Training and Educational Opportunities

Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures Webinar Training – September 9 to 15

Iowa LTAP, in conjunction with the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB), will be providing a pair of webinar trainings focused on addressing the safety of vulnerable road users on September 9 and 15. These FREE trainings will provide an overview and resources for local agencies on a variety of pedestrian safety countermeasures. The focus of the webinar will be on proven countermeasures that directly improve pedestrian safety. This includes passive (e.g. enhanced markings) and active (e.g. leading pedestrian interval signals) improvements. The treatments that will be discussed are applicable in a variety of settings, and the information covered will provide agencies with a set of features to address the safety of vulnerable users.

Note that this course will take place over the course of two days, with each training each day running from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Part 1 will be on September 9 and Part 2 on September 15. Attendance is required at both sessions for a certificate.

Who Should Attend?

Public works engineers and staff, local agency and staff, consultants and others who work with vulnerable road users.

Webinar Agenda (Note, this workshop will be split into two days)

September 9 (Day 1): 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Welcome
Why Pedestrian Safety?
Crosswalk Visibility Enhancements
Raised Crosswalks
Pedestrian Refuge Islands

September 15 (Day 2): 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Day 1 materials continued (as needed)
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)

For More Information If you have questions or need more information, please contact David Veneziano at 515-294-5480 or dvenez@iastate.edu.

Registration deadline is September 8, 2026 12:00 PM. This GTSB-supported training is free.

MINK 2026 Local Roads Meeting – September 16 to 17

MINK is an annual meeting that brings together officials from municipalities, counties, state DOTs and FHWA divisions in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.

The agenda covers timely and practical topics on maintenance, administration, innovative ideas, safety, and funding. It’s a great place to share information, learn together, and talk shop. Attendees from any state are welcome.

Registration fee – $90/person | Dinner provided September 17th **Please NOTE: KCHA will not be paying registration fee for Kansas agencies**

REGISTER HERE

2026 Iowa Streets and Roads Workshop and Conference – September 22 to 24

About the Workshop

Attend this year’s workshop on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, to learn about Team Development. There will be presentations on Leading and Motivating Teams, Working with Challenging Employees, and Selecting, Training, Hiring, and Recruiting Employees. There will also be a tour of Ziegler Caterpillar in Altoona after the workshop.

About the Conference

This year’s conference is Wednesday and Thursday, September 23 and 24, 2026, and is sure to be one you won’t want to miss! Along with a slate of several relevant presentations, you can look forward to “mousetraps and gadgets” and roundtable discussions. Attendees will have ample time to meet with their peers and many exhibitors.

More information about the event, accommodations, and registration here.

APWA Iowa Chapter Fall Conference – October 7-9

Join us in Ames for the APWA Iowa Chapter 2026 Fall Conference—a must-attend event for public works professionals across the state. Connect with colleagues, hear from industry leaders, take part in chapter business, and celebrate the work shaping Iowa’s communities—all in one place.

Kick things off with a golf outing on Wednesday, October 7, then head to the evening welcome reception to network and get ready for a full lineup of sessions on Thursday and Friday, October 8-9. REGISTER HERE.

Iowa Transportation Safety Summit 2026 – November 4 to 5

Join Iowa’s transportation community for the statewide Transportation Safety Summit—a refreshed and expanded event that will bring together the strengths of the Traffic and Safety Forum, the Statewide Traffic Incident Management Conference, and TraCS Users Conference. This summit is designed to unite traffic safety professionals, including law enforcement, driver education, first responders and emergency management personnel, planners, and anyone committed to building a safer transportation system for all Iowans. The summit will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration through technical presentations, panel discussions, training, and networking opportunities. We’re excited to see you there!

Registration

LOCATION

West Des Moines, Iowa

VENUE

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tel: 515-223-1800

Public Employees Leadership Institute

The Public Employees Leadership Institute (the Institute) is a series of 15 online professional courses that can help employees enhance their leadership skills and knowledge.
The Institute is approved by the American Public Works Association (APWA). The content is applicable to employees of almost any public agency or private business in any state. Participants can earn completion certificates through the Institute.

All of the Institute’s courses are online and self-paced for convenient, independent learning. Participants have 90 days to complete each course — providing them with information equivalent to a 6 to 8 hour, face-to-face workshop and the flexibility of working within their own schedule. With up-to-date and relevant content, the courses are perfect for new or aspiring supervisors or for experienced leaders who want to enhance their skills and qualifications.

For more information about the Institute, visit the webpage here.

Work Zone Reference Library

Find resources, manuals, and guidelines in the Work Zone Reference Library from the Iowa DOT.

ISWEP OnDemand eTraining

Take control of your professional development with our on-demand eTraining courses—certifications you can complete at your own pace, on your own schedule.

CDL Training for Maintenance Equipment Operators

Under a new federal rule, all providers (individual locations) of entry-level commercial driver’s license (CDL) training must be listed on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry (TPR). To be listed on the TPR, the lead trainer at each location must certify that the location meets these requirements:

Follows a training curriculum that meets specific criteria for theory and behind-the-wheel training.
Utilizes facilities, vehicles, and instructors meeting federal requirements.
Meets federal record-keeping requirements.
Complies with any applicable state laws and regulations.

For a complete overview, please click here.

Additional resources:

Dane Robinson, Arapahoe County Public Works, CDL Training Log (three tabs, first is the driving log with the lesson plan check on back, and the second tab is driver trainer notes)
FMCSA Field Offices
Clear Roads – Entry-Level Driver Training (CDL) for Maintenance Equipment Operators
Ohio LTAP CDL Theory Training
Kentucky Transportation Center Link (Summer 2022)
Minnesota LTAP Commercial Drivers License Mentimeter Survey Pre-presentation
CT LTAP ELDT Presentation

Iowa’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)

The Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program is dedicated to providing technical and management assistance to Iowa’s local governments. And to accomplish their mission—of improving traffic safety through locally coordinated multidisciplinary efforts built on trusted relationships—the Iowa LTAP offers a variety of programs and resources aimed toward assisting local agencies with the ever-growing demands on the roads, streets, bridges, and public transportation of Iowa. Click here for a current list of LTAP events.

Institute for Transportation (InTrans)

The Institute for Transportation is a hub of local, regional, and national transportation-focused research, education, workforce development, and technology transfer. InTrans administers 15 centers and programs, and several other distinct research specialties, and a variety of technology transfer and professional education initiatives. Click here for a current list of InTrans events.

Research

Check out the latest research publications from the Iowa Highway Research Board. Information related to research activities including project highlights and successes, requests for proposal, unique collaborations, and more are available through the News section of the DOT’s Research Ideas site.

PWSB

Iowa Public Works Service Bureau