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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October 2019
NJLTAP - Winter Operations: Snow and Ice Control for Managers and Supervisors
- October 15, 2019
- 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Managing Winters Operations/Snow and Ice Control requires that those involved have a broad and diverse knowledge base. The ability to plan and prepare, train available staff and to make quick critical decisions are requirements of a successful Manager/Supervisor involved in Winter Operations/Snow and Ice Control.
December 2019
NJLTAP - Design of ADA Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Access Routes
- December 18, 2019
- 8:30 am–4:00 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.
January 2020
Municipal Engineering Construction Inspection Part One
- January 15, 2020
This three-day course is held on consecutive Wednesdays in January and is designed for municipal engineering inspectors who want to improve their overall background in proper inspection of public and private construction movements in the State of New Jersey.
Proven Safety Countermeasures Workshop
- January 28, 2020
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Is your local public agency trying to find new ways to address roadway departure, pedestrian and bicycle crashes, or intersection issues? Register for this course to learn about all the tools available and proven safety country measures you can employ today!
February 2020
Municipal Engineering Construction Inspection Part Two
- February 12, 2020
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
This three-day course held on consecutive Wednesdays in February is designed for municipal engineering inspectors who want to improve their overall background in proper inspection of public and private construction movements in the State of New Jersey.
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