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October 2025
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)
- October 1–October 2
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training for Directors, Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Persons of Responsible Charge is required for the person in Responsible Charge of Federally Funded Local Aid projects. This course will provide information and expectations for the first time Federal-aid recipient
NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Person)
- October 6–October 7
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
This 2-day workshop will cover the current design guidelines in Section 8 of the NJDOT Roadway Design Manual, covering clear zone, warranting obstructions, guide rail height, clearance from traveled way, rubrail, reduced post spacing at obstructions, guide rail at structures, and more.
Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-Person)
- October 7–October 9
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This 3-day course is designed for experienced highway work zone personnel who seek training in work zone traffic control. NJDOT and other agencies require a contractor to assign a supervisory-level employee with requisite onsite experience to act as the Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) on roadway construction projects.
NJLTAP - Pavement Management Systems (In-Person)
- October 9
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Pavement Management Systems provides the basics for developing a pavement management system to help local governments manage their pavement network by providing an understanding of the concept and importance of road surface inventories and condition surveys.
NJLTAP - Introduction to Crash Analysis and Design Exception (In-Person)
- October 15
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This workshop is for public agency personnel and consultants working on their behalf to gain an understanding of crash analysis tools and methods.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- October 16
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
If you want to work on NJDOT-funded infrastructure projects and haven't taken a refresher in two years, better sign up now. Course covers MUTCD, info on keeping workers safe, new NJDOT safety specs, and other federal and state regulations/changes.
NJLTAP - Commonsense Solutions to Intersection Problems (In-Person)
- October 20
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course provides participants with (1) a basic understanding of intersection safety issues, (2) “how to” information for common safety tasks and low cost safety improvements that do not require an engineered design, and (3) background information on safety tasks that do not require an engineer.
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- October 21
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This course is designed specifically for project engineers, project inspectors, supervisors and those in responsible charge of federal aid construction projects. It presents essential requirements and procedures for insuring conformance with contract plans and specifications including records and documentation necessary to
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- October 23
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Are you a recipient of a Federal Aid grant? Effective and efficient “management” of the funds received from such a grant is critical to insuring future eligibility and reimbursement. This course highlights key requirements and responsibilities that must be met as a condition to the grant.
Regional Maritime Symposium
- October 28
- 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Join us for the Regional Maritime Symposium, a full-day forum focused on the growing importance of the maritime industry in the New Jersey–New York region!
27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase
- October 29
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
The Annual New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Research Showcase is an opportunity for New Jersey’s transportation community to experience the broad scope of ongoing academic research initiatives and share technology transfer activities being conducted by institutions of higher education (IHE) partners and their
November 2025
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (In-Person)
- November 3
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training for Directors, Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Persons of Responsible Charge is required for the person in Responsible Charge of Federally Funded Local Aid projects. This course will provide information and expectations for the first time Federal-aid recipient
NJLTAP - Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings (In-Person)
- November 3
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course reviews the basic regulations and engineering guidelines for the installation of pavement markings and properly establishing and posting regulatory, warning, and guide signs. If you are looking to better understand the concepts and principles behind signage, register today!
NJLTAP - Local Road Safety Plans (In-Person)
- November 5
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This webinar will introduce attendees to the Local Road Safety Plan initiative (LRSP), a process designed by FHWA to help local public agencies (LPAs) strategically plan for and deploy proven safety countermeasures on their local road systems. Register to learn more about how an having an LRSP can help you!
NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Design (In-Person)
- November 6
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
This one-day workshop will cover the current curb ramp and sidewalk criteria in parts of Sections 5.6.4, 5.7.1, 5.7.3 and 5.7.4 of the current version of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Roadway Design Manual for public sidewalk curb ramps.
NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection (In-Person)
- November 10
- 8:30 am–2:00 pm
This 1-day workshop will cover the current guide rail and barrier curb construction details in the NJDOT Standard Roadway Construction Details regarding their proper inspection.
NJLTAP - Basic Math and Plan Reading (In-Person)
- November 12
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course provides a refresher on basic math skills related to construction inspection and road maintenance, as well as how to locate information within a set of plans. Topics will include reading notes, determining quantities and understanding topography, basic Geometry, area and volume. Road Foreman, Inspectors and Cre
Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)
- November 13
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
The Work Zone Safety Awareness Program is offered to participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway. This course is vital for personnel who are required to set up short-term work zones or are assigned to long-term projects, to ensure compliance with the national MUTCD standards.
NJLTAP - Construction and Project Cost Estimating for Public Works Projects (In-Perso
- November 14
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This course provides an understanding of practical applications for performing estimates on typical construction and maintenance projects. Various mathematical rules necessary to perform basic computations and formulas to perform cost and quantity calculations are reviewed.
December 2025
NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Inspection (In-Person)
- December 1
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This one-day workshop will cover the current curb ramp and sidewalk criteria in parts of Sections 5.6.4, 5.7.1, 5.7.3 and 5.7.4 of the current version of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Roadway Design Manual for public sidewalk curb ramps.
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)
- December 3–December 4
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training for Directors, Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Persons of Responsible Charge is required for the person in Responsible Charge of Federally Funded Local Aid projects. This course will provide information and expectations for the first time Federal-aid recipient
NJLTAP - Traffic Calming (In-Person)
- December 10
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Do you need to know when, where, and how to place things such as speed bumps or signage to slow down traffic on your local roadways? Traffic calming uses physical design and other measures to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- December 11
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
If you want to work on NJDOT-funded infrastructure projects and haven't taken a refresher in two years, better sign up now. Course covers MUTCD, info on keeping workers safe, new NJDOT safety specs, and other federal and state regulations/changes.
NJLTAP - Principles of Paving (In-Person)
- December 11
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
This course is for municipal or county employees and those that work with them who are involved in the planning, inspecting and placing of asphalt pavements. The course will provide the information needed to properly plan and monitor a hot mix asphalt paving project.
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