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NewsArticles- Bryon Fuchs has been named to lead the North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program (NDLTAP), a program of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at NDSU that provides technical outreach, professional development, and leadership growth opportunities for local road workers across the state....
- The North Dakota Transportation Conference has become the go-to conference for local road professionals across the state who want to network and learn about the latest in road and bridge technology and policies.
"If you are only going to one transportation conference a year this is the one to attend,"...
- North Dakota State University will head a consortium that includes South Dakota State University, Montana State University, and the University of Wyoming in providing transportation outreach and technical assistance to tribes across the Upper Great Plains and Intermountain West.
As part of its Tribal...
- North Dakota will need to invest more than $10.5 billion over the next 20 years to maintain local, township, and tribal roads and bridges according to a study by the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State University. That amount includes $6.5 billion for unpaved roads, $3.29...
- The draft of "Infrastructure Needs: North Dakota's County, Township, and Tribal Roads and Bridges, 2022-2041" is now available online. Additionally, info from the July regional meetings are also posted online and provide a good means to understand the data collection and analysis processes. The report...
- Ron Hall, president of the Colorado-based Bubar & Hall Consulting, LLC, has been named Manager of the Tribal Transportation Program for North Dakota State University's Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute.
Hall has an extensive background and expertise in tribal relations related to transportation...
- Thousands of bridges are scattered across North Dakota, ranging from the mile-long Four Bears Bridge to many that are so small and old that they don't show up in state, county, tribal, or township records.
"Bridges are often bottlenecks to mobility and efficiency and they're also where numerous crashes...
- Congratulations James Condit (with Bottineau County Highway Department): you and over 50 ND local highway department employees across the state achieved Road Scholar Level 1, 2, or 3 requirements in 2021! These employees, from across the state have been attending classes and workshops offered by NDLTAP...
- After just over a year with the Western Liaison Program, Matt Johnson and Ed Ryen are familiar faces in county and tribal road departments and county and city meeting rooms across western North Dakota.
In August of 2020, the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) in conjunction with the...
- The North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program, a program that provides expertise and training to counties, townships, municipalities and other road agencies, has expanded its advisory board to include representation from tribal government. NDLTAP is an outreach program of the Upper Great Plains...
- North Dakota State University's Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute recently launched a special Tribal Sign Warrior calendar to raise awareness of the dangers of sign damage and vandalism among elementary age students. Illustrations in the calendar were created by fourth graders from tribes across...
- Because of heightened concerns about the Delta variant, the Transportation Technology Showcase scheduled for October 7 at the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute has been postponed until spring. Thank you for your interest in UGPTI's work and we look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled...
- The UGPTI recently released a 2019-2021 Biennial Highlights report focusing on efforts to date during the current biennium. The report illustrates how the Institute continues to build on its history of providing research, education, and outreach to support transportation in North Dakota. This report...
- NDLTAP recently released the RED (Recognize, Eliminate, and Discuss Safety) Book, a new resource designed to help road workers and managers eliminate accidents and injuries.
NDLTAP Road and Bridge Engineer Kelly Bengtson adapted the Minnesota publication for North Dakota workers. The R.E.D. Book program...
- Teaching with real-life experience, pedestrian engineering expert Ron Eck brought home that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are more than just federal bureaucracy, but bring real benefits to those with disabilities.Eck, a professor emeritus of civil engineering at West Virginia...
- NDSU developed and patented a soybean-based dust control product that is being produced by BioBlend, an Illinois-based manufacturer of biodegradable lubricants and industrial products. The product was placed on several test strip gravel road locations in the Upper Midwest including North Dakota, South...
- Team GRIT — Brad Wentz, Kelly Bengtson, Leanna Emmer and Ed Ryen — has launched a new effort to help local agencies understand and enter data into the Geographical Roadway Information Tool (GRIT). The GRIT team will be reaching out to every county road crew once or twice a month to review data gaps...
- In March, the Stark County Highway Department authorized LoadPass Permits to issue permits to Mammoet USA South Inc. for two loads, each weighing nearly 1.5 million pounds.
The approved routes authorized travel for three miles on county and township roads. The loads were reactors being hauled to the...
- While motor-grader operator training for 2020 ended for the season in September, planning for the 2021 season is already underway. Reach out to Denise at denise.brown.1@ndsu.edu to get on the list for this exceptional training.
We can provide options to best meet your needs. Classroom-only training...
- NDLTAP and UGPTI assisted NDDOT in hosting a virtual Local Government Summit for legislators, local government officials and transportation management officials on October 29. The summit offered a broad spectrum of key local roadway topics in a condensed learning session. Topics on the agenda provided...
- The Wise Roads project was recently featured in the Fall 2020 Basin Bits Magazine. "The Wise Roads project (The Weather Information System to Effectively Reduce Oilfield Delays & Disruptions) will see the installation of 50 research-grade weather stations in the oil-rich Bakken region. The purpose of...
