Class Schedule

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Acquisition 104 - Instruments

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Description – A 1-day course to provide understanding of ODOT's Instruments, property rights, and legal aspects of deed preparation.

Who Should Attend? – This course offering through ODOT / LTAP is intended primarily for local agency employees (county, city, village and township), and real estate consultants doing work for ODOT or local agencies in Ohio. 

Instructors – Wayne E. Pace, ODOT Office of Real Estate and Greg Severance, AAG.

 

Registration Information – Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  The registration fee is $50 per person for government employees and $125 for non-government employees.

Lunch is “on your own”.  No-shows and late cancellations (< 5 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

ADA Overview Class for Local Agencies

Description – This abbreviated class is to serve as a follow-up to the popular 1-day workshops on ADA Transition Plans & Elements of Accessibility that were conducted in Ohio in May of 2018.  Local agencies are likely to have many questions as they move forward with conducting their ADA Self-Evaluations, and establishing their ADA Transition Plans.  This class will provide a brief recap of the ADA requirements, and will discuss some of the common compliance issues and challenges that may be encountered.  Available resources are also highlighted, including the Ohio ADA Transition Plan template and the new ODOT Collector App for asset management.

Who Should Attend? – Local agency employees/officials and other persons who are involved or interested in ADA compliance issues.

Instructors – Sarah Wade and Kristina Scales, ADA Program Managers with ODOT’s Division of Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion (ODI).

Registration Information – Ohio LTAP is managing the registration process for all participants.  There is no charge to attend; however, pre-registration is required. No meals are provided.  Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the class date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Bridge Inspection Part 1

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AGENDA – 7:30am to 4:00pm Each Day

Day 1

Introduction

Restrictions

Files - SMS

Inspection Types

Qualifications

Safety & Equipment

Field Evaluation

Minimal Rating Exercise Required - Safety Vest, Hard Hat, Boots

Day 2

Field Evaluation - Materials

Assigning 1-4 Condition Ratings

Assigning 1-4 Element Level

    Ratings

Approach Items

Deck Items

Minimal Rating Exercise Required - Safety Vest, Hard Hat, Boots, Chipping Hammer, Tape Measure

 

Day 3

Superstructure

   Items

Virtual Rating Exercises

Exam

 

 

 

Lunch is ‘on your own’. Total contact hours = 21 (with breaks subtracted).


Description – This 3-day course provides Ohio bridge inspectors with the first half of training needed to satisfy NBIS bridge inspection comprehensive training requirements.  100% attendance for both Bridge Inspection Part 1 and Bridge Inspection Part 2 and 70% or higher exam grades in each are required in order to pass the "Comprehensive Training Course" referenced in the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) (23CFR650c) and the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual.  Attendees are required to print the 48-page Bridge Insp. Primer Workbook, complete the review questions, & bring it to the first day of instruction.  Attendees can print from the ODOT-OSE Training Catalog website              (http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Engineering/Structures/Pages/TrainingCatalog.aspx ) or LTAP website.  (NOTE: Attendees are to provide their own attire and safety equipment).  The most recent Manual of Bridge Inspection will be provided along with the class workbook. 

Who Should Attend? – This course is intended for new bridge inspectors. This course is intended for local agency employees (county, city, village and township), ODOT employees and Consultants.

Instructors – Mike Brokaw, P.E., and Jared Backs E.I.T. from ODOT’s Office of Structural Engineering.

Registration Information – The maximum course capacity is 23, due to field exercises.  Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  The registration fee is $210 per person for government employees and $525 for non-government employees.  The start time each day is 7:30 a.m.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Bridge Inspection Part 2

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AGENDA – 7:30am to 4:00pm Each Day

Day 1

Substructure

Culvert Items

Channel Items

Sign and Utility Items

Supplemental Items

Review for Field

   Exercise Tomorrow

Day 2

Field Exercise – Site Visit to 4-5 structures, practice completing BR-86 forms.

