Road Safety Champion Program - Module 1: Introduction to Road Safety
2025-02-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
This two-hour training provides an overview of safety trends, an understanding of the national safety vision, and discusses techniques for safety collaboration. It will also discuss the importance of prioritizing safety and how an individual can become a Road Safety Champion. After attending training, you will be able to:

Define the impact of road safety

Identify the factors in road safety

Identify jurisdictional and geographical differences in road safety

Describe national safety efforts

Describe collaborative techniques for improving safety

Road Safety Champion Module 1 is an elective course of the Road Scholar Program.

Flagger Training (Sparks)
2025-02-18 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (7:00am – 11:00am PT)– Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
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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*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

NVLTAP - Tailgate Talks #1
2025-02-18 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
The Nevada LTAP is thrilled to embark on a Tailgate Talk series that provides the space and expertise to converse casually on a variety of topics. Our first talk will explore topics on Safety in the Work Zone; it will be led by Walt Catlett, P.E. CSHO of Catlett Engineering and Clear Creek Training. Mark your calendar for February 18th, at 8:30am, for an hour of interactive and engaging conversations. Grab a cup of coffee and a co-worker! Bring your own experiences and questions to enrich this virtual experience for all.
Date/Time: February 18 (8:30 am – 9:30 am PT)
Talkgate Talks are FREE – but we do ask that you register online so we can send you the necessary Zoom link!

Flagger Training (Vegas)
2025-02-24 07:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Southern NV Laborers Training Center, 1750 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Monday, February 24, 2025 – Southern NV Laborers Training 1750 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104
Southern Nevada Laborers’ Local 872 sponsors this 4.5-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.
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*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Selecting the Right Pavement Preservation Treatments – virtual training
2025-02-25 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
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 1/2-hour virtual training introduces a process for selecting appropriate preservation treatments. During the training, you will learn how to complete each step of the process. You will also complete exercises to apply the process using real project information.
You 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!
By attending, you will learn to:

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

Keeping Your Agency (and You!) Out of Court
2025-03-05 09:00 - 2025-03-06 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
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 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.
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.
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Road Safety Champion Program Core Module #2: Anatomy of a Crash – Understanding Human Factors
2025-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | NV
This two-hour virtual training will provide an overview of human factors principles . It will allow the non-expert in human factors to more effectively bring consideration of the road user’s capabilities and limitations into policies and practices. Knowing how road users interact with their vehicle, the roadway and other road users can also provide useful insights into roadway safety. Armed with that knowledge, construction and maintenance personnel, planners, engineers, public health professionals and law enforcement can work together to target appropriate countermeasures to help reduce injury crashes.

Flagger Training (Sparks)
2025-03-14 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Friday, March 14, 2025 (7:00am – 11:00am PT)– Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
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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*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment
2025-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Constructing quality crack treatments is essential if you are to use your agency’s resources effectively and efficiently. This 2-hour virtual training teaches you all the steps to complete to obtain a quality crack treatment. They include:

Selecting the right projects and materials.
Conducting adequate crack preparation.
Applying a treatment following best practices.
Inspecting the work.
Identifying and troubleshooting issues that arise during the project.

Flagger Training (Sparks)
2025-03-31 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Monday, March 31, 2025 (7:00am – 11:00am PT)– Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
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.

*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Road Safety Champion Program - Module 4: Overview of the MUTCD
2025-04-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules.
The goal of Module 4–Overview of the MUTCD provides 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 help participants become aware of the need for uniformity of traffic control devices, its legal requirements, and related liability. Emphasis will be given to an understanding of the MUTCD, Traffic Control Devices, and Temporary Traffic Control. The overall goal of this training is to provide participants with an overview of the manual and how to use it.
By the end of the virtual training, participants will be able to:

Understand the purpose and the organization of the MUTCD
Understand the purpose of Traffic Control Devices (TCDs) and identify their five principles
Describe the fundamental principles of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) and list the four components of the TTC zones

Flagger Training (Sparks)
2025-04-11 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Friday, April 11, 2025 (7:00am – 11:00am PT)– Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
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.