- The Maah Daah Hey Trail has been a recreation boon for North Dakota and has been coined as "North Dakota's best-kept secret." The phrase, Maah Daah Hey, originates with the Mandan Indians, a tribe located in North Dakota. In the Mandan Language, a single word or phrase can contain profound meaning. In...
- For the first time in its history, the AGC of North Dakota has been named the Small Chapter of the Year by the AGC of America. The award recognizes chapters that have developed outstanding programming and excelled at achieving tangible accomplishments during the calendar year. Chapters are judged on...
- Two transportation experts were recently added to the staff of NDSU's Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute to assist with local transportation planning and investments in Dunn, McKenzie, and Williams Counties and with the Mandan Hidatasa Arikara Nation. Matthew Johnson and Ed Ryen will be located...
- More than 85 county and township leaders participated in a July 21 webinar to receive an update on the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute's 2019-2021 Legislative Road Needs Study. The statewide virtual meeting, "Sharing the Vision for North Dakota's Transportation System," provided an overview...
- Roger Parrow, Cass County Sign Foreman, thought that he had seen it all, but found a new low in sign vandalism. Crazy as it sounds, vandals actually placed shooting targets on a county bridge end marker. Not only are the vandals destroying public property, running the risk of stray bullet impacts, they...
- Gerard Feist, NDLTAP asphalt expert, joined the LaMoure County crew last fall to aid in the revival of the sand seal. Gerard was impressed by the county crew's efforts and their ability to adapt from a normal chip seal to a sand seal. "Great crew and quality end product. Kudos to LaMoure County," he...
- Building roads in phases, also known as staged construction, is a great option for building quality roads while also managing funding, according to Williams County Highway Superintendent Dennis Nelson. Nelson outlined Williams County's approach to staged construction in an article in the ND Association...
- How can soybeans help our local road network? For the past three years, UGPTI has supported NDSU efforts to develop, test, and, hopefully soon, market a soy-based dust palliative and asphalt rejuvenating agent. Read the project update.
- UGPTI's North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program is leading efforts to implement a weather monitoring system that will minimize weather-related disruptions in the oil industry and protect roads for other users. Wise Roads (Weather Information System to Effectively Reduce Oilfield Delays and Disruptions)...
- Local road workers, NDDOT employees, contractors and consultants make up the most recent class of 82 "road scholars" who completed a continuing education program for road and highway practitioners in North Dakota. The program, offered by UGPTI's N.D. Local Technical Assistance Program for more than 30...
- Dale Heglund, director of UGPTI's North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program, has been named to the Transportation Research Board's Low Volume Roads Committee. This national committee provides strategic planning for research and serves as a clearinghouse for information and resources pertaining...
- Kelly Bengtson joined UGPTI February 26 as a pavement and bridge engineer. He will assist UGPTI with road and bridge investment needs studies, asset management efforts, and technical assistance to local units of government.
Bengtson, a native of Hallock, MN, has been the Kittson County, MN, Engineer...
- Staff and students from NDSU's Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute attended and presented at the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) in Washington, D.C., Jan 12-16. The meeting covered all modes of transportation with more than 5,000 presentations in nearly 800 sessions...
- Congratulations to Tim Geinert and the LaMoure County Highway Department as the first-place winner for the 2019 Innovation Champions Contest (previously known as You Show Us.) Their innovation, "Spring Load Arm Enhancement" for a gravel saver disc, went on to compete regionally at the Local Roads Conference...
- When the Federal Highway Administration wanted to make a video about low-cost safety improvements for unpaved roads, they came to North Dakota where there are more than 60,000 miles of unpaved roads. They collaborated with NDLTAP and Burleigh County staff. NDLTAP's Denise Brown was featured in the video...
- The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at North Dakota State University has recently added three new staff members to assist local transportation leaders across North Dakota.
Jerilyn Swenson is a bridge and pavement engineer who will assist with state and local road and bridge needs...
- North Dakota Road Conference is off to a chilly start. 37 degrees below zero temp! Good news, this makes for a captive audience at the Grand Forks Alerus Center since no one wants to step outside. Kicked off the Conference with an Awards Banquet last night. Big news - Genny Dienstmann received the Friends...
- NDLTAP provided Outdoor Hazards training to the City of West Fargo Public Works Department staff this week.
Remember to checkout the NDLTAP resources pages for Snow and Ice Control information.
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- Save Our Signs - this week the NDLTAP team hit the road to celebrate the accomplishments of our 4th grade calendar artists and to kick off our Sign Warriors campaign. Leanna, Sandy and I split up to cover to Park River (photos pending), Minot Bishop Ryan, Stanley and Williams County (our program brainstorming...
