Training & Events Calendar
This calendar includes training opportunities and events offered by MnLTAP and our partners, as well as other transportation-related events.
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In‑person
Hybrid
Virtual
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September 2024
September 17, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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
9:00am - 4:30pm
Minneapolis, MN
This event showcases cutting-edge technological advancements, offers hands-on training, and fosters vibrant discussions about the future of electrification.
September 24, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
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 2024
October 2 - 3, 2024
Fall Maintenance Expo
In‑person
St. Cloud, MN
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
8:30am - 12:30pm
Mankato, MN
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
Minnesota Water Resources Conference
In‑person
Saint Paul, MN
This conference covers innovative, practical, and applied water resource engineering solutions, management techniques, and current research about Minnesota’s water resources.
October 15, 2024
8:00am - 12:00pm
Rosemount, MN
This training will teach crews to recognize and identify "field fixable" chainsaw problems.
October 16, 2024
8:00am - 12:00pm
Shoreview, MN
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
8:00am - 12:00pm
Baxter, MN
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
9:00am - 3:00pm
Shoreview, MN
This interactive workshop will teach practical, easy-to-understand, and fundamental methods to grow your leadership skills.
October 21 - 23, 2024
39th Annual Local Roads Conference
In‑person
Sioux Falls, SD
This conference provides an affordable opportunity to learn and share ideas about building and maintaining safe local roadways.
October 21, 2024
9:00am - 3:30pm
Crookston, MN
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
2024 Toward Zero Deaths Conference
In‑person
8:00am - 12:00pm
St. Cloud, MN
This conference provides a forum for sharing information on best practices in engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency medical/health services and for identifying new approaches to reducing the number of traffic fatalities and life-changing injuries on Minnesota roads.
October 23, 2024
Rochester, MN
October 28, 2024
9:00am - 3:30pm
Mankato, MN
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
9:00am - 3:30pm
Shoreview, MN
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
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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 2024
November 4, 2024
9:00am - 3:30pm
Duluth, MN
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
9:00am - 3:00pm
Detroit Lakes, MN
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
8:30am - 4:30pm
Minneapolis, MN
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
9:00am - 3:30pm
St. Cloud, MN
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 2024
December 2 - 4, 2024
Mankato, MN
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
Waite Park, MN
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
Battle Lake, MN
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
Cologne, MN
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
Cologne, MN
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
8:30am - 3:30pm
Shoreview, MN
This course provides an introduction to writing and other professional skills that are important for public works professionals.
February 2025
February 3, 2025
7:00am - 11:00am
This virtual training course teaches students how to use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to design a simple county highway.