a category exam prior to obtain the license.
This 2-day training prepares you to become a professional pest control applicator and pass the license examination. The class explains pest control and pesticide safety concepts. Topics include safe pesticide handling practices, herbicide classification, environmental protection, and noxious weed control. It also prepares you for the G-4 (Terrestial Weed) category examination.
The training program is approved for Nevada Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). For license renewal, twelve credit hours are required in a 4-year period.
Attend this class if you prepare, store, handle, or apply pesticides or supervise those who use pesticides. This includes:

Road maintenance and construction workers.
Current pesticide applicators seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or license renewal.
Government agency personnel who need to obtain their pest control license.

Click here for further information.

Chip Seal Best Practices web conference
2021-05-12 08:30 - 10:30
Chip seals are a common type of surface seal. They provide one of the best forms of sealing the surface against moisture intrusion, can significantly increase the surface friction, and can extend the service life of an asphalt pavement as a preservation treatment. Although chip seals typically provide good performance, there are occasions when a chip seal fails prematurely or does not provide the expected service life. This training describes how to achieve maximum performance and avoid premature failure.
After the training, you will be able to:

Compare the types of chip seals based on their strengths and weaknesses.
Use standard guidance and pavement condition information to select a good chip seal candidate.
Identify design and construction practices that ensure performance.

Attendees for this class include people who select, design, construct, or inspect chip seal projects.

Minnesota LTAP 2021 Demo Day Virtual Series: Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance
2021-05-12 05:30 - 06:30
If you run a chainsaw or work around chainsaws, this demonstration is for you! Carr’s Tree Service will do a shortened demo highlighting the importance of chainsaw safety. For some, this may be a refresher course; however, reminders of the nuances and dangers of running a chainsaw can go a long way toward keeping safety at the forefront of operations.
The demo will include personal protective equipment, proper positioning, and how to make running a chainsaw safer and easier. It will also discuss roadside maintenance and vegetation management do’s and don’ts.
The event is part of the 2021 Minnesota Roadway Maintenance Training and Demo Day Virtual Series.
