The Active Transportation training course will discuss the latest research and guidelines for non-motorized transportation modes. Many communities in Pennsylvania are encouraging more active transportation (walking, cycling, etc.) to enhance their community and foster healthy lifestyles. Corresponding to this encouragement of active transportation, communities are looking to develop active transportation plans to help create more facilities such as bicycle paths, sidewalks, trails, greenways, etc. This course will examine the safety and standards for these facilities, as well as how to develop an active transportation plan. The course will also highlight successful examples of local plans, practices, and policies in Pennsylvania. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local officials responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of bicycles, greenways, trails and related facilities. This includes municipal managers, elected officials, public works directors, roadmasters, and code enforcement officers. Updated June 2025.

ADA Transition Plans and Self Evaluations The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all public entities to have a transition plan or self-evaluation in place. The purpose of the plan is to identify existing barriers to access for programs, services, and facilities in the public right-of-way and how the municipality will mitigate those barriers. This course will provide municipalities with the background information and tools necessary to create an ADA-compliant transition plan or self-evaluation. The plan is a valuable tool to improve accessibility, program future activities, create reasonable priorities, and ward off litigation. The course objectives are: • Review the ADA laws and regulations for transition plans/self evaluations. • Examine the components of an ADA transition plan/self evaluation. • Develop the ability to create a transition plans/self evaluation through workshops and exercises The course will be helpful to officials responsible for complying with the ADA, developing a plan, inspecting facilities, and creating ADA-compliant documents and procedures. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local government officials responsible for complying with the ADA. This includes municipal managers, elected officials, ADA coordinators, public works directors, roadmasters, and code enforcement officers.

Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can act as your “personal assistant,” streamlining routine tasks and boosting productivity. From drafting emails and summarizing reports to reviewing technical documents, preparing newsletters, and providing quick documentation for staff, this session will highlight practical, everyday applications. Beyond the basics, you’ll also see how AI can support creative problem-solving, research, strategic planning, public engagement, and more…helping you focus on what matters most.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination based upon disability. Title III of the act focuses on public accommodations and states that “barriers to access” are considered discrimination. A curb that prohibits a wheelchair from accessing a sidewalk, for example, is a barrier to access and is therefore discrimination. Also, under the ADA, all new construction must meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, which are part of the Code of Federal Regulations. While the spirit of the ADA is clear, the application of its specific requirements to local roadway maintenance and operations can be complex. What constitutes new construction within the ADA Accessibility Guidelines? Certainly, the placement of sidewalks in a new residential development is considered new construction, but what about the replacement of a deteriorated segment of sidewalk or the repaving of a local road? This course helps to answer questions like these, as well as providing specifics about planning, design, construction, and materials useful to municipal public works employees. Intended Audience: All public works employees involved with ADA transportation facilities, including municipal decision makers such as managers, foremen, codes inspectors, and zoning officers, and road crew members with ADA facility responsibilities. Engineers are welcome to attend, but the focus is on non-engineers. Updated, June 2025

Explore the benefits of Cape Seal, a powerful combination of chip seal and slurry or micro surfacing, designed to deliver enhanced durability and improved surface quality. This drop-in will guide you through the mechanics, applications, and advantages of Cape Seal as a versatile preservation strategy for aging pavements. Presented by pavement preservation specialists, this session will cover: • What Cape Seal is and how it works • Ideal use cases and pavement conditions • Step-by-step application process • Performance benefits and cost-effectiveness • Real-world examples and project outcomes Cape Seal offers the structural strength of chip seal with the smooth finish of slurry or micro surfacing—making it a smart choice for agencies looking to extend pavement life while improving ride quality and appearance. Whether you`re involved in planning and/or execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including street superintendents, roadmasters, public works directors, foreman, and select crew members this drop-in will equip you with practical knowledge to make informed decisions about your pavement preservation program.

Discover how micro surfacing can be a game-changer in your pavement preservation toolkit. This drop-in dives into the science, application, and benefits of micro surfacing—a high-performance surface treatment designed to restore skid resistance, seal minor cracks, and improve ride quality. Led by industry experts, this session will explore: • What micro surfacing is and how it differs from other treatments • Ideal conditions and pavement types for micro surfacing • Application methods and equipment • Performance expectations and lifecycle cost benefits • Success stories Whether you`re involved in planning and/or execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including street superintendents, roadmasters, public works directors, foreman, and select crew members this drop-in will equip you with practical knowledge to make informed decisions about your pavement preservation program.

