Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

Excavation and Trenching Safety Web Conference (Day 2)
2021-03-10 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This 2 day (March 9-10, 8–10:30am PT each day) comprehensive training program was developed by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) to educate on the hazards found in trench and excavation work in the transportation construction industry.
By the end of the training session, you will be able to:

Identify basic hazards associated with trenching & excavation
Explain how protective systems work and how they protect workers
Describe inspection requirements, duties of the “Competent Person”, and other safety considerations in trenching & excavation work

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World of Asphalt: People, Plants & Paving Digital Conference
2021-03-09 08:00 - 2021-03-11 13:00
Top industry experts will share the latest technologies and business advice to enhance your operations:

60 expert-led sessions to choose from
On-demand session distribution after the event
Live Q&A with industry professionals and peers
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) available
PEOPLE
Focuses on the important skills necessary to manage and coach personnel to their maximum performance.

PLANTS
Experts will discuss how to evaluate and improve plant performance and to keep the plant operating at peak levels.

PAVING
Learn important techniques to construct safe and smooth quality pavements at optimum efficiency and enhanced profitability.

PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
Learn techniques used to extend the life of pavements such as seal coats, in-place recycling, and crack sealing.

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY (EHS&S)
Obtain the tools, best practices, and innovations to build a world-class EHS&S culture. These sessions are tailored to the EHS&S professionals at asphalt plants and sites.

Excavation and Trenching Safety Web Conference (Day 1)
2021-03-09 08:00 - 10:30

Minnesota LTAP Webinar: Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation: Products, Processes, and Strategies
2021-02-26 07:00 - 13:00
This workshop is designed to provide an overview of the available technology and tools that make implementing an effective asphalt pavement rehabilitation program feasible. A successful pavement rehabilitation program encompasses a full range of rehabilitation strategies as well as maintenance treatments, with the goal of enhancing pavement performance (ride, quality, safety, service life, etc.) and life (LCC, pavement durability).
This workshop has recently been updated to provide attendees with the most current information, tools, and technologies. It offers attendees guidance through the project development process to provide agencies with the information they need to successfully select, develop, and construct the best rehabilitation process for their selected roadways.
The training consists of two parts:

Part I will focus on topics relevant to planning, design, and pavement management staff.
Part II will focus on topics relevant to construction and maintenance staff, as well as project inspection/project management.

Engineers, managers, supervisors, and technicians responsible for pavement maintenance, design, and construction are encouraged to attend.
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CalAPA Webinar: Quality Asphalt Paving
2021-02-23 09:00 - 11:30
Back by popular demand is our training class on field paving best practices, “Quality HMA Paving,” which covers all the techniques, tips and tricks for delivering a successful asphalt paving job. Our instructor, Skip Brown, has decades of experience as owner of a paving company and has personally supervised the placement of more than 4 million tons of asphalt on roadways in California. All attendees of the class will receive a digital reference book and certificate of completion.

Olson Engineering Webinar: Geophysical Methods for Assessment of Embankment Dams
2021-02-23 09:00 - 10:00
Embankment dams and levees can present problems where geophysics can help assess the current state of the structure. The most common failure mechanisms in these earthen structures are internal erosion, overtopping, and failure induced from a seismic event. Geophysical methods are most applicable to the internal erosion and seismic induced failures, while related remote sensing technologies are more applicable to the overtopping issues. Internal erosion can occur when a flow path exists from one side of the dam to the other, then as the head difference increases, more material is removed leading to an increase in the diameter of the erosion path until the dam fails. Seismic induced failures are typically tied to earthquakes. In this presentation detection of voids and internal erosion pathways by spontaneous potential (SP), electromagnetic induction, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), and ground penetrating radar will be discussed. For assessment of seismic failure risks, crosshole seismic, downhole seismic, and multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) will be discussed. For assessment of overtopping failure potential, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GPS will be briefly discussed as well as slope stability monitoring with interferometric phase radar.

