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Managed 2 Manager Leadership Development Series
Kearney
 
Creative Problem Solving and Decision-Making - January 9, 2018 - go.unl.edu/m2mdecisions
Recruiting, Hiring, & Retaining Employees - February 27-28, 2018 - go.unl.edu/m2mhr

The Managed 2 Manager Professional Development Course Series includes a one-day introductory course (strongly recommended as a first-step) followed by four topic-specific courses participants can select based on their needs.

Materials Certification Training

January 29- February 1, 2018 - Lincoln, NE  go.unl.edu/materials-jan
February 26- March 2, 2018 - North Platte, NE  go.unl.edu/materials-feb

Nebraska LTAP in conjunction with NDOT are offering two Materials Certification Training courses which are now open for registration.

To sign up, please contact Phyllis Schwab (pschwab@unl.edu) or by phone at (402) 472-5748.

Temporary Traffic Control Classes
 
Basic TTC - January 23, 2018 - Lincoln, NE  go.unl.edu/basttc

This one-day introductory course introduces the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and related documents important to temporary traffic control professionals. Participants will be able to discuss the fundamental principles of TTC and their value to them in the field, identify areas in a work zone, distinguish among various TTC devices, and determine the appropriate number of devices and device spacing for various roadway types and conditions. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their learning in hands-on exercises. The course concludes with a certification exam that, upon successful completion, will earn each participant NDOT Basic TTC Certification.

Advanced TTC - January 24-25 - Lincoln, NE  go.unl.edu/advttc

This two-day course is the follow-up course to the Basic Temporary Traffic Control course. Participants should have some experience in TTC. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a deeper knowledge of common TTC devices used in Nebraska, the Nebraska TTC Standard Plans, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Nebraska Flagger Handbook, be able to draft a basic TTC plan, work with the various stakeholders on a roadway construction or maintenance site, and supervise the installation, maintenance and removal of a TTC plan. The course will conclude with a certification exam that, upon successful completion, will earn each participant NDOT Advanced TTC Certification.

Farewell to Casey Sherlock
Information from Steve Riehle

As you may already know, Casey Sherlock is leaving Hall County at the end of the year. He is moving to Lincoln to be the Nebraska State Surveyor ( www.sso.nebraska.gov ). The move is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Casey as he will be the 8th State Surveyor's since the office was created in 1903. The position will allow him to make a significant impact on surveying across the entire state and improve the Licensed Land Surveyor's profession. Casey's last day with Hall County will be Friday, December 29, 2017.
Casey has been the elected Hall County Surveyor/Highway Superintendents for over 12 years.  He also served Hall County as the Director of the Public Works and the GIS Departments.
  • Casey has been very involved as:
    • o   Co-chair of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Organization.
    • o   A 4 year officer for the Nebraska Association of County Engineers, Highway Superintendent's and Surveyors.
    • o   A 6 year  a board member for the Nebraska Association of County Officials representing County Surveyors/Highway Superintendents.
    • o   A 1 year term as elected as Secretary/Treasurer for the Nebraska Association of County Officials.
    • Casey has improved the working relationship of the Highway Department with:
      • o   other county departments,
      • o   area counties,
      • o   municipalities within the county,
      • o   the Nebraska Department of Transportation,
      • o   consultants,
      • o   contractors and suppliers.
      • His contributions will make a lasting impact on the Hall County for years to come.
Please consider attending the farewell celebration for Casey on Monday, December 18th, 2017 from 1-3 at the Hall County Public Works Department (2900 West 2nd St., Grand Island, NE).
 