Required - Safety Vest, Hard Hat, Boots, Chipping Hammer, Tape Measure

Recommended - Scour Probe, Clip-board, Flashlight, Waders

Exam

Day 3

SMS

Element Level

Review Field

   Exercises

Review exam

 

 

 

 

Lunch is ‘on your own’. Total contact hours = 21 (with breaks subtracted).

Description – This 3-day course is the continuation of the Part 1 Bridge Inspection Course.  Part 2 provides Ohio bridge inspectors with the second half of training needed to satisfy NBIS bridge inspection comprehensive training requirements.  100% attendance for both Bridge Inspection Level 1 and Bridge Inspection Level 2 and a 70% or higher exam grades are required in order to pass the "Comprehensive Training Course" referenced in the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) (23CFR650c) and the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual. (NOTE:

Attendees are to provide their own attire and safety equipment).  The most recent Manual of Bridge Inspection will be provided along with the class workbook.

Who Should Attend? – This course is intended for new bridge inspectors. This course is intended for local agency employees (county, city, village and township), ODOT employees and Consultants. 

Instructors – Mike Brokaw, P.E., and Jared Backs E.I.T. from ODOT’s Office of Structural Engineering.

Registration Information – The maximum course capacity is 23, due to field exercises.  Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  The registration fee is $210 per person for government employees and $525 for non-government employees.  The start time each day is 7:30 a.m.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

 

Bridge Inspection Refresher Training

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Description – This 1-day course is to refresh the skills of practicing bridge inspectors in fundamental visual inspection techniques by communicating issues of state and national significance, re-establish proper element, condition and appraisal rating practices and review the professional obligations of bridge inspectors.

This course qualifies as refresher training in accordance to Ohio and national policy and procedures.

There is no field exercise.

Who Should Attend? – This course is intended for practicing Bridge Program Managers and Inspectors in Ohio.

*Prerequisites – Comprehensive Bridge Inspection Training (NHI 2-week or Ohio DOT Level 1 and 2) & Practicing Bridge Inspectors or Reviewers.

Instructors – Jared Backs, E.I.T. and Mike Brokaw, P.E. from ODOT’s Office of Structural Engineering.

Registration Information – Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available. The registration fee is $60 per person for government employees and $150 for non-government employees. Lunch is “on your own”. No-shows and late cancellations (< 7 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Concrete Pavement Preservation

Description – This workshop will address: (a) basic performance characteristics of Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements; (b) evaluation of common distress types and their causes; and (c) available maintenance and rehabilitation treatments.  Corrective techniques such as full-depth repair, partial-depth repair, dowel bar retrofit, slab stabilization, diamond grinding and joint sealing will be discussed.

Who Should Attend? – Road/street maintenance personnel, supervisors, managers, engineers and others responsible for maintaining and preserving concrete pavements.

Instructors – Aric Morse, P.E. (ODOT Office of Pavement Engineering), and Mike Fitch, P.E. (ODOT / LTAP).

Registration Information – This course offering through LTAP is intended primarily for local agency employees (county, city, village and township). Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available. The registration fee is $40 per person for government employees and $100 for non-government employees. Lunch is “on your own”. No-shows and late cancellations (< 5 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Data-Driven Safety Analysis in Safety Management Process

Description – “Data-Driven Safety Analysis” (DDSA) is a FHWA EDC-4 initiative promoting the incorporation of safety performance into all highway investment decisions, by broadening implementation of predictive and systemic safety analysis. Predictive analysis combines crash, roadway inventory, and traffic volume data to provide reliable estimates of an existing or proposed roadway’s expected safety performance. The results inform roadway safety management and project development decision making as well as safety countermeasure selection and evaluation. 

Who Should Attend? – Transportation and planning professionals involved in traffic operations, roadway design, maintenance supervisors, local road supervisors, and regional development organizations. Specifically, the course is intended for those individuals directly involved in implementing roadway improvement solutions in their jurisdictions.

Instructor – John McFadden, P.E., Safety and Design Engineer, Federal Highway Administration Office of Technical Services / Resource Center.