NHI 131139: Constructing and Inspecting Asphalt Paving Projects (Virtual)
2021-02-22 07:30 - 2021-02-25 11:00
Nevada LTAP hosts this four-day virtual course (7:30–11 am PT), free to local agencies, from February 22 to 25, 2021.
National Highway Institute (NHI) 131139 introduces asphalt pavement construction best practices, from the importance of understanding project administration roles and responsibilities to the most vital elements of laydown operations and compaction. Participants learn contract administration techniques, recognize proper construction practices, identify construction issues and their source, determine the impact of construction issues on performance, and select communication strategies for contractors, consultants, and superiors. They can then apply the knowledge and skills to maximize quality on construction projects.
The importance of a proactive approach to managing and inspecting construction projects is emphasized at every stage. This includes quickly addressing problems, implementing corrective actions, and documenting communications between the agency and contractor.
This course is eligible as a substitute for the NVLTAP Road Scholar elective course, Asphalt Paving Technology & Maintenance.
This course is designed for participants who ensure a project is built to the owner’s specifications. Participants can be relatively new to asphalt or general project inspection. Participants with broader experience can also take the course to learn about innovative asphalt pavement construction technologies, participate in class discussions, and share successful practices. The primary audience are local agency inspectors involved in the preconstruction, construction, and review of asphalt paving projects. Multi-district or region attendance is encouraged to get a broader range of perspectives and ideas.
Click here for further information. There are 10 seats remaining. The course is free, but register soon because this course will fill up fast!

Flagger Training – Las Vegas
2021-02-20 07:00 - 11:30 | NV, 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.
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Pothole Patching and Repair Web Conference
2021-02-18 08:30 - 10:30
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.

New York State LTAP Webinar: Application Rates for Snow and Ice Chemicals
2021-02-16 06:00 - 07:00
During the winter, we use salt and other chemicals to help with snow and ice control operations. We need to use the correct amount of chemicals to improve safety without creating an environmental hazard. During this webinar, CLRP Circuit Rider Jim Craw will provide basic information on setting application rates for your snow and ice control chemicals.

Local Road Safety Plan Lunch Table
2021-02-10 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

Keeping Your Agency (and You!) Out of Court – Web Conference
2021-02-09 09:00 - 2021-02-11 11:00, 2021-01-26 08:30 - 2021-01-28 10:30
Do you know how to do your job in a way that minimizes liability for yourself and the agency? Join this class to discover practical tips for every level of the organization.
This instructor-led virtual workshop introduces essential components of tort liability and risk management to transportation workers. In three 2-hour sessions you will increase your knowledge of assessing and managing the risk of tort liability, considering negligence, documenting your work, and preparing for court if necessary.
You will explore a variety of scenarios and case studies in this highly engaging and interactive class. Claims and lawsuit case studies include traffic control devices, work zones, roadside conditions, roadway design, and pedestrian incidents.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Explain the implications of tort liability risk for roadway agencies.

(Key topics: tort, duty, reasonableness, standard of care, negligence, and the four elements necessary for tort action to proceed to trial)

Describe the elements of the tort liability process.

(Key topics: discovery, depositions, steps in a trial, and handling contacts from outside the agency)

Identify at least five common roadway and pedestrian hazards and propose countermeasures for each hazard.

(Key topics: tort liability risk, enterprise-wide strategies, personal responsibility and strategies, and risk reduction techniques)
This training is recommended for transportation agency personnel who need to manage risk and may be involved in legal proceedings. This can include:

State and local roadway engineers and technicians involved in design, construction, traffic operations, and maintenance.
Public works directors.
Roadway maintenance foremen and supervisors.
Elected officials.

Keeping Your Agency (and You) Out of Court is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.

Maryland Transportation Technology (T2) Center Seminar: Traffic Calming
2021-02-09 06:00 - 12:00
The Maryland Transportation Technology (T2) Center is offering this 1-day training seminar instructed by Dane Ismart on the principles and practices of Traffic Calming. This Traffic Calming seminar is designed to present a broad-based understanding of traffic calming philosophy and measures while recognizing and preserving the function of roadways. This course is adapted toward state and local government officials and employees who are charged with enhancing roadway safety.
The seminar will focus on the appropriateness and effectiveness of various traffic calming measures as well as the specifics of designing such measures to achieve their desired effect. Attendees will work on a workshop to develop appropriate traffic calming solutions for a neighborhood. Upon completion of the workshop session, the participants will present their solutions to the class. The goal of the course is that participants will leave with a basic understanding of what traffic calming is, and what issues are typically encountered when using traffic calming techniques. Students will receive a course notebook.

New York State LTAP Webinar: Controlling Potential Drainage Problems
2021-02-09 06:00 - 07:00
The key to good roads is drainage. The key to good drainage is controlling potential drainage problems before they become serious. In this session, CLRP Director David Orr will cover the most common drainage problems on highways and offer some simple solutions.

