The two webinar sessions being offered in this Highway Plan Reading Course are designed for participants who seek a basic understanding of how to read and understand both construction and right of way plans. Part I will cover: Construction Plans, Title Sheet, Typical Sections, General Notes, Plan and Profile Sheets, and Cross Sections. Part II […]
If there were 32 chances for your family member to make a deadly mistake and you were able lower that number to only 8 chances, why wouldn’t you? Roundabouts, as many of us already know, convert a traditional intersection with 32 conflict points into an intersection with only 8 conflict points. (And the 8 conflicts […]
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 […]
The two webinar sessions being offered in this Highway Plan Reading Course are designed for participants who seek a basic understanding of how to read and understand both construction and right of way plans. Part I will cover: Construction Plans, Title Sheet, Typical Sections, General Notes, Plan and Profile Sheets, and Cross Sections. Part II […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
What information is included on Ohio’s crash reporting form? Why would you want to know? The OH-1 is an important key for transportation safety professionals as it provides the data which can be ‘mined’ for information on your roadways – where are crashes happening, what was listed by the responding officer as the primary and […]
Unpaved Roads Materials, the quality of the Gravel will determine the amount of maintenance and the performance of the roadway. During this session, we will look at the type of materials used on an unpaved road and its service life. Part 2 of 4 – Thursday, June 11, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:30PAM EDT Registration: […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This class will provide an understanding of the importance and implications of tort liability risk for road agencies. The class will cover risk management principles, review risk management activities, and identify ways to reduce risk. Students will study examples that show the importance of considering human behavior when planning for their city or town. (Formerly Risk […]
This workshop allows localities, Planning District Commission (PDC), Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) staff the ability to use VDOT’s Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) Map and VDOT’s Crash Tool to find higher than expected crash locations for project planning and ranking purposes. Both roadway segments, intersections and interchange movements and conversions […]
This course on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is part of the curriculum for ODOT’s Traffic Academy, as administered by the Office of Roadway Engineering and Office of Traffic Operations. It is intended to improve plan content, organization, and provide information on functionality of ITS devices. Successful completion of this ITS Traffic Academy course is a […]
With the 30-year anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (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. The plans were to have been completed by July 26, 1992 and be […]
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 […]
Combating Road Departures uses VDOT’s Crash Tool and published resources for Localities, Planning District Commissions (PDC’s), Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) staff to: identify sites with potential safety problems; characterize accident experience; characterize field conditions; identify contributing factors and appropriate countermeasures; assess countermeasures and select most appropriate; and implement countermeasures and […]
This course on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is part of the curriculum for ODOT’s Traffic Academy, as administered by the Office of Roadway Engineering and Office of Traffic Operations. It is intended to improve plan content, organization, and provide information on functionality of ITS devices. Successful completion of this ITS Traffic Academy course is a […]
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 […]
A LRSP cannot reach the goal of reducing traffic related fatalities and serious injuries if it is not implemented. Recognizing the challenges State, local, Tribal and regional agencies face, this report, Implementing a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) provides guidance and examples of how to successfully address and accomplish LRSP implementation. This report developed by […]
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 […]
This course on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is part of the curriculum for ODOT’s Traffic Academy, as administered by the Office of Roadway Engineering and Office of Traffic Operations. It is intended to improve plan content, organization, and provide information on functionality of ITS devices. Successful completion of this ITS Traffic Academy course is a […]
With the 30-year anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (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. The plans were to have been completed by July 26, 1992 and be […]
This course on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is part of the curriculum for ODOT’s Traffic Academy, as administered by the Office of Roadway Engineering and Office of Traffic Operations. It is intended to improve plan content, organization, and provide information on functionality of ITS devices. Successful completion of this ITS Traffic Academy course is a […]