Registration Information – LTAP is managing the registration process for ALL participants.  There is no charge to attend, thanks to grant funding provided by FHWA.  Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  No meals are provided.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

GCAT Computer Training for Local Agencies

Description – Recently, ODOT's GIS Crash Analysis Tool (GCAT) transitioned into ODOT TIMS (Transportation Information Mapping System).  While the concept has remained the same in searching for crash data, the training will cover the new functionality.

GCAT is an easy-to-use tool that provides a convenient way for qualified agencies to search statewide crash data.  The training is portioned into two categories:

  1. GCAT – Search for crash data
  2. CAM Tool – Analyze the crash data received from GCAT

The tool is a web application and can be accessed from any computer online through the ODOT website. This workshop will show how to search for any crash data all the way from a statewide perspective down to a particular road or intersection.  Each session will be held in a computer training room to allow for hands-on use of the GCAT & CAM Tool software.

Who Should Attend? – GCAT access is available to the following agencies: county, city, village, township, MPOs, ODOT, law enforcement and safety study consultants.

Instructor – The primary instructor will be Michael McNeill with ODOT’s Safety Program.

Registration Information – This course offering is limited to employees of the agencies listed above.  Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  There is no fee to attend; however, participants must pre-register.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Highway Lighting - ODOT Traffic Academy

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Description- This 1.5-day course, which is part of the curriculum for ODOT’s Traffic Academy as administered by the Office of Roadway Engineering, is a prequalification requirement for consultants who want to prepare highway lighting plans.  The course is designed to assist in understanding the various aspects of highway lighting design.  It is intended to improve plan content and organization.  General familiarity with ODOT construction plans and a general knowledge of the design of highway lighting and plan preparation are prerequisites for attendance.

Course Testing – In order to receive full credit for attending this course, attendees must complete an online, multiple-choice test within two weeks after course completion.  A grade of 80% must be achieved in order to pass the test.

Who Should Attend? – This workshop is directed to State, local and consulting engineers and planners who are responsible for highway lighting for roadway plans, programs and projects.

Instructor – Kevin Duemmel, P.E., ODOT Lighting & Signals Engineer.

Registration Information – Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  The registration fee is $87.50 per person for government employees and $218.75 for non-government employees.  Lunch is “on your own”.  No-shows and late cancellations (< 7 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Inspector Testing for Flexible Pavements, Advanced Structures, Compaction Testing and Traffic Work Zones

The Ohio Department of Transportation Division of Construction Administration will provide testing in the following four subject areas on the date listed above:

  • Flexible Pavements Test
  • Advanced Structures Test
  • Certification for Compaction Testing
  • Traffic Work Zone Test

Please select the subject you wish to test on from the options in the registration form on the next screen.  Make sure to write down what test you signed up to complete as this information will not be included in your confirmation email.  Only one test may be completed per testing period.  If you sign up to take more than one test per testing period, your second registration will be cancelled.

Bring with you:

  • a government issued ID card and a non-programmable calculator
  • 2013 ODOT Construction and Materials Specifications
  • 2013 ODOT Construction Adminsitration Manual of Procedures

A limited number of copies of the last two resources listed above will be available to borrow if necessary.  ODOT Supplement Specifications and Standard Drawings will be provided.  No calculators will be provided.

No cell phones, tablets or laptops will be allowed during testing.

Everyone registering to complete an exam MUST have applied for and obtained a MyODOT username and password and must bring both with them to the test in order to login to the online testing system at the ODOT Computer Training Room.  The instructions on how to obtain your MyODOT username and password are available at this link: Click Here to Download the MyODOT Account Request Instructions

Failure to have obtained your MyODOT username and password ahead of time may result in being rescheduled to take the exam another day.  Please obtain your MyODOT username and password at least four days before the testing date. 

Interchange Studies - ODOT Traffic Academy

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Description – This 1-day course, which is part of the curriculum for ODOT’s Traffic Academy as administered by the Office of Roadway Engineering, is a prequalification requirement for consultants who want to prepare interchange justification, modification, and operation studies. The course is designed to assist in understanding the various aspects of interchange studies.  It is intended to improve study content and organization.  Knowledge of Highway Capacity Software is a prerequisite for attendance.

