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April 2020
*Postponed* NJLTAP - Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training
- April 23, 2020
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
This day long 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
June 2020
Webinar on Thickness Design of Low-Volume Pavements
- June 16, 2020
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
UTC partners at Cornell University’s Local Roads Program have developed a new software tool to help local agencies do their own pavement designs. Under-designing roads can mean more expensive repairs for local towns and counties in the long run. To address this issue a user-friendly software tool tool was developed.
Traffic Signal Timing & Analysis (2 Day Webinar)
- June 17, 2020–June 18, 2020
- 8:00 am–3:00 pm
This course is for anyone who designs traffic signals. The workshop will address traffic signal design from analysis to plan preparation.
July 2020
Webinar on the Beneficial Use of Dredged Materials for Coastal Resilience
- July 13, 2020
- 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Through beneficially using dredged material for non-structural and nature-based components of coastal projects to reduce vulnerabilities to storms and sea-level rise, there is the dual benefit of maintaining safe and navigable waterways in the state while increasing the resilience of our coastal communities.
August 2020
NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- August 4, 2020
- 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
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- August 6, 2020
- 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.
NJLTAP - Combating Roadway Departure Crashes (Postponed)
- August 12, 2020
- 8:00 am–3:30 pm
This course provides participants with some tools for addressing roadway departure crashes. Topics covered in this course include a discussion of engineering countermeasures as well as implementation strategies.
CAIT Webinar Series: Geotechnical Asset Management
- August 24, 2020
- 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
This webinar will introduce the concepts of asset management for retaining walls, slopes, embankments, and subgrades and introduce the an example workflow and tools for starting asset management.
September 2020
State-of-the-Art in the Use of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Other Technologies
- September 16, 2020
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
This webinar will provide an overview of the advances in NDE technologies, especially those employing rapid and automated data collection and analysis, and benefits for bridge management stemming from periodical multi-NDE technology surveys.
October 2020
CAIT Seminar Series: A Seminar on Port Logistics
- October 20, 2020
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
This webinar will provide insights on how the US ports compare to global developments on the above aspects, with emphasis on the role of public sector officials and on governing the relationship between public sector and international companies operating in a global environmental.
22nd Annual NJDOT Research Showcase
- October 28, 2020–October 30, 2020
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
This years NJDOT Research Showcase is going virtual! Register today to hear about the latest innovations from all over the state!
November 2020
Celebrating 10 years of the Transportation Autism Project at CAIT
- November 16, 2020
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
October 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the Transportation Autism Project at CAIT. This webinar focuses on the first ten years of innovative work from the Center making transportation accessible for those on the autism spectrum.
December 2020
Pandemic Challenges and Solutions at State DOTs
- December 3, 2020
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
This webinar shares the experiences and problem-solving approaches to maintaining effective training programs that meet the needs of employees and their agencies. Learn how your agency can move from reaction to action in the during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- December 9, 2020–December 10, 2020
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
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.
Effects of Exposure to Fire on Strength of Suspension Bridge Cables Over Time
- December 9, 2020
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
In this webinar, PIs will discuss work to date studying the reduction of suspension bridge cable strength over time due to fire. This includes, early findings following high-fidelity forensic investigations of structures subjected to fire, quantifying hazards associated with traffic patterns and access to cables, and more.
January 2021
Studying Damages from Hurricane Maria to Improve Future Infrastructure Resilience
- January 29, 2021
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Following Hurricane Maria, CAIT-affiliated researchers at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico have been studying the damage, examining transportation infrastructure that failed during the storm, and developing resources to make local transportation infrastructure more resilient and prepared for future weather events.
February 2021
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- February 24, 2021
- 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.
Enhancing the Resilience of Tunnels Subject to Fire Events
- February 25, 2021
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Major tunnel fires not only result in the loss of lives but can also cause property damage and long service disruptions that can result in millions of dollars lost and major socioeconomic impacts. While much research has gone into safety surrounding fire events in tunnels, less has been done in resilience.
March 2021
Celebrating International Women’s Day by Showcasing Latest Transportation Research
- March 8, 2021
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
The way we think about and use transportation as it exists today has been shaped by innovative women leaders throughout history. On International Women’s Day, CAIT is taking the time to recognize some of the women leaders in transportation research at the Center, and their recent work. Register here!
*POSTPONED* Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects
- March 23, 2021
- 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
NJLTAP - Grant Management for Federal-aid Projects (Webinar)
- March 25, 2021
- 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.
April 2021
NJLTAP - Roadway and Traffic Safety Improvement Program (Webinar)
- April 13, 2021–April 14, 2021
- 10:00 am–12:00 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.
NJLTAP - Low-Volume Pavement Design (Webinar)
- April 28, 2021
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
Most local roads and streets are low-volume, but are not actually designed. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of geometric and thickness design of roads and streets with less than 2,000 vehicles per day. Register today!
May 2021
NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management Training for Emergency Responders (Webinar)
- May 7, 2021
- 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.
June 2021
NJLTAP - Construction and Project Cost Estimating for Public Works Projects (Webinar)
- June 3, 2021
- 9:00 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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