SPRING 2023 ISSUE
Upcoming On-Site LTAP Classes

Bridge & Culvert Inspection for Municipalities
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Mar. 27
Berwick Borough Building

Erosion & Sedimentation Control
8 a.m. – 12 noon, Mar. 28
Old Lycoming Township Fire Hall, Williamsport

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
8 a.m. – 12 noon, Mar. 29
Patton Township Municipal Building, State College
 
Seal Coat
8 a.m. – 12 noon, Mar. 29
Point Township Building, Northumberland

Temporary Traffic Control
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Apr. 11
Patton Township Municipal Building, State College

Temporary Traffic Control
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Apr. 18
Old Lycoming Township Fire Hall, Williamsport

Unpaved & Gravel Roads Common Maintenance Practices
8 a.m. – 12 noon, May 2
Old Lycoming Township Fire Hall, Williamsport

Temporary Traffic Control
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., TBD May date
State College Borough Municipal Building, State College

Drainage: The Key to Roads That Last
8 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 23
Old Lycoming Township Fire Hall, Williamsport
LTAP Virtual Drop-in/Training Sessions

Bridge & Culvert Inspection for Municipalities
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Mar. 23
 
Traffic Counts
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Apr. 6

Speed Data Collection
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, May 4

Municipal Stormwater Facilities Program
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Jun. 13

Stormwater Control Measures
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Jun. 20
2023 Public Outreach Campaign for the 2025 12-Year Program

Every two years the State Transportation Commission (STC) and PennDOT update the 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). The 2023 Public Comment Period for the TYP update opened on March 1, and continues through April 30. During the public comment period, Pennsylvanians can submit feedback by taking the Transportation Survey, emailing comments to RA-PennDOTSTC@pa.gov, or calling 717-783-2262 from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM to request a printed copy of the survey, or to complete the survey by telephone. 
Chainsaw Safety Class

A class on chainsaw safety will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 and sponsored by Penn College and SEDA-COG. It will be an all-day course and involve hands-on training for up to 30 attendees. If you have any questions and/or would like to register, please contact Don Kiel at (570) 522-4491 or dkiel@seda-cog.org.
Equipment Operator Training
Novice and experienced equipment operators may not recognize the potential for accidents or safety hazards that can cause serious damage to people or property. The first step toward limiting accidents is learning the proper way to operate the equipment. This course provides the theory and fundamental hands-on knowledge needed to effectively operate a backhoe, road grader, front‐end loader, and more.

While practice is key to becoming efficient, workshops like this help to ensure that running heavy equipment safely is second nature. Students will receive a certificate of completion for their records at the end of the training.

June 2, 2023
Pennsylvania College of Technology Earth Science Center & River Property Training Site, Montgomery.

Contact Don Kiel at (570) 524-4491 or dkiel@seda-cog.org with questions.
PennDOT Connects Municipal Outreach Sessions

This is your opportunity to interact with PennDOT, your local metropolitan planning organization or rural planning organization (MPO or RPO) staff, and other municipalities in your area. Participants will be encouraged to contribute their own experiences and to share their best practices in planning, land use, and project delivery. 

PennDOT District 2: May 4, 2023. 9-11 a.m. 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830. Register here.

PennDOT District 3: May 25, 2023. 9-11 a.m. This will be held virtually, register here.
West Branch COG Equipment Show

There will be many vendors to visit and speak with through the day, along with training opportunities. The show is May 17, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA 17737. Parking is located outside the gate of the fairgrounds. Free lunch will be provided. RSVP by May 5, 2023 to Cari Buck at muncycreektwp@comcast.net. 
FHWA Enhancing Intersection Safety Webinar 

The U.S. Department of Transportation will host a webinar on March 17 from 2-3 p.m. to discuss how it envisions leveraging emerging technologies to enhance the safety of vulnerable road users at roadway intersections. Register here.
MUTCD Overview Webinar 

The National Center for Rural Road Safety will host a webinar on April 4 from 1-3 p.m. to provide an introduction and overview of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This webinar will help participants become aware of the need for uniformity of traffic control devices. Emphasis will be given to an understanding of the MUTCD, Traffic Control Devices, and Temporary Traffic Control. Register here.
PennDOT 2023 Municipal Road Maintenance and Safety Symposium
April 23-25, Hershey

Every municipal budget across the commonwealth shares the same big line item: road maintenance and safety. It’s the road crew’s job to keep roads smooth, free from potholes, without snow during winter storms, and draining properly when the spring rain falls.

