Using Cold Hard Facts: Data-Driven Winter Maintenance
2020-10-21 07:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online Webinar
Join Scott Kinmond as we discuss how tracking your winter maintenance efforts and costs can help with future planning, improve efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance activities, save time, and save money! Discussion will include which data points to track, as well as various methods of maintaining the information.
NH Salt Applicator certified individuals- this is a GSP Refresher approved workshop! Register for the Zoom meeting and UNH T2 will send you an invoice shortly after (private and contractor workshop rate $50, no cost for municipalities).
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MUNICIPALITIES REGARDING GREEN SNOWPRO TRAINING AND SALT APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION
The State of New Hampshire does not have authority to certify municipal salt applicators per the current statute wording (see Statute 489–Salt Applicator Certification Option C:1 Definitions) where as “Commercial applicator” means any individual who applies or supervises others who apply salt, but shall not include municipal or state employees. Although NH is unable to issue certificates to municipal employees at this time, the NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) is working on new legislation that would incorporate a voluntary program to include municipal employees. Meanwhile, municipalities are encouraged to actively participate in training opportunities such as Green SnowPro through UNH T2, in order to employ best management practices in snow and ice management in their communities.
Green SnowPro classes do qualify for Roads Scholar credits with UNH T2.
https://unh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwldeirqTwvEtBoytBrfe-UTTD3TrI4hrtX

NJLTAP – Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
2020-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar
Are you the recipient of Federal-aid funds through the New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Local Aid and Economic Development? NJDOT and/or the Metropolitan Planning Organizations currently administer these Federal Aid Programs:

Local Lead
Transportation Enhancements
Safe Routes to School
Emergency Relief
Transportation Alternatives
Local Safety/High Risk Rural Roads

This course is designed for recipients of these types of grants. The effective and efficient “management” of the funds received from such a grant is critical to insuring future eligibility and reimbursement. This course highlights for the administrator and grant coordinator key requirements and responsibilities that must be met as a condition to the grant.
The course will delve into the basic financial, administrative, and project related requirements including practical means of satisfying these requirements in an uncomplicated manner. Common problem areas, potential solutions and avoidance measures will be a part of the group discussion. This workshop’s objective is to greatly enhance the grant recipient’s performance and eligibility for successful, full reimbursement of funding.
Register at https://cait.rutgers.edu/event/njltap-grant-management-october/

Effective Learning: A Critical Exploration of the 70-20-10 Learning and Development Model
2020-10-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
The 70-20-10 Learning and Development model suggests a proportional breakdown of how employees learn most effectively through combining formal, social and hands-on learning. Learn practical ways that you can apply this model to your training and development programs to maximize employee engagement,
performance and retention.
To registers for this post-conference workshop please go to https://azgov.webex.com/azgov/k2/j.php?MTID=t84bb867eb67e1722494f95f2c5a8d109

Winning the Talent Game
2020-10-22 07:30 - 21:00 | Online Webinar
We’ll share some practical tips for developing a job posting that gets noticed, and talk about how technology like social media and videos can help your agency bring your a-game to the talent game! The workforce shortage is real, and job seekers’ habit have changed. Discussion will include where the job seekers are and how to reach them, now and into the future. This will be an interactive discussion- your challenges and ideas are welcomed in the conversation!

Safe and Sound: Safer Roads for New Hampshire
2020-10-27 07:30 - 21:00, 2020-11-03 07:30 - 21:00, 2020-11-10 07:30 - 21:00, 2020-11-17 07:30 - 21:00 | Online Webinar
Join us for this special 6-part series from UNH T2 each Tuesday with special guests, where we’ll review the planning and countermeasures for safer NH roadways, such as:
-Reducing Rural Road Departures
-Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian
-Understanding NH’s HSIP
-Local Road Safety Plans
-Safe System Approach
-Systemic Analysis
-And more! FULL AGENDA at https://t2.unh.edu/sites/default/files/media/calendar/saferoadsagenda.pdf
Roads Scholar eligible, and no cost!
Register here!