Join us for an insightful drop-in exploring the critical role of seal coat in extending the life of asphalt pavements. As infrastructure budgets tighten and road networks age, preservation strategies like seal coating offer a cost-effective solution to maintain pavement performance and appearance. In this session, industry experts will cover: • What seal coat is and how it works • Benefits of seal coating for various pavement types • Application techniques and best practices • Common challenges and how to overcome them • Case studies demonstrating real-world results Whether you`re involved in planning and/or execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including street superintendents, roadmasters, public works directors, foreman, and select crew members this drop-in will equip you with practical knowledge to make informed decisions about your pavement preservation program.

The Asphalt Road Maintenance course provides an overview of road maintenance treatments that extend the life of pavements. The course will review the importance of preventive maintenance, identify common asphalt distress and the causes of the distress, and the appropriate treatments. Some of the common treatments will be reviewed to provide basic information on the processes, materials, and equipment. Information on the surface repairs of pothole patching, crack sealing, seal coat*, mastics, high friction surface treatment, mechanized skin patching, slurry seal*, micro-surfacing*, ultra-thin friction course*, will be reviewed. The following structural upgrades will also be covered, asphalt overlay, FB paving/cold mix paving, cold and hot-in place recycling, CP-2, and full depth reclamation*. The course will focus on doing the “Right treatment, to the right pavement, at the right time.” *The specific details of performing these operations are included in other LTAP courses. The information presented will focus on where and when to use these treatments as it relates to the distress they are used to repair. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the planning and execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including: street superintendents, roadmasters, public works directors, foreman, and select crew members.

Many municipalities in Pennsylvania employ some sort of asset management, whether it is properly planning for road maintenance or using an advanced database system to manage signs, roads, bridges, and even park benches. This course will explore the variety of asset management systems and approaches used throughout Pennsylvania and help municipal officials determine the right level of asset management for their needs. Participants will enhance their knowledge of asset management systems and their benefits to municipalities. Intended Audience: Individuals responsible for asset management, budgeting/planning for maintenance activities, and/or managing public works activities, including public works managers, roadmasters, and street superintendents. Others who would benefit from this course include municipal management, employees, elected officials, and public works employees.

The Federal Highway Administration requires the inspection of structures over 20 feet in length. This course discusses why the requirements for inspection were established and ownership responsibilities. As an introductory level course, components and terminology of smaller span structures are discussed to aid in reading bridge inspection reports. Components of different bridges, including the approach roadway, deck, superstructure, and substructure are discussed as well as culverts. The course discusses common (and uncommon) failure mechanisms typically encountered on smaller span structures. Three sample bridge inspection reports are reviewed, to familiarize municipal officials and employees with the importance of understanding these reports. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the maintenance of locally owned bridges (particularly spans less than 20 feet), including: elected officials, public works directors, roadmasters and bridge foremen/crew leaders.

The purpose of this course is to review and understand the needs of pedestrians in the modern transportation environment. The course will review national and Pennsylvania pedestrian safety data, pedestrian mobility characteristics, and pedestrian behaviors. It will also examine federal and state guidelines for pedestrian facilities, including crosswalks, and other features. Finally, the course will review Federal Highway Administration and PennDOT programs to improve pedestrian safety and discuss how to implement those elements locally. Workshop activities will encourage participants to improve pedestrian safety, support walking activities in communities, determine when and how to mark crosswalks, improve the visibility of pedestrian facilities, and make physical road improvements for pedestrian safety. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local officials responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of pedestrian facilities. This includes municipal managers, elected officials, public works directors, roadmasters, police officers and code enforcement officers. Updated, June 20205.

This course will focus on studies for determining the application of curve warning signs and other safety features for curves. The course will also examine other features of germane curve safety, including pavement quality, superelevation, shoulder edge drop-offs, clear zones, and fixed object hazards. Students will be able to explore the application of curve warning signs through several real examples. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local government officials responsible for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of traffic signs, roadway safety, and asset management. This includes traffic technicians, public works directors, supervisors, roadmasters, police officers and crew responsible for traffic signs. Updated, June 2025.

This course covers the effect water has on roadways. Emphasis is on problems caused by poor drainage with discussion on various ways to handle these problems. Basic roadway drainage systems and their usage are reviewed. Industry standard procedures for replacing cross pipes are presented in detail. Regulatory agency policies and permit requirements are presented. The importance of performing routine inspection of drainage system assets is discussed with emphasis on the relationship to planning and Federal Aid reimbursement in the case of a disaster. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the planning and execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including: street superintendents, roadmasters, public works directors, crew foremen, and select crew members.