Course Testing – In order to receive full credit for attending this course, attendees must complete an online, multiple-choice test within two weeks after course completion. A grade of at least 80% must be achieved in order to pass the test.

Who Should Attend? – This workshop is directed to State, local and consulting engineers and planners who are responsible for interchange justification and modification studies.

Instructors – Mary Bapu-Tamaskar, P.E., Gary Harrington, P.E., and Brenton Bogard, P.E. (ODOT Office of Roadway Engineering).

Registration Information – Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still availalbe.  The registration fee is $60 per person for government employees and $150 for non-government employees. Lunch is “on your own”. No-shows and late cancellations (< 5 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Load Securement

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This 1-day course is designed to prepare employees to transport heavy equipment properly. Students will learn the federal and state standards regarding the proper securement of a piece of equipment.

This course is applicable to local agency maintenance workers and equipment operators. NOTE: All persons who attend LTAP training on ODOT property must wear appropriate work clothing, including closed toe shoes. This includes, at a minimum, full-length pants and a short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt that covers the torso (i.e., no ‘open-sided’ shirts).

The primary instructor will be Thomas Hill, Training Officer with ODOT’s District 7 Office in Sidney, OH.

This course offering through LTAP is intended for local agency employees (county, city, village and township) and other interested persons. Course capacity is limited to 20 people at most of the training sites.  Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.  The registration fee is $40 per person for government employees and $100 for non-government employees.  Lunch is “on your own”.  No-shows and late cancellations (< 7 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

NHI - Guardrail Installation Training

Description – This course provides instruction in the principles and practices of guardrail installation and performance.  Instruction focuses on features necessary to provide the best likelihood for good performance for metal guardrail standard systems and their end treatments, as well as sessions on the Length of Need of barriers (including a field expedient procedure) and on guardrail transitions. Participants will evaluate existing installations (via photos) for proper performance characteristics.

Who Should Attend? – Due to the amount of material in this one day course, the pace is best suited for the experienced guardrail installer or inspector. Others who may benefit from the course include construction and maintenance engineers.

Instructor – William Fitzgerald, P.E., consultant from PerformTech, Inc. (Alexandria, VA).  Mr. Fitzgerald was previously the Geometric and Roadside Design Engineer with FHWA’s Eastern Resource Center. He has been acknowledged as an NHI Instructor of Excellence in each of the last six years.

Registration Information – LTAP is managing the registration process for ALL participants.  This workshop is being offered at no charge, thanks to grant funding secured by LTAP in partnership with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (ODPS) and FHWA / NHI.  Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available. No meals are provided; lunch is on your own.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made. Note: Registrants who will be unable to attend the training after registering are required to cancel a minimum of 48 hours prior to the course start.  Failure to cancel prior to the 48 hour cut-off will result in loss of registration privileges for grant-funded NHI or other grant-funded training offered by Ohio LTAP for a period of two years.

Please note the early start time (8:00am) for this program – students should plan to arrive by 7:45am.

NHI - Highway Safety Manual Practitioners Guide for Intersections

Description – The new Highway Safety Manual is the state of the art “toolbox” for the “science of safety” for the analysis and prediction of crash frequency for highways and streets.  The HSM reflects the evolution in safety analysis from descriptive methods to quantitative, predictive analyses.

The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) provides analytical tools and techniques for quantifying the potential effects on crashes as a result of decisions made in planning, design, operations, and maintenance.  A universal objective is to reduce the number and severity of crashes within the limits of available resources, science, and technology, while meeting legislatively mandated priorities.  The information in the HSM is provided to assist agencies in their effort to integrate safety into their decision-making processes.  The HSM is intended to be a resource document that is used nationwide to help transportation professionals conduct safety analyses in a technically sound and consistent manner thereby improving decisions made based on safety performance.  This course introduces new techniques and knowledge in the HSM.

Who Should Attend? – Practitioners at the state, county, metropolitan planning organization (MPO), or local level.

