Local Training & Assistance Program (LTAP)
Upcoming Webinars, Workshops, and Grants
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am AKST Thursday, October 17,
2024 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET
Each year, FHWA recognizes and
celebrates local government and tribal agencies who pioneer innovative
solutions that improve transportation performance by increasing safety and
saving time and money on projects. This Innovation Exchange webinar will spotlight
the 2024 Build a
Better Mousetrap winners.
If you have any questions about
this upcoming webinar, please contact Trinette
Ballard, Program
Manager with FHWA's Local Aid Support or CLAS@dot.gov. |
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 am to n/a AKST Recent natural disasters
across the nation have demonstrated the critical need for resilient
infrastructure and innovative solutions in transportation recovery and
long-term sustainability. As these recent events have sent communities into
rebuild and recovery mode, ATSSA is proud to share a timely webinar hosted by
Roads & Bridges entitled “AI in Transportation: Shaping
Disaster Recovery, Compliance, and Sustainability” on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at 2 p.m.
ET. During this webinar,
attendees will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and related tools can
help address the growing challenges in roadway maintenance, especially in times
of disaster recovery, in both urban and rural settings. |
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:00 am to 11:00 am AKST Join
us for on October 29,
2024, at 1:00-3:00 pm Eastern for a webinar on Design Example - Lighting Design for an
Urban Street Environment. The webinar will illustrate the
different design recommendations applicable to the areas being studied and
highlight the key safety elements that should be considered. Through the use of
an example that consists of an urban street with bike lanes, parking,
crosswalks, intersections, and sidewalks, the presentation will include
possible adjustments to current criteria from IES-RP-8 and AASHTO GL 7 and
approaches expected from emerging research. The attendees will gain an
understanding on how different roadway elements within an Urban setting will
affect the recommended lighting design guidelines and how newly developed design
metrics help protect Vulnerable Road Users. Lighting
is proven to reduce nighttime crashes on highways and urban streets especially
at intersection crossings. Please watch the latest video that provides a
brief overview of how properly designed lighting can ultimately save
lives. After
registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar. Additional
resources on nighttime visibility related to roadway lighting can be found on
the FHWA Office of Safety – Lighting and Nighttime visibility website: https://highways.dot.gov/safety/other/visibility/roadway-lighting |
(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!
Give it a try by completing the form today!
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.
- 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 907-269-7383 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 907-451-3055 or joshua.hyde@alaska.gov