LTAP shares a couple of timely resources through these "Louisiana Tailgate Talk Series" that you can share with your public works personnel and transportation crew.
LTAP Team presents 'Cornucopia' of training, tailgate talk at the LTC 2020
At theLouisiana Transportation Conference held on March 1-4, the Louisiana LTAP team presented at a session on "Cornucopia: Going Local" which covered some of the training strategies and tools that local public agencies could use to deliver a more interactive training, including how to conduct an effective "tailgate talk". The session wrapped up with an engaging simulation of a work zone scenario with basic flagging.
With Nick Verrett as Instructor, the full-day course provided basic information on construction and maintenance of locally owned roads, aimed at helping agency personnel to better manage and operate their road networks.
This training will take a detailed look at Sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This will be a great opportunity for participants to get a good understanding of the requirements of these sections. The training will stress understanding of the MUTCD and its principles, and will cover:
At Louisiana LTAP, we strive to provide local public agencies the necessary technical assistance and training opportunities that will enhance transportation project delivery and improve traffic safety in local communities. We value your feedback, so tell us what specific training and/or materials you want us to offer in the future.