Instructor – The instructor will be Timothy Taylor with the FHWA Resource Center.

Registration Information – LTAP is managing the registration process for ALL participants.  This workshop is being offered at no charge, thanks to grant funding.  No meals are provided. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.  Note: Registrants unable to attend the training after registering are required to cancel a minimum of 5 days prior to the course start.  Failure to cancel prior to the 5-day cut-off will result in loss of registration privileges for grant-funded NHI or other grant-funded training offered by Ohio LTAP for a period of two years.

NHI - Performance Based Intersection Design & Operations

Description – This new NHI Safety Workshop (# 380087) examines key considerations for enhancing the safety and operational performance of intersections in urban, suburban and rural contexts. The course provides an assessment framework for evaluating intersection geometric and traffic control alternatives, including several innovative intersection designs. As transportation agencies shift toward performance-based approaches to plan, design and operate their systems, an emphasis on practical and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of user groups is critical. This interactive course presents the foundation for an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) process and relates performance-based practical design (PBPD) concepts.

Who Should Attend? – This course is intended for a variety of transportation professionals involved in safety, geometric design, and the application of traffic control devices at intersections.

Instructors – Mark A. Doctor, P.E. and Timothy Taylor, P.E. with the FHWA Resource Center.

Registration Information – LTAP is managing the registration process for ALL participants.  This workshop is being offered at no charge, thanks to grant funding secured by LTAP in partnership with the FHWA.  No meals are provided; lunch is “on your own” each day.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course so appropriate arrangements can be made.  Note:  Registrants unable to attend the training after registering are required to cancel a minimum of 7 days prior to the course start.  Failure to cancel prior to the 7-day cut-off will result in loss of registration privileges for grant funded NHI or other Ohio LTAP grant funded training for a period of 2 years.

NHI - Risk Management

Description – Managing transportation networks – including agency management, program development, and project delivery – is extremely complex and full of uncertainty. Any agency can use risk management as the Federal Highway Administration does: to focus limited resources, strengthen its ability to prioritize; and improve communication and foster transparent leadership.  In this 2-day course, participants are exposed to the principles, tools, and techniques used to identify, prioritize, respond to, and monitor risk. They learn to apply these tools and techniques at any level of an organization. This training combines instructor presentation with group discussions and team-based exercises. Participants will come away with realistic, job-relevant practices in applying the risk management process.

Who Should Attend? – Federal, State, and local highway employees responsible for directing and managing aspects of highway-related programs and projects (planning, environment, project development, design, construction, operations, maintenance, finance). Asset management practitioners may also find this course helpful in development of asset management plans. Audience expierence, background, knowledge, skills and abilities will vary. No previous experience with risk management is required.

Instructor – Jerry DiMaggio, P.E., Applied Research Associates, Inc. Jerry has also worked with USDOT and brings much experience and knowledge on this topic and other related fields.

Registration Information – Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  The registration fee is $500 per person, per NHI.  Lunch is “on your own”.  No-shows and late cancellations (< 21 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

NHI - Roadside Safety Design

Description – This course provides an overview of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. At the end of the course, you will be able to apply the clear zone concept to all classes of roadways; recognize safety risks associated with roadside features and elements and make appropriate changes; identify the need for a traffic barrier; and apply other highway hardware core competencies. This course is intended for experienced safety and design engineers.

Who Should Attend? – Experienced Federal, State, and local highway engineers involved in the formulation and/or application of policies and standards relating to the design of safe roadside hardware.

Instructors – Elliott Moore, Area Engineer with the FHWA Virginia Division Office; and Don Gripne, consultant instructor.

