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CAIT Leads Innovation & Economic Development Work at Rutgers
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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
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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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June 2024

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Training

Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)

  • June 6
  • 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.

Training

NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management (In-Person)

  • June 7
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.

NJDHTS - Drone Certification & Crash Reconstruction Course (In-Person)

  • June 10June 14
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This is a five-day hands-on course that provides the students with the source material to pass the FAA Remote Pilot written examination.

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**CLASS IS FULL** NJLTAP - Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings (In-Person)

  • June 14
  • 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!

Police Work Zone Safety Refresher (Webinar)

  • June 20
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

Whether you’re new to the force or a veteran officer, there will be times when you are assigned to enforce safety laws in work zones for long-term or short-term projects. This course will provide you with a refresher to help you understand and comply with the MUTCD.

**CLASS IS FULL** 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.

July 2024

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** Class Full ** 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

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Training

NJLTAP - An Introduction to Local Road Safety Plans for Small Communities (Webinar)

  • August 21
  • 1:00 pm–2:30 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.

***Class Full*** Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-Person)

  • August 27August 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

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Training

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.

safety attenuator truck on highway road project at night
Training

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.

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.

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

Training

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!

Training

**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.

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Training

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. 

Training

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.

Training

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

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Training

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

Training

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

NJLTAP - Every Day Counts (EDC) for Public Works (Webinar)

  • October 7
  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Register for this webinar introducing the Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts concept to Local Public Agencies, specifically geared towards public works and road department personnel. The course will discuss implementation of these initiatives around the United States, as well as in New Jersey.

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.

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