Local Training & Assistance Program (LTAP)

Upcoming Webinars, Workshops, and Grants

February 26 RSCP: Reading the Roadway Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST Learn how to “read the road” as well as the importance of incorporating it in daily activities. The training will include real-world examples so participants can discover potential safety issues during their routine activities. It will also discuss how the road safety audit process can be used to read the road through a more formal approach. Webinar Registration
February 26 RSCP CM 6: Reading the Roadway Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm AKST Learn how to “read the road” as well as the importance of incorporating it in daily activities. The training will include real-world examples so participants can discover potential safety issues during their routine activities. It will also discuss how the road safety audit process can be used to read the road through a more formal approach. Webinar Registration
February 26 2025 US Federal Policy Webinar - 1st Quarter Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST Join APBP’s Policy Specialist, Caron Whitaker with CLW Consulting, LLC, for a quarterly briefing on the latest developments in U.S. federal transportation policy and legislation. It is a busy time in Washington. The new Administration, including the US DOT, is making significant changes to grant programs, policy and processes. Congress is also busy with a looming annual budget deadline, plans for long term cuts through reconciliation (including in transportation), and a five year transportation reauthorization bill looming. This webinar will explain the recent news in the transportation discussions, and the implications for bicycling and walking across the country. APBP offers these webinars quarterly. They are free to APBP members and the public to attend. Webinar Registration
February 27 Sustainable Safety and Vision Zero Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 8:00 am to 9:00 am AKST This Joint CARSP& ITE Canada Webinar explores Sustainable Safety and Vision Zero, examining their philosophies, best practices, and practical applications. Through a comparative analysis, participants will gain insights into how these frameworks complement one another and the challenges inherent in integrating them. The session includes case studies from Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands, showcasing diverse contexts shaped by varying local needs, cultural factors, and community scales. These examples will illustrate how to adapt these frameworks effectively to specific road conditions, traffic behaviours, and societal norms. Webinar Registration
March 5 AI in Action: Your Public Works Personal Assistant Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 8:00 am to n/a AKST Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize your work in Public Works. Whether you're an Administrative Assistant, DPW Director, Road Agent, or other municipal professional, this session will demonstrate how AI can act as your "personal assistant," streamlining routine tasks and boosting your productivity. From drafting emails and summarizing reports to reviewing technical documents and organizing meeting materials, you'll explore practical applications to enhance your day-to-day work. Beyond the basics, you'll see how AI can support creative problem-solving, research, strategic planning, public engagement, and more. Join us to discover how ChatGPT can help you focus on what matters most. No experience with AI tools is required, and in fact, if you're completely unsure where to start, this session is for you! Public Works professionals juggle technical expertise, administrative responsibilities, and communication demands—often all at once. Adopting AI tools like ChatGPT can lighten your load and boost productivity by: -Improving Efficiency: Draft, edit, and summarize documents in minutes, saving hours each week. -Enhancing Communication: Create clear, polished messages and materials that resonate with stakeholders and the public. -Supporting Strategic Work: Generate fresh ideas, actionable plans, and solutions for long-term challenges like budgeting, staff development, and public engagement. Presenters include: -Eric Slosek, Director of Public Works for Town of Amherst, NH -Marilee Enus, Director, UNH T2 Center This session is tailored for Public Works professionals who want to harness the power of AI through accessible tools like ChatGPT to complement their expertise and increase their time for- and impact to- the most valuable work. *This session is not part of the NH Roads Scholar program and does not offer any Roads Scholar hours, CEUs, or PDHs. Webinar Registration
March 5 RSCP: Safety Analysis Process Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00 am to n/a AKST This training is an overview of the safety analysis process and will discuss how it can be applied using two different but complementary methods: traditional site analysis and systemic analysis. This module will help practitioners identify the factors that contribute to crashes and some of the countermeasures used to reduce them. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate practical applications of safety analysis. Webinar Registration
March 5 RSCP CM 7: Safety Analysis Process Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST This training is an overview of the safety analysis process and will discuss how it can be applied using two different but complementary methods: traditional site analysis and systemic analysis. This module will help practitioners identify the factors that contribute to crashes and some of the countermeasures used to reduce them. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate practical applications of safety analysis. Webinar Registration
March 6 Get Involved! Implementing the ITE Safety Roadmap and Action Plan Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST The ITE Safety Roadmap and Action Plan represents a pivotal step forward in our collective journey toward achieving zero roadway fatalities. Developed through the dedication of ITE’s volunteer members and staff, this roadmap outlines a clear, actionable path for integrating safety into every aspect of the transportation profession. By leveraging resources, fostering innovative partnerships, and committing to evidence-based, data-driven interventions, ITE is leading the charge toward a safer, more resilient transportation network. This webinar will provide an overview of the ITE Safety Roadmap and Action Plan and then highlight three key implementation actions aligned with the roadmap’s five goal areas. Attendees will gain insights into ITE’s Duty of Care (I-2) and how professionals can embed safety into decision-making, the ITE Safety Pledge (I-6) and its role in fostering a culture of accountability and commitment to achieving zero roadway fatalities, and Road Safety Audit Training (PD-4) as a critical tool for identifying and addressing roadway hazards. By equipping transportation professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to turn vision into action, ITE is strengthening the profession’s commitment to safety. Join ITE to learn how you can contribute to these efforts and help shape a future where every road user arrives safely at their destination. Webinar Registration
March 10 St. Patrick's Day - Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving Monday, March 10, 2025 at 8:00 am to 4:30 pm AKST Themed material for St. Patrick’s Day encourages people to not get behind the wheel after drinking and to plan for a safe, sober ride home. Webinar Registration
March 12 Resources and Tools for Pedestrian Safety Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST In this webinar Dr. Kari Finley will present the results and developed tools from a recently completed project focused on pedestrian safety. While pedestrian safety is found in many Strategic Highway Safety Plans across the country, there may be potentially competing values and beliefs that influence the deployment of effective pedestrian safety strategies. Understanding shared values and beliefs among transportation stakeholders about pedestrian safety is critical to growing a positive traffic safety culture, implementing effective strategies to improve pedestrian safety, and ultimately achieving our nation’s goal of zero deaths on our roadways. This project sought to improve pedestrian safety by developing resources to assess and grow beliefs among transportation stakeholders to support the deployment of effective pedestrian safety strategies. This webinar will focus on what we learned from interviews and a survey about stakeholder beliefs about pedestrian safety and their understanding, support for, and engagement in pedestrian safety strategies. We will share resources and tools created to support pedestrian safety efforts such as a resource focused on growing public participation and tools that address growing supportive beliefs to improve pedestrian safety, ways to prioritize pedestrian safety and bolster current approaches, telling your pedestrian safety story, engaging in meaningful conversations about pedestrian safety, and promoting pedestrian safety across the social environment. This project was funded by Montana Department of Transportation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the Traffic Safety Culture Transportation Pooled Fund. Webinar Registration
March 19 RSCP M&C 1: Maintaining a Safer Roadway Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST Learn safety solutions that maintenance crews can implement in their regular work. The course includes a hands-on case study to equip crews to identify needs for shoulder drop-offs, right-of-way obstructions, striping and signing, guardrails, mowing, sweeping, patching, drainage, winter maintenance, and others. Webinar Registration
April 21 National Work Zone Awareness Week Monday, April 21, 2025 at 8:00 am to 4:30 pm AKST NWZAW stands as an annual spring initiative, marking the commencement of the construction season, with the primary aim of promoting safe driving practices within roadway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. NWZAW is April 21-25, hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Learn all about the 2025 theme and poster, find the schedule of events, access event and promo guides, and more. Webinar Registration

