Courses

Municipal Pavement Condition Assessment & Rehabilitation

Registration Info

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May 11 - 13, 2026
Fee:
Member Rate - $2250.00
Duration:
3 Days

What You’ll Learn

  • Identify and assess pavement surface distresses using the MTO’s Manual for Condition Rating of Flexible Pavements
  • Evaluate surface distress and road roughness through field and in-class training
  • Apply maintenance, preservation, and rehabilitation treatments that cost-effectively extend pavement life
  • Develop strategic timing for interventions that maximize performance and minimize long-term costs
  • Justify funding requirements and communicate technical needs to municipal decision-makers

Course Description

Take control of your municipality’s pavement assets with this comprehensive 3-day course that connects condition evaluation directly to rehabilitation decision-making. Participants develop practical skills in pavement condition assessment through a combination of in-class instruction and hands-on field training, learning to identify surface distresses by type, severity, and extent.

Building on this foundation, the course advances into rehabilitation planning—focusing on why pavements deteriorate, when to intervene, and how to select treatments that deliver the best long-term value. Through real-world case studies of successful projects and lessons learned, participants gain the confidence to make data-driven decisions, optimize maintenance budgets, and support infrastructure investment discussions.

Course Details

  • Municipal inspectors and pavement management staff
  • Operations and engineering technicians and technologists
  • Consulting engineers responsible for pavement assessment and design
  • Public works professionals managing road rehabilitation programs
  • Engineers seeking PEO PEAK professional development hours
  • MTO’s Manual for Condition Rating of Flexible Pavements
  • Pavement surface distress identification and condition rating
  • In-field inspection methods and rating protocols
  • Evaluation of pavement performance, including ride quality and structural capacity
  • Mechanisms of flexible pavement deterioration
  • Maintenance, preservation, and rehabilitation treatment options
  • Timing and selection of rehabilitation strategies to maximize service life
  • Field-based practical assessment and applied learning
  • Real-world case studies highlighting successes and lessons learned
  • Long-term pavement performance and asset management considerations
  • Communicating pavement needs and funding requirements to decision-makers

This course is intended for practitioners with foundational knowledge of pavement materials and performance.

  • Recommended: Completion of Scott McKay Bituminous Technology course or equivalent training and experience
  • Field gear required for outdoor assessments (safety boots, safety vest, weather-appropriate clothing)
  • Notebook or tablet recommended for field notes
  • OACETT: Eligible for continuing professional development requirements
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Professional development credits may be available through PEO and AORS, please contact them to confirm eligibility.

Lori Schaus, M.A.Sc. Principal Engineer, ARA Transportation Infrastructure Division

Lori is a principal engineer with extensive experience in pavement investigations and designs for various roadways and highways. Her expertise includes the design of new roadway alignments, permeable pavement design, and the rehabilitation of existing roadways in both rural and urban settings. She has supervised various field crews, managed projects, conducted forensic investigations, and performed quality assurance testing. Lori completed her Master of Applied Science degree and Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of Waterloo.

 

Afnan Iqbal Infrastructure Specialist, ARA Transportation Infrastructure Division

Afnan is an infrastructure specialist with over six years of experience in pavement asset management, design, and evaluation. His expertise includes the collection, processing, and reporting of pavement asset management data for roads, highways, airports, and sidewalks/trails. He specializes in automated and manual pavement condition surveys and has delivered MTO SP-series windshield survey ratings for multiple municipalities and highway concessions. His work focuses on helping agencies optimize pavement performance through capital improvement planning, preventive maintenance, and well-timed rehabilitation strategies.

Question:
What is the evaluation process?

Answer:

Evaluation includes a written examination and field circuit assessment. A passing grade is 80%.

Question:
Will there be field components?

Answer:

Yes, there is significant in-field training and assessment. Participants should come prepared with appropriate field gear including safety boots and weather-appropriate clothing.

Question:
How does this course differ from the previously offered courses Municipal Pavement Condition Evaluation and Flexible Pavement Rehabilitation?

Answer:

This streamlined 3-day format provides the complete pavement management skill set in a single session, allowing you to immediately apply assessment skills to rehabilitation decision-making. It’s more efficient for scheduling and provides a cohesive learning experience.