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In this publication, we will be providing updates/resources we receive from our partners, these are updates/resources we feel are useful to you - our customers. If you have information you would like shared in this publication, please let us know. ndltap@ugpti.org

Upcoming NDLTAP Training




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  • May 20, Valley City, Barnes County Highway Dept.

This will be a classroom and field training.


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  • June 19, Morton County Highway Dept., Mandan ND


Training announcements are forthcoming:


Recognize and Avoid Workplace Hazards, Know Your Employees Rights OSHA - 10 hr

1 session, Carrington Research Extension Center (to be confirmed), June 25


Bridge Basics (1) and Bridge Advanced (1), date and location TBD - Contact NDLTAP if you interested in hosting (3 free registrations per session). These sessions will be a classroom and hands on learning.


If you have missed the training registration please contact tracy.wing@ndsu.edu

701- 612-8632


THOUGHTS ALERT - Coming up in June we will be sending out the NDLTAP Program Survey/Evaluation. We are looking for your thoughts and ideas for training that the NDLTAP Program should deliver.

Access to NDLTAP Training Opportunities

NDLTAP 2025 Motor-grader Operator Training


Motor-grader Operator Training Information

Training will start in May and end Oct.1.


2025 MGO Instructors

Nathan Miller - Slope County Road Superintendent

Ross Hanson - Morton County Operator

Ryan Larsen - Butler Machinery


This training is by request only.


If you are interested in being an instructor for the Motor-Grader Operator Training please send an email to denise.brown.1@ndsu.edu or call 701-220-0101.

Motor-grader Operator Training Request Form

NDLTAP will accept training requests from local agencies. We will do our best to fulfill your training requests.

Request a NDLTAP Training

On-line Learning Opportunities Available


The Transportation Learning Network (TLN) is a division of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at North Dakota State University. TLN is governed by a committee representing each of the participating state DOTs and Center for Transformative Infrastructure Preservation and Sustainability (CTIPS)—formerly Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC)—universities.


TLN was developed to serve the transportation interests of the region and complements the efforts of its various members. It provides access to information and expertise not readily available to transportation professionals in the region. TLN identifies, schedules, distributes and warehouses technology transfer for its members.

Visit TLN Website

NWZAW is coming soon

Don't miss the opportunity to participate April 21-25


Respect the zone so we all get home!


The 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is scheduled for April 21-25. It will be hosted by North Carolina Department of Transportation.


This year’s theme is “Respect the zone so we all get home.” The kick-off event is scheduled for April 22.


For more information, check out the NWZAW website.






 

More Information about Workers Memorial Day

May 7-8, 2025

BSC National Energy Center of Excellence


The Vision Zero Partner Conference brings together hundreds of 4E partners in education, enforcement, engineering, emergency medical services and other partners to provide information, best practices and networking opportunities to build capacity to advance Vision Zero in North Dakota. The conference includes presentations on hot topics, keynote speakers, updates on Vision Zero and an Awards Ceremony for those who showed outstanding service and dedication to accomplish the overall goal of reducing motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries on North Dakota roads.

Register Here
More Information and Registration

2025 Innovation Champions Program


The NDLTAP is interested in knowing what successful innovation(s) your department has developed, designed, and fabricated that promotes safety, increases job efficiencies, and/or demonstrates savings to your agency.


We will enter your innovation into the Innovation Champions Contest as well as share that information with local highway, tribal, and street departments across the state. The contest is a great way for your department to get well earned recognition for their efforts.


We are accepting submissions for 2025 from all ND road and street departments. Entries for the contest are accepted through July 31.


For more information or to submit an application, contact Matthew Johnson at matthew.johnson.20@ndsu.edu or (701)929-0581.

NDLTAP Innovation Champion Award Program

Autonomous Trucking Conference

September 15-16, 2025

Grand Forks, ND


The conference will bring together stakeholders from trucking and autonomous vehicle industries, technical experts, highway safety specialists, enforcement personnel, regulatory agency staff, local and Tribal government staff, and researchers to engage in dialog, exchange idea and identify common interests and concerns.

Conference Information is Forthcoming


New Clear Roads Research: Understanding the Effects of Deicer Additives



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Safe Street and Roads for all (SS4A) Clearinghouse Website

The website contains resources, trainings, and more that will help you successfully navigate your SS4A grant and maximize its impact.






Sometimes we all need a little guidance or inspiration to get started on a new project. But where to start? On this page you’ll find helpful links for each category. Simply click on your area of interest to show links we’ve put together to help with your new project.

Resources Available
Become a Champion for Saving Lives

The Center for Local Aid Support has developed a series of online training modules for transportation professionals. The online training courses are for professional development and to provide solutions for transportation related issues. The online training courses are free of charge.

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This program is offered with sponsorship from FHWA, ND Department of Transportation, Western Dakota Energy Association, ND Insurance Reserve Fund, and the ND Township Officers Association.

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