Road Safety 365 Web Conference
2021-02-02 08:00 - 2021-02-03 10:30
Reducing the number and severity of crashes on local and rural roadways is a number one priority for most agencies. The FHWA Office of Safety developed “Road Safety 365” to provide local and rural agencies with practical and effective ways to incorporate safety solutions into daily activities and the project development process.
This free two-day course, delivered virtually February 2–3 (8:00-10:00 a.m. PT), explores how construction, maintenance, and other activities can impact roadway safety and provides practical guidance for improving road safety that is specifically geared to local road projects and day-to-day activities.
After attending training, you will be able to:

Identify safety issues unique to local agencies.
Describe ways to incorporate and implement practical safety solutions during projects and maintenance.
Identify common challenges to improving road safety and list existing resources to address them.
Describe practical and low-cost countermeasures to improve safety.
Identify methods to inform decision makers about practical ways to improve safety on local roads.
Explain some of the potential components of a “safety culture” and describe what it means to have a “safety attitude.”
Demonstrate how to “read the road.”
Describe the role of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan and the importance of a Local Road Safety Plan.

This program is designed for all public works directors, road and highway supervisors and foremen, transportation engineers and other safety professionals. Participants will learn practical ways to “read the road” to improve safety and save lives!

Webinar: Return to Normalcy - Protecting People on our Roadways After COVID-19
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:00
Join GHSA Associate Member Redflex for an important discussion on the transition back to normal traffic volumes once the COVID-19 pandemic begins to subside. Greg Winfree, Director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, will be joined by GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins, NSC Vice President of Government Affairs Jane Terry and Redflex Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Talbot for a discussion on how we get better as we get back to a new normal. They’ll offer their insights and suggestions on how we address speeding and other unsafe behaviors that sparked a rise in the rate of traffic deaths during COVID.

CalAPA Asphalt 101 Webinar
2021-01-27 09:00 - 2021-01-28 12:00
CalAPA’s enormously popular “Asphalt Pavement 101” class is a good overview of everything asphalt, touching on how asphalt pavements are designed, constructed and maintained. The half-day class is taught by Roger Smith, a former senior materials engineer with Caltrans and the Asphalt Institute, as well as a former executive director of CalAPA.

Minnesota LTAP Webinar: Writing That Works! Communications Skills for Construction
2021-01-26 07:00 - 13:00
This course provides an introduction to the importance of writing and professional skills needed for public works professionals. The course emphasizes planning, preparing, and delivering effective and clear workplace documents to communicate with the general public and elected officials. Specific types of documents may include field construction reports, incident reports, maintenance reports, business letters, email, and interoffice memoranda. Students will also be introduced to basic office applications that may be used in the preparation of documents used by public works professionals.
This course is designed for individuals who need to correspond with public citizens and city and county boards/councils. You should attend if you write maintenance reports and documentation or if you are interested in becoming a supervisor, are a newly promoted supervisor, or are a supervisor who wishes to improve your communication skills.
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Iowa LTAP Webinar: Top 20 in Rural Bridge Replacement and Repair Innovations
2021-01-22 10:00 - 11:00
In the effort to promote more cost-effective approaches to replacing and repairing rural bridges without compromising safety, the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) has released the report, “The Top 20 Innovations for Rural Bridge Replacement and Repair.” In order to select the featured innovative concepts, the STC assembled a group of 13 bridge engineers and experts from the 13 states that comprise the organization. Three engineers served as principal analysts for the project with the remaining 10 engineers or experts serving as advisory committee members. The goal of the principal analysts and advisory committee members was to highlight a relatable number of innovative concepts that (1) will provide initial or life-cycle cost savings, (2) have been validated by a credible engineering entity or organization, and (3) is accessible in a large section of rural America.

FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC) Webinar: Advanced Project Bundling - 'How To'
2021-01-20 11:00 - 12:30
This webinar explains what’s ‘advanced’ about EDC-5 project bundling compared to traditional bundling, and dive into the details of how that’s done by leading agencies.

Olson Engineering Webinar: Nondestructive Evaluation of Tunnels, Pipes & Conduits
2021-01-19 09:00 - 10:00
This Webinar will be presented by Larry D. Olson, PE, Chief Engineer, and Dennis A. Sack, PE, Principal Engineer, at Olson Engineering.
Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) methods will be discussed for assessing the condition and geometry/makeup of various types of underground structures. Included will be assessment of concrete tunnel liners as well as concrete and steel pipelines and conduits. NDE methods can be used to look for voids behind conduits (such as dam outflow tunnels and grouted water pipes) and can also be used to measure current concrete thickness, rebar details, joint integrity, and to map out areas of delamination, erosion, or other degradation for both forensic as well as quality assurance purposes. The NDE methods to be discussed include radar, impact echo, surface waves, and slab impulse response.

