Upcoming Training & Events
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June 2024
NJDHTS - Work Zone Safety Train-the-Trainer for Police (Webinar)
- June 25–June 27
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This three-day program is designed for experienced police personnel who seek to become trainers in work zone traffic control.
NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Inspection (In-Person)
- June 25
- 10:00 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.
Virtual Training to Protect the Pedestrian Officer (In-Person)
- June 28
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Hosted by Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), this full-day course explores ways to protecting the pedestrian officer including virtual reality training.
July 2024
NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection (In-Person)
- July 11
- 9:30 am–3:00 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.
August 2024
Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-Person)
- August 27–August 29
- 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.
September 2024
Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)
- September 4
- 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.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- September 5
- 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 - Asphalt Roads: Common Maintenance Problems (In-person)
- September 5
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
The course material reviews the importance of preventive maintenance to the life of an asphalt pavement. The material will help the student identify common asphalt distresses and the appropriate treatments.
Virtual Training to Protect the Pedestrian Officer (In-Person)
- September 6
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Hosted by Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), this full-day course explores ways to protecting the pedestrian officer including virtual reality training.
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- September 10
- 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)
- September 12
- 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.
NJDHTS - Traffic Enforcement & Engagement Acuity (In-Person Middlesex)
- September 13
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This course will break down the component parts of a traffic stop by first addressing the acuity of the Officer as is relates to the Motor Vehicle Code in New Jersey. This is must-have for any full-time NJ law enforcement officer. Register today!
NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Person)
- September 16–September 17
- 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.
NJLTAP - Traffic Engineering Studies (In-Person)
- September 23
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course will review basic concepts in probability and statistics and their application in designing traffic control features and regulating traffic.
NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Design (In-Person)
- September 24
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
This 1-day workshop will cover the current design guidelines in Sections 5.6.4 through 5.7.4 of the current version of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Roadway Design Manual for public sidewalk curb ramp design. Learn how to properly design public sidewalk curb ramps as per the latest guidelines.
NJDHTS - NJTR-1 Crash Form Refresher (Webinar)
- September 25
- 8:00 am–1:00 pm
This course covers common NJTR-1 errors for both passenger and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes and offers methods to improve crash data quality. Crash analysis software functions and the role of data in crash analysis will be discussed.
NJLTAP - Implementing a Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Strategy at the Local Level (In-Pers
- September 25
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This workshop covers the TZD road safety strategy, emphasizing the zero deaths philosophy, highlighting six key areas, and promoting safety culture. Participants will gain insights into implementing TZD on local roads, initiating zero deaths programs, and accessing additional resources.
NJLTAP - Commonsense Solutions for Intersection Problems (In-Person)
- September 30
- 8:30 am–4:00 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.
October 2024
NJLTAP - Pavement Management Systems (In-Person)
- October 1
- 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.
Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-Person)
- October 8–October 10
- 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 - Introduction to Crash Analysis and Design Exception (In-Person)
- October 15
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This new 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 25
- 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.
November 2024
NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection (In-Person)
- November 4
- 9:30 am–3:00 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 - Principles of Paving (In-Person)
- November 12
- 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.
NJLTAP - Local Road Safety Plans (In-Person)
- November 13
- 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!
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