Upcoming Training & Events
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June 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.
August 2026
USDOT Industry Day
- August 12
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Join us for USDOT Industry Day featuring presentations from national bridge leaders and hands-on demonstrations from industry on the state-of-the-practice in bridge safety, assessment, and management technologies.
Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-person)
- August 25–August 27
- 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.
September 2026
Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)
- September 1
- 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.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- September 3
- 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 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.
NJDHTS - Laser Instructor Course (In-Person)
- September 21–September 23
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This course will improve the familiarity of Police Traffic LASER used for speed measurement, give you the knowledge and certification to be a proficient Police Traffic LASER Instructor. The student instructor will learn about tying together motivation for speed enforcement, including a brief overview of Police Traffic RADAR
NJLTAP - Vision Zero: Implementing a Towards Zero Deaths Strategy (In-Person)
- September 23
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This workshop covers the TZD road safety strategy, emphasizing the zero deaths philosophy, highlighting six key areas, and promoting safety culture. Participants will gain insights into implementing TZD on local roads, initiating zero deaths programs, and accessing additional resources.
NJDHTS - NJTR-1 Crash Form Refresher (Webinar)
- September 25
- 8:00 am–1:00 pm
This course covers common NJTR-1 errors for both passenger and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes and offers methods to improve crash data quality. Crash analysis software functions and the role of data in crash analysis will be discussed.
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 - Statistical Methods, AI, & Big Data Analytics Applications in PWA (In-Person
- October 1
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
This workshop reviews basic statistics and analytical/visualization techniques focused on publicly available data related to public works administration. Foundational and advanced statistical analysis technique concentrating on how to access, manage, and analyze datasets to support public works administration.
Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-person)
- October 6–October 8
- 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.
NJLTAP - Pavement Management Systems (In-Person)
- October 8
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Pavement Management Systems provides the basics for developing a pavement management system to help local governments manage their pavement network by providing an understanding of the concept and importance of road surface inventories and condition surveys.
NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Design (In-Person)
- October 13
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
This 1-day workshop will cover the current design guidelines in Sections 5.6.4 through 5.7.4 of the current version of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Roadway Design Manual for public sidewalk curb ramp design. Learn how to properly design public sidewalk curb ramps as per the latest guidelines.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- October 15
- 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 - 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.
NJLTAP - Understanding Crash Data Analysis and Design Exception Process (In-Person)
- October 21
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This workshop is for public agency personnel and consultants working on their behalf to gain an understanding of crash analysis tools and methods.
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!
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.
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.
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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