Registration Information – Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  This workshop is being offered at no charge, thanks to grant funding secured by LTAP in partnership with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (ODPS) and the USDOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).   Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

NHI - Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers

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Description – In accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), a Bridge Inspector must successfully complete an FHWA-approved comprehensive training to become a certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader, or Program Manager. This FHWA-approved course, intended for Professional Engineers (PEs), is based on the "Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual" (BIRM) and provides training on the safety inspection of in-service highway bridges. It has been streamlined to better suit experienced Professional Engineers, while retaining strong emphasis on bridge inspection, documentation, and coding requirements. The course is a 5-day adaptation of FHWA-NHI 130055 training course and includes one bridge inspection field trip; new instruction on critical findings, their identification and response; curriculum on the new AASHTO Element level evaluation; and updated activities that maximize participant engagement throughout the course. ODOT will provide transportation for course participants to attend the field trip portion of this course. 

Who Should Attend? – Federal, State and local highway agency employees and consultants involved in inspecting bridges, or in bridge inspection management and leadership positions. A background in bridge engineering is strongly recommended.

Instructor – Gregory Roy, P.E. from the engineering consulting firm of Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI).

Registration Information – The fee for this course is $1150 per person, as established by NHI.

ODOT Employees Payment Information: Please provide your

District/Division _______ Cost Center _______SAC _________ in the Additional Information section (Q010) of the registration form and funds will be transferred when the class is completed.

Note: Registrants who will be unable to attend the training after registering are required to cancel a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the course start.  Failure to cancel prior to the 3 week cut-off will result in the participant being charged the full cost of the course. Failure to attend the entire course will result in the participant being charged the full cost of the course.

Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact LTAP prior to the course so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Participant Prerequisite Requirements

Per the National Highway Institute, ALL participants must be certified (licensed) Professional Engineers (P.E.) showing evidence of such certification upon arrival at the course; and,

ALL participants must have met one of the three pre-requisite requirements for participation in this course* and bring a course completion certificate bearing their name to the first day of the class. The passing score for all pre-requisites is 70% or better.

Individuals can choose from the following options in order to complete this prerequisite requirement:

1) 130054 Engineering Concepts for Bridge Inspectors, a 5-day Instructor-led course;

2) 130101 Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, a 14-hour Web-based training and assessment; and/or

3) 130101a Prerequisite Assessment for Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, a Web-based assessment.

* Please note: prerequisite must be completed within two years before the course start date. Additionally, it is recommended that prior to attending this course, participants spend some time in the field, at bridge inspection sites, but not required.

If you have not already completed one of the prerequisite options, please visit the NHI website to search by course number and register: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/home.aspx.  You will need to complete the requirement before July 23, 2018.

Please be sure to bring your P.E. license card/documentation and bring your prerequisite completion certificate with you on the first day of the Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers course (July 23, 2018).

Field Component: This course will include one or more field days for bridge inspection activities. Attendees should have weather-appropriate clothing and minimum PPE (ANSI II vest and Hard Hat). Additional information will be provided at the course.
NHI - Speed Management

Description – The negative consequences of speeding impact more than just one type of crash, person or place. The causes and effects of speed-related crashes are often cross-cutting and preventative safety measures should be addressed in a comprehensive speed management program. Participants learn lifesaving countermeasures that shape speed management programs and how these can help combat speed-related injuries and deaths. This 1-Day training emphasizes how state and local governments can improve community safety by integrating speed management principles into three critical safety focus areas: roadway departures, intersections, and pedestrians/bicyclists.

Who Should Attend? – Target audience includes Federal, State, tribal, and local transportation professionals, as well as law enforcement and other public safety advocates who are interested in having safer roadways through the application of speed management principles. This course is designed for learners at a basic or intermediate level.

Instructor – Dane Ismart, Senior Associate, Louis Berger Group, Inc. (FL). Dane has worked extensively with FHWA and ITE writing several technical manuals on various topics.

Registration Information – LTAP is managing the registration process for ALL participants.  This workshop is being offered at no charge, thanks to grant funding secured by LTAP in partnership with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (ODPS) and FHWA / NHI.  No meals are provided; lunch is on your own.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made. Note:  Registrants who will be unable to attend the training after registering are required to cancel a minimum of 48 hours prior to the course start.  Failure to cancel prior to the 48 hour cut-off will result in loss of registration privileges for grant-funded NHI or other grant-funded training offered by Ohio LTAP for two years.

