Traffic Control
Reducing Risk and Liability in Roadway Design, Construction, and Maintenance
This one-day workshop provides a basic definition of tort liability and discussion of how it applies to roadway design, construction, and maintenance. Minnesota case studies are used to illustrate effective procedures to avoid liability for governmental agencies. The workshop includes a video demonstrating how good planning, record keeping, and procedures reduced one county's liability in an actual case. Actual experiences are discussed during the workshop.
Registration
This workshop is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (registration begins at 8 a.m.) at the specified location on each of the dates listed below.
- Register online:
- Register by mail:
- Brochure and registration form (168 KB PDF)
- Mail to CCE Information Center, University of Minnesota, 20 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108-6069
- Register by fax:
- Brochure and registration form (168 KB PDF)
- Fax to 612-624-5359
Mail or fax your registration or register online no later than one week prior to the program. Preregistration allows us to contact you if the workshop must be postponed due to weather or other factors. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $30 cancellation fee, will be made if written cancellation is received at least five working days before the workshop. Disability accommodations will be provided upon request.
Registration Contact
Shirley Mueffelman, 612-624-4754, cceconf2@umn.edu
Who Should Attend
Maintenance and engineering supervisors or managers responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of public improvements—also valuable for attorneys and elected officials.
Topics Covered
- What tort liability is and how it can affect your agency
- Why the best defense is a good road
- Design, construction, and maintenance liability issues
- Actual case studies involving transportation and public works agencies
- Ten lessons that will help your agency improve safety and reduce liability
- Panel of experts with firsthand experience in liability issues and court cases
Credit
- 1.0 Roads Scholar Program required credit
- To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online at www.aelslagid.state.mn.us.