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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PreviousJune 2026
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management (In-Person)
- June 26
- 8:00 am–1:00 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.
NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Person)
- June 29–June 30
- 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.
September 2026
NJLTAP - Traffic Engineering Studies (In-Person)
- September 14
- 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.
NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection (In-Person)
- September 15
- 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 - Asphalt Roads: Common Maintenance Problems (In-person)
- September 17
- 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 - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Person)
- September 28–September 29
- 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.
October 2026
NJLTAP - Understanding Crash Data Analysis and Design Exception Process (In-Person)
- October 7
- 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.
NJLTAP - Commonsense Solutions to Intersection Problems (In-Person)
- October 19
- 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.
November 2026
NJLTAP - Local Road Safety Plans (In-Person)
- November 4
- 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 - Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings (In-Person)
- November 9
- 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 - 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 2026
NJLTAP - Principles of Paving (In-Person)
- December 3
- 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 - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Inspection (In-Person)
- December 8
- 8:30 am–12:30 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.