This course introduces attendees to the basics of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, with a focus on municipal program uses. Participants will learn the variety of types and pertinent uses of the drones such as bridge/building inspections, roadway pavement visual condition assessments, and more. The course will introduce the governing regulations for use, equipment data collection capabilities, and associated costs. Note, this course is not intended to teach actual operation techniques of drones; its focus is basic drones understanding toward municipal utilization and program development planning. Intended Audience: Primarily individuals who are involved in infrastructure, police and program planning including municipal managers, public works directors, police chiefs, municipal supervisors, and personnel responsible for infrastructure inspection.

In today’s dynamic municipal workforce, effective communication across generations is critical to driving collaboration, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional public service. This interactive webinar will equip municipal professionals with practical strategies to navigate the diverse communication styles of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Through real-world scenarios, insights, and interactive discussions, participants will gain tools to strengthen intergenerational understanding, minimize workplace friction, and cultivate a cohesive, inclusive environment that aligns with the evolving needs of the communities they serve. Join us to build bridges, not barriers, in your organization.

The course will educate municipal employees on the importance of erosion and sedimentation control, including the importance of post construction stormwater management. It will review erosion and sedimentation and the control measures. The installation procedures and examples of the measures will be described. The municipality’s role in monitoring post construction stormwater management will be discussed. The steps on developing your own erosion and sediment plan will be reviewed. Intended Audience: Individuals who are performing maintenance or construction on or near municipal roadways or bridges, and employees responsible for MS4 E&S and PCSM inspections, including: roadmasters, crew foremen, equipment operators and laborers. Others who would benefit from this course include: municipal managers and elected officials to understand the importance and for budgeting purposes.

This course provides formal training in this operation to supplement the specifications that were incorporated into PennDOT Publication 447, Approved Products for Lower Volume Local Roads. Full Depth Reclamation provides local government agencies with another operation to consider when planning road and street projects. This process recycles existing pavement materials saving energy and valuable resources. The participants will be able to identify typical roadway distress that can be addressed by Full Depth Reclamation. The various types of the Full Depth Reclamation process will be described. The latest techniques, material and equipment will be reviewed to assist the participants in project design for planning purposes. The operational sequence of performing this activity will be presented. Intended Audience: Local government officials responsible for asset management, project planning, and inspection of roadway improvement projects. This includes Public Works Directors, Supervisors, Road Masters and Foremen.

This course is for municipalities interested in learning about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how this technology may be able to assist them in increasing efficiency and reducing costs for asset management and transportation planning. Common goals and objectives of municipalities often include improving communication and transparency between staff, elected officials, and the public, effectively transferring institutional knowledge as staff changes, recording maintenance history, and automating inspection processes. This training provides the attendees with the opportunity to see how to utilize different types of interactive GIS web map applications. Additionally, the class provides an introduction to how applications are created and how data is collected and maintained. Intended Audience: Primarily individuals who are involved in the operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and assets, including public works directors and field maintenance personnel. Personnel involved in designing and inspecting municipal assets and infrastructure will also benefit from the knowledge gained in this training.

This course identifies various types of geosynthetic materials used in road maintenance operations. Attendees will gain the knowledge and understanding of the common types of geosynthetic materials as well as their applications and functions. Instructors will review the cost benefits in using geosynthetics in the preventive maintenance of roadway structures. Such uses of geosynthetics as subsurface drainage, subgrade stabilization, soil reinforcement, erosion and sedimentation control, and paving fabric will also be discussed. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the planning and execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including: elected officials, public works directors, roadmasters, crew foremen, and select crew members.

Do you need to conduct studies to erect regulatory signs? How do you do the studies? Who can do the studies? This course answers these questions and more, by demonstrating how to conduct basic engineering and traffic studies for establishment of regulatory signs on municipal roads. It reviews applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and required study procedures for establishing, revising and removing traffic restrictions, as presented in PennDOT Publication 212, Official Traffic Control Devices. Participants also complete exercises in which they perform common engineering and traffic studies using real data. Intended Audience: Individuals conducting engineering and traffic studies and those responsible for identifying safety problems and potential solutions including: law enforcement personnel, roadmasters, and street superintendents. Others who would benefit from this course include: elected officials, public works employees. Engineers are welcome to attend, but the focus is on the non-engineer.

