Local Technical Assistance Program FREE Road Maintenance and Safety Training for Municipal Employees
The Pennsylvania Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) was created to share transportation knowledge, improve road maintenance and safety skills, and put research and new technology into practice at the local level. The program was established to support city, borough, and township officials and their road crews. LTAP services are provided at no cost to municipalities! Training Courses The Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission and the Blair and Cambria County Planning Commissions partner with the PA Department of Transportation and the PA State Association of Township Supervisors every year to bring courses to the area. SAP&DC attempts to schedule courses in locations convenient for all municipalities within the region, and suggestions are always welcome. LTAP offers a variety of half-day and full-day safety and maintenance courses taught by LTAP technical experts, who are well versed in the latest developments and technologies and have extensive experience in municipal engineering, road maintenance and safety. These courses are an excellent opportunity for local officials to learn from their peers and exchange ideas. Additionally, classes can be requested at a specific site (such as a municipal building) as a Road Show. Technical Assistance In addition to Training Courses, LTAP technical experts are available by phone, email, and in-person to help municipalities troubleshoot specific maintenance and safety problems on their roadways. Newsletter LTAP distributes and posts on the LTAP website a quarterly newsletter that covers new programs, practices, technologies, legislation, reminders, and money-saving tips applicable to municipal maintenance and safety issues. Technical Information Sheets Tech sheets provide useful information on a variety of maintenance and safety issues. They are distributed to municipalities and posted on the LTAP website frequently. Website In addition to the newsletters and tech sheets, the LTAP website provides up-to-date information on workshops, registration, news items, names and locations of all Advisory Committee members, and links to state and federal resources. www.ltap.state.pa.us About LTAP
Spring 2017 Training Courses STORMWATER FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE March 10-8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Hollidaysburg Borough Building 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 UNPAVED & GRAVEL ROADS COMMON MAINTENANCE PRACTICES April 7-8:00 AM to 12:00 PM PA Highlands Community College 881 Hills Plaza Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931 STORMWATER FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE April 21-8:00 AM to 12:00 PM PA Highlands Community College 881 Hills Plaza Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931 ASPHALT ROADS COMMON MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS April 26-8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Tyrone-Snyder Public Library 1000 Pennsylvania Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686 DRAINAGE: THE KEY TO ROADS THAT LAST May 3-8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tyrone-Snyder Public Library 1000 Pennsylvania Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686 ROADSIDE VEGETATION CONTROL May 23-8:00 AM to 3:00 PM PA Highlands Community College 881 Hills Plaza Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931 CONDUCTING SIGN RETROREFLECTIVITY INSPECTIONS May 24-8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Bedford County Development Association 1 Corporate Drive Suite 101, Bedford, PA 15522 ROAD SHOW 2016-2017 Any municipality can register to host an LTAP class
Course Descriptions STORMWATER FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and local municipalities have a variety of requirements that detail how the rate, volume and velocity of stormwater runoff are to be managed. This course reviews these regulations and the resulting requirements for the operation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities. The course provides an overview of the storm runoff process; a discussion of current regulatory requirements for new development, as well as municipal obligations under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal storm sewer system (MS4) permits; identifies elements of sustainable stormwater management systems; and discusses operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in establishing local stormwater policies, reviewing development plans, inspecting construction of stormwater facilities, and operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities, including: elected officials, planners, public works directors, engineers, and operations and maintenance personnel. UNPAVED & GRAVEL ROADS COMMON MAINTENANCE PRACTICES This course addresses basic maintenance techniques for unpaved and gravel roads. Topics include the importance of good drainage, surface aggregate and dust control materials, and operational techniques. These techniques include blading, reshaping, regraveling and dust control. Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) specifications and use are reviewed. Factors used to determine when to upgrade a gravel road by paving or seal coating the roadway are discussed. Intended Audience: Individuals involved in the maintenance of unpaved or gravel roadways such as: Street supervisors, roadmasters, crew foremen, and equipment operators. This class does not qualify a municipality to obtain dirt and gravel road funds, but rather teaches them how to better use such funds. ASPHALT ROADS COMMON MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS This course provides relevant information to individuals who have to maintain asphalt pavements. The course material reviews the importance of preventive maintenance to the life of an asphalt pavement. The material will help the student identify common asphalt distress, the cause of the distress, and the appropriate treatments. The latest techniques, materials, and equipment will be
Course Descriptions reviewed with an emphasis on repairing the asphalt distress properly the first time. Current industry standards to properly repair problems such as cracking and potholes will be presented in detail. The basics of treatments such as seal coats, micro surfacing, and overlays will be presented. A review of the latest treatments included in PennDOT Publication 447 Approved Products for Lower Volume Local Roads, will be covered. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the planning and execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including: street superintendents, roadmasters, public works directors, foreman, and select crew members. DRAINAGE: THE KEY TO ROADS THAT LAST This course covers the affect water has on roadways. Emphasis is on problems caused by poor drainage with discussion on various ways to handle these problems. Basic roadway drainage systems and their usage are reviewed. Industry standard procedures for replacing cross pipes are presented in detail. Regulatory agency policies and permit requirements are presented. The importance of performing routine inspection of drainage system assets is discussed with emphasis on the relationship to planning and Federal Aid reimbursement in the case of a disaster. Intended Audience: Individuals who are involved in the planning and execution of maintenance work on asphalt pavements, including: street superintendents, roadmasters, public works directors, crew foremen, and select crew members. ROADSIDE VEGETATION CONTROL This course provides the knowledge and understanding needed to establish an efficient and effective roadside vegetation control program. It is based on the concept of an Integrated Vegetation Management philosophy that utilizes manual, mechanical, and chemical control methods to manage roadside vegetation. It also reviews laws and regulations regarding required applicator certification. Due to the emphasis placed on chemical application, this course has been approved by the Pa. Department of Agriculture for Continuing Education Unit credits for those who have received pesticide applicator certification. Certified applicators can receive 3 core credits and 6 credits in each of the following categories: 10, 18, 23, upon successful completion of this course. Intended Audience: Individuals who are certified pesticide applicators and registered technicians. Public works employees in charge of managing roadside vegetation programs who are interested in using chemical applications in their
program should also attend. Course Descriptions CONDUCTING SIGN RETROREFLECTIVITY INSPECTIONS The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has established new rules about traffic sign maintenance, asset management, and retroreflectivity standards. The LTAP Conducting Sign Retroreflectivity Inspections course will instruct municipal staff on these requirements, reinforce the value of a useful traffic sign asset management system, and demonstrate the tools and techniques available for measuring traffic sign retroreflectivity. Further, the course will present the concepts of luminance and retroreflectivity, providing a foundation for understanding the value of certain testing and measuring methods. Intended Audience: Local government officials responsible for installation, maintenance, and inspection of traffic signs, roadway safety, and asset management. This includes traffic technicians, public works directors, supervisors, roadmasters, and crew responsible for traffic signs.
Registration All training courses are open to municipal officials and employees. To register for any of these courses visit: www.ltap.state.pa.us or contact: Janice Streightiff SAP&DC (814) 949-6523 streightiff@sapdc.org All registrations must be received at least one week prior to training. Seating is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that lunch is not provided for any course, but there will be a lunch break during the full day courses. Visit the SAP&DC website for maps of all course locations: www.sapdc.org 1(800) FOR-LTAP www.ltap.state.pa.us
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