In November, the NJLTAP participated in the three-day New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJSLOM) Annual Conference in Atlantic City, NJ. The event, which included over 700 exhibitors and 175 education sessions, was attended by some 16,000 local government officials and affiliates.
We partnered with the New Jersey Chapter of the American Public Works Association, which is the official public works affiliate to the NJSLOM, to deliver two workshops to conference attendees on Wednesday, November 19th. Both
workshops awarded Certified Public Works Managers license credits to participants.
The first session was Basic Work Zone Safety for Road Departments, instructed by Gordon Meth, P.E. This workshop introduced participants to 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 work zones or are assigned to long-term projects. There are no allowances for errors when working next to traffic, so it is important for personnel to have a solid understanding of work zone safety compliance with the national MUTCD standards.
The second session was Making Sure Pavement Markings and Signage is Compliant, intended to help attendees be able to identify the standards/guidelines for the installation of pavement markings, understand the basic guidelines for sign usage, and the method of installation, in accordance with the MUTCD and how to appropriately use the reasons or warrants for proper sign selection. NJLTAP instructor George Fallat, PE was the instructor.
NJLTAP also exhibited over the course of the event to promote training offerings and technical assistance referral services to local public agencies. Among the publications available at the booth were informational materials about NJLTAP and upcoming workshops, roadway safety proven countermeasures resources, and Build a Better Mousetrap competition entry forms. Our presence at the NJSLOM conference was a great networking opportunity to meet new public works, engineers, and public safety professionals while also reacquainting ourselves with others. We are looking forward to the 2026 conference.
