We are all trying to figure out how to restart workshops, conferences, and technical assistance for our local highway communities. Come join Emily, Tim and David as they facilitate a discussion of ideas that we can all use as we develop our plans. We will be using the Zoom breakout rooms to brainstorm ideas and solutions. Plan […]
Obeying the law is what we have to do. Behaving ethically is what we ought to do, but not necessarily have to. This leads to a dilemma all engineers must deal with on a daily basis. Ethical decision making is one of the chief responsibilities of leaders in any profession. This presentation, based in part […]
At a fundamental level, asset management involves understanding an agency’s assets, the level of performance expected of those assets, and the relationship between performance and the funding needed to operate and maintain the assets. A solid understanding of these relationships helps agencies determine the best strategy for investing in their asset network. The training starts […]
Do you have a proposal or a grant application? Or another significant technical work product? This mini-course will guide you through the writing process, from understanding your task through outlining, revising, and editing. Using examples from successful (and unsuccessful) work products, you will see how specific techniques can give your writing more clarity and power. […]
This workshop teaches the basics of work zone traffic control. The course covers short-term operations – no longer than one work shift – and focuses on daytime activities. This course must be completed before taking Intermediate Work Zone Safety Training. The Basic and Intermediate classes do NOT provide NCDOT work zone supervisor certification: participants will need […]
Now, more than ever, leaders are needed to help their agencies and communities tackle the changing challenges we’re facing in light of COVID-19. Luckily, leadership is a skill that can be developed through learning and practice. KS LTAP is happy to offer free webinar training on Key Leadership Principles developed by the Kansas Leadership Center. […]
Too much pavement repair work and not enough budget? It can be tricky to prioritize roadway repair projects, especially given public and political pressures. This class will help you determine how to get the most from your maintenance budget and increase the longterm quality of your roadway network.
Design and Issues of the Unpaved Roads, by looking at the traffic type and flow of the traffic on the road can identify issues that deteriorated the level of service of the system. Part 1 of 4 – Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:30PAM EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3819888520018831120
This workshop builds on the information covered in the Basic Work Zone Installer course, with particular emphasis paid to multi-lane urban streets. Multi-lane intersection work zones, detours, and mobile operations are covered in detail. Basic Work Zone Installer Training is a prerequisite for this course. A Zoom link to attend will be sent the day before […]
A systemic approach to safety involves widely implemented improvements based on high-risk roadway features correlated with specific severe crash types. The approach helps agencies broaden their traffic safety efforts at little extra cost. A system-based approach acknowledges crashes alone are not always sufficient to determine what countermeasures to implement, particularly on low volume local and […]