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Rhode Island Local Technical Assistance Program

Quarterly News & Updates

Fall 2024 | Issue 12

In This Issue:

Hello Autumn

Updates from Rhode Island LTAP

  • Recent Training
  • Upcoming Training
  • Available On-Demand Courses

Rhode Island Public Works Academy

  • Fall 2024 Collaboration & Kickoff

Upcoming Observances & Safety Events

  • October
  • November
  • December

Hello Autumn

Every year in New England, Fall marks the transition from summer to winter.


For many, Fall is looked at as the end of things. It is the end of summer, daylight hours dwindle, days at the beach become few and far between, and children are no longer playing in yards or riding their bikes during the warm daylight hours as they did on summer break.


Fall, however, is also the beginning of many things. Color erupts along our roadways and coastline, harvest celebrations and festivals are held across our region, and cooler nights are soon followed by cooler days. A new school season begins and with it


The Rhode Island LTAP thanks all of you, our local transportation workforce, for all of your hard work and dedication to keeping Rhode Island beautiful and for the work you do to improve the quality of life in your communities and all those who visit. This past year has seen extreme weather emergencies that have had significant impacts on Rhode Island. We recognize the essential work and services that you provide in these situations and throughout the year including preparing and maintaining streets, water systems, sewer systems, storm response and cleanup, and so much more. Thank you for all that you do.


As we look forward to the remainder of Fall and the beginning of Winter, we want to take this opportunity to remind you that classes hosted by the Rhode Island LTAP, whether virtual or in-person, are offered to our Rhode Island municipal and tribal partners at no cost. Our goal is to help you do your job more effectively and efficiently, and equipped with the appropriate knowledge. The Rhode Island LTAP is a Rhode Island Department of Transportation program that sponsors these learning opportunities so that more of your budget can remain focused on the work needing to be completed in your communities.

 

There are great upcoming learning opportunities and just a small number are listed below. Is there a specific training that your local road agency needs? Complete the RI LTAP Training and Technical Assistance Request Form and email it to dot.RILTAP@dot.ri.gov.

 

Remember too that the handheld sign retroreflectometer is now available for loan. You can sign up to borrow the equipment using the Retroreflectometer Online Request Form

Updates From Rhode Island LTAP

Recent Rhode Island LTAP Classes

Chainsaw Safety Training

Hosted by Narragansett Indian Tribe

Chainsaw Safety Training

Hosted by East Providence

ATSSA Flagger Certification

Thank you to everyone who participated in classes offered by the Rhode Island LTAP over the Summer and early Fall. And thank you to all of our wonderful hosts! Classes offered included Dealing With Difficult People, CPR, AED, and First Aid, Chainsaw Safety, Microsoft Excel 1 & 2, and more.

CPR, AED, & First Aid

CPR, AED, & First Aid

NHI 133122-Traffic Signal Timing Concepts

Upcoming Training


Seats are now available for our Rhode Island City, Town, and Tribe partners for the below Winter 2024 classes. These live classes are a mix of in-person and virtual.


To enroll in any of these courses or if you have questions, don't hesitate to contact the Rhode Island LTAP at dot.RILTAP@dot.ri.gov. To register a participant, email Rhode Island LTAP and indicate the course name and date as well as the person's full first and last name, email address, job title, and phone number. 


Is there a training, tailgate talk, or technical assistance you're interested in, but haven't seen advertised? RI municipalities and the Narragansett Indian Tribe can submit a request to Rhode Island LTAP. Just complete this Request Form and email it to us!

ATSSA Flagger Certification

In-Person

Wed., October 23, 2024

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Workshop: Working Safely

Around Heavy Equipment

In-Person

Wed., October 23, 2024

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Sander Calibration

In-Person

Wed., October 23, 2024

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Snow & Ice Control /

Winter Maintenance

In-Person

Thu., October 24, 2024

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Asset Management

In-Person

Wed., October 30, 2024

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Written Communication

Management

Virtual

Fridays

January 10, 17, 24, 31 &

February 7, 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Time Management

In-Person

Date Pending

Decision Making

In-Person

Date Pending

Project Planning &

Estimating

In-Person

Date Pending

Available On-Demand Courses

There are currently over 460 courses available for our Rhode Island LTAP partners in the RI Learning Center, the State's Online Learning Management System. See the list below for a sampling of new courses!


If you are interested in viewing these or other available on-demand courses in the RI Learning Center, and you are a Rhode Island municipal employee or elected official, Narragansett Indian Tribe employee, or are an FHWA employee contact us at dot.RILTAP@dot.ri.gov to set up an account.

  • Everyday Safety Talks (Tailgate Talks)
  • Dealing With Stress
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Trenching & Shoring Basics
  • Work Zone Safety , Set Them Up Right!
  • Work Zone Setup: Answering Your Questions
  • AASHTO Technical Training Solutions (TTS) (formerly TC3)
  • Basics of Work Zone Traffic Control
  • Crane Safety
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Math Basics for Highway Technicians
  • Public Relations Skills
  • Plan Reading Series:
  • Bridge Plans
  • Culvert Plans 
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
  • Grading Plans
  • Highway Plan Reading Basics
  • Right-of-Way Plans 
  • Traffic Control Plans

Rhode Island Public Works Academy

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Fall 2024

The Rhode Island Public Works Academy is an introductory-level training program designed for new public works hires. The R.I. Public Works Academy is a joint collaboration of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) and the Rhode Island Public Works Association (RIPWA).


The program consists of seven (7) sessions that will provide the core competencies necessary to be a public works professional. Participants are required to attend and complete all seven sessions to graduate from the Academy. These seven sessions cover the following topics:


  • Dealing With Difficult People, Conversations, & More
  • CPR, AED, & First Aid
  • Chainsaw Safety
  • Winter Operations / Snow & Ice Control
  • Flagger Certification (ATSSA) 
  • Work Zone Safety - Safety Around Heavy
  • OSHA 10-hour for Construction


The Fall 2024 Public Works Academy kicked off on Tuesday, September 24th with a highly interactive full-day workshop titled Dealing With Difficult People, Conversations, & More by Emily Morash! Throughout the Academy from that first class right to the last, participants will enjoy not only learning new skills, improving existing skills, learning best practices, and how to communicate effectively with their teams, supervisors, and the public, but they also have the opportunity to network, learn both in the classroom and with hands-on activities, and so much more. They also enjoy morning refreshments and lunches with each full-day classes courtesy of RIPWA! Upon successfully completing all 7 classes in the Fall 2024 Public Works Academy, participants will be awarded a jacket, also courtesy of RIPWA.


The Rhode Island LTAP is excited to be working with the energetic and engaging participants of this Fall's cohort and we look forward to working with RIPWA to create additional Public Works Academies in the future!

Upcoming Observances & Safety Events

October


  • Pedestrian Safety Month
  • National Protect Your Hearing Month
  • Eye Injury Prevention Month
  • National Fire Prevention Week
  • Teen Driver Safety Week
  • School Bus Safety Week
  • Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

November


  • National Diabetes Awareness Month
  • Lung Cancer Awareness Month
  • Winter Weather Preparedness Week
  • Drowsy Driving Week

December


  • National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
  • Holiday Season Drunk Driving Campaign
  • National Handwashing Awareness Week
  • Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

 

Rhode Island Local Technical Assistance Program

Rhode Island Department of Transportation

Email us: dot.RILTAP@dot.ri.gov

RI LTAP Website

Kathleen Sisson

Director of Educational Advancement

Jennifer Roman

LTAP Program Coordinator