Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

AAPTP Advanced Technologies for Airfield Pavement Projects: Findings and Implementation Pathways (Virtual)
2026-08-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am PT
This webinar will provide an overview of findings from the AAPTP Advanced Technologies for Airfield Pavement Projects study, including evaluation, prioritization, and implementation pathways for emerging technologies applicable to airfields. Attendees will understand project objectives, key technologies, prioritization framework, and implementation pathways.
Attendees will be able to:

Understand the purpose, scope, and key outputs of the AAPTP Advanced Technologies project
Identify the emerging technologies evaluated for airfield pavement applications
Explain the framework used to prioritize technologies based on impact and feasibility.

Ohio LTAP: Investigation of Pavement Performance in Historically Under-Performing Regions (Virtual)
2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | NV
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Over the last couple of decades ODOT has experienced pavement performance that significantly underperforms statewide averages, in some regions, for decades. These issues were believed to be primarily caused by poor quality aggregate sources in these regions. District 3 (D3) has experienced the worst historical performance, but other districts in the region have experienced similar issues as well. Additionally, many counties adjacent to D3 experience lower performance that is masked when looking at district-wide performance. There have also been complaints of early raveling that may be linked to the same issue. These are likely being exacerbated by other factors such as design practices, poor-quality control, poor construction practices, lack of proper inspection, lack of proper QA, etc. Ohio has very different geology across the State and certain Districts only utilize the local materials within their region. Current aggregate specifications need examined to determine their contribution. As noted below, ODOT has studied these issues in the past and implemented changes to the program that have not resulted in the desired outcome. Due to the cost of pavement performance loss, further research is warranted to determine the root cause(s) of the regional issues and assess the cost/benefit of any potential changes to ODOT standards and specifications. The objectives of this research include the following: 1. Identify the root cause(s) of poor performance trends in regions of Ohio. 2. Determine the financial impact to ODOT of the performance loss. 3. Develop prioritization of root causes. 4. Recommend methods to eliminate root causes or to moderate root cause effects on performance. Consider how the use of new or emerging technologies could benefit current and future root cause elimination efforts. 5. Develop a cost-benefit analysis with a sensitivity analysis for each proposed method. 6. Develop methods to verify the effectiveness of eliminating or controlling those root causes.

National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE): Advancing Safety Service Patrol Programs (Virtual)
2026-08-26 10:30 - 12:00 | NV
Webinar: Advancing Safety Service Patrol Programs
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 PDH credits
Organization: National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)
Safety Service Patrol programs play an important role in traffic incident management (TIM) by assisting stranded motorists, supporting responders, reducing roadway clearance times, and helping prevent secondary crashes. The upcoming Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Talking TIM webinar will highlight research, good practices, and resources developed to help agencies strengthen and improve their Safety Service Patrol programs. Attend this webinar to learn about:

The Value Proposition for Safety Service Patrol Expansion in Louisiana – Robert Mills, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Roadway Incident Management System for Dallas County Sheriff’s Courtesy Patrol Program – Mr. Matthew Maldonado, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, and Minh Le, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Safety Service Patrol Pooled Fund Study Findings to Date and Next Steps – Andrew Berthaume and Dawn Lafrance-Linden, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety: Using Simulation to Evaluate Driver Blind Zones (Virtual)
2026-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | NV
Webinar: Using Simulation to Evaluate Driver Blind Zones
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
This webinar will share findings from CPBS project 25UWM01, Using Head-Mounted Virtual Reality to Measure Dynamic Driver Sight Distances and Blind Spots. Attendees will learn how a VR-based simulation framework can be used to evaluate the effects of roadway environment, vehicle design, and driver behavior on driver blind zones and sight distances. The webinar will also summarize selected research findings and key themes from a survey of professionals in related fields regarding practical applications and future research directions.