ODOT Real Estate Summit

Welcome to the Inaugural ODOT Real Estate Summit. Our mission is to connect people and information to make a stronger Right of Way community to serve the needs of the traveling public in Ohio. This year we are focusing on education across all of the right of way disciplines, from appraisal and acquisition to Relocation and property management. Additionally we are creating opportunities to build networking across District lines and with Right of way consultants.  

Ohio Roundabouts Conference

Roundabouts have grown in popularity in Ohio and across the nation due to their tremendous safety benefits for roadway users.  Ohio LTAP is hosting a 1-day conference to bring together transportation planners, design engineers, elected officials and others involved with current or future Roundabouts in their communities. 

The conference will feature presentations on: 

* Circles on the Square - Mini-Roundabouts in the Central Business District

* Low Cost Rapidly Installable Recycled Plastic MiniRoundabouts

* A Tale of Two Roundabouts: Case Study of Two Roundabouts Constructed 13 years apart in the same City

* Hamilton Road Widening Project

* Innovative Techniques for Presenting Operational and Safety Measures of Effectiveness   

* How Your Projects Can Benefit from the Unique Operational Characteristics of Roundabouts

* Beyond the Basics: Public Engagement for Roundabout Projects

* Implementing Unique Roundabout Designs 

* How to Improve Operational Analysis Accuracy - A Comparison of HCM6 and a Geometric Model Methodology

and a keynote, national update presentation by Hillary Isebrands, Roundabouts Expert from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Lunch includes time to participate in a self-guided driving tour of Gahanna and New Albany roundabouts.

To learn more about Roundabouts and their safety benefits, please visit the FHWA resource website available at this link. This conference is being funded by a Technology Transfer Grant from FHWA.

Address:  Creekside Conference & Event Center, 100 Mill Street, Suite #300, Gahanna, OH 43230

Audience:  Local, state and federal agency employees, consultants, contractors and others involved in planning for, installing or maintaining roundabouts are encouraged to attend. Attire is business casual.

Cost:  Attendees will only be responsible for the cost of lunch (on their own) and any travel costs incurred for the day. There is no charge to attend the conference itself!

Continuing Education Credits:  4.5 contact hours for all day attendance.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 11th.

Questions regarding the Ohio Roundabouts Conference? Please contact the Ohio LTAP Center at 614-387-7359 or ltap@dot.ohio.gov.

Pavement Condition Rating (PCR) for Local Agencies

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Description – This workshop describes the process used by the Ohio Department of Transportation for pavement condition rating (PCR). This process can be used or adapted by local agencies to identify pavement distresses and condition levels. In addition, this workshop includes an outdoor field exercise, weather permitting, for the opportunity to apply the procedure presented as well as discussion of pavement management uses for the data.

Who Should Attend? – This course is applicable to local agency employees and others who are responsible for evaluation or management of local roads and streets. Please plan to bring a safety vest for the outdoor field exercise.

Instructors – The primary instructor will be Patrick Bierl, P.E., with ODOT’s Office of Pavement Engineering.  Additional PCR staff from ODOT will also assist with the field exercises for these sessions.

Registration Information – This course offering through LTAP is intended primarily for local agency employees (county, city, village and township). Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available. The registration fee is $30 per person for government employees and $75 for non-government employees. Lunch is “on your own”. No-shows and late cancellations (< 7 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Traffic Signals -- ODOT Traffic Academy

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Description – This 2-day course (Day 1 – Design and Day 2 – Operations), which is part of the curriculum for ODOT’s Traffic Academy as administered by the Office of Roadway Engineering and Office of Traffic Operations, is a prequalification requirement for consultants who want to prepare traffic signal plans.  The course is designed to assist in understanding the various aspects of traffic signal design and operations.  It is intended to improve plan content, organization, and provide information on traffic signal controller and cabinet functionality.

Pre-Course eLearning (New for 2018) – As a prerequisite for attendance, all participants must take and pass the Introduction to Traffic Signals online course.  Instructions will be emailed to confirmed registrants approximately one week before the classroom session.