This program equips municipal public works leaders with the skills and confidence to lead teams, navigate challenges, and drive results in their communities. Across four interactive hours, participants will: develop essential supervisory and leadership capabilities, handle conflict and difficult conversations with confidence, strengthen emotional intelligence to build trust and engagement, and apply strategic thinking to make informed, transparent decisions. Designed for leaders at all levels—from elected officials and department directors to supervisors and front-line staff—the course empowers participants to create stronger teams, improve workplace culture, and deliver public works projects more effectively. Intended Audience: This course is designed for individuals involved in municipal public roles who participate in leading, managing, or supporting teams. While the primary focus is on developing leadership and people management skills, the content is relevant and valuable for a wide range of participants, including elected officials, municipal managers, public works directors, roadmasters, superintendents, foremen, and crew members. By bringing together participants across levels, the program fosters shared understanding, consistent leadership practices, and stronger collaboration within municipal organizations.

This course will teach participants how to develop a local road safety plan that provides a framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing safety improvements on local roads. The content of a local road safety plan is tailored to local issues and needs and will vary accordingly. The process of developing a plan results in a prioritized list of issues, safety concerns, actions, and improvements, which can then be used to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on local roads. This course is based on the Federal Highway Administration’s Local Road Safety Plan Guidebook, the PennDOT Strategic Highway Safety Plan, and other relevant resources. Municipalities should consider developing a local road safety plan to use as a tool for reducing fatalities, injuries, and crashes and properly allocating limited safety resources. The plan should be viewed as a living document that can be updated to reflect changing local needs and priorities. This course will: • Examine the components of a local road safety plan. • Review national and state regulations and guidelines for developing local road safety plans. • Explain through workshops and exercises how to create a local road safety plan. Intended Audience: The course is intended for local government officials responsible for the management of transportation facilities. This includes municipal elected officials, public works directors, supervisors, roadmasters, planners, police officers, and other responsible for safety.

One of the most aggravating occurrences undermining the structural stability of a newly reconstructed or resurfaced road is the utility repair cut. This course covers the management of roadway excavations by contractors and utilities through local ordinances, permits, fees, specifications and inspection. It compares local ordinances with state procedures for state roads. It also discusses PA One Call, trenching and shoring, work zone traffic control, and liability. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the ordinance, permitting, and monitoring process to effectively manage utility excavations on locally owned roads and streets, including: elected officials, public works directors, road masters, foremen, and select crew members.

PennDOT recently updated its unsignalized midblock crosswalk and trail crossings policy. This session will review the new policy and how it affects existing and proposed crossings in your municipality. The purpose of the policy is to improve safety at these locations through the consistent application of studies and implementation of appropriate signs, markings and other safety measures at the crossings. Join us to see how this new policy affects your crossings, and how you can improve pedestrian/bicyclist safety in your community. 

This course will introduce participants to the stormwater processes, explain the need for stormwater control measures (SCMs), highlight the key laws regulating SCMs, define the common types of SCMs, and provide an overview of inspection and general maintenance activities. Attendees will learn to about different aspects of a municipal SCM program including inventory methods, inspections approaches, and maintenance needs as required by municipal codes, MS4/NPDES permits, and Chapter 102 NPDES permits. This content focuses on NPDES MS4 permit MCM 5 activities, with a brief overview of all MS4 MCMs. Example checklists and resources will illustrate topics presented. Intended Audience: Primarily intended for individuals who are involved in the planning level and permit adherence aspects of operation and maintenance of SCMs, including public works directors, personnel involved in establishing and administering local stormwater policies. SCM maintenance staff, persons reviewing SCM development plans, and inspecting SCMs would also benefit from the course content. Intended Audience: Primarily intended for individuals who are involved in the planning level and permit adherence aspects of operation and maintenance of SCMs, including public works directors, personnel involved in establishing and administering local stormwater policies. SCM maintenance staff, persons reviewing SCM development plans, and inspecting SCMs would also benefit from the course content.

The consistent application and maintenance of pavement markings are paramount to motorists` safety. This course covers all aspects of pavement markings from their purpose and intent to their installation and maintenance on roadways. Content is based on the Federal Highway Administration`s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the most current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) practices, regulations, and resources. Participants will discuss and learn more about materials, applications, installation, and maintenance of pavement markings. Intended Audience: Roadmasters, public works directors, engineers, maintenance personnel, street supervisors, and any other individuals involved with the design, installation, and maintenance of pavement markings within their jurisdiction. Others who would benefit from this course include elected officials, public works employees, municipal managers. Engineers are welcome to attend, but the focus is on the non-engineer.

