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Upcoming Training & Dates
- NDACo Annual Conference
- Oct 11-13, 2026 – Bismarck Event Center, Bismarck, ND
- 41st Annual Local Road Conference
- Oct 19-21, 2026 – Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- WDEA Annual Meeting
- Oct 21-22, 2026 – Sleep Inn, Minot, ND
Spotlight
October 9, 2026The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at NDSU is seeking an energetic and outgoing candidate for our Local Road Safety Liaison position. If you like to interact with and work with people, this is the position for you. The primary objectives of this position are to: (1) Participate in NDDOT’s Vision Zero Plan updates, advance the updating of Local Road Safety Plans, and support the Vision Zero Implementation Plan.; (2) Be the Liaison between local/tribal agencies and the NDDOT related to Roadway safety; (3) Organize local/tribal Roadway Safety Audits (RSA) & Provide Safety Training to local/tribal agencies; (4) Support the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) goals and the use of AASHTOWare Safety Software; & (5) Attend Public Input meetings and/or City/County meetings as necessary- October 8, 2026The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) invites applications for a unique position to assist the big four oil counties in western North Dakota. This is a full-time benefited position. The position duty station is the NDDOT office in Williston. Consideration will be given to applicants residing outside of the oil country region. This position is an add-on to the North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program (NDLTAP) team, funded through a special project with the NDDOT. The NDDOT contract is through the end of 2029. The NDLTAP office is located in Bismarck. Some time may be spent at the Bismarck office. The position will be responsible to lead an effort to help the counties plan and enhance their regional efforts and transportation investments. The position will cover Dunn, McKenzie, Mountrail and Williams Counties; along with communities in the four-county area and the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Nation. The individual will have the opportunity to utilize their strengths in contributing to a growing program of research and knowledge transfer. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential.
September 2, 2026This issue includes an announcement on the upcoming regional workshop on the United Tribes Technical College campus (tied to the International Powwow) with transportation and transit training tracks, lists a calendar of fall 2026 events and courses across the region, and introduces free self-paced “LearnTracks” online learning paths for tribal agencies. It also includes practical advice from SDTTAP Program Manager Greg Vavra on budgeting, treating road departments like businesses, and using life-cycle cost analysis.
August 27, 2026Suicide is a leading cause of death among working-age adults in the United States. It deeply impacts workers, families, and communities. Fortunately, like other workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented. Below are 5 things to know about preventing suicide.