Training & Events Calendar

November 21, 2024

This one-hour session will explore how computer vision technologies can be applied to enhance safety for vulnerable road users.

November 21, 2024

Benefit-cost analysis (BCA) can be used to screen and select projects funded by federal grants. The current narrow framework is insufficient to integrate the impacts of current policy emphasis. Researchers around the globe are experiencing similar challenges and opportunities. Environmental effects, active transportation health benefits, and social equity/income distribution are some of the considerations congruent with current federal policy emphasis. Further research and development is needed. TRB will cover the latest in BCA from the perspective of transportation agencies that require and rely on them and innovative practitioners who develop them.

November 21, 2024

In recognition of Native American Heritage month, this webinar will showcase innovative tools being used in Tribal communities for data collection in transportation planning and data sharing in construction management. Participants will hear from the Northern Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) Center on results from a recently completed innovation project with the Northern Cheyenne and Crow nations using digital video recorders to collect network data. They will demonstrate this data collection technology as well as how the data can be used to assess roadway safety vulnerabilities with International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) Star Rating protocols, which provide an objective measure of safety levels 'built in' to the road for vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

November 25, 2024

New truck abilities and the associated loads will impact flexible and rigid pavements, making them an important consideration for owner agencies. This webinar will facilitate proactive considerations to changes in pavement loading due to advancements in truck technology. These advancements impact current pavement design methods for durable and resilient pavements in the future.

November 26, 2024

In stressful emergency transport and evacuation situations, individuals with sensory disabilities may face greater difficulties. Emergency management resources, considerations, and techniques can overcome increased threat perception, as well as various mobility and communication barriers. This webinar will provide a holistic overview of the mobility challenges of people with sensory disabilities (e.g., vision, hearing, spatial awareness, etc.) in emergency situations, practical planning practices to enhance emergency preparedness, accessible and inclusive communications, and strategies to secure organizational support.

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 3, 2024

The Road to Zero Coalition is proud to launch its Safe on the Road: Empowering Senior Drivers webinar series. This is the first of three expert panels. This webinar will ensure you and your organization know the facts on age-related fitness to drive, evaluating a person’s ability to drive safely, improvements in vehicle and highway design that best support older drivers, and empowering older adults in planning for retirement from driving.

December 4, 2024

An interactive webinar about working in cold weather, topics of discussion will include: recognizing the early signs of cold injuries, identifying factors that may impact our body’s reaction to cold weather, and tips for staying comfortable in cold environments.

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 5, 2024

The Annual Concrete Conference offers networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for practicing engineers, engineering faculty, consultants, contractors, concrete contractors, and state and county agency employees.

December 5, 2024

December 6, 2024

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 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.

December 10, 2024

Do you have team members who doubt their leadership abilities? Do you find it difficult to set clear boundaries and expectations because you're trying to be nice? If so, it’s possible that the common misconceptions about leadership are influencing your mindset. In this session, attendees will learn to recognize these false beliefs, understand how to counter them, and develop practical tools to enhance their leadership skills in emotional intelligence, communication and self-awareness.

December 10, 2024

Facing roadblocks applying for grants or managing grant projects? Need additional resources to support your grants efforts? This session is being conducted as part of an NCHRP research project to develop tools and resources for local governments and tribes to manage the grants lifecycle. Share your insights to help shape a comprehensive grants toolkit that will set you up for success in grant applications and management.

December 11 - 13, 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.

January 8, 2025

Do you have an innovative solution to a unique problem in your transportation agency? Join the Minnesota Build a Better Mousetrap Competition for the chance to win prizes and share your ideas with others! This webinar covers how to enter, how you and other local agencies can benefit, and gives you the chance to meet previous Minnesota winners.

January 14 - 16, 2025

January 15, 2025

This webinar will present overviews of several topics from the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA), a group of bridge and buried soil steel structure industry leaders who have joined together to provide educational information on the design and construction of short span steel bridges.

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.

March 11 - 13, 2025

April 16 - 17, 2025

This two-day class focuses on guardrail identification and inspection.

May 11 - 15, 2025

The fourteenth biennial ICOET conference and training will be held May 11–15 in Denver, CO. The 2025 conference will combine in-person and virtual programming and training. ICOET is the foremost interdisciplinary, inter-agency supported conference and training addressing the broad range of ecological issues related to transportation systems in all modes. It provides a venue for sharing information and for training across multiple disciplines related to transportation and ecology, suitable for DOT, academic, consultant, NGO and other scientists and practitioners.

May 21 - 22, 2025

This two-day class focuses on guardrail identification and inspection.

May 29, 2025

Join us for highlights of the latest practices, innovations, and research related to Minnesota’s roadway maintenance operations.

October 1 - 2, 2025

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.