Rhode Island Public
Works Association
Upcoming Classes and Events
Due to health and safety reasons all RIPWA/LTAP classes are currently on hold.
Title: Treated Salt: an Ice Melting Game Changer
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Duration: 1 hour
Treated Salt: an Ice Melting Game Changer
Join us on September 24th, to learn more about why you should be incorporating treated salt into your road maintenance program. Treated salt is more than simply salt with colour added. Learn how you can increase service levels, whilst achieving environmental benefits and savings, without costly changes to your current vehicle fleet.
Topics to be covered:
• What is type 1 treated salt and what is type 2?
• What are the environmental benefits of using treated salt?
• The economics of treated salt and the savings offered.
• Have your questions answered in Q & A time.
Click here for more information and to register
Traffic Calming – Webinar Series Course
September 30th - October 8th
Traffic engineers, street supervisors and other public officials face continuing complaints about high motor vehicle speeds and cut-through traffic volumes in residential neighborhoods. This can occur on classifications from local streets to minor arterials.
This workshop will address these issues with a focus on typical traffic problems in neighborhoods. Attention will also be given to the process of traffic calming, including public participation, identification of the problem and plan development, approval and implementation.
The course is being offered as a series of four 1.5-hour webinars:
· Part 1 of 4: September 30 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT
· Part 2 of 4: October 1 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT
· Part 3 of 4: October 7 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT
· Part 4 of 4: October 8 – 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT
Click here for flyer with registration information
Pavement Preservation Webinar Series through AASHTO TSP 2
Tuesday, December 1st
Topics:
J-Band Treatment to Eliminate/Reduce Centerline Joint Opening
Bobby Betsold, All States Materials Group & Marcy Lucas, PennDOT
Good Construction Practices for Thin Lays
Greg Harder, Asphalt Institute
What Could/Should You Do for Pavement Evaluation Before Treatment?
David Peshkin, Applied Pavement Technology
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7453818432209174796 [attendee.gotowebinar.com]
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
Job Postings
September 2020
South Kingstown is seeking an Arborist. Click here for more information
Brookline MA is seeking a Director of Engineering and Transportation. Click here for more information
Mission
The mission of the Rhode Island Public Works Association is to support high quality training and educational opportunities for the Public Works community in Rhode Island, to represent the interests of the Public Works community to the general public as well as federal, state and local government bodies and agencies and to provide a forum to public works employees for the exchange of ideas and technical information that is helpful to them in conducting their daily duties and responsibilities.