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(DOT&PF Employee Intranet login required) Alaska LTAP Professional Development Scholarship Application Alaska TTAP (Tribal Technical Assistance Program) FHWA Local Aid Support - Online Training Library FHWA Build a Better Mousetrap National Competition Sign up for the DOT&PF Training Notification Listserv Free NHI Web-based Training AASHTO Technical Training Solutions American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) AK-CESCL Training Site STIC - State Transportation Innovation Council

Local Agency Professional Development Scholarships

Reimbursements for up to $3000.00 are available for local road management agency employees. The funds can reimburse meeting fees, materials, and travel expenses (cannot cover salary). Of course, there are limited funds available each year. The requirement to utilize the funds is sharing the information you gain with your peers. We can help you do that too!

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Alaska LTAP Professional Development Scholarship Application

Find FREE Training on hundreds of topics!

NHI - National Highway Institute: all web-based courses are now free. Many of these courses have been updated in the past 3 years to include current National Standards and interactive components. The NHI system maintains a record of your completed course for future reference.
AASHTO Technical Training Solutions: over 280 free classes to Alaska.gov employees. Create an account, choose the class, and the charges are zeroed at checkout. Local Transportation partners can contact dot.training@alaska.gov for a promo code that makes many courses free! The AASHTO system maintains a record of your completed course for future reference.

SOA Continuing Education Documentation for AELS

The continuing education program aims to maintain a continuing level of competency and standards for professional architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects to promote public health, safety, and welfare within this state.

More information can be found on the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors webpage hosted by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.

The State of Alaska Local Training & Assistance Program (LTAP)

provides professional development opportunities to local governments, consultants, and construction companies conducting work on behalf of the State of Alaska Department of Transportation. LTAP centers help local agencies improve their roads and bridges by supplying them with various training programs, technology updates, newsletters, and personalized technical assistance.

Working in partnership with our Municipal and Rural Planning Organizations (MPOs & RPOs) and Alaskan consultants and contractors who have active State of Alaska projects, we strive to provide up-to-date training on relevant training opportunities. The mission of the Alaska LTAP is to create a more effective and diverse workforce by giving informational opportunities to all transportation partners.

The State of Alaska LTAP Team

Cina Fisher is a lifelong Alaskan raised in North Pole, Alaska, and the Circle Hot Springs mining region. Cina believes accessible information empowers people to excel at their chosen professions. After serving in the US Army, Cina returned home to a career creating, coordinating, and delivering State and Federal training specific to Alaskans.

Cina's experience includes developing training programs for the US Census Bureau -Remote Alaska Division, the Alaska National Guard, the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and Alaskan small businesses. During the summer, Cina enjoys the Alaskan wilderness by fishing, hunting, or berry scavenging. Her winters are full of hockey games and seeking warm beaches!

Contact Cina at 907-360-8520 (Call or Text) or cina.fisher@alaska.gov

Joshua Hyde has a combined experience of 10 years working with local and international interests in geology, mining, and tourism, along with asset protection in wildland firefighting for BLM, fleet management, and employee skill development. Joshua puts his energy in the office into sharing knowledge and information so that everyone can be sure their efforts are not in vain.

Outside the office, Joshua enjoys time on the rivers and banks of the great state of Alaska, hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking, and snow machining into the White Mountains during the winter and ice fishing whenever possible. Joshua began as Training Specialist for LTAP and T2 in March of 2023.

Contact Joshua at 907-370-2069 (Call or Text) or joshua.hyde@alaska.gov