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP): Bicycle Parking Guidelines (Virtual)
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | NV
Webinar: Bicycle Parking Guidelines
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
Wondering how to launch a bike parking program—or answer developers’ questions about what, where, and how to install it? Supporting people on bikes doesn’t end along trails or bike lanes. A trip is only complete when there’s a safe, convenient place to park.
From site planning and location to materials, installation, and maintenance, bike parking involves many moving parts. Join APBP on August 26 at 3:00 pm ET for a live webinar exploring some of the new components of the APBP Bicycle Parking Guide.

Ohio LTAP: A Field Evaluation of Perpetual Pavement Concept (Virtual)
2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | NV
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
This project will construct a perpetual pavement using Highly Modified Asphalt (HiMA) and validate the perpetual pavement concept in real world conditions by instrumenting and collecting data on a roadway in Ohio. ODOT is interested in the best way to utilize HiMA (i.e., asphalt base only, surface and intermediate only, or full depth asphalt buildups). The goal of this research is to design, construct and monitor Ohio’s first perpetual pavement built with HiMA. The results obtained are expected to provide the Office of Pavement Engineering with a model for future design, as well as the confidence needed to roll out additional designs for perpetual pavements as conditions warrant. The results of this research will: 1. Incorporate the HiMA material into the design and construction to evaluate its cost effectiveness and constructability. 2. Investigate the perpetual pavement design software/concepts as it applies to the perpetual pavement design using the HiMA material. 3. This research has the potential for significant savings for ODOT and the taxpayer.

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

National Center for Rural Road Safety: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Introduction to Traffic Safety Culture (CM#3) (Virtual)
2026-09-01 10:00 - 12:00 | NV
Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Introduction to Traffic Safety Culture (CM#3)
Date: September 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.2 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety

Learn why growing positive traffic safety culture can significantly improve road safety in your community and nationwide. Participants will leave the training better understanding the elements that shape traffic safety culture, how those factors interact to affect human behaviors, strategies that can be implemented to improve traffic safety culture among various groups, and ideas about how participants can use their role (and the role of others) in growing a positive traffic safety culture.

PWX 2026 Region VIII Dinner
2026-09-01 17:30 - 22:00 | NV
Date: September 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 10:00pm
Location: Houston, TX at PWX 2026
Join your APWA Region VIII colleagues for a night of fun at the 2026 Region VIII Dinner at PWX Houston!
Attendee & Sponsor Registration: Now Open!
Registration closes: Friday, August 7th, 2026
For questions regarding this event, please contact Mark Gonzalez.

National Operation Center of Excellence (NOCoE): Winter Prep - Fleet Management and Calibration (Virtual)
2026-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | NV
Webinar: Winter Prep – Fleet Management and Calibration
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 PDH credits
Organization: National Operation Center of Excellence (NOCoE)
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Operations is collaborating with the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) to host a bimonthly webinar series on road weather management (RWM). These webinars, called the Road Weather Spotlight Series, align with the mission of the FHWA RWM Program to inform stakeholders and improve highway road weather operations.
The September topic is Winter Prep: Fleet Management and Calibration.

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP): US Federal Policy (Virtual)
2026-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NV
Webinar: US Federal Policy
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
Hear from Caron Whitaker of CLW Consulting, LLC, for a quarterly briefing on the latest developments in U.S. federal transportation policy and legislation. APBP offers these webinars quarterly.

National Center for Rural Road Safety: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Overview of the MUTCD (CM#4) (Virtual)
2026-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 | NV
Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Overview of the MUTCD (CM#4)
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.2 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety
This module is an introduction and overview of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The MUTCD defines the standards by which traffic signs, road surface markings, and signals are designed, installed, and used on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public traffic. This module will explain the need for uniformity of traffic control devices and traffic signals across locations.

National Center for Rural Road Safety: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Intersection of Transportation with Public Health and Law Enforcement (CM#5) (Virtual)
2026-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | NV
Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Intersection of Transportation with Public Health and Law Enforcement (CM#5)
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.2 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety
This training will discuss the need for transportation, public health, and law enforcement agencies to work together on the road to zero and to see transportation safety from each other’s perspective. Learn the similarities and differences in their respective planning processes, discipline-specific strategies used for improving road safety, and collaborative approaches.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): Traffic Control at Grade Crossings (Virtual)
2026-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | NV
Webinar: Traffic Control at Grade Crossings
Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
The next webinar in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Joint Webinar Series is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 ET. It will cover Traffic Control Devices at Grade Crossings. Presentations will include an update of MUTCD changes, a review of FRA’s new crossing analysis tool, and remarks by Operation Lifesaver.

