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Keeping Your Agency (and You!) Out of Court

Posted: 10/6/2026

TRAINING: December 16, 2026 - December 17, 2026 , 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

This 6-hour virtual training introduces essential components of tort liability and risk management to transportation workers. Participants will increase their knowledge of assessing and managing the risk of tort liability, considering negligence, documenting work, and preparing for court if necessary.

Participants will explore a variety of scenarios and case studies in this highly engaging and interactive class. Claims and lawsuit case studies include traffic control devices, work zones, roadside conditions, roadway design, and pedestrian incidents.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the implications of tort liability risk for roadway agencies
  • Describe the elements of the tort liability process
  • Identify at least five common roadway & pedestrian hazards and propose countermeasures for each hazard

Intended Audience:

  • Transportation agency personnel who need to manage risk and may be involved in legal proceedings


Register to Attend

This Event is $40.00

The Instructor

Dr. Ron Eck, Professor Emeritus, serves as director of WV LTAP where he's developed and/or taught a variety of traffic engineering, safety, and roadway design workshops and courses.

Dr. Eck is a member of the TRB Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals, and is a well-respected expert in the areas of ADA accessibility, bike & ped issues, and traffic engineering.

Need More Help?

California LTAP Center

Phone: (562) 985-2872

admin@caltap.org