*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Flagger Training (Sparks)
2025-04-14 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Monday, April 14, 2025 (7:00am – 11:00am PT)– Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
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.

*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Flagger Training (Vegas)
2025-04-14 07:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Southern NV Laborers Training Center, 1750 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Monday, April 14, 2025 – Southern NV Laborers Training 1750 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104
Southern Nevada Laborers’ Local 872 sponsors this 4.5-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.

*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Constructing Thin Surface Treatments for Asphalt Pavements.
2025-04-17 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Choosing the proper surface treatment can add life to your pavements and make the best use of your agency’s pavement preservation budget. This 2-hour web conference introduces thin surface treatments, including slurry seals, microsurfacing, and chip seals. By the end of the training, you will be able to:

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

Introduction to Construction Site Stormwater Management (Reno)
2025-04-23 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Reno, 1640 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV, 89512
This in-person workshop addresses what stormwater runoff is, why it is a concern, and how it can be managed on the construction site.
By the end of the training, you’ll be able to:

Explain the effects of stormwater runoff
Describe typical construction site stormwater regulations and tell how they apply (or don’t apply) to a given project
Identify advantages, disadvantages, implementation tips, and inspection red flags for a variety of construction site stormwater best management practices
List key areas for construction site stormwater inspections

Introduction to Construction Site Stormwater Management is an elective course in the Road Scholar Program.

National Center for Rural Road Safety: Low Volume and Rural Road Safety
2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The National Center for Rural Road Safety and NLTAPA Safety Work Group are co-hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar entitled Low Volume and Rural Road Safety.
This webinar will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am Pacific Time, and11:00 am to 12:30 pm Mountain/1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Eastern.
In this webinar you will learn about the work of the Iowa Highway Research Board utilizing state funds and federal grants to support improvements on low volume, rural roads and structures. Additionally, you will learn about the SS4A program in Iowa which created statewide safety action plans. Following this, you will learn about the TRB Low Volume Roads active research and upcoming virtual symposium.
For more details and to register for the webinar, please click on the button below. Instructions on accessing the webinar will be sent after your registration is confirmed.

Road Safety Champion Program - Module 6: Reading the Road
2025-05-07 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules.
Module 6: Reading the Road
This 2.5-hour training will teach participants how to “read the road” as well as the importance of doing so in daily activities. It will use real world examples on different roadway components to demonstrate how participants may be able to uncover potential safety issues during their routine activities. It will also discuss how the road safety audit process can be used to “read the road” in a more formal approach. The training will also discuss the consequences daily activities of workers may have on safety.
Learning Objectives:

Define what is meant by “reading the road.”
Identify potential safety issues or identify any indications which suggest road users may have challenges traveling or navigating a roadway.
Identify “reading the road” step(s) in the Road Safety Audit (RSA) process.

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Flagger Training (Vegas)
2025-05-12 07:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Southern NV Laborers Training Center, 1750 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Monday, May 12, 2025 – Southern NV Laborers Training 1750 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104
Southern Nevada Laborers’ Local 872 sponsors this 4.5-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.
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*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Summer Survival (Mesquite)
2025-05-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Mesquite, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), 600 Riverside Road, Mesquite, NV, 89027, United States
Prepare mentally and physically to work in extreme heat conditions. This course incorporates new regulations.
Learn what attitude and equipment is needed to survive the heat. Identify the symptoms of dehydration and heat-related injuries; describe first-aid treatments for heat exposure; explain the importance of water, clothing, and shade; describe the contents of a summer survival kit; and acquire survival tips and tricks.

