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
Training & Events
May 2024
NJLTAP - Local Road Safety Plans (In-Person)
- May 22, 2024
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course 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!
July 2024
** Class Full ** NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection (In-Person)
- July 11, 2024
- 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
NJLTAP - An Introduction to Local Road Safety Plans for Small Communities (Webinar)
- August 21, 2024
- 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.
October 2024
NJLTAP - Construction and Project Cost Estimating for Public Works Projects (In-Perso
- October 21, 2024
- 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.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- October 25, 2024
- 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.
December 2024
NJLTAP - Basic Math and Plan Reading (In-Person)
- December 5, 2024
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course provides a refresher on basic math skills related to construction inspection and road maintenance, as well as how to locate information within a set of plans. Topics will include reading notes, determining quantities and understanding topography, basic Geometry, area and volume. Road Foreman, Inspectors and Cre
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- December 12, 2024
- 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.
January 2025
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- January 7, 2025
- 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.
February 2025
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- February 13, 2025
- 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.
March 2025
**Class Full** Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-Person)
- March 24, 2025–March 26, 2025
- 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.
May 2025
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- May 1, 2025
- 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.
Work Zone Safety Awareness for Police (Webinar)
- May 28, 2025
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
This course, similar to our Work Zone Safety Awareness Program, is specifically being offered to current New Jersey law enforcement officers who require an overview of working safely in the roadway.
June 2025
NJLTAP - 2023 MS4 Stormwater Permit Changes (Webinar)
- June 10, 2025
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
NJ's MS4 stormwater permit underwent significant changes, including the implementation of a two-tier system (Tier A and Tier B) with varying requirements, a focus on developing Watershed Improvement Plans, and the Inland Flood Protection Rule, all aimed at improving water quality and flood resilience. Learn more here!
NJLTAP - Stormwater Regulations Impact on Daily Public Works Operations (Webinar)
- June 17, 2025
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection oversees the Stormwater Management Program for the state. Municipalities and Counties are required to obtain stormwater permits. So, how do we implement best practices to mitigate stormwater issues? How does public works consider stormwater in its day to day activities?
July 2025
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- July 1, 2025
- 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
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)
- July 15, 2025–July 16, 2025
- 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
September 2025
Grant Writing 101: How to get Started (Webinar)
- September 23, 2025
- 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.
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management (In-Person)
- September 25, 2025
- 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.
October 2025
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)
- October 1, 2025–October 2, 2025
- 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
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- October 16, 2025
- 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.
December 2025
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- December 11, 2025
- 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 - Traffic Incident Management (Webinar)
- December 12, 2025
- 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.
January 2026
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- January 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.
February 2026
NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Person)
- February 9–February 10
- 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.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- February 12
- 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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