August 2021
Upcoming LTAP Classes

Stormwater Facility Operation and Maintenance
8 a.m. - noon Aug. 31
Virtual Training

Pavement Preventative Maintenance
8 a.m. - noon Sept. 14
Old Lycoming Twp. Fire Hall, Williamsport

Pedestrians and Crosswalks
8 a.m. - noon Sept. 21
College Twp. Bldg., State College

Winter Maintenance
8 a.m. - noon Sept. 27
Ferguson Twp. Bldg., State College

Seal Coat
8 a.m. - noon Oct. 12
Boggs Twp. Community Bldg., Bellefonte

Bridge and Culvert Inspection
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 13
Derry Twp. Bldg., Lewistown

Posting & Bonding of Local Roads
8 a.m. - noon Oct. 14
Delaware Twp. Bldg., McAlisterville

Winter Maintenance
8 a.m. - noon Oct. 18
Old Lycoming Twp. Fire Hall, Williamsport

Active Transportation
8 a.m. - noon Oct. 19
East Buffalo Twp. Bldg., Lewisburg

Additional in-person and virtual classes can be found at https://gis.penndot.gov/LTAP

Some venues currently require masks to be worn indoors. LTAP will follow the requirements of the in-person facility hosts and recommends that attendees bring along a mask.
LTAP Virtual Drop-in Sessions

Updated PennDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreements
11 a.m. to noon Sept. 2

Analyzing Crash Data at Intersections
11 a.m. to noon Oct. 14

Common Issues in Alleys
11 a.m. to noon Nov. 4
LTAP Webinars

Stormwater Project Bid and Construction Management
11 a.m. to noon Sept. 16

Stormwater Project Bid and Construction Management
Noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 17

On-demand recorded webinars and drop-in sessions can be found here.
Roadway Management Conference
Oct. 6 - 8 | Rehoboth Beach, DE

This conference focuses on practitioners who manage, design, construct, and maintain state, county, and municipal transportation systems. The conference is hosted by, the Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware LTAP/T2 Centers.

More information can be found here.
Flagger Training
PennDOT regulations require that "all flaggers at a minimum shall have training as per the most current version of Publication 408, Section 901.3 Flagger Training."

If your crew members haven't received training, or are due for recertification, consider taking advantage of the Flagger Training workshops coordinated by PSATS. The course covers flagging procedures, work zone set-up requirements, and traffic control devices based on information from PennDOT Publication 213 and Publication 234. Flagger Training is geared toward individuals who have flagging responsibilities on any road open to the public.

Instructor-led and on-demand virtual Flagger Training can be found on the PSATS website.
Fall 2021 County Conventions

Most of the region's counties hold their annual Association of Township Officials conventions in the fall. These events offer updates on key legislation, programs, and policies affecting 2nd class townships. They also include exhibits by vendors of local government goods and services.

The fall 2021 schedule is available here.

Contact your County Association directly for specific convention information.
New Roads Scholar Options

Municipal police officers and administrative staff now have the opportunity to become Roads Scholars under two new certifications recently added to the LTAP training program. The new certifications in police and administration are designed to encourage new groups to attend LTAP training and learn about road-related safety and maintenance topics.

Both certifications require successful completion of six courses within a 3-year period. Successful completion means attending the course and passing (70%) an in-class quiz consisting of 12 questions. Completing an approved CPR training course accepted by your employer or the Pennsylvania Department of Health can earn participants one workshop credit. A copy of a CPR certificate must be forwarded to the LTAP office within the 3-year training window.

To learn more, click here.
Are You Digging or Planning a Dig?
Pennsylvania One Call Webinars
The Pennsylvania One Call System coordinates free training on responsibilities that municipalities, designers, excavators, and project owners have in preventing damage to underground facilities. Training webinars cover such topics as:

  • PA Act 287 for the Locator
  • PA Act 287 for the Excavator
  • Complex Projects
  • Coordinate PA
  • Member Mapping
  • One Call Web Products and Services
Local Road Safety Plan Resource
Do-It-Yourself Website Available
The purpose of a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) is to identify key safety needs and guide investment decisions to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on local roadways. The Federal Highway Administration has developed a do-it-yourself website that provides tools and resources to help municipalities make an LRSP that fits their community and gets people home safely.

The do-it-yourself website includes guides, videos, templates, training, and helpful links that take local governments step-by-step through the process of developing a local road safety plan. These valuable resources can be found by clicking on the below button.
Improving Rural Road Safety Webinars
Registration Open for Rural Safety Center Webinar Series
The National Center for Rural Road Safety is hosting a webinar series on “Improving Rural Road Safety with the Safe System Approach.” The six-part series includes free monthly webinars through December 2021. The webinar series will explore how a Safe System Approach (SSA) can be applied to rural areas, discuss strategies rural areas are already using that fit within a SSA, and identify additional SSA techniques that can be applied to improve rural road safety.

The recording of “Part One: Introducing the Safe System Approach and Traffic Safety Culture” is now available. “Part Two: Safe Road Users” will be held on August 31 at 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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.
Library Resources: Various library materials and publications can be requested through LTAP.
Contact Information
For more information, questions or help registering for classes, please contact Steve Herman, SEDA-COG Principal Program Analyst, at 570-524-4491 or email sherman@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 Steve Herman your email address.
Please post for all municipal officials and road crews.
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