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The Florida LTAP Center delivers training, technical assistance, technology transfer, and other transportation needs to local Florida agencies. In this newsletter, you will find upcoming trainings, events, and funding opportunities. Click here for more information.

We encourage you to share relevant trainings, events, and resources not included in our emails so we can add them to future publications.

■ Director's Message: Celebrating Innovation

■ News: Florida LTAP Celebrates 2026 Build A Better Mousetrap Recognition Program Winner | National Preparedness Month - Florida Edition

■ Upcoming Trainings: Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plans 3-Part Series | Broward Safety Action Plan: Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual | Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Instantly | Traffic Signal Timing 301 – Putting It All Together, 3-Part Series | Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD, 3-Part Series | Basic Highway Plan Reading, 3-Part Series | From Silos to Synergy: Transforming Leadership through Collaboration

■ Upcoming Events: See Tracks? Think Train Week (National Rail Safety) | Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | National School Bus Safety Week | Walk, Bike, & Roll To School Day | Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

■ Funding Opportunities: Florida Safe Routes to School - Safety Infrastructure Grant | Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program

Director's Message: Celebrating Innovation

Innovation often begins at the local level. Every day, transportation and public works professionals across Florida identify challenges, develop creative solutions, and implement improvements that make their communities safer, more efficient, and more connected. One of the Florida LTAP Center's priorities is creating opportunities to recognize and share these accomplishments so that successful ideas can inspire others across the state and beyond.

That is why I am excited to highlight the Florida Build a Better Mousetrap Recognition Program and congratulate the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), recipient of the 2026 Florida Build a Better Mousetrap (BABM) Award in the Innovative Project category and the overall winner of this year's Florida LTAP competition cycle. Broward MPO earned recognition for its project, "Safety by Design: Broward's Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual," a resource that demonstrates how innovative thinking and proactive planning can advance roadway safety and improve community outcomes.

The Build a Better Mousetrap program, sponsored nationally by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), showcases innovative solutions developed by local transportation agencies across the country. The program highlights the creativity, resourcefulness, and technical expertise of transportation professionals who are finding new ways to improve safety, enhance operations, extend asset life, and better serve the traveling public. By recognizing these achievements, FHWA and LTAP centers help elevate local innovations and share best practices that can benefit agencies nationwide.

At the Florida LTAP Center, we believe recognition programs like Build a Better Mousetrap do more than celebrate success. They provide a platform for knowledge sharing, encourage a culture of innovation, and demonstrate the tremendous value local agencies bring to the transportation industry. They also support workforce development by empowering professionals to think creatively, solve problems collaboratively, and continually seek better ways to serve their communities.

As transportation challenges become increasingly complex, innovation will remain essential. Whether it involves improving roadway safety, enhancing mobility, streamlining operations, or developing new approaches to long-standing issues, local agencies continue to lead the way through practical, scalable solutions. The Florida Build a Better Mousetrap program gives us an opportunity to recognize those efforts and showcase the ingenuity that exists throughout our state.

I congratulate the Broward MPO on this outstanding achievement and thank all the agencies and professionals who submitted projects during this year's competition. Your work represents the best of Florida's transportation community and serves as an inspiration to others committed to making a difference. I encourage you to learn more about Broward MPO's award-winning project in the following article and consider participating in future Build a Better Mousetrap competitions to share your own innovations and successes.

Sincerely,

Pei-Sung Lin, Ph.D., P.E., PTOE, FITE

Florida LTAP Center Director

News

Florida LTAP Celebrates 2026 Build A Better Mousetrap Recognition Program Winner

The Florida Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center is pleased to announce the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as the recipient of the 2026 Florida Build a Better Mousetrap (BABM) Award in the Innovative Project category and the overall winner of the 2026 Florida LTAP BABM competition cycle.

Broward MPO earned recognition for its project, "Safety by Design - Broward's Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual," in the Innovative Project category. Broward MPO developed the Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and research-based process aimed at turning national best practices into a practical local resource for transportation agencies and professionals.

