Steel Buried Bridges are becoming a common alternative to traditional bridges, box culverts, and precast concrete structures for many short to medium span bridge applications. They offer many advantages to county engineers, public works agencies, and DOTs in terms of competitive installed costs, lower maintenance costs, ABC advantages, and environmental benefits, among others. This webinar […]
Municipal employees and specialty contractors enter numerous different types of confined spaces while performing their normal work activities every day. The specific confined space regulatory provisions that apply can fall under the OSHA construction confined space entry standards in certain situations ... OR ... under the OSHA general industry confined space entry standards in other […]
Is stormwater overflow destroying your roads? Are you looking for innovative solutions that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective? If your storm water system isn’t up to handling excess flow, and/or unexpected flooding is wreaking havoc with your road maintenance schedule and budget, this webinar is for you. Find out how you can use solutions […]
The newly renamed National Tribal Symposium to Advance Transportation brought to you by the Federal Highway Administration is held annually in support of the Tribal Technical Assistance Program. This year's Symposium welcomed tribal, federal, state, and industry leaders from across the U.S. who are focused on the latest tribal transportation issues and challenges. More than just a […]
With the 25-year anniversary of the passage of ADA, it is critical that local governments recognize their obligation to upgrade streets, sidewalks and facilities for accessibility. ADA requires that public agencies perform self-evaluations and prepare transition plans. They were to have been completed by July 26, 1992 and be updated periodically. The morning portion of […]
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. […]
An FHWA EDC-5 Webinar in collaboration with NLTAPA and the National Center for Rural Road Safety. 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 […]
Presented by David Orr, PE This presentation will provide some basics for running your highway department efficiently and effectively and review the basic duties and responsibilities of a highway department leader.
A considerable number of bridges in the United States are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Consequently, one of the main focuses of the bridge industry is on design techniques that provide a high-quality and cost-effective product in a relatively short amount of time, with less maintenance required and a longer life span. Standardized bridge […]
Moderated by Cornell Local Roads Program Director David Orr, PE Panelists: Lori Mithen-Demasi, Counsel, Association of Towns of the State of New York (AOT) John Mancini, Counsel, New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Join us for a chance to have your legal questions answered by panelists John Mancini and Lori Mithen. You can ask your […]