Training for local agencies through LTAP

WSDOT CN: Construction Inspection Documentation

January 13-14,2026 Virtual 8:00AM-12:00PM

February 3-4,2026 Virtual 8:00AM-12:00PM 

Purpose of course is to provide an overview of the required documentation and forms the field inspector will need during the construction of transportation projects. We will also discuss the handling of contractor submittals and provide information on proper documentation procedures and proper source document preparation. This course also gives you a comprehensive course manual containing outlines of the duties of an inspector and references to critical specifications.

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WSDOT CN: Materials Documentation

January 15,2026 Virtual 8:00AM-12:00PM

February 5,2026 Virtual 8:00AM-12:00PM

This course will focus on the approval and field acceptance process of highway construction materials by following the stewardship agreement we have with FHWA. This course will cover all of the required construction documentation, from contractor submittals to the project office, field inspector’s verification of materials, material acceptance practices to material certification at project closure.

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WSDOT CN: Excavation and Embankment inspection

January 21,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Seattle 8:00AM-2:00PM

February 25,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Spokane 8:00AM-2:00PM

This course provides an overview of the duties of a grade inspector. Defines clearing and grubbing limits, environmental issues, demonstrates proper staking procedures and proper methods of compaction. You will be given an overview of the moisture-density gauge used in determining compaction Includes information on collecting required material samples. We will also cover safety procedures during the installation and inspection of earthwork identities and required documentation. 

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WSDOT CN: Drain Inspection

January 22,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Seattle 8:00AM-2:00PM

February 26,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Spokane 8:00AM-2:00PM

His course provides an overview of the proper drainage installation and covers surveying of drainage structures Identifies key areas of inspection Includes information on collecting required material samples. This course also covers safety procedures during the installation, inspection and testing of a drainage structure and Identifies required documentation.

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WSDOT CN: Inspecting Bridge Construction

January 27-28,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Spokane-from 8:00AM-12:00PM

This course is designed to provide the construction inspector their duties performed in the field such as provides an overview of structural elements of bridges, covers critical phases of bridge construction, Identifies key areas of inspection, information on collecting required material samples, safety procedures on a job site, as well as Identifies required documentation.

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WSDOT CN: Sign Installation Inspection

February 11,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Wenatchee 8:00AM-12:00PM

This course will provide an overview of the Standard Plans and Standard Specification requirements for installation of roadside signs. Sign structure requirements will also be covered. 

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WSDOT CN: Guardrail installation for Inspectors

February 10,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Wenatchee 8:00AM-12:00PM

This course will provide inspectors with an overview of guardrail installation. It will go over guardrail components and their correct installation as well as how to recognize potential problems and what to do to avoid them. it will also provide an overview of the required documentation and information needed in a field note.

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WSDOT CN Bituminous Surface Treatment Inspection

February 12,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Wenatchee 8:00AM-12:00PM

Purpose of course is to provide guidance to the design and construction of chip seal applications and will cover design criteria for utilization of the correct application process, Identifies key areas of the best construction practices for chip seal projects and include information on collecting material samples. This course also covers safety procedures and proper traffic control during the project and identifies required documentation.

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WSDOT CN Electrical Illumination, Signals & ITS Inspection

February 19,2026 Hybrid - Virtual 8:00AM-12:00PM

This course is for project inspectors and field engineers who are or will be engaged in a project requiring the installation of signals, illumination, and ITS components. 

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WSDOT CN Hot Mix Asphalt Placement

February 24,2026 Hybrid - Virtual or In-Person Spokane 8:00AM-2:00PM

This class is for asphalt concrete testers, project inspectors and field engineers who are or will be engaged in the testing, inspection, acceptance and documentation of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production.

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Quick Builds for Active Transportation 

Would you like to use Quick Build projects to pilot active transportation improvements and engage your community? WSDOT Active Transportation Division has recently developed a guide for implementing Quick Build projects under its funding programs: the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, Safe Routes to School Program, and Pedestrian and Bicyclist Program. This recorded webinar will walk you through this resource on planning for and implementing active transportation Quick Build projects. It features examples of how communities have used Quick Build projects to build support for infrastructure enhancements that make walking and bicycling easier and safer.

2025 Webinar for Local Agency and Tribal Partners, Slideshow and Recording (November 5 - 78 mins)

Quick Build Projects for Active Transportation Presentation Slides (PDF 23.7MB)

Quick Build Projects for AT Recording November 5 (Sign-in required, but this information is only to access the recording.)  