Instead of producing a theoretical policy document, the Broward MPO focused on creating a practical manual that agencies could directly use for real-world transportation projects. The guidance was specially designed for urban and suburban settings, land use, roadway user needs, and the characteristics of the transportation network. The development process was highly collaborative and data driven. The MPO gathered diverse stakeholders, including FDOT, Broward County, municipal staff, and other transportation professionals, to ensure the manual's feasibility and usability. The originality of this solution lies in its structure and practical application. The project team, led by Broward MPO's Deputy Executive Director James Cromar and Senior Engineer Fazal Qureshi, reviewed guidance from groups such as FHWA, NACTO, AASHTO, State DOTs, various Counties/Cities, and other leading transportation organizations to pinpoint innovative design methods that could enhance roadway safety, accessibility, and multimodal connectivity.

As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, we invite other local leaders and innovators to participate in the 2025 competition cycle. This is an opportunity to showcase your achievements and contribute to the continued growth and success of the transportation sector.

For more information about the BABM competition, visit https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/clas/babm/. Join us in congratulating Broward MPO on this remarkable achievement and celebrating excellence in transportation.

Broward Safety Action Plan: Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual

This training provides an overview of the Broward Safety Action Plan (BSAP) Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual and how transportation professionals can use it to incorporate safety into the planning, design, and implementation of streets throughout Broward County and beyond. The Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual was developed as part of Broward MPO’s regional effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries and provides practitioners with a practical framework for applying the Safe System Approach to roadway planning and design. The Manual helps agencies move beyond a reactive approach to crash reduction by providing guidance for proactively creating streets that reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes for all roadway users.

The Florida LTAP Center recognized the Broward MPO’s innovative work on the Manual as the 2026 winner of the Build a Better Mousetrap Innovative Project Award. This award recognizes the Manual as an innovative transportation practice that provides a practical tool for improving safety and advancing innovative approaches to local transportation infrastructure.

Tuesday

September 29, 2026

10:00 – 11:00 AM (ET)

Instructors

James Cromar

Deputy Executive Director

Broward MPO

Fazal Qureshi, P.E.

Senior Engineer

Broward MPO

Target Audience

Transportation planners, engineers, public works professionals, MPO/TPO staff, local government planners, consultants, project managers, and transportation decision-makers interested in advancing roadway safety through the Safe System Approach and implementing safety-focused planning and design practices.

Participants will learn how the Manual connects the goals and strategies of the Broward Safety Action Plan with day-to-day transportation planning and design decisions. The training will introduce the Manual’s approach to identifying safety needs, selecting context-sensitive design treatments, and developing solutions that support safer outcomes for everyone. Topics will include the Safe System Approach, safety-focused corridor and roadway design, speed management, intersection and crossing treatments, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and other proven safety countermeasures. The training will also discuss how practitioners can use the Manual as a resource when planning new projects, evaluating existing streets, advancing safety consistently, and aligning countermeasures with appropriate contexts.

📝 Learning Objectives

■ Describe the purpose of the Broward Safety Action Plan and the role of the Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual in advancing Broward’s goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

■ Explain the principles of the Safe System Approach and how they can be incorporated into transportation planning, roadway design, and project development.

■ Identify key safety considerations and design criteria to evaluate when developing or modifying streets and corridors.

■ Recognize appropriate safety countermeasures for roadways.

■ Apply the Safe Streets Design Guidance Manual to develop context-sensitive design solutions that improve safety for all roadway users.

■ Identify opportunities to incorporate the Manual’s recommendations into local agency planning, design, operations, maintenance, and capital improvement processes.

This webinar is provided at no cost and will award a certificate of training listing Professional Development Hours (PDH) or a certificate of completion verifying your attendance. AICP Certification Maintenance (1.0 CM) is being provided by the Sun Coast Section of APA Florida.