Course Testing – In order to receive full credit for attending this course, attendees must complete online, multiple-choice tests for the course within two weeks after course completion.  A grade of at least 80% must be achieved to pass each test.

Who Should Attend? – This workshop is directed to State, local and consulting engineers and planners who are responsible for traffic signal plans.

Instructor – John Albeck, of Albeck-Gerken, Inc.  Hosted by staff from ODOT's Office of Traffic Operations.

Registration Information – Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  The registration fee is $120.00 per person for government employees and $300.00 for non-government employees.  Lunch is “on your own”.  No-shows and late cancellations (< 7 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS) Computer Training

Description – In 2017, ODOT’s Division of Planning rolled out updates to the award-winning Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS) application including a new and improved Create a Map page and the addition of a Crash Analysis tool.  The TIMS application provides transportation employees, transportation stakeholders, and the general public a central access point for viewing, distributing, and analyzing Ohio’s transportation data through web mapping tools.  Easily accessible via desktop or mobile browsers, this application is an “outside the box” webmapping solution that includes such features as emailing, sharing and bookmarking, analysis tools, custom printing, and upload and download capabilities to name a few.  This application allows the casual user who is not a GIS expert to produce high-quality maps quickly with access to numerous data sets.

This short training class will show attendees how to access the TIMS program, turn on various GIS layers, and render and communicate results/maps.  Each session will be held in a computer training room to allow for hands-on use of the TIMS application.

Who Should Attend? – Local agency employees (county, city, village, township), MPO personnel, consultants, and FHWA and ODOT staff.

Instructors – Each class will typically be taught by one or more of the following ODOT employees (depending on the class date and location): Ian Kidner, Stephen Hale.

Registration Information – Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. There is no fee to attend; however, participants must pre-register.  Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact Ohio LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made. Note: this abbreviated training class does not qualify as an elective or other course credit under the LTAP Roads Scholar training recognition program (however, Roads Scholar participants are still welcome to attend).

Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting Class

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Description – This class provides an overview of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Construction and Material Specifications Item 514 – Painting of Structural Steel, and other contract requirements for painting structural steel in the fabricators’ facilities and in the field.

Who Should Attend? – Bridge painting contractors, including all officers of the companies, superintendents, and quality control specialists, to be qualified for WT 26, quality control specialists for steel fabricators to be qualified for shop painting per Supplement 1078, and consultant inspectors to be qualified to inspect the painting of structural steel, have to take this class every 4 years.

Instructor – The instructor will be David Flood, P.E., with ODOT’s Office of Construction Administration in the Division of Construction Management.

Registration Information – ODOT’s LTAP office is managing the registration process for these sessions.  Registrations are processed in the order they are submitted online, while seats are still available.  The registration fee is $40 per person for government employees and $100 for non-government employees.  Lunch is “on your own”.  No-shows and late cancellations (< 5 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (mobility/access) should contact LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Work Type 57 - Concrete Sealer Training

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Description – This class is about the sealing of concrete surfaces. Included is information on the best application practices to achieve optimum performance of the sealers. This training goes beyond the recommendations given in sealer technical data sheets by giving explanations as to what will result when technical data sheet recommendations are not followed.

Case studies will be cited and visuals will clarify definitions of what application processes are acceptable.

Who Should Attend? – Anyone who will be at the job site to oversee the sealer application processes.

Instructor – The instructor will be Maria Kerestly, Chemical Section Supervisor with ODOT’s Office of Materials Management.

Registration Information – ODOT’s LTAP office is managing the registration process for these sessions. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. For each of the course dates listed, there are two options for participating: (1) by attending In-person at the ODOT Office of Materials Management in Columbus, or (2) by attending a live Webcast of the training at the ODOT District 8 Office (Lebanon), or District 12 Office (Garfield Heights). The registration fee is $15 per person for government employees and $37.50 for non-government employees. No-shows and late cancellations (< 7 calendar days) will be charged the full registration fee. Any registrant requiring a reasonable accommodation during training (i.e., mobility or access) should contact LTAP prior to the course date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

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