Active Transportation Planning Basics

Do you want to make walking and bicycling easier and safer for people in your community? Are you challenged by limited data and resources (or other constraints)? A great way to put your agency on the path to achieve its active transportation goals is to develop a plan specific to these travel modes. This short two-part training will provide an introduction to active transportation planning in Washington State. The first session will present on active transportation planning foundations, different ways for local agencies to establish a plan, and relevant state requirements and similar considerations. The second session will delve further into the key components of excellent active transportation plans, including community engagement, data collection and analysis, project prioritization, and funding and implementation strategies. Both sessions will feature examples of how a range of communities from around the state are setting the course for improved walking and bicycling access and safety. The training sessions are designed to build on each other but can also be taken separately.

Session 1 Recording: Introduction to Active Transportation Planning (July 30 - 1 hr)

Introduction to AT Planning July 30, 2025

AT Planning Practices 1 (PDF 2.27MB)

Session 2 Recording: Active Transportation Planning Focus Topics and Best Practices (July 31 – 1 hr)

AT Planning Best Practices July 31, 2025

AT Planning Practices 2 (PDF 2.95MB)

WSDOT 2025 Roadside Safety Training Class in TLC and YouTube 

We are pleased to announce that the annual WSDOT Roadside Safety Training Class session videos are finished and available in TLC for WSDOT employees, and on YouTube for anyone else that might be interested.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEvVhy_eoUuBJeRKPUGzfNoz8f5yVPdQI

The live training recordings have been broken down into the 6 sessions and edited to remove long silences, clicks and pops, and unnecessary questions and conversations.

These sessions are primarily based on material found in WSDOT Design Manual Chapters

• 1600 Roadside Safety
• 1610 Traffic Barriers
• 1620 Impact Attenuators; and
• Standard Plans Section C, Guardrail & Concrete Barrier.

Washington Transportation Professional Forum & Peer Exchange (September 23, 2025)

The Forum included the following topics: Land Use Planning Strategies for Improving Traffic Safety; Considerations of Levels of Traffic Stress for Multimodal Design; Case Studies in Active Transportation Intersection and Crossing Treatments; and Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Transportation.

• Copies of the Washington Transportation Professional Forum & Peer Exchange presentations (PDF 13 MB)
• The recorded Washington Transportation Professional Forum & Peer Exchange webinar (Sign-in required, but this information is only to access the recording.)  

WSDOT Materials Quality Assurance Training (held Mar.2023)

Great training information covering many topics:  QA requirements, materials quality audits, ROM, QPL, ASA, RAM, lab info, quality systems, fabrications, SAMs & MATs-HMA, pavement mgt, E-ticketing & E-construction, and BABA.

• The WSDOT Materials Quality Assurance Training presentation (PDF 14.2 MB)
• The recorded version of the WSDOT Materials Quality Assurance Training session

WSDOT Local Programs - Local Road Safety Plan Workshop  (held Feb.8, 2023)

• Presentation and resources from the webinar Local Road Safety Plan Workshop (PDF 3.5MB)
• Also check out the updated resources from FHWA:  Local Road Safety Plans | FHWA (dot.gov)
• and new FHWA LRSP Template:  Local Road Safety Plan Template (wa.gov)

Title VI Basics for Local Public Agencies

E-Learning from WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity.  Self-paced workshop on the Title VI/Nondiscrimination responsibilities of local agencies.  The training provides videos and resources.  A link to request a certificate is at the completion of the training.  Title VI Basics for LPAs training slides (PDF 134KB)
For questions, please send an email to:  TitleVI@wsdot.wa.gov

National Environmental Policy Act- WSDOT Local Programs NEPA Courses

YouTube videos of modules for an Overview; General Project Information; Air Quality and Critical Areas; Section 106 and Hazardous Material; Section 4(f) and Section 6(f); Noise, Stormwater and Environmental Justice; Endangered Species Act.  Reference guide for differences between the local and regional processes (PDF 163KB)

LTAP classes are open to employees of cities, counties, tribes, ports, transit agencies, WSDOT and other state agencies, consultants, contractors, and out-of-state public agencies.

For more information: Contact the LTAP Training Center by email at LTAPtraining@wsdot.wa.gov

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