Colorado Road & Bridge Institute (RBI)

 

CAN YOU DIG IT? 

 

Colorado LTAP's next Road & Bridge Institute is November 3-21, 2025 in Longmont, Colorado!

Applications are now closed, but registration for local agencies remains open. Stay tuned for our next session in June 2026!

 

  

 

                

 

Additional sessions will be posted here - so stay tuned!
Better yet, subscribe to our newsletter to ensure you don't miss your chance!   

 

Colorado LTAP offers a 3- week FREE intensive for individuals interested in entering the Public Works, Road & Bridge and Streets industry in Colorado. Selected applicants receive training in equipment operation, roadway safety and traffic control, road and bridge maintenance, vegetation management, First-Aid/CPR and occupational safety.

Training includes certifications in OSHA-10, Flagging, First-Aid/CPR and graduates will receive both the Road Safety Champion certificate from National Center for Rural Roadway Safety and the Roads Scholar I recognition from Colorado LTAP. Additionally, participants at completion will be eligible for a minimum of six (6) credits towards Front Range Community College’s Highway Maintenance Management degree program.

Funding may also be available for possible assistance with supportive services such as childcare, mileage, lodging, food, counseling, etc. 

Graduates can also earn a free Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B) upon 3 consecutive months of successful employment with a local public works agency.

 

NEW in 2025: Colorado Road & Bridge Institute for Local Agencies!

Don't want to wait to complete your Roads Scholar I over time? Get it in 2 weeks and stay for the optional week to gain even more certifications - all at a discounted rate!

*Please note, Local Public Agency participants are not eligible for the CDL sponsorship or supportive services funding. 

 

Download a .pdf of the flyer below and spread the word!

 

Sample Program Schedule:

 
Date
 
Week 1: November 3-7, 8am - 4pm
3-Nov
 In Person
Signs, Pavement Markings & MUTCD
4-Nov
 In Person
Drainage
5-Nov
 In Person
Pavement Preservation & Concrete
6-Nov
 Remote
Basic Math for Roadway Workers & OSHA-10
7-Nov
 Remote
Introduction to Hazardous Materials 
 
 
Week 2: November 10-14, 8am - 4pm
10-Nov
 In Person
Small Bridge Inspection & Maintenance
11-Nov
 None
Veterans Day
12-Nov
 In Person
Roadway Safety & Work Zone Traffic Control
13-Nov
 Remote
Introduction to Traffic Incident Management 
14-Nov
 Remote
Safety on the Job
 
 
Week 3: November 17-21, 8am - 4pm
17-Nov
 In Person
Soft Skills Workshop 
18-Nov
 In Person
Flagger Certification & OSHA
19-Nov
 In Person
First Aid & CPR & AED  & OSHA
20-Nov
 In Person
Site Tours
21-Nov
 In Person
Welding

*All classes subject to change based on instructor availability*