If you want to call, send a card, send an e-mail, you have till the end of December:
Casey Sherlock, Hall County Surveyor
2900 W 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68803-5263
Phone (308) 385-5126


Position Openings

The City of La Vista, is accepting application for a full time Street Superintendent position in the Public Works Department. Applications are available at La Vista City Hall, 8116 Park View Blvd., Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am to noon, or can be submitted on the City website here

Lancaster County Engineering is currently filling three positions. For more details on these job openings, visit the Lincoln/Lancaster County jobs website here.
Online Culvert Class

Nebraska LTAP has resolved issues with the online culvert class offered by the Minnesota LTAP, and it is now available. Class topics include culvert theory, design, location, planning, scheduling, permitting,and typical installations. It also outlines culvert inventory, inspection, repair, and rehabilitation methods.
To sign up, please contact Phyllis Schwab (pschwab@unl.edu) with a valid e-mail address to use for the class.

Every Day Counts

For the past several weeks, we've shared stories from the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation weekly newsletter. If you'd like to subscribe to receive their full newsletter, click here

In addition to news articles which outline the innovative activities of others in the Transportation industry, their website includes a list of EDC related events. To view a list of upcoming events (including free webinars), visit their web page, here
NDOT Online Flagging Course
Certification/Recertification for Flaggers on NDOT Projects

Flaggers can now earn NDOT flagger certification through an online course hosted through NE LTAP. The course includes NDOT Flagger Guidelines, the NDOT Flagger Handbook, a 47-minute video, required questionnaire and certification exam. Learn more about the course and link to take it at  http://go.unl.edu/ltap-flagcert
 


Heavy Equipment Courses

The Heavy Equipment Training Staff have begun developing the 2018 training schedule! Please contact Brian or  Phyllis to discuss schedules and availability in your area for the new year!

Motor Grader
Snow Plow
Loader 
Excavators & Backhoes 
Asphalt Distributor 
Hand Power Tools & Chainsaws 

 
Save the Dates!! 
for 2018 Nebraska Conferences

Nebraska Concrete Paving Association Annual Workshop
January 16-17, 2018
Lincoln, NE - Cornhusker Marriott

Nebraska Asphalt Technical Workshops
February 20-21, 2018
Lincoln, NE - Embassy Suites
more information coming soon

Winter Maintenance Workshop
May 9-10, 2018
Grand Island, NE - Fonner Park
more information coming soon

County Highway Superintendents Summer Meeting
June 12-14, 2018
Valentine, NE

LTAP Services

Snowplow simulator
Entities can now schedule one-day L3 Snow Plow and/or John Deere Motor Grader simulator courses in the Nebraska LTAP Mobile Simulator classroom through Brian Jackson at bjackson17@unl.edu. Costs for Nebraska APWA members are $75 per person and non-APWA members are $100 per person in addition to the Workforce Development Funding.  Class size is limited to ten participants.

Online Computer Classes for Locals
Thousands of self-paced online computer workshops and tutorials are available online through NE LTAP. As part of our Workforce Development Program, these resources are free to our LPA and State employees. To see what classes are available and how to participate, visit ltap.unl.edu/vtc-computer-classes.

Equipment Loan Program
RoadVista 922 Retroreflectometers and MetroCounts are currently available for loan to Local Public Agencies. For more information, please contact Phyllis at pschwab@unl.edu.

Resource Library
On occasion, we have extra binders left from courses offered by Nebraska LTAP. If any of the following would be of interest to you, please contact Phyllis Schwab at pschwab@unl.edu and a copy will be sent to you. Extra copies will be eliminated December 15, 2017. As always, we will keep one copy at LTAP if you would like to borrow or review when you are here:
  • FHWA Road Safety Audit Guidelines
  • Gravel Roads (Construction & Maintenance Guide), August 2015
  • NHI-1350650 Introduction to Highway Hydraulics Participant Workbook
  • NHI-139011 Fundamentals of Freight Data Workshop
  • NHI-142005 NEPA and the Transportation Decision Making Process
  • NHI-152069 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Participant Workbook
  • Traffic Control Supervisor

NE LTAP distributes program updates to clients who have registered for NE LTAP courses, workshops, conferences or other events.  This list is used solely for the purpose of notifying clients of upcoming training opportunities, resources available and updates about the Nebraska transportation  system. This list is not sold, shared or otherwise given to others for use.  Questions can be addressed to NE LTAP.