Training & Events Calendar

September 17, 2024

This two-hour training will teach participants how to “read the road” as well as the importance of doing so in daily activities. It will use real world examples on different roadway components to demonstrate how participants may be able to uncover potential safety issues during their routine activities. It will also discuss how the road safety audit process can be used to “read the road” in a more formal approach. The training will also discuss the consequences daily activities of workers may have on safety.

September 19, 2024

What is so small (nano cellular) but could improve strength and durability over traditional cement? Nano-cellulose material. The U.S. Forest Service and their researchers are leading the quest to find low carbon concrete options and increasing performance. Cellulose nanocrystals can make concrete stronger through a chemical reaction and with less water, making its use more sustainable and efficient. What are other benefits and some challenges with using nano-cellulose material on transportation projects? How different (or not) are the application processes with nano-cellulose material as a substitute for cement mixes? Join the Federal Highway Administration, Office of Federal Lands Highway, and their partners at the U.S. Forest Service in exploring the use of nano-cellulose material for your next transportation project.

September 23, 2024

This event showcases cutting-edge technological advancements, offers hands-on training, and fosters vibrant discussions about the future of electrification.

September 24, 2024

The safety analysis process, as part of the FHWA Safety Toolkit, is a systematic process for identifying the factors that can contribute to crashes and implementing effective countermeasures. It is a best practice method that is flexible and can be used to fit your needs. This two-hour training will cover the safety analysis process and discuss how it can be applied using two different complementary analysis methods: the traditional site analysis and the systemic analysis. Additionally, case studies will be utilized to demonstrate practical applications on the process.

October 2 - 3, 2024

This two-day event primarily addresses fall and winter transportation maintenance issues. Vendors and speakers present a variety of new equipment and information through an extensive indoor and outdoor display area. The annual snowplow "roadeo" allows individuals and pairs of competitors to compete on a closed course.

October 14, 2024

This training covers basic chainsaw safety, including identifying safety features, preventing accidents, correct saw chain sharpening, and head-to-toe safety protection in accordance with OSHA standards.

October 15 - 16, 2024

This conference covers innovative, practical, and applied water resource engineering solutions, management techniques, and current research about Minnesota’s water resources.

October 15, 2024

This training will teach crews to recognize and identify "field fixable" chainsaw problems.

October 16, 2024

This training covers basic chainsaw safety, including identifying safety features, preventing accidents, correct saw chain sharpening, and head-to-toe safety protection in accordance with OSHA standards.

October 17, 2024

This training covers basic chainsaw safety, including identifying safety features, preventing accidents, correct saw chain sharpening, and head-to-toe safety protection in accordance with OSHA standards.

October 17, 2024

This interactive workshop will teach practical, easy-to-understand, and fundamental methods to grow your leadership skills.

October 21 - 23, 2024

This conference provides an affordable opportunity to learn and share ideas about building and maintaining safe local roadways.

October 21, 2024

This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.

October 22 - 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

October 28, 2024

This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.

October 29, 2024

This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.

October 31, 2024

Since the Minnesota Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Maintenance Resource Guide's publication, a lot has been learned about inspection, operation, and maintenance of these and other stormwater management practices through field applications, practical experience, and research. This webinar will share results from a new project to update, revise, and expand the 2009 resource guide to incorporate over a decade’s worth of knowledge gained.

November 4, 2024

This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.

November 6, 2024

This course relates to the delivery of maintenance and operations services to the public, commonly known as public works. It will identify the equipment and personnel resources needed for efficient and effective service delivery.

November 7, 2024

This annual event convenes researchers and practitioners from Minnesota and the Upper Midwest to highlight new learning, emerging ideas, and the latest innovations in transportation.

November 13, 2024

This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.

December 2 - 4, 2024

This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.

December 2 - 4, 2024

This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.

December 5 - 6, 2024

This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.

December 5 - 6, 2024

This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.

December 9 - 10, 2024

This training uses state-of-the-art simulator technology to prepare snowplow drivers to expect the unexpected and deal with the challenges of adverse winter driving and road conditions.

December 10, 2024

This course provides an introduction to writing and other professional skills that are important for public works professionals.

February 3, 2025

This virtual training course teaches students how to use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to design a simple county highway.