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May 2024
NJLTAP - Local Road Safety Plans (In-Person)
- May 22, 2024
- 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 an having an LRSP can help you!
June 2024
**CLASS IS FULL** NJLTAP - Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings (In-Person)
- June 14, 2024
- 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!
July 2024
** Class Full ** NJLTAP - Guide Rail and Median Barrier Inspection (In-Person)
- July 11, 2024
- 9:30 am–3:00 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.
August 2024
NJLTAP - An Introduction to Local Road Safety Plans for Small Communities (Webinar)
- August 21, 2024
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
This webinar 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.
September 2024
Virtual Training to Protect the Pedestrian Officer (In-Person)
- September 6, 2024
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Hosted by Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT), this full-day course explores ways to protecting the pedestrian officer including virtual reality training.
NJDHTS - Traffic Enforcement & Engagement Acuity (In-Person Middlesex)
- September 13, 2024
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This course will break down the component parts of a traffic stop by first addressing the acuity of the Officer as is relates to the Motor Vehicle Code in New Jersey. This is must-have for any full-time NJ law enforcement officer. Register today!
**Class Full** Traffic Incident Management Train-the-Trainer (In-Person)
- September 19, 2024
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This three-day program is designed for experienced police personnel who seek to become trainers in work zone traffic control.
NJLTAP - Implementing a Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Strategy at the Local Level (In-Pers
- September 25, 2024
- 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.
October 2024
**Class Full** NJLTAP - Public Sidewalk Curb Ramp Design (In-Person)
- October 17, 2024
- 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.
NJLTAP - Construction and Project Cost Estimating for Public Works Projects (In-Perso
- October 21, 2024
- 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.
26th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase
- October 23, 2024
- 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
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- October 25, 2024
- 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.
November 2024
NJLTAP - Principles of Paving (In-Person)
- November 12, 2024
- 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.
Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)
- November 14, 2024
- 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 2024
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management (Webinar)
- December 4, 2024
- 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 - Basic Math and Plan Reading (In-Person)
- December 5, 2024
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course provides a refresher on basic math skills related to construction inspection and road maintenance, as well as how to locate information within a set of plans. Topics will include reading notes, determining quantities and understanding topography, basic Geometry, area and volume. Road Foreman, Inspectors and Cre
Functional Recovery as a Bridge to Resilient Transportation Systems
- December 6, 2024
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
Expert speaker will discuss the framework of Functional Recovery developed by NIST and FEMA as a better-than code approach for the design and recovery of our built environment.
NJLTAP - Every Day Counts (EDC) for Public Works (Webinar)
- December 11, 2024
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Register for this webinar introducing the Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts concept to Local Public Agencies, specifically geared towards public works and road department personnel. The course will discuss implementation of these initiatives around the United States, as well as in New Jersey.
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- December 12, 2024
- 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 - Project Management for Everyone (In-Person)
- December 16, 2024
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
This course is designed to introduce many of these best practices to any audience. Whether you are new or experienced, you will walk away from this class with new outlooks and ideas about how to be a better project manager or team member.
January 2025
Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)
- January 7
- 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 9
- 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 14–January 16
- 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 2025
NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Person)
- February 3–February 4
- 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.
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