Implementing cost-effective pavement preservation strategies saves taxpayer dollars by extending the life of pavements. The MRPA Local Agency Workshop provided county and municipal staff and consultant engineers with the technical information needed to plan and execute successful preventive maintenance projects.
Over the past year, a team of experts created valuable specification and inspection guidelines and best practices for the design and construction of crack seal, chip seal, fog seal, and micro surfacing. We enjoyed sharing these tools at the 2025 MRPA Local Agency Workshop, and have included the presentations for review below in agenda order. Thank you for joining us, and all you do for this industry!
Local Agency Workshop Presentations
MRPA’s Training Programs
Quality pavement preservation starts with knowledge. MRPA provides comprehensive training programs for state and local road agencies, helping transportation professionals understand when and how to use preservation treatments effectively. Whether agencies hire contractors or perform their own work, our training ensures they have the expertise to select the right treatments, write clear specifications, and achieve quality results that extend pavement life and maximize taxpayer investment.
Local Agency Workshops
MRPA’s workshops are designed specifically for county and municipal road agencies navigating the challenges of maintaining road networks with limited budgets. These comprehensive training events help agency staff and consultant engineers understand the technical aspects of crack seal, chip seal, fog seal, and micro surfacing—when to use each treatment, how to specify them properly, what to expect during construction, and how to inspect for quality. We provide practical tools including specification templates, inspection guidelines, and project planning resources that make it easier for agencies to implement successful preservation programs. Continuing education credits are available for licensed professional engineers.
A biennial workshop is held to meet the emerging training needs of local road agency personnel. Continuing education credits are available for licensed professional engineers.
MDOT/MRPA Regional Partnering Meetings
Partnering meetings with MDOT regions create valuable dialogue between state agency staff and contractors. These sessions provide opportunities to review lessons learned from the construction season, discuss technical challenges, share successful practices, and identify process improvements. This collaborative approach leads to continuous improvement in specifications, design, and construction processes—and ultimately, better outcomes for Michigan motorists.
Presentations & Speaking Engagements
Partnering meetings with MDOT regions create valuable dialogue between state agency staff and contractors. These sessions provide opportunities to review lessons learned from the construction season, discuss technical challenges, share successful practices, and identify process improvements. This collaborative approach leads to continuous improvement in specifications, design, and construction processes—and ultimately, better outcomes for Michigan motorists.
Building Industry Knowledge
Every successful preservation project requires informed decision-makers who understand what quality looks like. Through our training programs, MRPA helps transportation professionals across Michigan gain the technical expertise and practical knowledge they need to plan, specify, and oversee preservation projects with confidence. When agencies understand preservation treatments and know what to expect, they make better decisions and achieve better results.
Get Training Information
Interested in attending an upcoming MRPA workshop, scheduling a speaker for your event, or learning about other training opportunities, contact Monica Ackerson, CAE, APR at 517.624.2911.