Effective Communication in Work Gone Virtual
2020-10-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
This webinar will discuss applying the principles of road safety assessments and general observations to identify safety improvements that can be made during general maintenance operations and rehabilitation/reconstruction projects.
For more information and to register and receive access information to this Webex Training please go to: https://iowaltap.iastate.edu/events/virtual-communication-webinar/

Snow and Ice Control Training
2020-11-04 10:30, 2020-11-06 08:30 - 09:30 | Online Webinar
PURPOSE: The course provides training to local agency personnel for their winter snow and ice operations.
TOPICS COVERED: Planning for snow and ice operations, weather information sources, equipment, snow and ice chemicals, chloride and the environment, level of service, and post storm activities.
To register and receive access information to this WebEx Training, please email the completed form to Barry.Kent@illinois.gov

Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility – Webinar Series Course
2020-11-04 14:00 - 15:30, 2020-11-05 14:00 - 15:30, 2020-11-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2020-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Webinar
Facilities in the public right-of-way (including walkways, ramps, curb ramps and turning spaces, detectable warning surfaces, crosswalks, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses) must be designed, constructed and maintained to serve all users. To meet the needs of all users, those involved with designing, building and maintaining infrastructure need a clear understanding of
the wide range of abilities that occur within the population and the challenges in the public right-of-way faced by persons with disabilities. This will be conveyed via discussion, photographs and videos. The course will identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Requirements for ensuring accessibility in existing facilities versus work in new construction and alterations will be discussed. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way will be reviewed. Topics covered include the pedestrian access route, curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, crosswalks, accessible pedestrian signals and on-street parking. Best practices will be identified.
Instructor – Ronald W. Eck, P.E. Ron is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at West Virginia University and Director of the West Virginia Local Technical Assistance Program (WV LTAP).

Part 1 of 4: November 4 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT
Part 2 of 4: November 5 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT
Part 3 of 4: November 10 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT
Part 4 of 4: November 12 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT

Register here

Addressing Workzone Speed and Safety
2020-11-06 09:30 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
This 90 minute workshop will discuss the effectiveness of various work zone countermeasures used to reduce speeds and address crashes in work zones. General countermeasures, such as dynamic speed feedback signs and transverse rumble strips, are presented along with the impacts of other work zone features on speed and driving behavior. The workshop highlights information gained from a recent project which utilized the SHRP 2 data to evaluate driver behavior in work zones.
https://iowaltap.iastate.edu/events/workzone_speed/

Incorporating Safety into Projects
2020-11-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
This webinar will discuss applying the principles of road safety assessments and general observations to identify safety improvements that can be made during general maintenance operations and rehabilitation/reconstruction projects.
For more information and to register and receive access information to this Webex Training please go to: https://iowaltap.iastate.edu/events/incorporating-safety-webinar/.

Illinois Snow and Ice Training
2020-12-11 10:30 - 11:30
Illinois Snow and Ice Control Training
PURPOSE: The course provides training to local agency personnel for their winter snow and ice operations.
TOPICS COVERED: Planning for snow and ice operations, weather information sources, equipment, snow and ice chemicals, chloride and the environment, level of service, and post storm activities.
LENGTH: 1 Hour
PDH’s: 1.0
FY2021-007
12/11/2020 from 10:30am-11:30am
Instructor Tim Peters, Illinois Department of Transportation.
Tim has 28 years’ experience at the Illinois Department of Transportation. 22 years in the Bureau of Operations and the past 6 years in the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets.
To register and receive access information to this WebEx Training, please email the completed form to Barry.Kent@illinois.gov

You OK? Suicide Prevention Campaign for the Workplace and Stress Management
2020-12-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
The NLTAPA Professional Development Workgroup is partnering with the Iowa LTAP to co-sponsor a virtual self-care focused event on December 11 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Central Time. We have plenty of space available; please feel free to promote this free training within your LTAP Center and to your LTAP clientele.
The first hour will be discussing suicide prevention and the second hour will focus on stress management – both topics that we can all benefit from learning more about. During this time of remote working, social distancing, and increased stressors, it’s especially important to pay attention to your mental health and those around you. If you are personally struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of your LTAP peers, friends, or a professional.
Pre-registration is required. https://iowaltap.iastate.edu/events/you-ok-suicide-prevention/
To explore the You OK? Campaign, please visit https://hwc.public-health.uiowa.edu/you-ok-campaign/.

