Posts Categorized: LHTAC News

Upcoming Webinars from New York LTAP Center

Thank you Cornell Local Roads Program for sharing this resource. You can register through the links below.
Please note that webinar times are shown in Eastern Time. 

Estimating and Understanding the Costs of Highway Projects – 4/21/20, 2pm-3pm EST
Presented by Cornell Local Roads Program Director David Orr, PE (PDH)

Estimating projects costs does not have to be overly complicated, but is critical to budgeting and planning. In this session David will provide an overview of a simple way to perform a cost estimate and show some examples of how to determine the costs of your highway projects.
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Improving Intersection Safety Online T2 Course

LHTAC will offered this course virtually using Zoom.

Title: Improving Intersection Safety Course
Instructor: Brent Jennings
Dates: April 29th and 30th (must attend both days)
Times: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. both days 
Cost: FREE
RS/RM Credit: Yes, this is an approved elective course.

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Essential Employee Education (The Asphalt Journey)

LHTAC is sharing this free pre-recorded training from Murphy Pavement Technology. Please contact Tim Murphy at tmurphy@murphypavetech.com with direct questions on this series.

The pandemic situation is changing rapidly, with unique impact on the asphalt paving industry.

Murphy Pavement Technology, Inc. (MPT) understands these challenges.  That’s why we’re launching a series of free training webinars called “Essential Employee Education” or EEE.  You can find them here: http://www.murphypavetech.com/eee.html. (more…)

New Videos Explain Safe & Healthy Work Zone Protocols

LHTAC is sharing this resource on preventing the spread of infection disease in Highway Work Zones from ARTBA.
If you have questions please contact Brad Sant at bsant@artba.org.

ARTBA has produced a special 8-minute video to help employers train workers on safe procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens that may contaminate a work zone. It is available here at no cost. ARTBA member firm CRH Americas Materials also has produced a free, 9-minute COVID-19 Safety video. (more…)

Railroad Coordination: Insight and Tools

Innovation Exchange: Discussions targeted to Local Agencies, Tribes and Federal Land Management Agencies Programs

Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:00 PM -2:30 PM [EST]

When you have a local transportation project that requires you to coordinate with railroad officials, communication is essential. FHWA has developed several resources for your use, including templates and FAQs.

Some of your peers will be discussing the approaches that have worked for them and the challenges they faced. They will be discussing strategies and offering pointers on how to successfully complete your projects.

Railroad Coordination: Insight and Tools Flyer(PDF)

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