The national Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a network of centers—one in every state and Puerto Rico.
Are you unfamiliar with the national network of local technical assistance programs? NJLTAP provides training and access to innovative solutions for local public works, enginnering, public safety, and planning agencies. This new video highlights just some of the way our center can help your agency grow, improve, and collaborate with others around the state.
LTAP centers help local agencies improve their roads and bridges by serving as an information clearinghouse and supplying them with a variety of training programs, technology updates, newsletters, and personalized technical assistance. Through these core services, LTAP centers provide much-needed, centralized, easily accessible training and resources, including:
- Workforce development classes and training
- Resources to enhance safety and security
- Solutions to environmental, congestion, capacity, and other issues
- Technical publications, training videos, and materials
The State of New Jersey’s LTAP (NJLTAP) is based at Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. The program is jointly funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). NJLTAP provides professional development opportunities to local public agencies and consultants conducting work on their behalf. NJLTAP trains approximately 6,000 transportation professionals annually in nearly 100 different courses and workshops sponsored by the FHWA and NJDOT.
Upcoming Training & Events
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PreviousJuly 2025
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)
- July 15–July 16
- 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
August 2025
NJLTAP- Work Zone Safety Awareness for Road Departments (Webinar)
- August 21
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
This course, similar to our Work Zone Safety Awareness Program, is specifically being offered to New Jersey municipal and county public works and utilities participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway.
September 2025
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- September 4
- 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 11
- 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.
NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection (In-Person)
- September 18
- 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 - Traffic Engineering Studies (In-Person)
- September 22
- 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 by examining methodologies for conducting speed studies, evaluating intersection controls, safety analyses and quantifying the effectiveness of safety treatments.
Grant Writing 101: How to get Started (Webinar)
- September 23
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
During this webinar, learn the basics of how to tackle and complete a grant or funding application. Topics will cover understanding what your application requires, organization to collecting necessary information, the readability of your application, how to increase your application’s chances of being funded.
October 2025
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.
NJLTAP - Commonsense Solutions to Intersection Problems (In-Person)
- October 13
- 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 - 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.
November 2025
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 - 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.
December 2025
NJLTAP - Principles of Paving (In-Person)
- December 4
- 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.
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.