This webinar will discuss the adoption of the 2023 MUTCD in Pennsylvania. We will present an overview of the changes in the 2023 MUTCD, and how these changes will affect the traffic control devices on local roads in your municipality. Some of the key changes include: · Expanded focus on vulnerable road users · Modifications to speed limit and stop sign studies · Adjustments to the placement of advance warning signs · Channelization devices used for emphasis There are also specific compliance dates for weight limit and overhead clearance signs.

Every municipal budget across the commonwealth shares the same big line item: road maintenance and safety. It’s the road crew’s job to keep roads smooth, free from potholes, without snow during winter storms, and draining properly when the spring rain falls. Municipalities and their crews are also responsible for new construction, signage, work zone safety, asset management, and even personnel management. How can you be sure you are doing the best possible job with limited resources? By attending PennDOT’s 2025 Municipal Road Maintenance and Safety Symposium, where you will hear from road maintenance experts, transportation safety professionals, and municipal officials who have a deep understanding of standard road maintenance and safety practices, as well as an eye on new products, services, and technologies. During the three – day symposium, you will have access to road-related workshops, and the “Roadmasters Roundtable” Q&A, plus unlimited entry into the largest municipal exhibit shows in Pennsylvania. All in one place! Since the symposium is held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors’ Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, you’ll also have access to the state’s largest municipal exhibit show. While attending the symposium, you can visit nearly 300 vendors, ask questions about new equipment, network with other road crews from around the state, learn from their experiences, and share your own.

Pipe replacement is an integral part of a roadway drainage system. This course will describe the procedures to plan, permit and replace or install a pipe or culvert. A review of roadway construction standards and methods for installation will be provided. A discussion of the various types of material, pipes/culverts, and aggregate necessary to provide a quality project will be provided. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the planning, design, permitting, and construction process of replacing or installing drainage pipes and culverts including: elected officials, managers, public works directors, roadmasters, superintendents, foremen, crew members, and municipal inspectors.

Many rural roads and urban streets were not built to carry today’s heavy loads. This course reviews laws governing posting and bonding, requirements for developing and implementing a posting and bonding program, and ways to monitor a program. Participants examine a sample bonding agreement. Intended Audience: Individuals responsible for posting weight limits on municipal roadways and issuing permits to haul in excess of those weight limits including: elected officials, municipal secretaries, roadmasters, and street superintendents. Others who would benefit from this course include: law enforcement personnel, engineers, and municipal managers

This course is for municipal employees who are involved in the planning, inspecting, and placement of asphalt paving operations. The course will provide the information needed to properly plan and monitor an asphalt paving project. Basic knowledge of asphalt materials and construction specifications will be provided based on national and state guidelines. The importance of proper roadway preparation to obtain a long lasting product will be discussed followed by a basic discussion of the delivery, placement, and compaction process in paving operations. Intended Audience: Public Works employees who are involved in asphalt paving, particularly roadmasters, field technicians, and equipment operators. Others who would benefit from this course include inspectors and street supervisors involved in monitoring asphalt paving projects for local governments.

A CALCULATOR IS NECESSARY FOR THIS COURSE. 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. The participants perform material estimating, problem solving, and dealing with cost and quantity estimates. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in collecting roadway measurements and compiling estimates for roadway maintenance and construction projects, including: public works employees such as street supervisors, directors, and roadmasters.

This half-day course will provide training to help ensure local government maintenance projects are done in a manner to achieve maximum quality and longevity by providing the participants with the information needed to monitor these projects. Projects such as Liquid Bituminous Seal Coat, Asphalt Paving, Micro-Surfacing and Nova Chip require attention to detail to ensure a successful project. This course is intended to provide the participants the critical elements of these operations that need monitored so the life expectancy is achieved. Intended Audience: Individuals responsible for performing roadway inventory and condition surveys as well as planning and programming functions such as: public works directors, street supervisors, roadmasters and crew foremen.

This course provides a basic understanding of common safety factors and practices associated with public works road maintenance operations. Specific operations discussed include trench excavation, crack sealing with hot asphalt, mowing and chain saw use, as well as winter maintenance. It provides an overview of why accidents happen and how to protect personnel through the use of personal protective equipment. Workplace awareness is stressed with emphasis on chemical safety, environmental hazards, and vehicle and equipment safety issues. The importance of having a formal safety program in place and how to establish an effective program is discussed. Intended Audience: Individuals who are performing maintenance or construction activities for or on municipal roadways including: roadmasters, crew foremen, equipment operators, and laborers. Others who would benefit from this course include municipal managers and elected officials to understand the importance and for budgeting purposes.

