USDOT Awards Rutgers CAIT $5M to Study Sustainable Cement Alternatives
Researchers will investigate the use of steel slag and its potential to help decarbonize the nation’s transportation sector.
CAIT Leads Innovation & Economic Development Work at Rutgers
The University recognized CAIT programs that helped Rutgers secure the APLU's prestigious “Innovation & Economic Prosperity” designation.
CAIT Helps Northeast Region Prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Inaugural workshop convened international leaders in large-event execution, including transportation planners of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Rail Lab Will Use AI-powered Tech to Make Public Transit Safer
CAIT researchers are deploying AI to help reduce pedestrian & vehicle accidents on NJ TRANSIT’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line.
Progress Continues on the Portal North Bridge Replacement Project
NJ TRANSIT announced construction is officially 50 percent complete on this critical project supporting the Gateway Program and service along the Northeast Corridor.
Rutgers Researcher Wins 2024 ACECNJ Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Peter Jin was recognized by ACECNJ for his work supporting students at Rutgers and his positive impact on the engineering profession.
Rutgers CAIT Awarded $5M USDOT Cooperative Agreement to Build Advanced Bridge Technology Clearinghouse
The research program will develop a semi-autonomous online portal for identifying and promoting new bridge technologies into practice.

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September 2024

Roadway being paved with High Friction Surface Treatment
Training

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.

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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

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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!

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**Class Full** Traffic Incident Management Train-the-Trainer (In-Person)

  • September 19
  • 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.

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NJLTAP - Pavement Management Systems (In-Person)

  • September 19
  • 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.

closeup of asphalt pavement and yellow lines
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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 - 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.

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NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)

  • September 25September 26
  • 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

October 2024

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NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (In-Person)

  • October 3
  • 8:30 am–4:00 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

**Class Full** NJLTAP - Title VI Training (Webinar)

  • October 15October 16
  • 9:30 am–1:00 pm

The goal of this Title VI Training is to provide NJDOT staff and sub-recipients (i.e., municipalities, counties, and MPOs) with a background on Title VI, Environmental Justice, and LEP and convey our collective responsibility under the Title VI program to ensure that nondiscrimination principles and provisions are followed.

**Class Full** NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Design (In-Person)

  • October 17
  • 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.

NJSACE Fall Forum

  • October 18
  • 8:15 am–3:30 pm

Join us for the Fall Forum!

large audience attending a workshop in the CAIT auditorium
Training

NJLTAP - Construction and Project Cost Estimating for Public Works Projects (In-Perso

  • October 21
  • 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.

26th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase

  • October 23
  • 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

safety attenuator truck on highway road project at night
Training

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.

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**Class Full** NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Perso

  • October 30October 31
  • 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.

November 2024

NJLTAP - Winter Maintenance Snow and Ice Control (In-Person)

  • November 1
  • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

This three module training workshop will cover the full range of snow and ice removal and control, including program development, planning, pre-season activities, in-season operations, post storm activities, and post season activities.

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NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection **Class Full**

  • 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.

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NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)

  • November 6November 7
  • 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

freshly paved road
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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!

nighttime work zone with police and traffic
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Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)

  • November 14
  • 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.

**Class Full** NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Inspection (In-Person)

  • November 14
  • 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.

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