Class Schedule

COURSE TIME
Registration/Check-in 7:30 a.m.
Class 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

West Monroe — 10/12/2023
Cheniere Lake Lodge
104 Cheniere Lake Dr.
West Monroe, LA 71292

Shreveport — 10/18/2023
Caddo Fleet Facility
1701 Monty Street
Shreveport, LA 71107

Covington — 10/25/2023
Emergency Operation Center
510 East Boston St.
Covington, LA 70433

New Orleans — 10/26/2023
New Orleans Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC)
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124

Baton Rouge — 11/07/2023
TTEC Building, Room 110
4099 Gourrier Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Alexandria — 11/08/2023
England Airpark, AEX Conference Room
1100 Frank Andrews Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71303

Lafayette — 11/14/2023
Lafayette Utilities System
1314 Walker Road
Lafayette, LA 70506

Lake Charles — 11/15/2023
White Oak Landing
5584 River Road
Lake Charles, LA 70615

About the Course

This course provides a basic overview of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Parts 1, 2 and 3, and application to common local traffic signing situations to promote safety and mobility, including:

 Proper sign selection and installation

 Roadway signing materials and hardware, including the latest in roadway safety materials, breakaway sign posts, and tamper and vandal resistant hardware,

 Retro-reflectivity properties and day and night time inspection methods

 Repair techniques for signs and break- away sign supports

 Sign inventories and the latest in inventory management systems

 Basic striping applications and methods

The information for this presentation was compiled from FHWA and Louisiana DOTD standards and specification guidelines for proper sign material selection, installation, inspection, and maintenance. Examples of improper signing and legal liability issues will also be discussed.

Who Should Attend

Engineers, technicians, road supervisors, local agency sign shop personnel, and others involved in selection, placement, evaluation, and maintenance of signs and pavement markings will benefit from this course.

Instructor:

Steven C. Strength, P.E., P.T.O.E.

Steven serves as Director for the Local Technical Assistance Program at LSU, overseeing training, technical assistance, and outreach activities that benefit the local public agencies in Louisiana. Prior to joining LTAP in 2013, he spent 31 years with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 02 in New Orleans, including 22 years as District Traffic Operations Engineer. During this time he managed or participated in a variety of programs and projects involving Traffic Engineering, Highway Safety, Roadway Maintenance, Work Zone Operations, Incident and Special Events Management, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

FEES & CANCELLATIONS
$25  for Public Agencies  
$50 Private Agencies

Credit card payments accepted through the online registration system. Now accepting Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

Checks or money orders  also accepted.         

Make payable to:  LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.

Mail checks to:
LTAP-Technology Transfer/LTRC
4099 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443
ATTN: Victor Lockwood

Registration is required one week in advance of class. Failure to cancel at least 72 hours prior will result in a forfeit of registration fee. Registration fees cover the cost of the provided breakfast, lunch, and course materials. Participant substitution is available.