This course is directed at the importance of maintenance crews and their operations in reducing municipal liability. The course helps participants understand and assess their major liability exposures by identifying high tort risk areas in roadway activities. It explains tort liability and the tort trial process and presents the basics of implementing and maintaining a risk management program. • Demonstrate knowledge of tort liability laws, process, issues and conditions in PA • Recognize safety issues and high-risk areas in your community • Apply risk management practices to reduce tort liability exposure Intended Audience: All municipal employees are involved in reducing tort liability exposure for the community. While the primary audience is road crews and roadmasters, everyone involved in the municipality should attend, including public works employees, roadmasters, street superintendents, elected officials, law enforcement personnel, municipal managers, office staff, and engineers.

Municipal officials who want to improve the overall safety of their roads will find the Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a good tool for meeting their goals. Conducted through a formal process, an RSA ends with a report and plan to improve safety for all road users. These audits can be completed quickly in the hopes of identifying potential safety issues before crashes occur. Municipalities may conduct road safety audits on existing roads and intersections or during any phase of project development, from planning and preliminary engineering through design and construction. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local government officials responsible for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of traffic signs, roadway safety, and asset management. This includes traffic technicians, public works directors, supervisors, roadmasters, and crews responsible for traffic signs.

This course provides the basics for developing a road surface management program to help local governments manage their pavements. It provides an understanding of the concept and importance of road surface inventories and condition surveys. The basic components of flexible and rigid pavements are reviewed as well as pavement condition evaluations and how to recognize common pavement distress. Repair strategies at the system and project level are also discussed. Participants will perform sample pavement ratings. Intended Audience: Individuals who perform roadway inventory and condition surveys as well those responsible for planning and programming functions, such as public works directors, street supervisors, roadmasters, and crew foremen, will find this course beneficial.

Roadside Safety Features v.II will provide information and resources for municipalities to understand the importance of roadside safety and to be able to determine the most appropriate countermeasures. This class is not a design class but will focus on practical applications of roadside safety concepts. For example, it will follow the common theme for roadside hazard identification and improvement: hazard removal, relocation, make breakaway, shield, and delineate. Therefore, it will cover low cost improvements (pavement markings, delineators, chevrons) and higher cost (barriers). Information on guiderail warrants, types, and end treatments will be presented. Intended Audience: Individuals responsible for maintaining roadsides and identifying safety problems and potential solutions, including roadmasters, street superintendents, public works employees. Others who would benefit from this course include: law enforcement personnel, and elected officials. This is not a design class, so engineers are welcome to attend, but the focus is on the non-engineer.

This course provides the knowledge and understanding needed to establish an efficient and effective roadside vegetation control program. It is based on the concept of an Integrated Vegetation Management philosophy that utilizes manual, mechanical, and chemical control methods to manage roadside vegetation. It also reviews laws and regulations regarding required applicator certification. Due to the emphasis placed on chemical application, this course has been approved by the Pa. Department of Agriculture for Continuing Education Unit credits for those who have received pesticide applicator certification. Certified applicators can receive 3 core credits and 6 credits in each of the following categories: 10, 18, and 23, upon successful completion of this course. Intended Audience: Individuals who are certified pesticide applicators and registered technicians. Public works employees in charge of managing roadside vegetation programs who are interested in using chemical applications in their program should also attend

This course is intended for drivers of municipal vehicles. Recognizing that the cause of the majority of crashes is driver error, the course encourages the development of safe driving behaviors through an understanding of three phases of the driving task, completing a pre-trip vehicle inspection, and work site vehicle operation. The course is presented with these trainee objectives: Learn that the driving task requires a commitment to being as safe as possible; Recognize the messages being communicated through traffic control devices; Use new techniques to drive as safely as possible. After an introduction to the importance of developing safe driving behaviors, the course focuses on recognizing traffic control devices, including signs, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and the contribution of these devices to driver expectancy. After a section describing driving skills and awareness, the course leads trainees through a discussion of specific driving situations to reinforce trainee driving skills and awareness. While these first four modules of the course are useful to all drivers, including those using municipal cars, the course`s final instructional module focuses on the specific needs of equipment operators and CDL holders. Intended audience: Any employee who operates municipal and public works vehicles.