FHWA (Roadway Safety Webinar Series): Making Rural Roads Safe for All
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Date & Time
May 14, 2025 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description

Rural roads are a key part of towns, villages, and Tribal reservations across the United States. However, rural roads may face transportation safety challenges. During this webinar, you will learn about strategies, tools, and resources to:  1. Implement low-cost safety improvements on rural roads,  2. Conduct a Road Safety Audit on rural roads,   3. Develop State-local partnerships to accelerate project delivery to improve road safety, and 4. Identify available programs and resources to improve safety and transit services in rural communities. This webinar includes presentations from Massachusetts DOT; the Buchanan County, Iowa Secondary Roads Department; the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; and the National Rural Transit Assistance Program. Staff in State DOTs, regional agencies, and local agencies supporting rural communities will learn actionable strategies and tools as well as examples to improve road safety on rural roads.

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EDC-7 Webinar All About Adaptive Lighting
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Date & Time
May 14, 2025 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Description

Rural roads are a key part of towns, villages, and Tribal reservations across the United States. However, rural roads may face transportation safety challenges. During this webinar, you will learn about strategies, tools, and Adaptive roadway lighting is the lowering or raising of the light level based on the needs of the context of the roadway and the users. With the introduction of new control and ballast technology that LED luminaires provide, roadway lighting can be adapted to accommodate changes on the roadway such as traffic volumes, weather conditions, existing or background lighting conditions and pedestrian usage as well as address over-lighting and light trespass. Adaptive lighting also provides maintenance benefits by extending the life of lamps and drivers and increase the efficiency of maintenance staff. During the webinar, roadway lighting experts will also share in-situ installations and results in terms of safety, road users’ impressions and energy usage. This is a great opportunity to hear the latest in the technology and answer your questions.

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Electrical and Arc Flash Safety
2025-05-14 15:30 - 2025-05-15 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of LV West Service Center, 3001 Ronemus Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States
3:30 – 7:30pm each day. Only 5 seats available
This 7-hour class will provide participants with live instruction on worker safety requirements of the OSHA, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E standards. Participants will learn about the seriousness of electrical injuries, as evidenced by data from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The four main types of electrical hazards will be identified and discussed. A brief review of electricity’s properties will also be included.
Throughout the class, the NFPA 70E standard’s key elements will be presented, including definitions, responsibilities, training requirements, job hazard analysis, hierarchy of risk control, electrical safe work practices, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements. Participants will be encouraged to actively engage in a job hazard analysis of a task they select.
Additionally, four case studies of fatal electrical accidents will be presented and discussed to illustrate the importance of hazard recognition and control. The class will also feature several videos demonstrating the explosive release of energy during arc flash events, further emphasizing the critical nature of electrical safety.

Summer Survival (Ely)
2025-05-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Station 1 / Emergency Response Bldg, 1150 Hwy 93 N., Ely, NV, 89318, United States

Summer Survival (Elko)
2025-05-21 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Great Basin College Elko, 1500 College Parkway Carl A. Diekhans Industrial Tech Center, Bldg. 11 / Room 203, Elko, NV, 89801, United States

ADA Design Challenges (Vegas)
2025-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89130, United States
This 8-hour workshop will provide an overview of the basic requirements to ensure the pedestrian network along our public streets are accessible to all pedestrians. This course focuses on proper design and maintenance of accessible pedestrian facilities in new construction or when pedestrian facilities are altered or added. You will learn roadway owner responsibilities to ensure their pedestrian networks are accessible to pedestrian with various disabilities and how best to achieve that access. This course is taught from the perspective of the Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) in the public rights-of-way and Nevada DOT standard plans. The workshop will include outdoor field activities with manual wheelchairs, blindfolds, and low-vision googles.

Chip Seal Best Practices
2025-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
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 this 2-hour virtual 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.

Sign Maintenance Management (Virtual)
2025-05-27 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
This 2.5-hour virtual training teaches participants 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, participants 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)
2025-05-28 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (7:00am – 11:00am PT)– Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
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.

*This course is an elective course of the NVLTAP Road Scholar Program and provides certification.

Pothole Patching and Repair
2025-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Using proper patching and repair techniques can improve structural integrity and restore rideability for pavements experiencing local failures.
This virtual 2-hour training 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.
