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About
In an effort to transfer transportation technologies and procedures developed at the state and federal level to local municipalities, PennDOT established the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) as part of a national initiative established by the Federal Highway Administration.
SPC, as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and PennDOT planning partner, organizes the LTAP program in the ten-county region of Southwestern Pennsylvania. This program’s mission is to share transportation knowledge, improve road maintenance and safety skills, and put research and new technology into practice at the local level.
This is accomplished through free training and technical assistance. Trainings offered either as half-day or full-day courses are scheduled at sites throughout the region on a regular basis, and include such topics such as Winter Maintenance and Roadside Vegetation. Customized workshops can be provided at the request of a municipality or a group of municipalities.
More information and descriptions for all available courses are available at www.ltap.state.pa.us.
For technical assistance, PennDOT’s LTAP engineers are available by phone, email, or in person to help municipalities troubleshoot specific maintenance and safety problems. This service is provided by PennDOT at no cost.
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Current Class Schedule
WORK ZONE (TEMPORARY) TRAFFIC CONTROL
February 22, 2012
8:00 a.m. - Noon
North Strabane Township Municipal Building - Washington County
This course identifies the work zone set-up requirements, traffic control devices, and flagging procedures through a review of the regulations in PennDOT Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
EQUIPMENT & WORKER SAFETY
March 13, 2012
8:00 a.m. - Noon
North Beaver Municipal building - Lawrence Co.
March 14, 2012
8:00 a.m. - Noon
North Strabane Township Municipal Building -
Washington County
This course provides a basic understanding of common safety factors and practices associated with public works road maintenance operations. Specific operations discussed include trench excavation, crack sealing with hot asphalt, mowing and chain saw use, as well as winter maintenance. It provides an overview of why accidents happen and how to protect personnel through the use of personal protective equipment. Work place awareness is stressed with emphasis on chemical safety, environmental hazards and vehicle and equipment safety issues. The importance of having a formal safety program in place and how to establish an effective program is discussed. Intended Audience: Individuals who are performing maintenance, construction, or traffic control on municipal roadways including: roadmasters, crew foremen, equipment operators and laborers. Others who would benefit from this course include: municipal managers and elected officials to understand the importance and for budgeting purposes.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
March 20, 2012
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Kittanning Township Fire Hall - Armstrong County
This course covers a variety of topics associated with the management and control of storm runoff as it relates to the establishment of local policies and ordinances, and the operation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities. The course provides an overview of the storm runoff process; discusses current regulatory requirements for new development as well as municipal storm sewer systems (MS4’s); identifies elements of sustainable stormwater management systems and how existing municipal regulations may create barriers to responsible stormwater management; 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.
RSVP or for additional information contact:
Jill Byers at (412) 391-5590 x343 or jbyers@spcregion.org
Presented by Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and PennDOT through the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
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