National Preparedness Month - Florida Edition

Each September, FEMA’s Ready Campaign celebrates National Preparedness Month. Since 2004, the campaign has taken the month to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to be better prepared, and now Florida calls September 'Florida Preparedness Month'.

Preparedness looks different for every household, but every Floridian can take steps now to become more resilient. Whether it is signing up for local alerts, packing essential supplies for your children, checking your evacuation zone, or identifying a safe place to go, preparing before a storm is on the horizon is always better than waiting until it arrives.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. They have a comprehensive dashboard of resources to assist with the planning, recovery and mitigation of disasters. Visit, https://www.floridadisaster.org/ for details.

Floridians should know and follow these Steps of Hurricane Preparedness:

■ Know Your Home, Know Your Zone – Know your evacuation zone and understand your home’s ability to withstand potential storm conditions. Based on these factors, determine whether you may be able to shelter in place or will need to evacuate if instructed by local officials. Identify where you would go to a local shelter. To identify your evacuation zone, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Know.

■ Make a Plan: Develop a disaster plan with everyone in your household/business, including how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster or emergency. To create a customized preparedness plan for your household or business, visit FloridaMakeAPlan.com.

■ Build a Kit: Build a disaster supply kit with enough food, water, medications, and other essential supplies for your household for up to seven days. Consider the needs of everyone in your household, including children, older adults, individuals with disabilities and pets. Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Kit for a comprehensive disaster supply checklist.

■ Halfway Full is Halfway There: Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least halfway full or your electric vehicle at least halfway charged throughout hurricane season. Storm preparation and evacuation orders can lead to increased demand at gas stations and charging locations. Visit FloridaDisaster.org/HalfwayFull.

■ Evacuate Tens of Miles, Not Hundreds (If Necessary): Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local officials. Sign up for local emergency alerts through AlertFlorida, and visit your county's local emergency management site at FloridaDisaster.org/counties for information about shelters. In many cases, moving tens of miles inland, to higher ground or outside an evacuation zone may be enough to get out of harm’s way.

■ Community Engagement: From volunteering in your community to learning skills like first aid and CPR, you can take steps to prepare for disasters, keep your family safe, and make your neighborhood and community more resilient. Take a training course through FEMA’s Training and Education Program, the American Red Cross, or your local emergency management agency to build or gain skills to protect yourself, family, friends, and community.

Upcoming Trainings

Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plans, 3-Part Series

This 3-part webinar series provides a comprehensive overview of the processes, strategies, and responsibilities involved in developing and implementing Transportation Management Plans (TMPs). Using guidance established under the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and best practices gathered from agencies across the country, this series walks participants through TMP basics, coordination practices, work zone impact assessments, TMP strategy selection, and the approval and implementation process.

Participants will learn how TMPs improve safety, mobility, construction efficiency, communication with the public, and overall project success. The series also emphasizes the TMP as a living document that must evolve as conditions change throughout project development and construction.

AGENDA

Part 1: TMP Foundations and the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule (8/31/26 | 2-4 pm ET) - Recording Available

This session introduces the purpose and structure of Transportation Management Plans and the federal requirements that guide TMP development. Participants will review the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule, significant project criteria, TMP fundamentals, required components, and the difference between a TMP and a Temporary Traffic Control Plan. The session will also highlight why TMPs are needed and how they support safer, more effective work zone planning.

Part 2: TMP Coordination and Work Zone Impact Assessment (9/14/26 | 2-4 pm ET) - Recording Coming Soon

This session focuses on the coordination and analysis needed to develop an effective TMP. Participants will identify key internal and external stakeholders, discuss roles and responsibilities across planning, design, and construction, and examine how agencies assess expected work zone impacts. Topics include safety, mobility, business access, pedestrian considerations, transit, emergency response, and other project-specific impacts that may require mitigation strategies.