This course provides municipalities with a basic understanding of transportation management issues in and around schools. The course will identify key issues and outline tools and techniques available to mitigate them. At the end of this course, attendees will be able to: - Understand the common transportation issues around schools. - Understand the purpose of official school zones in Pennsylvania and how they are properly established. - Apply solutions to manage congestion and safety concerns during school pickup and drop times. Audience: Staff from municipalities where schools are located, and especially those municipalities with school zones. While the primary audience is public works crews – including roadmasters and street superintendents. Law enforcement personnel, elected officials, municipal managers, planners, and engineers would also benefit. Outside of municipal employees, school transportation managers and officials involved in managing transportation operations would find the class useful.

Individuals attending this course will be presented with the information necessary for the proper planning and execution of a seal coat operation. This pavement preservation technique is often used by local government agencies to extend the useful life of their roadways. The various types of seal coat operations will be included. The participants will be able to identify typical roadway distress that can be addressed by the use of a liquid bituminous seal coat. The latest materials, equipment, and techniques available for performing this operation will be presented. The process to ensure the correct aggregate and liquid bituminous material selection is achieved will be reviewed. Equipment calibration requirements and the operational sequence will be presented to assist the participants in ensuring a quality product is obtained. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local government officials responsible for asset management, project planning, and inspection of seal coat projects, as well as the crews performing this work. This includes Public Works Directors, Supervisors, Road Masters, Foremen and Equipment Operators.

The half-day course will employ newly developed material, focusing on the investigation and decision-making processes associated with managing vehicular speed. The participants will: review speed safety statistics and how to identify problem areas, discuss how to study a roadway segment for speed issues and determine changes in speed limit postings, recognize common safety issues and learn to apply proven mitigation measures. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local government officials responsible for the installation, maintenance, and inspection speed limit signs as well as the establishment of speed limits. This includes traffic technicians, public works directors, supervisors, roadmasters, and police officers.

Part of the LTAP’s new series of courses on signing and safety, this course focuses on STOP signs and other controls that improve safety at unsignalized intersections. Beginning with reasons for effectively implementing STOP sign placement, course content will examine the components of STOP sign placement, as well as offering suggestions for accommodating uncommon challenges. In addition to STOP signs, the course will present content on other safety features often used at intersections along with signs such as pavement markings and rumble strips. The course will also offer content on common STOP intersection problems such as unwarranted STOP signs and multi-way STOP intersections. The methodology for studying an intersection to warrant STOP signs is included, along with a Workshop, during which participants will be challenged with an example problem and given an opportunity to work through a study to determine the best tools for intersection safety.

This course prepares attendees to perform routine and corrective maintenance on common types of stormwater control measures (SCMs). Participants will learn the keys of a successful SCM Operations Program, common SCM types and components; what infiltration/filtration surfaces are, common SCM vegetation considerations, and the difference between routine verses corrective maintenance. Attendees will be prepared to schedule and complete routine maintenance activities; be familiar with techniques and equipment appropriate for various SCMs types and understand specialized maintenance techniques to address frequently encountered SCM problems. Intended Audience: Primarily individuals who are involved in operation and maintenance of stormwater control measures, including public works directors and SCM field maintenance personnel. Personnel involved in designing and inspecting SCMs will also benefit from the knowledge gained in this training.

The purpose of this Temporary Traffic Control course is to enhance the awareness of the importance of safety for all workers and road users in work zones. The course covers basic principles for work zones and reviews the different control devices applied in work zones. The course also emphasizes worker safety, including appropriate safety apparel, safe work zone practices, and appropriate work zone set-ups. The participants will be able to: • Recognize the importance of temporary traffic control for the safety of the work crew and of the traveling public. • Develop a working knowledge of State and Federal temporary traffic control laws, regulations, and guidelines. • Demonstrate the ability to develop temporary traffic control plan/set-ups in accordance with PennDOT Publication 213 for various local road situations. Intended Audience: Individuals who are performing maintenance, construction, or traffic control on municipal roadways including: public works employees, road crews, roadmasters and street superintendents. Others who would benefit from this course include law enforcement personnel (for enforcement purposes), municipal managers and elected officials (to understand the importance and for budgeting purposes). Engineers are welcome to attend, but the focus is on the non-engineer.

This presentation will focus on how to find the local road traffic count data that is available in TIRe and precautions that should be heeded before using local road traffic counts in any detailed safety or other traffic engineering study. During the presentation we will cover real, synthetic, and default traffic counts, as well as provide examples of why you should be cautious when using certain types of counts.

