Webinar: Lake & Streambed Alteration Notifications

July 31, 2025, 10-11:30am PT

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is hosting a free 90-minute webinar to provide an overview of the Notification process and guidance on submitting Lake & Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreement Notifications.

Project proponents must submit a notification through the EPIMS portal when a project might substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow or change or use any material from the bed, channel, or bank of any river, stream, or lake.

Featured Presenters:

• Carmen Tull, Senior Environmental Specialist
• Aidali Guerro, Environmental Scientist
• Shannon Kelly, Staff Services Analyst
• Ebony Lazaro, Staff Services Manager

Survey: Steel Reuse in California Bridges

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in cooperation with the National Association of County Engineers, is conducting a survey as part of a study on the reuse of structured steel in short-span bridges.

Reusing steel can significantly reduce cost and carbon emissions associated with short-span steel bridge construction. The results of this survey will bring valuable insights about the barriers and opportunities for reuse of steel in bridges across the country.

Road Safety Champion Program

The National Center for Rural Road Safety's (NCRRS) Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP) is a nationally recognized “Roadway Safety 101” training series that provides intensive training through web-based modules.

RSCP is ideal for staff in transportation, public health, and first responder agencies who have an interest in roadway safety but are not safety experts.

Become your agency's Road Safety Champion!

Webinar: Remote Sensing

& Drone Tools for Rural Road Resilience

July 21, 2025, 8-9:30am PT

Join TRB for a 90-minute webinar to explore how remote sensing technologies can assist with road location, design, and condition assessments, particularly in remote and developing regions.

Agenda:

• Remote sensing & satellite data used for rural road design
• Advanced methods in drone remote sensing for condition assessment & asset management of low volume roads
• Q&A session

Research: Transforming Public Service

with Automation & AI

Learn how local governments are using AI and Automation to overcome staffing shortages, modernize essential services, and build lasting resilience.

This exclusive playbook, developed in partnership with Smart Cities Dive, explores how governments are automating high-impact workflows across permitting, procurement, budgeting, asset management, and more. See how leaders are putting AI to work where it matters most.

Topics Include:

• How AI is helping short-staffed teams meet growing community needs
• Which manual workflows are most ready for automation—and why!
• Real examples from Gahanna, Glendora, and Chattanooga
• What “trustworthy AI” looks like in a government setting
• How to evaluate modern solutions built for public sector performance

Webinar: AI Tools in Public Works

July 24, 2025, 8-9:30am PT

APWA is hosting a 90-minute webinar to explore the use of non-generative AI tools in sewer inspection and pavement assessment.

Learn how to:

• Deploy AI in the field, including budgets, training, & staffing
• Apply AI tools for implementation, assessment, & design
• Determine the suitability of AI tools for your project & workplace

Webinar: Bridge Preservation

Using Non-Destructive Testing

July 24, 2025, 9-10:30am PT

TRB is hosting a 90-minute webinar titled "Bridge Preservation Using Non-Destructive Testing on T1 Steel".

Attendees will learn about project procurement, scoping, work progression, key findings, and lessons learned, including critical considerations and challenges encountered throughout the projects.

Agenda:

• NDT of Grade 100 steel
• NDE & remediation plans for T-1 steel members
• Use of NDE to assess, evaluate, & validate welds in T-1 steel

Webinar: Traffic Incident Management in Work Zones

July 23, 2025, 10-12pm PT

The Wisconsin TOPS Laboratory and FHWA are hosting a series of trainings on TIM for first responders, contractors, and field engineers. These two-hour instructor-led webinars focus on the best practices for prevention, response and follow-up involving Work Zone Traffic Incident Management.

Research: Strategies for Integrating AI

into Government Decision Making

A recent publication by the Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN), part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, explores how governments can use AI for better decision-making.

This rapid expert consultation offers practical insights into how state and local governments can effectively integrate AI technologies into public services and governance processes.

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