New Resource for Local Governments Seeking Project Funding
For Immediate Release: January 12, 2015
Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) has launched a webpage resource to assist local governments in identifying grant and loan programs for which their transportation infrastructure project may be eligible. The “Project Funding Resource Assistance” page is a one-stop-shop for identifying federal and state funding sources for pavement construction and rehabilitation projects in the State of Ohio. This listing is offered free to the public and will be updated as new funding opportunities are identified.
Select the link
to visit FPO's Project Funding Resource Assistance page.
Comprehensive Asphalt Mix Design School
Date: October 6-9 , 2026 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus ; 1570 Granville Pike; Herrold Hall, Room 102; Lancaster, OH 43130 Online registration for this training is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 or info@flexiblepavements.org for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.
Date: July 7, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Location: The Conference Center at OCLC; Lakeside Room; 6600 Kilgour Place; Dublin, OH 43017 This training event has been canceled. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 or info@flexiblepavements.org for additional information. This seminar provides the training required personnel with a minimum two years of experience with asphalt paving operations to become approved to perform the Field Quality Control Supervisor (FQCS) function required under ODOT specifications or to acquire re-approval after five years since the previous training. Individuals applying for the first-time as an FQCS must submit detailed project experience to receive approval. Refer to the example spreadsheet below for more information. This session will include training on paving fundamentals and best practices as well as Porous Asphalt Pavement construction to receive an endorsement to construct Porous Asphalt Pavement. Course Content: • Introduction and review of the purpose of the FQCS program and Ethics for QC personnel; • Overview of Quality Control and Quality Assurance • ODOT Asphalt Mixture Overview • Review of FQCS Role in Obtaining Density & Smoothness • Overview of ODOT Specifications for Asphalt Concrete Field Operations • Review of Common Paving/Mat Deficiencies • Design, Materials, Construction and Maintenance of Porous Asphalt Pavements Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.
Date: June 9-12, 2026 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus ; 1570 Granville Pike; Herrold Hall, Room 102; Lancaster, OH 43130 Online registration for this training is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 or info@flexiblepavements.org for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.
Comprehensive Asphalt Mix Design School
Date: April 14-17, 2026 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus ; 1570 Granville Pike; Herrold Hall, Room 102; Lancaster, OH 43130 Online registration for this training is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 or info@flexiblepavements.org for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.