Road Talk: A Conversation with Buzz Powell, Technical Director, Asphalt Pavement Alliance and Mike Skinner, Executive Director, Asphalt Pavement Alliance
2026-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | NV
Date & Time: Sep 22, 2026 (11:00 AM PT)

Description: Join us for Road Talk: A Conversation with Buzz Powell, Technical Director, and Mike Skinner, Executive Director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. This interactive webinar offers a candid, honest conversation about the issues, questions, and challenges facing the asphalt pavement industry today. Bring your questions and hear directly from Buzz and Mike as they share real-world experience, evidence-based answers, and practical insights you can take back to your agency, organization, or community. No scripted presentation—just an open conversation and an opportunity to talk roads with two industry experts.

2026 APWA Nevada Chapter Fall Conference
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-25 | NV
Dates: September 23-25, 2026
Location: Caesars Republic – Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV
Price: Please see registration page for pricing.
This annual conference provides you the opportunity to connect with other public works professionals and gain valuable insights on the latest trends and best practices through educational programming, vendor awareness, and networking events.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot at the APWA Nevada Fall Conference 2026.
Online registration is now OPEN!
The full program, including special events and a list of attendees, sponsors & vendors, will be available on the Yapp App! Stay tuned!
For questions, please reach out to Jackie Summers at jackie.summers@kimley-horn.com.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT): Rural Horizontal Curve Safety Countermeasures (Virtual)
2026-09-23 08:00 - 10:00 | NV
Webinar: Rural Horizontal Curve Safety Countermeasures
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am PT
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
In response to feedback from last year’s Local Roads Traffic Safety Workshops, MnDOT State Aid and the Office of Traffic Engineering are hosting a webinar focused on strategies to protect travelers at rural horizontal curves. This is the third webinar in a planned series tailored for anyone involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of roads.
This session will highlight effective countermeasures, design considerations, and operational improvements aimed at reducing crashes at rural curves. Addressing the unique risks and challenges present on our rural roads is critical to building a Safe System. Join MnDOT to learn practical solutions and connect with experts.

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

Nevada LTAP: Introduction to Pavement Management (Virtual)
2026-10-06 09:00 - 2026-10-07 11:30 | NV
Date: October 6 and 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 11:30am PT both days
Course Summary:

A successful pavement management process is a dynamic and continuous cycle. A pavement management system helps agencies manage pavement data and use data to evaluate the roadway network’s health, predict conditions, and evaluate treatment options.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the function and benefits of a robust pavement management system.

Explain pavement management data requirements.

Describe the pros and cons of pavement condition data collection techniques.

Identify opportunities to improve stakeholder communications using pavement management information.

Identify pavement management tools to support your agency’s pavement management system based on its level of sophistication and budget.

AAPTP Balanced Mix Design for Airfield Pavements: Low-Temperature Cracking Prediction (Virtual)
2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 | NV
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am PT
This webinar presents findings from the AAPTP Balanced Mix Design study on low-temperature cracking prediction of asphalt mixtures for airfield pavements. The session focuses on approaches for assessing a mixture’s potential for crack initiation and discusses the development of a practical framework for characterizing low-temperature cracking progression. Attendees will gain an understanding of how the proposed methodology differentiates mixtures with varying performance characteristics, how the findings were validated using field data, and considerations for future implementation in practice.
Attendees will be able to:

Explain the significance of low-temperature cracking in airfield asphalt pavements and the need to consider cracking potential within balanced mix design.
Describe the methodology for evaluating the low-temperature cracking potential of asphalt mixtures.
Discuss the factors that influence low-temperature cracking progression and identify opportunities for incorporating low-temperature cracking evaluation into mix design and quality assurance practices.

