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November 2021
Fundamentals of Infrastructure & Transportation Asset Management Part 1
- November 11, 2021–November 12, 2021
- 10:30 am–3:00 pm
This course will provide students with enough information to develop an asset management program from scratch or allow them to build upon an existing program through exposure to both theory-based research and development outcomes as well as use cases and best practices that are based on real world examples.
December 2021
NJLTAP - Every Day Counts (EDC) for Public Works (Webinar)
- December 1, 2021
- 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.
NJLTAP - How to Fill Out the NJDEP Municipal Tonnage Report & Accompanying Forms
- December 7, 2021
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
This presentation will review the process for completing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection municipal tonnage report, which is an excel file report provided by NJDEP. It will explain the difference between industrial and commercial categorizing.
COVID-19 and the Economic Factors Shaping Transportation and Recovery in 2022
- December 9, 2021
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Dr. James W. Hughes has been tracking economic recovery from COVID-19 and its impact on transportation, demographic shifts, and more throughout the pandemic. In this free webinar, he will discuss trends that transportation is facing, opportunities, and what the “new” normal might look like as we head into the new year.
NJLTAP - Traffic Signal Design and Electrical Signal Design (Webinar)
- December 15, 2021–December 16, 2021
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This course is for anyone who designs traffic signals. The class will enable participants to successfully design a traffic signal above ground layout, successfully design and implement the electrical portion of traffic signals including underground components, and provide an opportunity to learn.
January 2022
*POSTPONED* Data-Driven Countermeasures for Traffic Safety - Webinar
- January 19, 2022–January 20, 2022
- 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.
February 2022
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- February 3, 2022
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Are you a recipient of a Federal Aid grant? Effective and efficient “management” of the funds received from such a grant is critical to insuring future eligibility and reimbursement. This course highlights key requirements and responsibilities that must be met as a condition to the grant.
Autonomous Vehicles: Testing, Public Acceptance and Accessibility
- February 10, 2022
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
In this presentation, Dr. Adel W. Sadek from the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo will briefly summarize some of his team's recent research into Autonomous Vehicles. Specifically, they will review three AV projects which have recently been completed or are underway.
How can artificial intelligence transform the surface transportation system?
- February 23, 2022
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
During this talk, Dr. Yeganeh Hayeri will evaluate this gap by utilizing a systematic review approach to categorize and synthesize the principal existing concepts in surface transportation systems using machine learning algorithms while decomposing them into their fundamental elements.
March 2022
NJLTAP - Every Day Counts (EDC) for Public Works (Webinar)
- March 23, 2022
- 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.
Fundamentals of Asset Management Part 2: Asset Investment Planning
- March 23, 2022–March 24, 2022
- 10:30 am–3:00 pm
This follow up, 2-day session is intended to build upon the content previously covered in the Fundamentals of Asset Management Part 1 course and is generally geared towards folks who are involved with or responsible for maintenance and operations planning and management.
NJLTAP - Innovating at the Local Public Works Level (Webinar)
- March 23, 2022
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
In this webinar, come learn how the network of local technical assistance programs work with the Federal Highway Administration in the Build a Better Mousetrap competition to inspire innovation from local agencies around the country.
April 2022
2022 Work Zone Safety Conference
- April 7, 2022
- 8:30 am–1:00 pm
The New Jersey Work Zone Safety Conference promotes work zone safety awareness on local and state roadways for a multi-disciplinary audience of construction, engineering, public safety, maintenance and operations personnel. Register today!
NJLTAP - Curve Advisory Speeds (Webinar)
- April 11, 2022
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
In 2021, NJ had 691 fatalities on public roads. Over 60% of these involve roadway departure. Nearly 30% involved a curve. This webinar will cover what you can do to keep the public on the road and how to properly set curve advisory speeds using procedures outlined in the MUTCD.
May 2022
NJLTAP - A Safe System Based Framework for Assessing Intersections (Webinar)
- May 17, 2022
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
The Safe System assessment of an intersection can serve as an additional metric to show alternatives analysis and identify an optimal solution for an intersection. In this webinar, you will learn about the SSI framework and explore the potential to apply the methodology within the decision-making process for intersections.
NJLTAP - Implementing a Safe System Approach (Webinar)
- May 19, 2022
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
In this webinar, you will learn about strategies that state and local transportation agencies are implementing to advance the Safe System approach with focus on the Safe Roads and Safe Speed elements.
July 2022
Federal-aid Requirements and LPA Stewardship (Webinar)
- July 7, 2022–July 8, 2022
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This program will review the cradle to grave process of federal-aid programs, from planning and project concept, plans, specifications, estimates and bidding, and construction. The intent of this course is to assist local agencies with proper federal-aid compliance.
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- July 26, 2022
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This course is designed specifically for project engineers, project inspectors, supervisors and those in responsible charge of federal aid construction projects. It presents essential requirements and procedures for insuring conformance with contract plans and specifications including records and documentation necessary to
September 2022
Hydrogen Energy Workshop
- September 30, 2022
- 8:00 am–6:00 pm
An inaugural forum on hydrogen energy technologies and policy to encourage collaboration and innovative project development, foster public/private partnerships, and support state governments in meeting clean energy, resilience, and environmental justice goals—with a focus on opportunities for Northeast states.
October 2022
NJLTAP - Roadway and Traffic Safety Improvement Program (Webinar)
- October 13, 2022
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
This course covers how to establish and maintain a roadway and traffic safety improvement programs. Participants learn how to implement safety improvements targeted at areas that have a history of crashes or exhibit conditions associated with high-crash areas.
Road ecology: Are we taking the right turns?
- October 18, 2022
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
There are an estimated one to two million collisions between cars and large animals every year in the United States, This webinar will help teach state and local transportation agencies meet the needs of the traveling public, maintain human safety, and conserve wildlife.
In-Person Event - NJLTAP - Pavement Management
- October 28, 2022
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
This course provides the basics for developing a road surface management program to help local governments manage their pavements by providing an understanding of the concept and importance of road surface inventories and condition surveys. A review of the basic components of flexible and rigid pavements is discussed.
November 2022
Bridge Management Systems - Infrastructure Asset Management Academy
- November 9, 2022
- 9:30 am–4:00 pm
This course will provide attendees an overview of what a BMS is and how a BMS can help bridge owners justify needed funds, allocate money to programs, forecast condition and performance to plan for the future, do strategic analysis, select a program of projects that achieve the largest benefit over cost, and more.
*POSTPONED* Maintaining Safe Walking Surfaces in Winter
- November 21, 2022
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
Public Works departments will be challenged all winter long with maintaining safe walking surfaces for the public. This presentation will discuss how to prevent and manage icy walking surfaces under the responsibility of municipalities and counties, such as sidewalks.
January 2023
NJLTAP - Slide in Bridge Construction (In-Person)
- January 1, 2023
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Slide-in bridge construction (SIBC) is one of several accelerated bridge construction (ABC) technologies being advanced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compared to more traditional methods of bridge construction, and due to its shorter work zone durations and reduced impacts on traffic, SIBC has many benefits.
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