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 […]
This course, similar to our Work Zone Safety Awareness Program, is specifically being offered to New Jersey municipal and county public works and utilities participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway. As new or veteran employees enter or re-enter the public works profession, they are frequently required to set up short-term […]
This workshop is designed to train participants to be effective flaggers by teaching the basics of flagging operations and procedures. Participants must score 70 or higher on the exam to receive certification. Zoom link and test will be available through the Reporter account of the registered student. Reporter Registration Link
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 second pillar, the Systemic Approach. […]
Maintainer’s effects on the unpaved road. The Motor Grader/Maintainer is generally used to manage the road surface on these roads. We will discuss the use of this equipment and the ways ensure a longer lasting surface. a. Part 3 of 4 – Tuesday, June 16, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:30PAM EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5492979080124537867
This workshop is for anyone who is involved in the design of traffic signals and is looking for hands on instruction for developing traffic signal timing directives. The class will enable participants to 1) successfully review whether a traffic signal is warranted, 2) learn about the analyses that go into installation of a traffic signal […]
Chainsaws are widely used throughout the world. They’re used in wide variety of industries such as commercial, residential, arborist, road maintenance, property maintenance, ground operations, and bucket truck operations. Chainsaws can be very useful, but it important to remember they can also be very dangerous. Every year, numerous chainsaw operators and bystanders are seriously injured and […]
Roadway construction and maintenance activities can temporarily close sidewalks and crosswalks. Similarly, utility work, sidewalk repairs, building construction and other activities also affect sidewalks and crosswalks. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) state that when a pedestrian circulation path is temporarily closed, an alternate pedestrian access route complying with the […]
Northwest Ohio communities are endlessly resourceful and have found innovative ways to handle the new social distancing and other requirements necessary to operating during this COVID-19 time. Join us for a virtual discussion with the following speakers who will share the how’s and whys of their agencies’ COVID-19 plans: Mike P. Niewski, Lucas Co. Engineer […]
Stabilization and/or Dust Control, as traffic increases on theseunpaved roads, the maintenance costs continue to increase. An organization may look at several different products to reduce the dust coming from the roadway or hold the roadway together. This section will discuss the different families of stabilizers, their installations and impact on the environment. Part 4 […]