Municipalities and their crews are also responsible for new construction, signage, work zone safety, asset management, and even personnel management.

How can you be sure you are doing the best possible job with limited resources? By attending PennDOT’s 2023 Municipal Road Maintenance and Safety Symposium, where you will hear from road maintenance experts, transportation safety professionals, and municipal officials who have a deep understanding of standard road maintenance and safety practices, as well as an eye on new products, services, and technologies.

During the three-day symposium, you will have access to road-related workshops, and the “Roadmasters Roundtable” Q&A, plus unlimited entry into the largest municipal exhibit show in Pennsylvania. All in one place!
PA Safety Days
PA Safety Day Conferences offer an opportunity for a full-day of education and networking. Presentations and demonstrations on safe digging procedures will be offered concurrent to the sessions. Pennsylvania 811 and its sponsors will provide a complimentary lunch for attendees. Intended Audience: excavators, designers, project owners, facility owners, locators, public officials, emergency responders, and other excavation professionals. The State College event will be held on September 14, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre.
New LTAP Classes for 2023
Municipal Stormwater Facilities Program
Half day course, Roads Scholar I, Roads Scholar Administrative - Available June 2023
  • This course will introduce participants to the stormwater processes, explain the need for stormwater control measures (SCMs), highlight the key laws regulating SCMs, define the common types of SCMs, explore inspection procedures, and outline general maintenance activities. 

Stormwater Control Measures Operation and Maintenance (O & M)
Half day course, Roads Scholar II - Available June 2023
  • This course prepares attendees to perform routine and corrective maintenance on common types of stormwater control measures.
 
Winter Maintenance Planning
Half day course, Roads Scholar II, Roads Scholar Administrative - Available June 2023
  • This course covers the planning and preparation aspects of a year-round comprehensive winter maintenance operation. 

Traffic Signal Basics
Half day course, Roads Scholar II, Administrative, Police - Available June 2023
  • The purpose of this course is to provide Pennsylvania municipalities with a basic understanding of the function, operation, and maintenance of traffic signals, as well as options for basic safety issues. 

Public Works Safety
Half Day course, Roads Scholar I, Roads Scholar Administrative - Available July 2023
  • This course provides a basic understanding of common safety factors and practices associated with public works road maintenance operations. 
Types of LTAP Services (entirely free)
Pennsylvania's Local Technical Assistance Program is dedicated to transferring transportation technology through training, technical assistance, and other customer services to municipal elected officials and their staff. Simply call 1-800-FOR-LTAP and they will have a specialist contact you. You can also visit gis.penndot.gov/ltap to create an account and request assistance or resources.
Training: Classroom and virtual training are offered. If there is a course you want to hold in your municipality, LTAP can bring the course directly to you as a road show.
Technical Assistance: On site, phone and email technical support is available from an LTAP expert. The LTAP experts can provide guidance to handle issues such as drainage, posting of traffic signs, intersection improvements, collecting traffic data, dust control, and much more.
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Library Resources: Various library materials, videos, and publications can be requested through LTAP.
Contact Information
For more information, questions or help registering for classes, please contact Don Kiel, SEDA-COG Senior Principal Program Analyst, at 570-524-4491 or email dkiel@seda-cog.org. Information is also available at gis.penndot.gov/ltap.

Feel free to share your training needs or requests for classes at any time. If your municipality is not receiving occasional LTAP class updates and announcements via email, please send Don Kiel your email address.
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