Training

This course is an introductory course on the operation and application of TMAs in work zones. The course applies workable concepts, applications, and recommended practices in the deployment, operation, and removal of TMAs. Previous experience in TMA driving is not required for this course.

Truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) reduce the severity of rear-end crashes from errant vehicles, protecting both workers and vehicle occupants. TMAs save lives, so properly operating this important piece of equipment is a critical responsibility. The TMAT course applies workable concepts, applications, and recommended practices in the deployment, operation, and removal of TMAs. This train-the-trainer portion emphasizes […]

This course includes presentations, exercises, and references to Federal and Washington State highway construction and traffic control standards. Students will receive materials to assist with practical on-the-job issues and performance standards. Concepts, techniques and practices in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices in Washington will be covered. Additionally, students will be provided with […]

This course includes presentations, exercises, and references to Federal and Washington State highway construction and traffic control standards. Students will receive materials to assist with practical on-the-job issues and performance standards. Concepts, techniques and practices in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices in Washington will be covered. Additionally, students will be provided with […]

TRB conducted a webinar on November 7, 2018 that discussed highway maintenance education programs at the associate degree level. This webinar identified the most important training needs in the highway maintenance industry, discussed how to meet these needs, and described innovative agency and industry solutions. Presenters provided case examples for achieving the solution, focusing on […]

The Federal Highway Administration’s Work Zone Management Team conducted a webinar on September 5, 2018 to share information on resources developed under the Work Zone Safety Grant Program on Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones. This webinar featured information about two Pedestrian Accommodation guidance documents and two Pedestrian Accommodation training courses. In addition, FHWA discussed federal […]

This two-day course addresses the purpose and procedures for conducting a work zone road safety audit (RSA). This course introduces the concept of a formal safety performance examination of an upcoming or current work zone by an independent, multi-disciplinary team. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the scope of the […]

This one-day course provides information to assist highway agencies in developing techniques and strategies to successfully collect and analyze work zone safety-related data for the purpose of making work zones safer for motorists and workers. This guidance shares work zone safety related data analysis methods that are effective in identifying safety improvement strategies and developing […]

This one- or two-day course addresses the entire process for designing, installing, maintaining, and evaluating temporary traffic control in work zones. Topics include: applicable standards and guidelines, fundamental principles of temporary traffic control, human factors, component parts of a traffic control zone, traffic control devices, constructability, and development of a transportation management plan. Students will […]

This two-day course addresses work zones in more populated and congested areas, particularly the considerations (substantive safety) necessary to address work zones in urban environments. These environments may involve restricted spaces, parking issues, limited sight distance, business access, pedestrian, ADA, and bicyclist considerations. This course addresses instances when standards cannot be met and how to […]