The purpose of this course is to provide municipalities with a basic understanding of traffic calming, including its benefits, issues, and functional implementation strategies. Participants will gain knowledge of various traffic calming measures, learn how to conduct studies to assess the need for traffic calming, and understand how to select and implement the most appropriate solutions for their communities. At the end of this course, attendees will be able to: Define what traffic calming is and explain the objectives of implementing it. Describe the purpose of traffic calming and summarize the steps involved in conducting a study for its assessment and implementation. Identify various traffic calming measures and how to apply them to reduce speeding and improve the safety of vulnerable road users in municipalities across Pennsylvania. Intended Audience: All municipal employees who are responsible for roadway safety and traffic operations within their municipality.

The purpose of this course is to provide Pennsylvania municipalities with a basic understanding of the function, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, as well as options for basic safety issues. At the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand the basic function and operational concepts of traffic signals. Interpret traffic signal plans to determine maintenance, operational, and safety needs. Assess common safety and maintenance issues and apply solutions using PennDOT and FHWA resources. Intended Audience: All municipal employees are involved in the maintenance and operation of traffic signals. While the primary audience is road crews and roadmasters, everyone involved with traffic signals in the municipality should attend, including public works employees, roadmasters, street superintendents, elected officials, law enforcement personnel, municipal managers, office staff, and engineers.

This course serves as the foundational course in a series of new LTAP courses about traffic signs. The course will begin with discussing the function and purpose of signs from a more philosophical perspective; that of the driving task and how signs affect driving and road safety. After a review of the national and state standards that govern signs, the course will return to describe the function and purpose of signs, but from a more technical perspective. This technical section is the longest section of the course, and will follow the MUTCD, Part 2, Chapter 2A, giving participants a basic understanding of the information available to them in this important document. After reviewing the design and placement of signs, the course will move to a brief section on traffic signs for low-volume roadways, and then finally review the responsibilities associated with maintaining safe signing in your municipality. Intended Audience: This course is intended for local government officials responsible for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of traffic signs, roadway safety, and asset management. This includes traffic technicians, public works directors, supervisors, roadmasters, and crew responsible for traffic signs.

Truck traffic on local roads is a difficult balancing act for many municipalities in Pennsylvania. While trucks need access to pick-up and deliver the goods that are necessary for everyday life and the economy, many local roads are not suitable for truck travel. Furthermore, recent changes to State Law in Act 31 of 2018 add more complications. This class will: - Review current state laws and regulations on truck access and restrictions. - Discuss the traffic study requirements and options for restricting truck traffic. - Examine real local truck traffic issues, problems, and solutions. - Explore planning approaches for trucks, including land use, the roadway network, and ordinances. Audience: All municipal employees involved with trucks on the local roads. While the primary audience is road crews and roadmasters, everyone involved with trucks in the municipality should attend, including public works employees, street superintendents, elected officials, law enforcement personnel, municipal managers, office staff, and engineers.

This course addresses basic maintenance techniques for unpaved and gravel roads. Topics include the importance of good drainage, surface aggregate and dust control materials, and operational techniques. These techniques include blading, reshaping, regraveling and dust control. Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) specifications and use are reviewed. Factors used to determine when to upgrade a gravel road by paving or seal coating the roadway are discussed. Intended Audience: Individuals involved in the maintenance of unpaved or gravel roadways such as: Street supervisors, roadmasters, crew foremen, and equipment operators. This class does not qualify a municipality to obtain dirt and gravel road funds, but rather teaches them how to better use such funds.

This course covers the basics of an effective and efficient winter maintenance program. Best Practices for winter maintenance operations will be emphasized. The topics will include an overview of the various materials available for treating the roadways, as well as, the latest techniques in pre-wetting and anti-icing practices. Other topics will include spreader calibration, material application rates, basic plowing techniques and environmental awareness. Intended Audience: All public works employees engaged in winter maintenance operations including: Street supervisors, public works directors, roadmasters, crew foremen and equipment operators.

Winter storm conditions can disrupt the daily lives of our citizens such that wintery road conditions can slow travel leading to delays, accidents, property damage and even human injury. The cost of maintaining snow- and ice-covered roadways continues to rise while the expectations of the traveling public for safe and passable roads increase. This combination of winter storm conditions, rising motorist expectations, and the cost of providing a higher level of winter roadway services creates increased challenges for municipal road crews. This course covers the planning and preparation aspects of a year-around comprehensive winter maintenance operation. Topics will include planning, budgeting, work force training, equipment preparation, material procurement strategies, and public relations for winter operations. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved with planning and managing winter maintenance operations including: supervisors, managers, directors, road masters, and other municipal staff involved with winter maintenance planning.