Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

Pothole Patching and Repair Webinar
2020-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Using proper patching and repair techniques can improve structural integrity and restore rideability for pavements experiencing local failures. This free 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.

AASHTO TSP2 Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies
2020-09-09 08:30 - 10:00
The AASHTO TSP-2 program, through the National Local Agency Outreach Working Group, is pleased to announce a Bridge Preservation Training for Local Agencies. This training is specifically designed as an introductory to understanding the basics of bridge preservation and is geared towards meeting the needs of local agencies.

The Idaho LTAP is pleased to offer this training opportunity at NO COST. Participants will gain a general understanding of why preservation is important, what activities are available and an idea of cost and degree of difficulty with performing the work. A variety of examples have been developed to help participants understand the importance of incorporating these easy activities into their work plan.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet webinar: Flagging Safely
2020-09-09 06:00 - 07:00
Work Zone Heroes don’t wear capes, just hi-visibility vests and smart work practices to keep them safe so that they can help keep others safe in their daily work routines. During this presentation, we will discuss various options and techniques flaggers can utilize when setting up a work zone. This discussion will include how speed and visibility interact and how proper work zone setups keep both the traveling public and the workers, safe.

APWA Nevada Chapter Fall Conference – Session 1
2020-09-03
The conference theme is ReNVision 2020 which ties into the spring conference 20/20 theme and acknowledges the need to pivot, refocus, and re-envision what the future will hold for public works and our organization.
The conference committee is working on finalizing all details, but here is what you can expect:

8 Virtual Conference Sessions (Zoom) occurring around noon from September to December on the first and third Thursday of the month.
Great opportunities for technical sessions and speakers
Sponsorship opportunities
Project of the Year Awards
Social Events in the evening (APWA After Dark Events)
YP activities and sessions

More information will be coming soon so SAVE THE DATES now for the first and third Thursdays of the month starting September 3rd.

Stormwater Management for Local Agencies, Part 2
2020-08-27 11:00 - 13:00
Sediment from construction and maintenance activities can pollute waterways and lead to
unnecessary fines. Learn the basics of stormwater management and best management
practices for preventing erosion and controlling sediment.
This training is intended for maintenance personnel, crew leaders, crew members, supervisors, grant writers, engineers, and elected officials.

Minnesota LTAP Gravel Roads Webinar Series: Hills, Super Elevations, and Intersections
2020-08-26 08:00 - 09:00
This free webinar series is based on our most popular and longest running in-person workshop—gravel road maintenance and design. One-hour sessions address specific topics and answer your most pressing issues.
In this webinar, the final installment in the series, you’ll learn about hills, super elevations, and intersections. Register to join us for the live broadcast or, if you can’t make it, check this page for the recording after the event.

Stormwater Management for Local Agencies, Part 1
2020-08-25 11:00 - 13:00

NAPA webinar – Asphalt 101 for Civil and Geotechnical Engineers
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:30
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) webinar. The speakers will discuss asphalt pavement material composition and will focus on the importance of asphalt binder, aggregates, and provide a high-level overview of mix design. A basic overview of the steps for asphalt mixture design noting the progress of mix design methodology will be provided. An overview of asphalt binder production and properties and how the size and type of aggregates can impact asphalt mixture design and performance will also be discussed. This webinar is RCEP approved.

Kansas LTAP Leadership Course – Day 2
2020-08-20 06:00 - 15:30
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.
Tuesday, August 18
8:00 – 10:00 AM CDT
Module 1 – Life in the Gap: Leadership and the KLC Framework
Module 2 – Diagnose Situation: Make Multiple Tough Interpretations
3:00 – 5:00 PM CDT
Module 3 – Manage Self: Know Your Strengths, Vulnerabilities, and Triggers
Module 4 – Manage Self: Experiment Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Thursday, August 20
8:00 – 10:00 AM CDT
Module 5 – Energize Others: Work Across Factions
Module 6 – Energize Others: Create a Trustworthy Process
3:00 – 5:30 PM CDT
Module 7 – Intervene Skillfully: Raise the Heat
Module 8 – Intervene Skillfully: Act Experimentally
Module 9 – On the Balcony: Art of the Debrief

