Rhode Island Public 
Works Association

Upcoming Classes and Events

Due to health and safety reasons all RIPWA/LTAP classes are currently on hold.

 
Virtual Public Involvement – Lessons Learned
Thurs., May 28th 10 am – 11 am ET

Virtual public involvement has become an important tool during this time of COVID-19 and social distancing. Whether you’ve already tried it or are moving into using a virtual public involvement process, this webinar is for you!
Click here to access the flyer with registration information. 
If you have any questions regarding the online registration process, please contact Ohio LTAP* by phone or email.

*Ohio LTAP contact info available on the flyer.

Asphalt Roads: Common Maintenance Problems Webinar

June 5, 2020 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

 Log on instructions for this event will be in your registration confirmation. If you do not receive immediate confirmation, please check your SPAM folder or email barbara.morgan@soe.rutgers.edu

 This course provides relevant information to individuals who have to maintain asphalt pavements. The course material reviews the importance of preventive maintenance to the life of an asphalt pavement. The material will help the student identify common asphalt distress, the cause of the distress, and the appropriate treatments. The latest techniques, materials, and equipment will be reviewed with an emphasis on repairing the asphalt distress properly the first time. Current industry standards to properly repair problems such as cracking and potholes will be presented in detail. The basics of treatments such as seal coats, micro surfacing, and overlays will be presented.

 The instructor is Nick Vitillo, PhD. Dr. Vitillo has been a pavement engineer for over 40 years, concentrating in Pavement materials, design, construction, pavement management, and research. His work has primarily been at the State level with additional efforts at the County and Municipal level. He acted as the State coordinator for the FHWA Long Term Pavement Performance Program. Dr. Vitillo developed and implemented the Pavement Management System used by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and graduate courses in Pavement Design and Pavement Management at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

 New Jersey Certified Public Works Managers: 4 Technical Contact Hours applied for; 4 PDHs

 Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the planning and execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including: street superintendents, public works directors, foreman, and select crew members.

 Register HERE

Basic Pavement Management

June 9th & 10th, 2020

Too much pavement repair work and not enough budget? It can be tricky to prioritize roadway repair projects, especially given public and political pressures. This class will help you determine how
to get the most from your maintenance budget and increase the longterm quality of your roadway network.

Click here for more information

Did you know that Rhode Island’s city and town employees have Free Access to over 190 online TC3 courses and training modules? This access is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration.

What is it?

TC3 is a national resource that helps local agencies save money while reaping the benefits of optimal workforce development, including more productive and efficient construction and maintenance activity to deliver the highest-quality products to the roadway customer.

TC3 is dedicated to help protect against the loss of knowledge and prepare the workforce for advancements in technologies through quality training.

Who Does it Benefit?

• Local Agencies
• Human Resource Managers
• Transportation Agencies and MPOs
• Training Managers
• Planning Managers and Technicians
• Engineering Managers and Technicians

 What Topics Are Available?

• Employee Development
• Traffic and Safety
• Maintenance
• Materials
• Construction
• Pavement Preservation

How Do I Get Started?

You can browse and access TC3 courses by going to https://tc3.transportation.org/.

You will need an AASHTO account to register. Once registration is complete, you’ll have unlimited access to the curriculum!  Be sure to use the Promotion Code: D5X3-B3D9-52CB-4XCX.

Additional information, registration assistance, and Frequently Asked Questions can be found in the attached document, click here



LTAP centers across the nation have been busy creating new and innovative ways to share knowledge and information with local public agencies. Their non-stop collaborative efforts to come together, even as we all remain distanced, has resulted in an incredibly generous (and packed!) calendar of upcoming online opportunities.  

The Calendar of Upcoming Webinars can be found at https://nltapa.org/calendar/. The calendar is updated frequently so be sure to check back often!

Looking for More Great Opportunities?


ADA Basic Requirements, Self-Evaluations, and Transitional Plans for Public Rights of Way

Florida’s LTAP center has posted an online training video that reviews ADA requirements for local governments, self-evaluation, and developing transition plans.  It’s approximately 23 minutes long and is packed with great information!

To view the video please go to: https://youtu.be/xWETEi708Rs

 
National Highway Institute

NHI is offering FREE web-based training programs. Choose Web-Based Training from the “Choose Delivery Type Options” drop-down. Select your focus area(s) under “Choose Program Area Options”.   Some focus areas include Asset Management, Pavements and Materials, Business, Public Admin, and Quality, and more.

To take advantage of this great opportunity go to: https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/course-search

 
PublicWorksTraining . com

PublicWorksTraining.com was started by former LTAP center staff exploring methods to bring online training into the fields of transportation and public works. They’re offering a Cost-FREE license through May 30, 2020. Topics include Pre-Disaster Asset Documentation, Roadway Asset Management, Pavement Markings, Workplace Safety, Winter Operations, and more.

For more information go to: https://www.publicworkstraining.com/

APWA Education Resources 

APWA is offering open-access and discounts on select educational resources to all public works professionals – members and non-members - through May 25.  Offer includes Free access to the APWA Members’ Library, Free access to Click, Listen, & Learn webinars, and 20% discount on all eCourses (Use code LMS20 at checkout).

For more information please see the attachment (CLL_Flyer_LTAP) and go to: http://www.apwa.net/education/cll

 
FEMA Courses- Public Works Role in Emergency Management

A collaboration between APWA and FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) led to the creation of four PUBLIC WORKS-centric FREE Interactive Web Based Courses:

IS-552  Public Works Role in Emergency Management

IS-554  Emergency Planning for Public Works

IS-556  Damage Assessment for Public Works

IS-558  Public Works and Disaster Recovery

The Ohio LTAP is offering the following FREE training opportunity:

Minnesota LTAP Self-Paced Online Classes
The Minnesota LTAP is offering three self-paced online classes free of charge through summer 2020. Registration is required to sign up for these classes. See below for class descriptions from the Minnesota LTAP's website. Please note, some class material may reference resources pertaining specifically to Minnesota.

Gravel Road Maintenance & Design
This course helps supervisory personnel and operators better understand the materials, techniques, and equipment needed for maintaining gravel roads. It will also review new techniques and ideas in gravel road maintenance. Click here for more information and to register.

Culvert Installation & Maintenance for Local Agencies
In this online course, students will learn about the purpose of well-designed, well-built, and well-maintained culverts. The course also highlights the important role culverts play in the drainage system and why proper installation, and maintenance are essential for well-performing culverts. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of the principles of culvert theory, design, location, planning, scheduling, permitting, and typical installations. It also outlines culvert inventory, inspection, repair, and rehabilitation methods. Click here for more information and to register.

Sign Maintenance & Management for Local Agencies
This course will help maintenance staff better understand sign materials, placement, installation, and retroreflectivity, as well as general maintenance and management practices. In addition, students will learn how to use and navigate the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD) and understand new federal requirements related to sign maintenance and management. Click here for more information and to register.



2021 Ocean State Construction and Equipment Show
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
Crowne Plaza Warwick
 Click here for more information

If your R.I. DPW would like to request a class
please click here