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LTRC's Local Technical Assistance Program, one of 57 Centers networked throughout the United States, stimulates the progressive transfer of highway technology through training, work force development and technical assistance. A cooperative effort of DOTD, FHWA and LSU, LTAP leverages the expertise and resources of these organizations for the benefit of local transportation and public works agencies. A quarterly newsletter, Technology Exchange, describes current offerings and services. Click below to contact us or call 1-800-595-4722 to find out more or to request special training or assistance.

We invite you to browse through our website and discover the many cost effective (many are free) services we offer to enhance the performance of your organization.

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Roads Scholar - Basic Sign Installation
(6 Professional Development Hours)
This seminar includes the importance of proper sign installation practices, the latest in roadway safety materials, break away sign posts, tamper and vandal proof hardware, day and night time inspections methods of retro-reflectivity properties, and the latest in inventory management systems. Demonstration of various sheeting materials and their application guidelines, repair techniques for safe breakaway sign supports, and familiarization with tools to aid in inventory and asset management will also be presented. The information for this presentation was compiled from the FHWA and Louisiana DOTD incorporating the latest standards and specification guidelines for proper sign material selection, installation, inspection, and maintenance.

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Roadway Departure Class
March 19 & 20 - Bossier Parish Community College
March 21 & 22 - TTEC, Room 100

This course provides participants with some tools for addressing roadway departure crashes. Topics covered in this course include a discussion of engineering countermeasures as well as implementation strategies.
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LPA CORE TRAINING WORKSHOP
(5 Professional Development Hours)
The LPA Qualification Program has been developed to help Local Public Agencies successfully navigate the policies, procedures and practices of both the LDOTD Highway Program, and the Federal-Aid Highway Program. LDOTD wants to ensure that Local Public Agencies (Parishes, Municipalities, Towns, etc.) can access the benefits and fully understand the requirements of using state and federal transportation funds for their transportation projects. LPAs must have sufficient knowledge of state and federal regulations to take full advantage of available funding and resources. All LPA project sponsors and their consultants will be required to take the core training to be qualified to participate in the state and federal programs on future transportation projects. Almost 400 people participated in the core training conducted at ten statewide locations in 2012. If you missed it, sign up for the next class shown below.
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Roads Scholar - Introduction to LA Off-System Bridge Inspection
(10 Professional Development Hours)
This 1.5 day workshop will cover standard bridge inspection requirements and inspection items unique to Louisiana's program. First day topics will include an introduction to bridge components, materials, material properties and deterioration factors common to local bridges. Use of the Louisiana Rating System, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) Bridge Inspection Report Package and LA DOTD Bridge Maintenance Directive #5 (Closing & Posting Off-System Bridges) will be included. The second day will be "in the field" with hands-on inspection of two local bridges. This class is intended for local road and bridge managers, inspectors and maintenance personnel.

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Roads Scholar - Bridge Maintenance and Repair
(6 Professional Development Hours)
This course is a follow-up to the LTAP course, "Introduction to LA Off-System Bridge Inspection," and is designed to assist local agencies in knowing what to do once bridge deficiencies are identified. A variety of repair and rehabilitation methods will be covered, with an emphasis on timber bridges. Preventive maintenance techniques for various bridge components will also be discussed. This course is designed for local road and bridge inspectors, managers and maintenance personnel.

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LPA Qualifications Program Flyer >>

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Technology Exchange, Volume 27, Number 2

 
  • LRSP Expands Its Efforts through Regional Safety Coalitions
  • LTAP Spring Course Offering a Huge Success
  • Local Public Agency Qualification and Training Program: Pilot Class to be Offered
  • Local Agency Sessions to be Included in 2013 LTC
  • LPESA Holds Spring Meeting and Conference
  • NACE 2014 Planning Efforts Underway
  • OSHA Kicks Off Summer Safety Campaign
  • LTAP Creativity Session a Hit
  • Update on Retroreflectivity Requirements

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Louisiana Operation Lifesaver newsletter,
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2013 Louisiana Local Road Safety Program Material Now Available

 

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Speed Management Resources

 

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APWA Fall Conference - November 17 & 18, 2011
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Roads Scholar: Basic Sign Installation
April 9, 2013: Monroe
April 10, 2013: Bossier City
April 16, 2013: Alexandria
April 23, 2013: Lake Charles
April 30, 2013: Baton Rouge
May 7, 2013: Metairie
May 8, 2013: Mandeville
More info/Register online

Roadway Departure Class
March 19 & 20 - Bossier Parish Community College
March 21 & 22 - TTEC
Room 100
More info/Register online

LPA CORE TRAINING WORKSHOP
April 11, 2013
DOTD Headquarters Auditorium
More info/Register online

Roads Scholar - Introduction to LA Off-System Bridge Inspection
February 5-6, 2013
Bossier City
February 13-14, 2013
Monroe
February 26-27, 2013
Alexandria
March 5-6, 2013
Lake Charles
March 12-13, 2013
Baton Rouge
March 19-20, 2013
Hammond
More info/Register online

Roads Scholar - Bridge Maintenance and Repair
March 26, 2013
Bossier City
March 27, 2013
Monroe
March 28, 2013
Alexandria
April 2, 2013
Lake Charles
April 3, 2013
Baton Rouge
April 4, 2013
Hammond
More info/Register online

LPESA SPRING CONFERENCE
May 16, 2013
Lafayette, LA
More info/Register online



 
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