Kansas LTAP Leadership Course – Day 1
2020-08-18 06:00 - 15:00

Ohio LTAP Webinar: Tort Liability and Risk Management for Local Public Agencies Part 4 of 4
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:30
This webinar provides an overview of the legal duties and responsibilities of roadway personnel. A key objective of this session is to use the lessons learned from tort claims filed against road agencies to develop countermeasures and risk management strategies to enhance traffic safety and reduce crashes. Key legal concepts relating to the liability of roadway agencies are reviewed from a risk management standpoint. Common types of claims/lawsuits brought against street departments and roadway agencies are identified through examples and case studies. Risk management principles, aimed at 1) reducing and preventing crashes and claims and 2) helping agencies defend claims will be highlighted. Practical risk management activities will also be identified.

Tennessee TTAP Webinar: ADA In Temporary Traffic Control - Building Accessible and Detectable Work Zones
2020-08-12 06:30 - 08:30
This free TTAP webinar will give an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and the MUTCD. It will discuss tools to minimize the impacts of construction, maintenance and utility operations on pedestrians.

Ohio LTAP Webinar: Tort Liability and Risk Management for Local Public Agencies Part 3 of 4
2020-08-11 11:00 - 12:30

Chip Seal Best Practices Webinar
2020-08-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Flagger Training – Virtual Class
2020-08-07 08:00 - 12:00 | NV, 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.

Ohio LTAP Webinar: Tort Liability and Risk Management for Local Public Agencies Part 2 of 4
2020-08-06 11:00 - 12:30

Stormwater Pollution Control – Online Training
2020-08-06 08:00 - 12:00 | NV, United States
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.
Stormwater Pollution Control is an elective course in the Road Scholar Program.
Click here for further information.
Click here to register.

Ohio LTAP Webinar: Tort Liability and Risk Management for Local Public Agencies Part 1 of 4
2020-08-04 11:00 - 12:30

New Jersey LTAP Webinar: Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects
2020-08-04 07:00 - 10:00
This course is designed specifically for project engineers, project inspectors, supervisors and those in responsible charge of Federal-aid construction projects. It presents essential requirements and procedures for insuring conformance with contract plans and specifications including records and documentation necessary to facilitate reimbursement to recipients of federal funds.

Flagger Training – Sparks
2020-08-03 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States

NAPA webinar – Perpetual Pavements: Past, Present & Sustainable Future
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:30
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) webinar. Modern design tools such as PerRoad and PaveXpress, which now includes PerRoad design criteria, facilitates straightforward design and analysis of perpetual pavements. To promote these tools and help perpetual pavement design gain wider acceptance and use, there is a need for a webinar that covers these topics aimed at engineers and pavement type selection makers. This webinar is RCEP approved.

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Webinar: Current Trends in Traffic Signal Maintenance
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:30
Traffic signal maintenance is one of the keys to safe and effective traffic signal operations. This webinar is intended to assist managers, engineers, maintenance and operations professionals by providing up to date tools and practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of traffic signal maintenance programs.

Kentucky LTAP Webinar Chainsaw Safety Training
2020-07-29 09:00 - 10:00
Chainsaws are widely used throughout the world. They’re used in wide variety of industries such as commercial, residential, arborist, road maintenance, property maintenance, ground operations, and bucket truck operations. Chainsaws can be very useful, but it important to remember they can also be very dangerous. Every year, numerous chainsaw operators and bystanders are seriously injured and killed due to chainsaw accidents. A large majority of these statistics could have been prevented by learning and practicing proper chainsaw safety. During this presentation, we will discuss chainsaw maintenance procedures, how to select and properly use personal protective equipment, and how to safely operate the chainsaw to reduce the risk of injury.

