Local Training & Assistance Program (LTAP)

Upcoming Webinars, Workshops, and Grants

October 17 2024 Build a Better Mousetrap – National Winners Webinar 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. Innovative Project Award – “Slow and Safe, Save a Life” Modified speed cushions to address high speeds and increased traffic volumes through residential communities without impacting emergency response. Presenter: Julian Van Simaeys, Assistant Engineer, City of Moreno Valley, CA. Bold Steps Award – “Street Sweeper Conversion to Leaf Vac Unit” Repurposed street sweepers for leaf pickup maintenance. Presenters: Paul Kull, Doug Perkins, and Jeremy Stinson, West Lafayette Street and Sanitation Dept., IN. Smart Transformation Award – “Fifth-Wheel Quick-Attach Sander” An attachment to modify semi-tractors to assist with salting and sanding hazardous, icy roads during the winter months. Presenters: Shane Shannon and Ralph Bernas, McKenzie County Highway Department, ND. Pioneer Award – “Trackless Automated Loader” A repurposed sander into a chute for easier load and dispense of sand mixture materials during winter operations. Presenter: Gary McKeone, Town of East Hartford, CT 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. Webinar Registration
October 29 Lighting Design for an Urban Street Environment 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 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!

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.

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