Part 3: TMP Strategies, Approval, Implementation, and Monitoring (9/28/26 | 2-4 pm ET)

This session reviews the strategies used to manage anticipated work zone impacts and the process for moving a TMP from development to implementation. Participants will explore temporary traffic control, transportation operations, and public information/outreach strategies, along with TMP review, approval, pre-construction coordination, field implementation, inspection, monitoring, revisions, and post-project evaluation. The session will also reinforce how lessons learned can improve future work zone performance.

This webinar series is provided at no cost and will award a certificate of training listing Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a certificate of completion verifying your attendance.

Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Instantly

According to Forbes.com, Warren Buffett has just one diploma hanging in his office. It’s for a public speaking class.

Public speaking is one of the most valuable skills you can have. However, most people are either not good at it or too afraid to try. This fear limits you in your career specifically and life generally. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this webinar, communication specialist and public speaking teacher Kevin Elliott will start you on the road to unlocking this marketable skill.

📝 You will learn:

■ Why you (and everyone else) are afraid of public speaking.

■ Some common mistakes made by even big-time public speakers.

■ Three practical tips that will improve your public speaking instantly.

This webinar is provided at no cost and will award a certificate of training listing Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a certificate of completion verifying your attendance.

Traffic Signal Timing 301 – Putting It All Together, 3-Part Series

This 3-part series builds on Traffic Signal Timing 101 and Traffic Signal Timing 201 by walking participants through the full traffic signal timing project process – from identifying timing needs and collecting data to modeling, optimization, implementation, and evaluation. Participants will explore practical considerations for developing and implementing timing plans, reviewing field conditions, using modeling tools, fine-tuning operations, and evaluating before-and-after performance.

📝 Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this 3-part series, participants will be able to:

■ Identify and prioritize corridors and intersections for traffic signal retiming based on operational performance, safety considerations, and system needs.

■ Collect and evaluate infrastructure, traffic, timing, and performance data necessary to support traffic signal timing projects.

■ Explain the purpose and application of traffic signal modeling, simulation, and optimization tools used in timing studies.

Thursdays

October 8, 2026

October 22, 2026

November 5, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Instructors

Peter J. Yauch, P.E., PTOE, RSP2i, IMSA Signals III

John A. Albeck, P.E., PTOE

David Champoux, P.E., PTOE, RSP, IMSA III

Target Audience

This series is intended for transportation professionals involved in traffic signal operations, timing, design, and management, including engineers, technicians, planners, consultants, and local agency staff seeking to strengthen their practical understanding of the traffic signal timing process.

■ Develop and calibrate traffic signal models to reflect existing field conditions and operational characteristics.

■ Apply optimization techniques to develop and evaluate timing plans for coordinated traffic signal systems.

■ Implement optimized timing plans within controller databases and verify field operations.

■ Conduct before-and-after evaluations using travel times, delays, stops, and other performance measures to assess operational improvements and system benefits.

■ Recognize the importance of documentation, quality control, and ongoing fine-tuning in successful traffic signal timing projects.

Watch the 3-Minute Series Overview

Get a quick introduction to Traffic Signal Timing 301 and what the series will cover.

AGENDA

Part 1 of 3 - Project Development and Data Collection (October 8, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET)

In this first session, we will introduce the overall signal timing project workflow and discuss how to identify timing needs, define corridor limits, review existing conditions, and collect the data needed to support a successful retiming effort. Topics will include corridor prioritization, equipment inventory, operational checks, existing timing data, traffic counts, travel time studies, and field observations.

Part 2 of 3 - Modeling and Optimization (October 22, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET)

In this second session, we will discuss how traffic signal models are developed, reviewed, and optimized. Topics will include modeling concepts, simulation and optimization tools, model calibration, Synchro modeling considerations, pattern development, cycle length selection, and comparison of optimization results.

Part 3 of 3 - Implementation and Evaluation (November 5, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET)

In this third session, we will focus on moving from optimized timing plans to field implementation and evaluation. Topics will include controller database development, quality control, timing implementation methods, field checks, fine-tuning, documentation, and before-and-after studies to evaluate project outcomes.