Pesticide Applicator Training – Reno
2020-07-29 08:30 - 2020-07-30 16:00 | Nevada DOT Las Vegas, 123 E. Washington Ave, training room building B, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101
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.

USDOT Summit on Pedestrian Safety – Part 3 of 3: Next Steps
2020-07-28 10:00 - 11:30
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) invites you to participate in the USDOT Summit on Pedestrian Safety: Virtual Series. The purpose of this webinar series is to provide a virtual platform for dialogue and opportunity to discuss pedestrian safety issues and priorities. The webinars will include remarks from FHWA’s Administrator Nicole R. Nason and NHTSA’s Deputy Administrator James C. Owens in addition to other guest speakers from leading transportation safety organizations.
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 at https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/FBA/MembershipRequest.aspx to register for this webinar.
The webinar series will include three parts. Please register for each part separately. If the link does not lead you directly to the event, please copy/paste it into your web-browser’s address bar.

Reparación y colocación de parches en baches (Pothole Patching and Repair en Español)
2020-07-28 09:00 - 11:00
Registrese ahora para el Nevada LTAP‘s entrenamiento gratis en línea, Reparación y colocación de parches en baches. Este taller se llevará a cabo el 28 de Julio de 9:00 am–11:00 am con un instructor en vivo e introduce las técnicas de reparación de profundidad parcial o total y los materiales utilizados para implementarlos.
Utilizar las técnicas apropiadas de reparación y colocación de parches pueden mejorar la integridad estructural y restablecer la habilidad de ser utilizada para pavimentos experimento fallas locales. Este entrenamiento le permitirá:

Describir los tipos de deterioro que pueden ser arreglados con cada tratamiento
Describir los materiales y mezclas recomendados para cada tratamiento.
Describir los procedimientos constructivos y las actividades clave de control de calidad para cada tratamiento.

¿Quién debe atender? Este entrenamiento está dirigido para:

Personal que selecciona o aplica los materiales para la colocación parches en baches y fallas estructurales puntuales.
Personal que realiza especificaciones o inspecciona el trabajo.

National Local Technical Assistance Program Association (NLTAPA) Virtual To You (V2Y) Conference
2020-07-28 08:00 - 2020-07-30 11:30
The National Local Technical Assistance Program Association (NLTAPA), in partnership with the National Transportation Training Directors (NTTD), will hold their annual conference in a virtual format.
This “Virtual To You” (V2Y) Conference will cover general sessions, technical sessions, state sharing, and hot topics.

FHWA Value Capture Virtual Peer Exchange
2020-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
Learn how Value Capture Special Assessment techniques can help your community address decaying infrastructure and enhance mobility and safety for users of all ages and abilities!
This customized topical peer exchange provides the opportunity for participants to learn and engage with nationally recognized experts and representatives from leading peer states and localities who have successfully implemented Value Capture Strategies to advance transportation projects and programs. Peer experts will present selected case studies demonstrating various value capture topics and concepts.
As the Federal funding for surface transportation has declined or is diminished, infrastructure assets are
reaching the end of their useful lives. Adding to this complexity is State and local pressure to fund emerging needs such as “Smart City” initiatives, leverage new technologies, and implement “Complete Streets” to ensure safety for all mobility modes.
A special assessment district fee is a powerful value capture techniques that every State offers. All States
have at least one type of special assessment for funding and financing infrastructure necessitated by new
development in their communities. This technique is especially effective for funding improvements that directly benefit property owners and helps to enhance property values located within the special assessment district.

NAPA webinar – Prepare and Protect - A Risk Management Series
2020-07-22 11:00 - 12:30
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) webinar.
Prepare and Protect – A Risk Management Series: Alternative Contracting Methods – Different Ways to Allocate Risks
Road and highway construction can be complex and challenging, with each project offering unique circumstances, requirements, and a number of varying risks. This webinar will help participants better understand how risks are allocated among the different parties (owner, designer, contractor, subcontractor) in different contracting methods.