- This week's top story - the 2019 Save Our Signs calendar is hot off the press! This week, Sandy, Leanna and I will be making a whirlwind tour across North Dakota to showcase the new calendar and present Sign Warrior certificates to the calendar contributors. On Thursday afternoon, following the classroom...
- Staff from the NDSU's College of Business and Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute participated in the National Transportation in Indian Country Conference in Duluth, Sept. 17-20. More than 500 participants attended educational sessions and demonstrations focusing on safety, law enforcement...
- National Transportation in Indian Country Conference this week in Duluth. Todd Macalady and the Conference planning committee have put together a fantastic event. 500 attendees are in class and at the equipment rodeo today. Lots to learn. Can't wait to share some of North Dakota's info. Dale
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- NDSU power! Yesterday, Tom Jirik, UGPTI Communications Coordinator, and I had the opportunity to meet with Dr Charlie Stoltenow, Professor and Assistant Director for NDSU's Extension Service. In light of ever increasing demands on counties and townships, what synergistic efforts can UGPTI(includes NDLTAP)...
- Gravel Road Warriors. Denise is in Stark County today with NDLTAP Motor Grader Instructor Gary Steiner. Stark and Dunn Counties have teamed up to tap into Gary's expertise. The map below shows a bit of the motor grader training that Denise has lined up for the fall. Wow!! Gary Steiner and Russ Klimpel...
- NDLTAP experts, Curt Glasoe and Gerard Feist, were on hand yesterday as SEH and the Richardton City leaders evaluated their street network and considered repair options. This was a great opportunity to walk the streets and help the council understand repair options, risks, pavement life and more. Special...
- Mandan Public Works, new leadership team. Yesterday, Gerard Feist and I had the good fortune to catch up with Mitch Bitz, Director of Public Works, and Brian Dirk, Street Superintendent. They share an impressive drive to learn and enhance upon the solid foundation that is already in place in public works....
- Walsh County Road Day - August 1, 2018. WOW!!! Sharon Lipsh and her crew set the stage for a perfect day with well over 300 Walsh County residents attending the road crew's celebration. Rich Sanders, NACE President, was on hand to share words of praise for the crew's good deeds. The Walsh Commissioners...
- The National LTAP Association (NLTAPA) Conference was held July 23-26, 2018 in New Orleans. Denise Brown, from NDLTAP, is the current NLTAPA president. Rich Sanders, NACE president from Minnesota, is presenting on the NACE/NLTAPA partnership. Also, attending and presenting from NDLTAP were Dale Heglund...
- Powerful learning! Denise Brown coordinated the motor-grader operator training in Stutsman and Ward counties this week. Denise kicked off the Jamestown session with a safety talk — a safety vest review that helped grow their team's safety culture. Gary Steiner was our instructor in Jamestown, focusing...
- NDLTAP director Dale Heglund was among four invited speakers who were part of a new Visiting Scientists Series at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library June 7. The 5-minute "Lightning Talks" are designed to give an overview of hot topics in science and technology. Heglund discussed converting...
- Gerard Feist will be assisting NDLTAP as an asphalt consultant. NDLTAP is contracting with Feist to provide on-site asphalt and equipment maintenance outreach. For the past 17 years, Feist has led a wide array of asphalt roadway repair and preventive maintenance efforts. Feist has extensive knowledge...
- NDLTAP director Dale Heglund and DOTSC/ATAC director Brad Wentz were presenters at the 2018 ND Association of County Engineers annual meeting in Fargo, Jan 24-26.
Wentz provided an update on new features available in the Geographic Roadway Inventory Tool and training that is now available to county...
- In November, NDLTAP launched "Bridge 101," a training to help blade operators, truck drivers, road superintendents, and county, city and township officials learn about bridge basics. Participants who completed the course learned about the key elements of bridges and gained an understanding of scour...
- NDLTAP helped organize and host the first Dunn County Road Day Open House Aug. 10. The event showcased the county's road equipment, county workers and the skills they use to maintain and improve the county's roads. The road department also employs the ND Employee of the Year, Lori Tabor, who was recognized...
- NDLTAP training coordinator Denise Brown took office as president of the National Local Technical Assistance Program Association at the group's annual conference in Portsmouth, VA, July 17-20. Brown has served for several years on the NLTAPA board of directors. She also serves as a member of the National...
- NDLTAP is helping to organize the In-Place Recycling and Reclamation Seminar and Live Demonstration June 27-28 in Dickinson. The event is a forum for pavement professionals representing state, local and federal agencies, contractors, suppliers, consultants, academia and metropolitan planning organizations....
- The North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program, a part of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State University, was recently awarded the Friend of NDACE Award by the North Dakota Association of County Engineers.
The award is the highest award presented by the organization...
- A convenient online calculator is now available to help the motor carrier industry, agricultural producers and others determine how to comply with legal gross and axle weight limits in North Dakota. The calculator will show the carrier what a vehicle or vehicle combination can legally weigh based on...
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