The Road Scholar Program is a training and recognition program that provides an opportunity for local municipal employees to be trained by AZ LTAP in the latest technologies and innovations. Through a series of training sessions conducted at convenient locations throughout Arizona, this program is an invaluable resource provided at a price that is affordable to Arizona's counties and municipalities.
Who Can Participate?
All local municipal employees and officials working in transportation related jobs (i.e. roadmasters, road superintendents, road crews, public works personnel, managers) may enroll in the AZ LTAP Road Scholar program.
How To Enroll?
Complete and submit the Road Scholar Program Application to [email protected]. Enrollment into the program is free, however AZ LTAP's general training fees apply and an agency's membership status (contributing or non-contributing) will determine costs for training.
How To Receive Your Award?
Once you enroll yourself or your employees into the program, you should begin to track their progress through each level using the Road Scholar Matrix. As employees complete a level, they must submit their filled out Matrix to [email protected] to begin the review process. Once the submitted Matrix has been approved by our administrators, the employee will be mailed their Road Scholar Certificate and award for that level.
The program currently offers three levels of training.
Level I Road Scholar
Level One is designed to introduce and enhance your employees' knowledge of general roadway maintenance and construction methods, safety practices, essential certifications and industry policies and standards. It is aimed at entry-level transportation employees or those with no or limited experience.
- Introduction to Survey and Grade Checking
- Basic Work Zone Traffic Control / Flagger Training
- Basic Materials
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Transportation Math I
- Signing and Striping I
- Two-Way Radio and Effective Communications
- Construction/Maintenance Safety I
- Safety in the Workplace I
Level II Road Scholar
Level Two is designed to enhance employees' knowledge of roadway maintenance and construction methods, while also developing their management skills. Level II training is in the beginning supervisory level and management course work. This level is aimed at transportation employees who are motivated to advance their knowledge, skills and abilities to excel their career (up to 10 years field experience).
- Drainage
- ATSSA Traffic Control Technician
- Signing and Striping II
- Management and Supervisory Skills
- Intermediate Survey
- Asphalt Pavement Maintenance
- Roadside Hazard Identification for Transportation Personnel
- Transportation Math II
Level III Road Scholar
Level Three builds on the knowledge gained from levels one and two, further developing employees' management and supervisory skills. Level II training is in the beginning supervisory level and management course work. This level is aimed at employees working in supervisory level and management positions (traditionally up to 15 years or more of experience).
- Transportation Math III
- ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor
- MUTCD Training
- Emergency Management
- Winter Road Maintenance and Operations
Be sure to track your progress through each level by filling out the Road Scholar Matrix. As you complete each level of the program, send your matrix to AZ LTAP at [email protected] to receive your Road Scholar certificate and an award for each level. For questions/concerns, please contact us at [email protected] or (602) 712.4050.