LTAP/TTAP E-news
Spring 2009
Center and Community News
NEW-LTAP/TTAP Interchange, audio newsletter. Recent interviews include Claudia Knezek, NJ LTAP Director on work zone safety and Tamara Redmon, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Team Leader for FHWA.
Denise Saunders retired from her position as the FHWA LTAP/TTAP manager in April. Read her farewell message.- Kimberlee Wilcox is now director of the Ohio LTAP. More.
- Dan Montagna has joined the Massachusetts LTAP as the Project Coordinator.
NLTAPA and NACE Sign Updated Partnership Agreement.- NLTAPA Web site Project Update.
- 2009 LTAP/TTAP Regional Meeting Photos.
- West Virginia LTAP has several announcements.
Send your Center or community news and ideas for LTAP/TTAP Interchange interviews to Lisa McCluskey.
Articles and Reports of Interest
- Deployment of Pedestrian Countermeasures Study, FHWA.
- A New Era of Public Outreach; Incorporating Social Media, Arizona DOT.
- NEW-Reactive Solutions - An FHWA Alkali-Silica Reactivity News Publication.
- Rolling Wheel Deflectometer, Network-level Pavement Structural Evaluation, FHWA.
- Traffic Calming on Main Roads Through Rural Communities - Tech Brief, FHWA.
Meetings and Events
- June 25, 2:00 PM EST, APWA, Free On-Line Mentoring Call "Balancing Home Life and Career". Also available for download post event.
- June 25, 3:00 PM EST, LTAP/TTAP Seminar Room, How to Use Google Analytics and audio newsletter/podcast review.
- July 14, Crash Prediction Model Web Conferencing Event Scheduled.
- July 27-30, 27th Annual National LTAP/TTAP Conference, Pittsburgh, Pa. The latest conference agenda is now online. Deadline for the early bird registration discount is June 15.
- August 4-6 Geohazards in Transportation in the Appalachian Region, 9th Annual Technical Forum, KY LTAP.
Washington Update/Federal Notices
- Federal Funding Available for Training (SAFETEA-LU and ARRA).
- Chairman Oberstar Updates Reauthorization Timeline.
- EPA Proposes Modifications to Transportation Conformity Rules.
LTAP/TTAP Center Directors- contact us to obtain your password for access to ARTBA's Washington Update and Newsline anytime.
New Resources and Opportunities
Centers now have the ability to upload materials directly into the online LTAP/TTAP Resource Database to share with fellow Centers! To locate the new database visit the Centers Only portion of the program website.
- Clearinghouse Quarterly Resource List- samples were mailed to each Center in April, contact Sarah Crane for details.
- Guide Specification for Minimum Retro Levels to Access ARRA Dollars is On-Line FHWA Retroreflectivity Team Leader Greg Schertz has developed a guide specification to assist local agencies. Contact: Greg Schertz at (720) 963-3764.
- Register a trainer in the LTAP/TTAP Trainer Database.
- ATSSA, 31 States Tap "5204(e) Funding" for Training.
- The 25th LTAP/TTAP Anniversary brochures have been shipped. Thanks to the Kentucky LTAP and the External Communications Committee for their hard work.
- What are your best resources? Let us know!
About the FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse
The FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse provides program support to the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) and the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP). It is operated under contract to the Federal Highway Administration by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF). The Clearinghouse operates from ARTBA's Washington, D.C. office.
About the LTAP/TTAP e-news
The LTAP/TTAP e-news is published by the LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse. Articles may be submitted to the editor, Lisa McCluskey. Current and archived issues of the LTAP/TTAP e-news may be accessed by visiting www.ltap.org.
