Roads Scholar #3:
Drainage: The Key to Roads That Last

About the Course

For roads that last, proper drainage is critical in much of Louisiana which can be difficult for road owners given the nature of our climate, soils, and topography. Thus, roadway problems commonly found in Louisiana as a result are saturated soils, ditches that never dry out, vegetation, sediment and obstructions in ditches and pipes, etc.

Course Objectives

-Describe the problems associated with poor drainage
-Identify the factors contributing to good drainage
-List the steps in the Basic Hydrologic Cycle
-Discuss the characteristics and principles of roadway drainage
-Describe the importance of Roadway Protective Measures
-Name the common types of Drainage Systems
-Develop Inspection Procedures for Drainage Systems
-Incorporate Good Practices in Maintenance of Drainage 

Who Should Attend

This class is recommended for Parish and Local Agency Engineers, Managers, Supervisors and Employees who direct or conduct maintenance or repair of roadways and drainage systems in Louisiana.

Course Times

Check-in/Breakfast 7:00 a.m.
Class 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Course Schedule

Lafayette — 5/14/2024
Lafayette Utilities System (LUS)
1314 Walker Road
Lafayette, LA 70506

Lake Charles — 5/15/2024
White Oak Landing
5584 River Road
Lake Chales, LA 70615
 
Baton Rouge — 5/22/2024
TTEC Building, Room 179
4099 Gourrier Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Alexandria - 5/29/2024
England Airpark, AEX Conference Room 1100
Frank Andrews Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71303

Minden - 6/5/2024
Wildlife & Fisheries Auditorium
9961 Hwy 80
Minden, LA 71055

West Monroe - 6/6/24
Cheniere Lake Lodge
104 Cheniere Lake Lodge
West Monroe, LA 71292

NEW ORLEANS — 6/12/2024
New Orleans Regional Transportation Management Center (NORTMC)
10 Veterans Memorial Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124

Covington - 6/13/24
Bogue Falaya Hall
317 N. Jefferson Avenue
Covington, LA 70433

Instructor

Jim Ferguson, P.E., CFM

For over 20 years, Jim Ferguson has been involved in the field of civil engineering in the public and private sector. Currently he serves as the Director of Public Works for West Feliciana, where he oversees all parish infrastructure, water and sewer utilities, development permitting, planning and zoning. Previous to that, he served as a Chief Engineer with the City of Baton Rouge, first in design and then in construction. For his first seven years in public service, he was the Drainage Engineer for East Baton Rouge Parish. He is a Certified Floodplain Manager, a Certified Levee Inspector in the State of Louisiana, and holds Professional Engineering licenses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia. For the past twelve years, he has operated his sole proprietorship, AJ Ferguson Jr. Consulting Services, in which he provides engineering support to local governments and municipalities, as well as designing several commercial and residential development projects in the private sector.

Fees & Cancellations for RS#3

$25 for Public Agencies
$50 Private Agencies

Credit card payments are accepted through the online registration system. Checks or money orders are also accepted.

Make checks 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 the registration fee. Participant substitution is available.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit will be awarded as follows: six (6) PDHs for RS#3. LTRC is a Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, approved Sponsor/Provider of Continuing Professional Development. 

Questions?

Contact the LTAP Office via:

Phone: (225) 767-9717

Fax: (225) 767-9156

Email: victor.lockwood@la.gov

The Louisiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a cooperative effort between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Louisiana State University (LSU). LTAP serves the needs of local transportation agencies and is a part of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC). 

 

 

www.louisianaltap.org