Sign Maintenance Management Web Conference
2021-01-13 08:00 - 10:30
The January 13 session is now FULL.
This 2.5-hour virtual training teaches you how to implement a successful sign program at the local level. The training uses practical exercises and resources, such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and state guidelines, to provide a firm foundation in the purpose and requirements for sign usage, installation, and maintenance.
By the end of the training session, you will be able to:

Describe the role, features, and urgency of repair for four sign types.
Explain state and local requirements for choosing sign materials including face sheeting, backing, and supports.
Apply MUTCD guidance as well as Nevada Standard Plans and Specifications to selected scenarios.
Describe the six elements of a sign management system.

The course follows the structure of FHWA Maintenance of Signs and Sign Supports: A Guide for Local Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel.

Flagger Training – Sparks
2020-12-22 07:00 - 11:00 | 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.
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Flagger Training – Las Vegas
2020-12-19 07:00 - 11:30 | NV, United States
This course is limited to personnel employed by southern Nevada agencies.
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.
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PPRA/FHWA Webinar: Full Depth Reclamation
2020-12-17 11:00 - 12:30
PPRA and FHWA have partnered together in 2020 to put on a series of webinars focusing on AEMA, ARRA, and ISSA’s products and treatments.
Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) is an all-star tool that every engineer should have in their toolbox. Proper implementation of FDR starts with Project Selection, moves through Construction, and is completed with a robust Quality Control program. The PPRA/FHWA webinar on December 17th will cover all these topics.

FHWA Webinar – Moving FoRRRwD with Safety Action Plans: Statewide, Regional, and Local
2020-12-17 10:00 - 12:00
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 Safety Action Plans pillar. Reducing rural roadway departure crashes requires an integrated, disciplined approach. State, local, and tribal agencies – come discover how safety action plans can help prioritize safety improvements and justify investment decisions.
Speakers:

Adriane McRae, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will provide an overview of Louisiana’s statewide roadway departure implementation plan, how it was developed, and what LaDOTD is doing to implement the plan.
Cassie Parker, South Central Planning and Development Commission, Louisiana, will present on the coalition’s regional safety plan that has advanced safety within the region and accelerated the implementation of Louisiana’s SHSP at the local level.
Nikki Davis, Island County, Washington, will give an overview of their Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) including the data driven approach that was used to identify and select projects to minimize the frequency of run-off-the-road crashes.
Joe Marek, Clackamas County Oregon, will present on the County’s LRSP with a focus on the roadway departure emphasis area.

Practical Math Workshop – Part 2
2020-12-17 08:00 - 10:30
Register now for Nevada LTAP’s free online training for Practical Math: Using Common Math Skills to Solve Everyday Problems on the Job. This two-part workshop is being held on December 15th and 17th (8:00–10:30 am PT both days), and builds on basic math skills to solve common on the job problems.
This workshop is for anyone who needs to solve common on the job problems—using the math you already know! Whether you love it, hate it, or are ambivalent about math—the simple things you already can do will help you to produce units of measure like the volume of a cylinder, the square footage of an area; flatten a slope, or ascertain whether you have enough supplies or equipment on hand to finish a job, and more.
This course builds on basic math skills that you learned in earlier web-based training or proved mastery of by passing the opt-out exam. Then by using a step by step approach, complex problems you encounter at work will be broken down into manageable problems. You will identify what you need to know, what you already know, and how to proceed. You will be encouraged to ask questions, work through some problems, and build your confidence in what you can do.
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Perform calculations by using the proper order of math processes.
Identify the best solution path for job-related word problems.
Convert a problem into a mathematical equation.
Calculate formulas to solve typical job-related math problems.

APWA Nevada Chapter Fall Conference – Session 8
2020-12-17
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.

FHWA Webinar – Project Bundling for Local Public Agencies: An Every Day Counts Innovation
2020-12-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join the EDC-5 Project Bundling team for the fourth webinar in their series on December 16, 11:00am–12:00pm PT, to hear how local public agencies are advancing Project Bundling.
Agenda

Why ‘Advanced’ Project Bundling?
Five Local Agency Case Studies
Nebraska County Bridge Match Program
Hall County, Georgia – City Partnering
EDC- Project Bundling Resources

Hear about these programs and the business cases making bundling attractive:

Indiana DOT examined the effects of contract size and other factors on cost savings achieved by bundling using 9 years of data from nearly 2,000 projects.
Missouri DOT used design-build contracting and safety data to bundle projects. Project bundling helped the agency maximize its budget and save lives using cost-effective safety treatments.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet addressed more than 1,000 structures with its “Bridging Kentucky” program.
Ohio DOT’s Bridge Partnership Program replaced or rehabilitated 220 county bridges over 3 years.

Click here to attend.
