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November 2026

NJLTAP - Local Road Safety Plans (In-Person)

  • November 4
  • 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 having a LRSP can help you!

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NJLTAP - Construction and Project Cost Estimating for Public Works Projects (In-Perso

  • November 5
  • 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.

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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!

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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.

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Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)

  • November 12
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

The Work Zone Safety Awareness Program is offered to participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway. This course is vital for personnel who are required to set up short-term work zones or are assigned to long-term projects, to ensure compliance with the national MUTCD standards.

Trustworthy AI for Rail and Transit – Concepts and Fundamentals

  • November 17
  • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

The Rutgers Rail AI Academy is a 3-course workforce training program designed to equip rail professionals with the tools and experience needed to use AI to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and asset management at their respective agencies.

December 2026

NJLTAP - Traffic Impact Analysis for Land Development Review (In-Person)

  • December 1
  • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

Focused on the preparation, review, and evaluation of Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs) for land development projects. This course covers different approaches to quantify safety, operational implications of land development. Tools and methods to quantify impacts include highway safety manual, highway capacity manual.

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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.

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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.

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Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)

  • December 10
  • 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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NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management (Webinar)

  • December 11
  • 8:00 am–2:00 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.

Traffic Control Coordinator Program (Webinar)

  • December 15December 17
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This 3-day program 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.

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This course is designed to introduce local government and public works professionals to the practical, everyday applications of generative AI — no technical background required.
This 3-day program 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.

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