Trenching Safety Overview: A Focus Four Imperative – Replay
2020-12-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Webinar
Trenching and excavation pose some of the most severe hazards in the construction
industry and sadly, trench failure is a leading cause of an increasing number of
fatalities. Please sign up for this webinar to learn more on how to identify risk factors related to trenching and excavation sites.
Instructor – Mona Weiss is an OSHA Authorized Construction Outreach trainer with 32 years of experience in the field of Safety and Health. She holds a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Murray State University (1988). Prior to joining the BWC, Mona held safety management positions for two Forbes rated companies. She has worked in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina and Finland.
Registration Information – There is no registration fee for this training
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5181818392847418896

Webinar – NJLTAP – Design of ADA Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Access Routes
2020-12-21 10:00 - 2020-12-23 12:00 | Online Webinar
PLEASE NOTE: Your log on information will be included in your registration confirmation email. If you do not receive an immediate confirmation, please check your junk/SPAM folders or email barbara.morgan@soe.rutgers.edu. Full attendance is required in order to receive a certificate of completion and PDHs
This is an asynchronous workshop with portions prerecorded as well as live online content. Participants are required to view a prerequisite video prior to the live virtual workshop. The link to the prerequisite video will be included with your confirmation email when you register. The online portion of the workshop will be hosted via WebEx. If you are not familiar with WebEx, please visit the Rutgers WebEx site to download the application before joining.
This training is designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes, in particular curb ramps, along our roadways are properly design and constructed for all individuals, including those with disabilities. This training was developed to provide information and good practices for those involved in the design and maintenance of curb ramps and pedestrian facilities, and for those individuals that ensure the compliance to applicable accessibility laws and guidelines.
The workshop will include a brief overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, NJDOT requirements, AASHTO “Green Book” requirements, group exercise designing curb ramps, and video presentations by the United States Access Board to provide the attendees with background information and points-of-view of persons with disabilities navigating our pedestrian network.
Agenda

ADA Who’s and What’s (video to viewed before attending online portion)
Sidewalks and Street Crossings
Curb Ramp Components and Design Limits
Types of Curb Ramps
Detectable Warning Surfaces
Curb Ramps Plans / Design
Online Group Design Exercises

Bicycles and Pedestrian: Meeting the Needs
2021-01-05 07:30 - 16:00 | Online Webinar
Many communities in the United States were not designed for pedestrian and bicycle travel. However, today walkability and bikeabilityare important for active transportation and are indicators of a livable community. The objective of this workshop is to equip participants with information on designing and maintaining safer, more comfortable, accessible communities so that walking is a viable transportation choice for everyone, including seniors, children and people with visual, mobility and other disabilities and that bicycling is a viable transportation choice for people of all ages.The class provides current information on the design,operation and maintenance of successful pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining accessibility and MUTCD compliance while at the same time encouraging innovation. Course topics covered are outlined below.
This hybrid online class will combine both live instruction and independent online work that you will complete during the day. Independent work will include quizzes, readings, videos and short assignments. Access to a computer with a webcam (either a camera that is built into your laptop or one that connects via USB), a reliable internet connection and a workspace that is free from distraction and noise will set you up for success.
Register here! http://uva-tta.net/workshop/bicycles-and-pedestrian-meeting-the-needs-1-day-hybrid-online-class-01-05-2021/

Bridge Preservation for Locally Maintained Bridges
2021-01-13 07:30 - 16:00 | Online Webinar
This hybrid online class will combine both live instruction and independent online work that you will complete during the day. Independent work will include quizzes, readings, videos and short assignments. Access to a computer with a webcam (either a camera that is built into your laptop or one that connects via USB), a reliable internet connection and a workspace that is free from distraction and noise will set you up for success.
This course will provide an overview of best practices of bridge preservation for locally maintained bridges in Virginia. The topics will include the definition of bridge preservation, a summary of structure data, description of structure conditions, a description of the Virginia bridge/structure program and details of bridge preservation treatments.
Register here! http://uva-tta.net/workshop/bridge-preservation-for-locally-maintained-bridges-1-day-hybrid-online-class-01-13-2021/

Management and Supervisory Skills for First-Time Managers – online
2021-01-19 13:00 - 2021-01-21 15:00 | Online Webinar
The Basic Concepts of Supervision focuses on the elements that new supervisors should be aware of: tasks of a leader, being a role model, motivation techniques, communication skills, problem solving and decision making, conflict and time management, customer service and stress management. The workshop is interactive with lecture, small and large group exercises and skill practices. Participants will have opportunities to ask and answer questions related to the subjects as described.PDH – 6 hours
A Zoom link to attend will be sent the day before the class starts.