Bonus Office Hours - Traffic Signal Timing 301 (November 19, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET)

This optional bonus office hours session will provide participants with an additional opportunity to ask questions, explore course topics in more detail, and discuss practical traffic signal timing scenarios. Participants may submit questions, photos, field examples, timing scenarios, or other real-world situations in advance for possible discussion during the session. Attendees will also have the opportunity to unmute and ask questions during the live session, allowing for instructor-led discussion and practical application of concepts covered throughout the Traffic Signal Timing 301 series.

This webinar series is provided at no cost and will award a certificate of training listing Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a certificate of completion verifying your attendance.

Signing, Pavement Markings, and the MUTCD, 3-Part Series

This training will provide a detailed look at Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and a brief introduction to Part 6. This will be a great opportunity for participants to gain a clear understanding of the requirements in these sections. The training will stress understanding of the MUTCD and its principles and will provide an overview of the MUTCD. We will have a detailed discussion of Part 1) General Information, Part 2) Signs, and Part 3) Markings with a brief introduction to Part 6) Temporary Traffic Control.

📝 Learning Objectives

■ Know the basic guidelines for sign usage and the method of installation per the MUTCD.

■ Appropriately use the reasons or warrants for proper sign selection.

■ Identify the standards and guidelines for the installation of pavement markings.

■ List the basics of temporary traffic control.

■ Describe how to protect yourself from potential liability.

Fridays

October 9, 2026

October 23, 2026

October 30, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Instructor

Todd Morrison, P.E.

Target Audience

This training is intended for local agency staff, transportation professionals, and anyone who works on roadways or streets and seeks a better understanding of signs, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and the MUTCD. It is particularly relevant for those responsible for the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of traffic control devices, including engineers, traffic technicians, public works staff, and roadway maintenance personnel working on both higher-volume and low-volume roadways.

AGENDA

PART 1 of 3 – Basics of Signs and Signing (October 9, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET)

In this session, attendees will learn how to read and interpret the MUTCD, the basic requirements of signs and how to meet them, and how the MUTCD achieves uniformity and why it’s important. We will also review how to determine a sign location and how to meet the retro-reflectivity requirements.

PART 2 of 3 – Warrants and Use of Signs (October 23, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET)

In session two, attendees will learn reasons and warrants for sign installation, signs found in the MUTCD and their use, and how to select curve warning signage. We will also consider how to enhance the conspicuity of signs and review guidelines for object markers and delineators.

PART 3 of 3 – Pavement Markings, Temporary Traffic Control, and Liability (October 30, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET)

In session three, attendees will learn the guidelines for longitudinal markings (striping) and transverse markings (words, symbols, stop lines, crosswalks, etc.). We will also review the basics of temporary traffic control and how to protect yourself from potential liability.

This webinar series is provided at no cost and will award a certificate of training listing Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a certificate of completion verifying your attendance.

Basic Highway Plan Reading, 3-Part Series

This series is designed to provide street or road superintendents, supervisors, maintenance workers, and entry-level construction, utility, permits, and planning employees the knowledge to read highway construction plans. It will cover the various types of plans used at road departments. Participants will discover how to read and interpret the different symbol and abbreviation standards, the features and details within plans, how to define and identify scales and dimensions found on plans, and how to read plans utilizing a sample set of highway plans. Local agency street maintenance crews and road departments will find the highway plans valuable tools to assist in right-of-way determination, easements, and the location of drainage features.

📝 Learning Objectives

■ Measure using scale and stationing.

■ Discuss the three basic views, symbols, and abbreviations used in plans.

■ Identify components of the layout sheet.

■ Recognize information contained in the typical sections and the summary of quantities sheets.

■ Identify information found in plan, profile, ROW, erosion control, pipe, and cross section sheets.

Mondays

October 12, 2026

October 19, 2026

October 26, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Instructor

Todd Morrison, P.E.

