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
October 2022
In-Person Event - NJLTAP - Pavement Management
- October 28, 2022
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This course provides the basics for developing a road surface management program to help local governments manage their pavements by providing an understanding of the concept and importance of road surface inventories and condition surveys. A review of the basic components of flexible and rigid pavements is discussed.
November 2022
*POSTPONED* Maintaining Safe Walking Surfaces in Winter
- November 21, 2022
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
Public Works departments will be challenged all winter long with maintaining safe walking surfaces for the public. This presentation will discuss how to prevent and manage icy walking surfaces under the responsibility of municipalities and counties, such as sidewalks.
January 2023
NJLTAP - Slide in Bridge Construction (In-Person)
- January 1, 2023
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Slide-in bridge construction (SIBC) is one of several accelerated bridge construction (ABC) technologies being advanced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compared to more traditional methods of bridge construction, and due to its shorter work zone durations and reduced impacts on traffic, SIBC has many benefits.
NJLTAP - Design of ADA Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Access Routes (In-person)
- January 1, 2023
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This training is designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes, in particular curb ramps, along our roadways are properly design and constructed for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
March 2023
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- March 16, 2023
- 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.
NJLTAP - Roundabouts Workshop (In-person)
- March 21, 2023
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
This is a one-day workshop. This class aims to advance the practitioner’s knowledge of roundabout basics as well as fundamentals of traffic operations and geometric design. We will share both best and noteworthy practices, as well as the latest research in modern roundabout design.
NJLTAP - Roundabouts Workshop (In-person)
- March 22, 2023
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
This is a one-day workshop. This class aims to advance the practitioner’s knowledge of roundabout basics as well as fundamentals of traffic operations and geometric design. We will share both best and noteworthy practices, as well as the latest research in modern roundabout design.
NJLTAP - Design of ADA Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Access Routes (Webinar)
- March 29, 2023–March 31, 2023
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
This training is designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes, in particular curb ramps, along our roadways are properly design and constructed for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
May 2023
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (In-person)
- May 18, 2023
- 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.
June 2023
NJLTAP - Roadway and Roadside Drainage (In-person)
- June 14, 2023
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This course covers the examination of drainage problems, properties and effects of soil and subsurface water, and how to maintain, inspect, and install culverts among many other drainage issues.
NJLTAP - Roadway and Roadside Drainage (In-Person)
- June 15, 2023
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This course covers the examination of drainage problems, properties and effects of soil and subsurface water, and how to maintain, inspect, and install culverts among many other drainage issues.
NJLTAP - NJDEP Clean Communities Update (Webinar)
- June 22, 2023
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Executive Director Joann Gemenden will provide an update on the New Jersey Clean Communities program, a statewide, comprehensive, litter-abatement program created by the passage of the Clean Communities Act in 1986.
September 2023
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- September 13, 2023
- 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.
NJLTAP - Common Sense Solutions for Intersection Problems (In-person)
- September 26, 2023
- 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 2023
NJLTAP - Design of ADA Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Access Routes (Webinar)
- October 3, 2023–October 5, 2023
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
This training is designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes, in particular curb ramps, along our roadways are properly design and constructed for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
NJLTAP - Conducting Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Inspections (Webinar)
- October 12, 2023–October 13, 2023
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
Conducting Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity Inspection will provide online training for field inspectors to perform traffic sign retroreflectivity inspection using the approved methods by the FHWA for agencies responsible for sign maintenance.
NJLTAP - Traffic Calming (Webinar)
- October 18, 2023–October 19, 2023
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Do you need to know when, where, and how to place things such as speed bumps or signage to slow down traffic on your local roadways? Traffic calming uses physical design and other measures to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
NJLTAP - Engineering and Traffic Studies (In-Person)
- October 30, 2023
- 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.
January 2024
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- January 24, 2024
- 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.
February 2024
NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge (In-Person)
- February 21, 2024
- 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
March 2024
NJLTAP - Traffic Engineering Studies (In-Person)
- March 11, 2024
- 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.
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- March 12, 2024
- 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 - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- March 14, 2024
- 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.
April 2024
NJLTAP - Introduction to Crash Analysis and Design Exception (In-Person)
- April 18, 2024
- 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 - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)
- April 23, 2024
- 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
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