To earn Road Scholar Credit you must attend all three online sessions.
January 19thth, 1-3pm
January 20thth, 1-3pm
January 21st, 1-3pm

NLTAPA Winter Business Meeting
2021-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Online Webinar
The 2021 NLTAPA Winter Business Meeting will be held on January 20, 2021 and start at 10AM Central.
Please register at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/642492334063496205

Silica’s New Standard – Strategies for Municipal Compliance - Online
2021-02-01 09:00 - 2021-02-03 11:00 | Online Webinar
Beginning on September 23, 2017 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented the new permissible exposure level (PEL) for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica to be 50 micrograms per cubic meter over an average 8-hour period. Please note that this new exposure limit is expressed in MICROgrams (millionths of a gram). Without exaggeration, if this silica dust is visible in a field operation, this new PEL could be exceeded! Municipalities and construction contractors will be particularly impacted by this new regulation because of the variety of tools that are routinely used on concrete pavement, sidewalk and curbing, asphalt pavement and any number of other concrete related products in their day-to-day work activities. Jack hammers, rotary hammers, along with any number of different types of concrete saws, chippers and grinders are of particular concern. Fortunately, the new OSHA regulations do allow for special exceptions on a limited number of these tools. Moreover, OSHA regulations require that respirator use (worn by workers) can only be selected and utilized as the last resort in achieving compliance. NC LTAP has a seven-hour program available for in-house delivery to help large and small organizations plan for, implement and comply with this new, much stricter workplace standard.

NLTAPA Lunch and Learn - Making Effective Presentations
2021-02-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
Please join us for a webinar on “Making Effective Presentations” where Garrett will share some common dos and don’ts of presenting, whether face-to-face or virtual. This will include tips and tricks, technical rules for your PowerPoint, and interpersonal skills to help keep the conversation moving forward and continue after a presentation is given. Resources will also be shared so you don’t have to start from scratch!
Presented by Garrett Wheat, Louisiana
Register at:
https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DYNRbwvJQc2LFFcFVqxdmA

Management and Supervisory Skills for Experienced Supervisors – online
2021-02-09 13:00 - 2021-02-11 15:00 | Online Webinar
The Management Techniques for Experienced Managers is for supervisors and managers with some years of experience in their positions. Subjects include: resource management, negotiation skills, ethics, delegation, coordination with other units, team building, planning, setting priorities. A variety of instructional strategies is used: lecture, large group discussions, small group exercises and skill practices. The final activity brings all of the elements discussed earlier into focus by having the small groups complete a case study.

Engineering Ethics - Practical Applications
2021-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar
Theory versus practice. Classroom versus real-world. Many times, those tasked with following ethics laws, standards or codes are given theoretical, classroom type examples not applicable in the much more complex, nuanced world we live and work in.
Join us in hosting Dean C. Ringle, P.E., P.S. on February 11th for a presentation on how Engineering Ethics can and should be applied in the real world. Mr. Ringle is Executive Director of the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO). Prior to joining CEAO, he worked at the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for more than 36 years, with the last 17 years serving as the Franklin County Engineer. He serves on the boards of the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying and the OSU Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering Advisory Board.
Register at: https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/programs/ltap/all-events/engineering-ethics-practical-applications

Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility – online
2021-03-03 10:00 - 2021-03-05 12:00 | Online Webinar
Facilities in the public right-of-way (including walkways, ramps, curb ramps and landings, crosswalks, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses) must be designed, constructed and maintained to serve all users. To meet the needs of all users, those involved with designing, building and maintaining infrastructure need a clear understanding of the wide range of abilities that occur within the population and the challenges in the public right-of-way faced by persons with disabilities. This course will identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Requirements for ensuring accessibility in existing facilities versus work in new construction and alternations will be discussed. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way will be reviewed. Best practices will be identified. A detailed handout will be provided, including resources on accessibility. Specific Topics to Be Covered Include: • Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines: Laws and Regulations • Legal Requirements • Pedestrian Characteristics • Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) • Curb Ramps and Other Transitions • Detectable Warnings • Pedestrian Crossings • Street Furniture and Parking • Work Zones and Maintenance • Accessible Pedestrian Signals
The target audience for this workshop is local, state and private sector personnel with responsibility for designing, constructing and maintaining facilities in the public right—of-way. These include engineers (municipal and consulting), MPO staff, technicians, public works directors, street supervisors, crew leaders, landscape architects and contractors.

PDH – 6 hours
