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Cultural and historic sites are often located within an area where maintenance activities are scheduled to be completed. This training, Cultural and Historic Preservation, is teaches participants about regulations and concerns related to safeguarding cultural and historic sites from the potential impacts of highway maintenance activities. Examples of maintenance activities that can impact cultural or historic sites include slope stabilization, shoulder or pavement widening, and vegetation control. Additional examples are presented during the course.

This course assists participants with recognizing potential historic or cultural resources, verifying a site's cultural or historic status, and avoiding impacts to sites when carrying out maintenance activities. Since completing these tasks often requires additional expertise, resources for obtaining needed assistance are provided. In addition, participants learn how maintenance activities can enhance cultural and historic sites through utilization of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS).

This training was developed as part of the Maintenance Training Series (134109). The series consists of 11 Self-Directed trainings (SDTs) on various maintenance operations topics, ranging from the conceptual (pavement preservation) to the practical (management of underground storage tanks). The trainings included in the Series are listed below and each will take approximately 1 hour to complete:

• Pavement Preservation Program (134109A)
• Shaping and Shoulders (134109B)
• Thin HMA Overlays and Leveling (134109C)
• Base and Subbase Stabilization and Repair (134109D)
• Roadway Drainage (134109E)
• Outdoor Advertising and Litter Control (134109F)
• Roadside Vegetation Management (134109G)
• Weather-related Operations (134109H)
• Basics of Work Zone Traffic Control (134109I)
• Underground Storage Tanks (134109J)
• Cultural and Historic Preservation (134109K)

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify governing bodies and registries that should be consulted prior to commencing maintenance activities on sites of cultural and historic importance
• Recognize what sorts of structures, landmarks, and properties could pose potential cultural and historic preservation issues
• Describe how to avoid impacts to historic sites
• Describe the role of DOT in maintaining and enhancing cultural resources

Target Audience:

This course was designed for State, regional, and county personnel who manage operations programs and deal with oversight and quality assurance over broader geographic areas. The target audience is also involved with handling materials, scheduling, budgeting and planning.

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Disclaimer: Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please email Stephanie Cottrell  or call 413-800-2655 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.