Nevada LTAP: Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment (Virtual)
2026-10-13 09:00 - 11:00 | NV
Date: October 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 11:00am PT
Course Summary:
Constructing quality crack treatments is essential in using an agency’s resources effectively and efficiently. This 2-hour virtual training teaches participants the steps to complete to obtain a quality crack treatment.
Learning Objectives:

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.

*Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment is an elective course in the Road Scholar Program.
Intended Audience:
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 (see below). This makes the class accessible for all experience levels.
Prerequisites:
Please complete the self-paced course, Crack Filling and Sealing, before the training begins.

NAPA: Balanced Mix Design for Airfield Pavements: Service-Temperature Cracking Potential (Virtual)
2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:30 | NV
Date: October 13, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm PT
This webinar presents findings from the AAPTP Balanced Mix Design study on the cracking potential of asphalt mixtures for airfield pavements. The session focuses on approaches for assessing an asphalt mixture’s cracking under service conditions. In addition, the presenters will discuss the development of practical methods for characterizing cracking initiation and progression. Attendees will gain an understanding of how different approaches distinguish mixtures with varying cracking potential, how the findings were validated using field performance data, and considerations for future implementation.
Attendees will able to:

Explain the mechanisms of load-related cracking in airfield asphalt pavements and why cracking potential is an important consideration in balanced mix design.
Describe practical approaches for evaluating the cracking progression of asphalt mixtures.
Discuss how cracking potential evaluation can be incorporated into balanced mix design and quality assurance/quality control practices for airfield pavements.

NVLTAP: Road Safety 365 (Virtual)
2026-11-03 13:00 - 2026-11-04 15:30 | Virtual
Date: November 3-4, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:30pm PT
Course Summary:

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.
The course 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.

Learning Objectives:
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.

*Road Safety 365 is an elective course of the Road Scholar Program.

NVLTAP Pesticide Applicator Training (Elko)
2026-11-17 08:00 - 2026-11-18 15:00 | NDOT Elko, 1951 Idaho St, Building T, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
Date/Time: November 17, 2026 (8:00 am – 4:30 pm PT) through November 18, 2026 (8:30 am – 3:00 pm PT)
Location: NDOT 1951 Idaho Street, Building T, Elko NV 89801
Cost: $85 per person
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 (Terrestrial 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.

Nevada LTAP: Selecting the Right Pavement Preservation Treatments (Virtual)
2026-11-18 08:30 - 11:00 | NV
Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 11:00am PT
Course Summary:
Once you have identified that projects are appropriate for pavement preservation, the next step is to identify appropriate treatments and select the best option.
This 2.5-hour virtual training introduces a process for selecting appropriate preservation treatments, as illustrated by the flow chart. During the training, participantswill learn how to complete each step of the process. Participants will also complete exercises to apply the process using real project information.
Participants are encouraged to bring information about preservation treatments used by your agency to share in class. This may include treatment costs, treatment results, or materials issues. Your experiences can improve the treatment selection process for everyone!
Learning Objectives:

Use pavement condition and other information to identify appropriate preservation treatment options.
Identify decision-making factors to select the best treatment options.

Intended Audience:
This class is appropriate for anyone making pavement preservation project or treatment selection decisions.
Prerequisites:
Prior to class, every participant must complete the following 5-minute online training, Pavement Preservation Treatment Selection.
Completion of Selecting Pavement Preservation Projects is recommended, but not required, prior to taking this training. Review Pavement Preservation: Project Selection to master the key principles as needed.

