TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT

Class Name: Traffic Signs 101

Course Code: TRFC00041

Locator Number:0000231426

Office Sponsor: Office of Traffic, Safety and Technology (OTST)

Class Date(s): April 18, 2017

Description:

/ This is an one‐day introductory Traffic Signs 101 Course that is designed to enable participants to acquire a basic understanding of how and why the determination is made to place a traffic sign at a particular site. This course serves as an introduction for entry level traffic technicians and engineers, refresher course for experienced staff or an introduction to additional subjects related to traffic signs which may assist participants in responding to sign requests from the public.

Learning Objectives

/ Participants will get an overview of the many aspects involved in the life cycle of a sign including:
  • functional classifications associated signing manuals and laws
  • business/facility signing requirements
  • business sign agreements and costs
  • signing plan set overview
  • sign installation procedures
  • maintenance requirements for signs.

Audience:

/ State, County, City and Consultant professionals involved in traffic signing or individuals that receive requests for traffic signs.

Date, Time:

/ April 18, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location:

/ MnDOT Training Center, 1900 West County Road I, Shoreview, MN 55126

Materials:

/ Participants will receive a course manual.

Class Fee:

/ $100: MnDOT/Government Employees
$200: Non-Government Customers
Fee includes materials, lunch and morningrefreshments.

Lodging:

/ Please make your own arrangements if necessary. There are numerous hotels within a few miles.

Registration Procedures:

/ MNDOT EMPLOYEES - Obtain your supervisor’s approval, then contact your Training Representative to register for the class.
MnDOT employees must enter the funding string that will be used to pay for this class on the registration form when submitting to the TDS. Registration form is attached.
NON MNDOT EMPLOYEES - Please use attached registration form and send to: Ron Bisek, 1500 West County Road B2, MS 725, Roseville, MN 55113. Registration form and check must accompany each other. There will need to be a separate check for each person attending.
Registrations will be closed on April 4, 2017.
Enrollment confirmations will be sent to paid registrants via email two weeks before class. You are not registered until confirmation is received. Class size is limited.

Cancellation Procedures:

/ All cancellations must be made by 7 calendar days prior to the class starting date to Ron Bisek. Substitutions allowed. (late cancellations & no shows will be charged)
Cancellations must be through the TDS. (MnDOT ONLY)

ClassInfo:

/ Registration questions: Ron Bisek @ 651-234-7057
Content Expert: Heather Lott @ 651-234-7371

Compensatory Time:

/ Employees who are subject to overtime should note that all non-assigned training is voluntary and that the total state time is not to exceed the regular scheduled work day.

Time Sheets:

/ MnDOT employees shall use source type code 0600 on their timesheets/business expenses for this class.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Janet Miller, Disability Programs Coordinator, MnDOT Office of Equity and Diversity, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155, or send an e-mail to .

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Please return one registration form for each employeeName: ______
Agency: ______
Address: ______
______
Email: ______
Agencies/Companies sending more than one person should rank them (#1 indicates the first choice, etc.) We are trying to accommodate as many agencies as possible.
Agency/Company Ranking: ____of ____
Contact Person: ______
Contact Phone: ______
Supervisor’s Approval: ______
Please enter your funding string that will be used to pay for this class. (MnDOT only)
FUND______
DeptID______
Approp______
Proj #______
Source Code______/ Payment Method:(Please check one)
CHECK
Make checks payable to
”Commissioner of Transportation”
State Agency
Intra-agency or Interagency Payment
Mail checks to:
Ron Bisek
1500 West County Road B2, MS 725
Roseville, MN 55113
SWIFT Deposit Information:
Agency: T79
Source Type: 0600
Project ID: T07024
Fund No. 2000
Appropriation.: T790234
Dept ID No. T7938402
Revenue Account/Sub: 513304/4209
Invoice No. must read:
“Signs 101 / registrant’s name”

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