Target Audience

This webinar series is intended for entry-level and early-career transportation professionals involved in roadway projects, including maintenance staff, supervisors, inspectors, and personnel in construction, utilities, permitting, and planning roles. It is especially beneficial for local agency staff and road department personnel who need to read and interpret highway plans as part of their daily responsibilities.

AGENDA

Part 1 of 3 – Introduction to Plan Reading (10/12/2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET)

In this first session, we will introduce the basic concepts of plan reading. The following topics will be covered: Scale: What does it mean?; Stationing as a reference system; Views: Different ways of looking at a project; and Decoding Symbols and Abbreviations. We will introduce a sample set of roadway plans for the webinar series.

Part 2 of 3 – Title Sheet, Typical Sections, Summary of Quantities, and Plan Sheets (10/19/2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET)

In this second session, we will begin walking through our sample set of roadway plans. We will cover the following: Layout/Title Sheet, Typical Sections, Summary of Quantities, and the Plan Sheets. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice their plan reading knowledge.

Part 3 of 3 – Profile Sheets, Right of Way, Erosion Control, and Pipe Sheets (10/26/2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET)

In this third session, we will work on the second half of our sample set of roadway plans. We will cover the following: Profile Sheets, Right of Way Sheets, Erosion Control Sheets, Pipe Sheets, and the Cross Section Sheets. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice their plan reading knowledge.

This webinar series is provided at no cost and will award a certificate of training listing Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a certificate of completion verifying your attendance.

From Silos to Synergy: Transforming Leadership through Collaboration

Effective leadership is developed through training and experience rather than innate talent alone. Research shows that managers directly influence up to 70% of team engagement, yet only about 10% of people are considered natural-born leaders. At the same time, many organizations face leadership gaps, and more than half of managers report never receiving formal leadership training.

This interactive workshop explores how Marion County is transforming its organizational culture by investing in leadership development, breaking down departmental silos, and strengthening communication across teams. Participants will learn how intentional leadership development can improve employee engagement, collaboration, and organizational performance.

Attendees will gain insight into DiSC personality styles and discover how behavioral differences influence communication, teamwork, and leadership effectiveness. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, participants will learn how to build stronger cross-departmental relationships, align organizational goals, and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration.

The session will also highlight cost-effective leadership development resources and innovative funding opportunities that support workforce growth. Participants will leave with actionable tools and proven strategies to empower employees, strengthen teamwork, and foster a more unified, collaborative leadership culture within their organizations.

Wednesday

October 28, 2026

1:00 – 2:30 PM (ET)

Instructors

Carl Zalak III

District 4 Chairman

Marion County Board of County Commissioners

Amanda Tart, CLRP

Assistant County Administrator

Marion County Board of County Commissioners

Moderator

Addie Javed, Ph.D.

Chair of the Leadership & Management Committee

APWA Florida Chapter

Target Audience

Public works directors, county and municipal managers, department heads, supervisors, team leaders, human resources professionals, and emerging leaders interested in developing leadership capacity, strengthening cross-departmental collaboration, improving communication, and creating a more engaged workforce.

The webinar will include a presentation followed by a Q&A session, with attendees able to submit questions either during registration or in real time. The Florida LTAP Center is pleased to partner with the American Public Works Association Florida Chapter (APWA-FL) to bring you this webinar.

🔑 Key Takeaways

■ Understand the link between leadership development and employee engagement.

■ Recognize how DiSC personality styles impact communication and team dynamics.

■ Identify strategies to break down silos and improve cross-functional collaboration.

■ Explore practical approaches for developing emerging leaders.

■ Learn about cost-effective resources and funding opportunities for leadership training.

■ Build a roadmap for creating a more connected, engaged, and collaborative workforce.

This webinar is provided at no cost and will award a certificate of training listing Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a certificate of completion verifying your attendance.

