The National Center for Rural Road Safety and NLTAPA Safety Work Group are co-hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar entitled Low Volume and Rural Road Safety. In this webinar you will learn about the work of the Iowa Highway Research Board utilizing state funds and federal grants to support improvements on low volume, rural roads […]
Adaptive roadway lighting is the lowering or raising of the light level based on the needs of the context of the roadway and the users. With the introduction of new control and ballast technology that LED luminaires provide, roadway lighting can be adapted to accommodate changes on the roadway such as traffic volumes, weather conditions, […]
Rural roads are a key part of towns, villages, and Tribal reservations across the United States. However, rural roads may face transportation safety challenges. During this webinar, you will learn about strategies, tools, and resources to: Implement low-cost safety improvements on rural roads, Conduct a Road Safety Audit on rural roads, Develop State-local partnerships to […]
The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules. Module 1: This two-hour virtual training provides an overview of safety trends, an understanding of the national safety vision, and discusses techniques for safety collaboration. It will also discuss the importance of prioritizing safety and […]
The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules. Module 2: This 2.5 virtual training provides the non-expert in human factors to more effectively bring considerations of the road user’s capabilities and limitations into policies and practices. Learning Objectives: After attending training, you will […]
The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules. Module 3: This two-hour virtual training introduces growing positive traffic safety culture to significantly improve road safety in America. Participants will leave the training with a better understanding of the elements that shape traffic safety […]
The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules. Module 4: The goal of this two-hour virtual training, Module 4–Overview of the MUTCD is to provide an introduction and overview of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The MUTCD defines the standards […]
HIRING THE RIGHT PERSON IN A TOUGH JOB MARKET Make confident hiring decisions—even with limited candidates. In today’s workforce, public works and municipal employers often face the pressure of hiring with limited candidates, minimal experience, and tight timelines. This interactive session gives you proven techniques to conduct interviews that reveal who’s most likely to succeed […]
PURPOSE Recent advances in safety data sources and analysis techniques have improved the ability of transportation agencies to plan, implement, and evaluate highway safety improvements. This webinar will feature noteworthy applications of probe data, safety surrogate data, and artificial intelligence to improve safety on public roadways. TARGET AUDIENCE State, regional, and local transportation agencies responsible […]
Does pavement thickness really affect the longevity of a pavement in a local setting? Absolutely! In this 2-hour webinar, you will learn the primary considerations for determining necessary pavement thickness so that the structure will adequately support traffic for years to come. PDHs available through Arkansas Local Technical Assistance Program. Who Should Attend? County Judges, […]