Local Training & Assistance Program (LTAP)
Upcoming Webinars, Workshops, and Grants
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Monday, March 31, 2025 at n/a to 12:00 pm AKST USDOT has released an amended notice of funding opportunity for the Rural
and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. Applications
will be accepted beginning March 18, 2025, at 2 pm ET on a
first-come, first-served basis. The application process will close on April 17,
2025 at 4:59 pm ET.
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more information, go to: https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/RuralandTribalGrants |
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00 am to 10:00 am AKST Our Colorado Safe Routes to School free webinars are back for 2025! Hosted by the Colorado Department of Transportation and presented by the Safe Routes Partnership, this year’s series kicks off with a webinar all about Safe Routes quick wins. Join us to explore the many benefits of low-cost, community driven projects and learn how to choose the right one for your community. We will share planning tips, project ideas, and examples of successful quick wins in rural, suburban, and urban settings. |
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST Gain an overview of potential hazards for workers and explore preventive measures for improving worker safety. Participants will learn the hierarchy of safety controls for the workplace and specific examples from roadway construction. |
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00 am to n/a AKST Increasing road safety is a critical mission for every Department of Transportation (DOT) and local agency. However, with growing populations and expanding road networks, ensuring the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians is becoming increasingly complex. This webinar will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming road safety and asset management, moving us closer to achieving Vision Zero—eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries. Traditional, manual road inspections are costly, inefficient, and pose significant safety risks. We’ll demonstrate how AI-powered solutions, leveraging existing dash camera footage, provide real-time, actionable insights, enabling agencies to proactively address safety hazards before they lead to accidents. |
April 2Outdoor Recreation as a Catalyst for Local Economic Development in Rural and Tribal CommunitiesWednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST This
session on outdoor recreation and economic development will focus on the
intersection between outdoor recreation activities and their vast impacts on
local economies and communities. Speakers will share a variety of examples of
how tribal nations and rural communities have leaned on outdoor recreation to
strengthen local economies, create jobs, advance ecotourism and environmental
stewardship, and preserve culture and traditional foodways. You will hear from
several Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellows and community leaders who will
share their experience and work in communities to promote economic resilience
and transformative change. |
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm AKST Join
APBP and Cary Bearn, Senior Manager at the National Association of City
Transportation Officials (NACTO) for a free webinar exploring The Urban Bikeway
Design Guide, Third Edition.
The third edition
of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide was published on Jan. 14, 2025 by NACTO. The
guide is a blueprint for implementing safe, connected, and equitable bike
networks. It covers city policy, network planning, community collaboration,
program and project evaluation, bikeway design, curb management, intersection
design, maintenance, and operations. Designs and concepts are spot lit with
precise, actionable illustrations and diagrams. |
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am AKST As
natural disasters become more frequent and severe trails are playing an
increasingly vital role in planning, recovery, and resiliency. From serving as
alternative evacuation routes to critical drivers of economic recovery, trails
are emerging as essential infrastructure in times of crisis. |
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am AKST Do you
have questions about distracted driving, its impact on road users or what you
can do to prevent it? Bring your questions to this Ask the Experts session for
Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2025, sponsored by The Home Depot, and get
answers directly from roadway safety experts. |
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST This
course is a deep look at maintenance safety solutions that construction and
maintenance personnel can implement daily. It will focus on safety topics using
three FHWA documents: Vegetation Control for Safety, A Guide for Local Highway
and Street Maintenance Personnel, Maintenance of Drainage Features for Safety,
A Guide for Local Street and Highway Maintenance Personnel and Maintenance of
Signs and Sign Supports: A Guide for Local Roads Maintenance Personnel as the
basis. |
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am AKST Join
America Walks and Main Street America for a discussion on the connection of
walkability, economic development, and community quality of life in rural
towns. Shane Hampton of Main Street America will share national perspectives on
the initiative, including providing resources and examples from around the
nation. This webinar will also share case studies from local community
champions on how walkability played a role in helping to revitalize their own
small towns. |
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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. |
(DOT&PF Employee Intranet login required) 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
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.
- Instructions for Meeting Continuing Education Requirements of AELS
- Continuing Education Report for AELS Renewal
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