Upcoming Events

See Tracks? Think Train Week (National Rail Safety)

September 21 -27, 2026

See Tracks? Think Train Week 10th Anniversary

First held in the U.S. in 2017, this collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver Inc., State Operation Lifesaver Programs and rail safety partners across the U.S., Canada and Mexico is now called See Tracks? Think Train Week throughout the U.S. to better reflect the purpose of this week-long observance:

You Can Help #STOPTrackTragedies

■ Share the rail safety message during Rail Safety Week and beyond.

■ Know the facts.

■ Recognize the signs.

■ Make good decisions around tracks and trains.

■ Take the Rail Safety Pledge.

Learn More

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 2026

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any occupation. Suicide deeply impacts workers, families, and communities. Fortunately, like other workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented. Everyone in the construction industry has a role to play in suicide prevention.

Learn the steps for initiating and normalizing conversations around suicide and mental health. Creating a safety culture also means addressing suicide prevention as a health and safety priority through training, raising awareness, and ultimately decreasing the risks associated with suicide in construction. This recorded webinar, Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness in the Construction and Public Works Industry, is brought to you by the Florida Pavement Preservation Council (FPPC) in concert with the Florida LTAP Center.

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Walk, Bike, & Roll To School Day

October 7, 2026

Small steps for kids and families, giant leaps for safe, active travel! Register now for the National Walk & Roll to School Day on October 7, 2026!

Whether addressing the need to make active routes to school safer or encouraging children to be more active, Walk & Roll to School Day events come in many forms to meet the different needs of communities. Equally important, they are lots of fun! Your community is welcome to celebrate any day in October that best fits your schedule.

The FDOT Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program provides opportunities for schools and communities to work together to help improve the safety of families walking and biking to school. Learn the steps for initiating a Walk & Bike to School Day, the planning involved, how to coordinate with schools and local partners, and the steps for carrying out an event in your community by watching the How to Plan a Walk and Bike to School Day webinar brought to you by FDOT through the Florida LTAP Center.

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National School Bus Safety Week

October 19-23, 2026

Millions of children across the nation ride on a school bus every day – that’s why school bus safety is important in every community.

DO I NEED TO STOP? Consider these tips for safe driving:

■ TWO LANE: Vehicles traveling in both directions MUST stop.

■ MULTI-LANE PAVED ACROSS: Vehicles traveling in both directions MUST stop.

■ DIVIDED ROADWAY: On a highway divided by a median, cars traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop but should proceed with caution.

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Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

October 2026

Join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety initiative to educate the public about the importance of pedestrian safety.

Whether walking to work, school, errands, or just for exercise, at some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. When it comes to keeping pedestrians safe, everyone has a responsibility — pedestrians, drivers, and all who use our roads.

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Funding Opportunities

Florida Safe Routes to School - Safety Infrastructure Grant

Application Portal Opens: September 30, 2026

The Florida Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is a statewide program that aims to make it safer for more children to walk and bicycle to school. This grant program is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to improve safety in the vicinity of schools. Eligible applicants for the grant include schools or local government agencies that will be the maintaining agency responsible for the project.

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Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program

Deadline: October 9, 2026

The intent of the PROTECT Competitive Grant Program is to fund projects to improve the resilience of the surface transportation system, including highways, public transportation, ports, and intercity passenger rail. Program goals include protecting the continued operation or rapid recovery of surface transportation systems; coastal infrastructure; and natural infrastructure that protects and enhances surface transportation assets.

Grant Program funding of up to $787 million from FYs 2024 through 2026, plus any remaining PROTECT Competitive Grant Program funding from prior years.

Learn More

For additional funding opportunities, visit the Florida LTAP Funding News page.

What is Target Zero?

Target Zero is a statewide initiative to reduce the number of transportation-related serious injuries and deaths across Florida to ZERO. Florida’s Target Zero initiative is working toward zero fatalities on our roadways, because even one fatality is too many.

Learn more at TargetZeroFL.com