MATC Quality in the Asphalt Paving Process (Carson City, NV)
2026-11-18 12:00 - 2026-11-19 16:00 | NV
Date: November 18 – November 19, 2026
Time: Day 1: 12:15pm – 4:30pm, Day 2: 8:15am – 4:00pm
Location: Nevada DOT Headquarters, 1263 South Stewart Street, Carson City, NV 89712
Course Overview:
The FHWA is offering a free 2-day workshop to State highway agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders. The workshop will cover the methods, practices, and potential benefits of a quality focused asphalt paving program; all of which increase the longevity of asphalt pavements. This interactive workshop presents a practical overview and quantification of what leads to increased quality in the asphalt paving process with real-world examples and data from the Mobile Asphalt Technology Center (MATC) site visits. The workshop is intended to provide a platform for the exchange of information and experiences. Participants will observe the impact of applying practices that can aid in resolving State-specific issues and concerns with asphalt materials and construction.
Who Should Attend

DOT Construction Staff
DOT Materials Staff
Contractor Superintendent
Contractor Quality Control Managers
FHWA Division Office Staff

A variety of attendee backgrounds is helpful for discussion and can enhance the workshop experience.

NVLTAP: Pavement Marking Installation and Maintenance (Virtual)
2026-12-01 08:00 - 2026-12-02 11:00 | NV
Date: December 1-2, 2026
Time: 8:00 – 11:00am PT (both days) *Note you must attend both dates for certificate credit.
Course Summary:

This interactive 6-hour training explores the standard types and uses of pavement markings. It teaches marking installation preparation, marking application and inspection. This training also discusses the value of a pavement marking management system and explores new and upcoming innovations in materials and equipment.
Participants will have opportunities to access pavement marking resources—such as the MUTCD and a variety of local, state, and FHWA documents—and learn to use those resources to answer questions and make decisions that mirror on-the-job tasks. Participants will gain valuable tips from across the country that local agencies may use for installing and inspecting pavement markings, dig into the Nevada specifications, plans, and field inspection guides.

*Pavement Marking Installation and Maintenance is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.
Learning Objectives:

Explain the purpose of different types of pavement markings.
Select the right pavement marking materials.
Describe appropriate pavement marking preparation, application, and inspection procedures.

NVLTAP Pesticide Applicator Training (Reno)
2026-12-01 08:00 - 2026-12-02 15:00 | City of Reno, 1640 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV, 89512
Date/Time: December 1, 2026 8:00 am–4:30 pm PT through December 2, 8:30 am–3:00 pm PT.
Location: City of Reno 1640 E. Commercial Row, Reno NV 89512
Cost: $85 per person
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 (Terrestrial 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.

Nevada LTAP: Barrier Basics (Virtual)
2026-12-08 08:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Date: December 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 – 10:30 am PT
Location: Virtual
Cost: $20 per person
Course Summary:
This 2.5-hour virtual training explores the basics of longitudinal roadside barriers. Discussion will focus on why and when barriers are needed on the roadway, review the types and characteristics of barriers, and find out where to locate guidance for placing and installing barriers. Finally, there will be a review of maintenance requirements for roadside barriers and discover the important role maintenance plays in keeping the barriers performing as they should.
Participants will have a chance to use resources, such as the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide as well as Nevada-specific design guides and specifications, to answer questions and make decisions about real-world scenarios you might encounter when placing barriers.
*Barrier Basics is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.
Learning Objectives:

Identify several standards for barriers selection and placement.
Identify warrants for the use of barriers.
Compare the benefits and challenges of different types of barriers and end treatments.
Explain three criteria for barrier placement.
List basic elements of barrier inspection.
Given scenarios and the NCHRP 656 criteria, rank the priority for repairing damaged barriers.

To prepare, please ensure that a working speakers and a microphone is in place to participate in this class.
Intended Audience
This course was designed for State, regional, county, city and tribal personnel who manage, inspect, maintain, and repair longitudinal roadside barriers.

Nevada LTAP: Keeping Your Agency (and You!) Out of Court (Virtual)
2026-12-16 08:00 - 2026-12-17 11:00 | NV
Date: December 16-17, 2026
Time: 8:00 – 11:00am PT both days
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.
Course Summary:
This two day, instructor-led, virtual workshop introduces essential components of tort liability and risk management to transportation workers. In two 3-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.
Keeping Your Agency (and You) Out of Court is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.
Learning Objectives:
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
