Upcoming Training & Events
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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.
Regional Maritime Symposium
- October 28, 2025
- 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Join us for the Regional Maritime Symposium, a full-day forum focused on the growing importance of the maritime industry in the New Jersey–New York region!
27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase
- October 29, 2025
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
The Annual New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Research Showcase is an opportunity for New Jersey’s transportation community to experience the broad scope of ongoing academic research initiatives and share technology transfer activities being conducted by institutions of higher education (IHE) partners and their
November 2025
Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)
- November 13, 2025
- 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 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.
**Class Full** Traffic Control Coordinator Program (Webinar)
- December 16, 2025–December 18, 2025
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This 3-day webinar 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.
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.
Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)
- January 8
- 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.
"Class Full" Traffic Control Coordinator Program (Webinar)
- January 13–January 15
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This 3-day webinar 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.
February 2026
**Class Full** Laser Instructor Course (In-Person)
- February 3–February 5
- 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 - 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.
**Class Full** NJDHTS - Data-Driven Countermeasures for Traffic Safety (In-person)
- February 10–February 11
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This course will take you step-by-step on how to utilize the Crash Analysis Tool (CAT) in a computer lab or webinar by first developing queries for your specific town that identify crash prone locations. Those queries will be saved and exported to form the justification for your DHTS grant proposal.
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.
**Class Full** Traffic Control Coordinator Program (Webinar)
- February 17–February 19
- 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.
**Class Full** Traffic Enforcement & Engagement Acuity (In-Person)
- February 20
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This curriculum focuses on the role of traffic enforcement officers in New Jersey, emphasizing their part in reducing severe injuries and fatalities on the state’s roadways. Officers will gain a deeper understanding of their responsibilities in roadway safety, and how to safely conduct traffic stops.
NJLTAP - Engineering Ethics (Webinar)
- February 24
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Obeying the law is what we have to do. Behaving ethically is what we ought to do, but not necessarily have to. Register for this presentation to learn how to apply your knowledge and experiences of ethical choices that professional engineers must make on a daily basis.
NJLTAP - Vision Zero: Implementing a Towards Zero Deaths Strategy (In-Person)
- February 25
- 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.
CAIT - Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)
- February 26
- 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.
**Class Full** Traffic Enforcement & Engagement Acuity (In-Person)
- February 27
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This curriculum focuses on the role of traffic enforcement officers in New Jersey, emphasizing their part in reducing severe injuries and fatalities on the state’s roadways. Officers will gain a deeper understanding of their responsibilities in roadway safety, and how to safely conduct traffic stops.
March 2026
NJLTAP- Work Zone Safety Awareness for Road Departments (Webinar)
- March 3
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
This course, similar to our Work Zone Safety Awareness Program, is specifically being offered to New Jersey municipal and county public works and utilities participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway.
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