LTAP/TTAP E-news
Winter 2009
Successful LTAP/TTAP Reporting for 2008
For the first time, LTAP/TTAP Program Assessment Reports (PARs) and Center Assessment Reports (CARs) were submitted electronically through the Centers-Only web page at the LTAP/TTAP web site. Feedback from Centers has been overwhelmingly positive with no major issues reported. The new online reporting now gives Centers the unique capability of accessing and using compiled data right away. More.
The 2009 PAR is Now Live! The 2009 PAR is now available in the Centers-Only section and ready for data!
Center and Community News
LTAP/TTAP has several new directors: Kathryn Myers, New Hampshire, Kevin Dalsted, South Dakota, Nick Jones,Utah and John Zaniewski, West Virginia. Pictured right: Kathryn Myers and Nick Jones.- New Jersey LTAP News: Claudia Knezek, was awarded with The Institute of Transportation Engineer's 2008 Transportation Advancement Award; New Jersey Safe Passages Annual Conference and Awards Conference Highlights.
Kentucky LTAP News: Todd Morrison P.E. joins Kentucky Transportation Center;2008 Kentucky Road Scholars and Road Masters;New Courses Offered in 2009. Pictured right: an exercise in the Small Bridges course.
Send your Center or community news to Lisa McCluskey.
Articles and Reports of Interest
- LTAP/TTAP 2009 TRB Annual Meeting Highlights. Photos.
- NLTAPA TRB Business Meeting Minutes draft.
- Successes in Stewardship February Newsletter.
- TheTransitWire.com: new website offers Information about Emerging Transit Technology.
- Innovator Newsletter.
- U.S. DOT Launches Web-Based Clearinghouse of Transportation, Climate Change Resources.
Meetings and Events
- March 9-12, 2009 National Traffic Management & Work Zone Safety Conference at World of Asphalt Show and AGG1 Orlando, FL. Scholarships are available for government, university and LTAP/TTAP staff.
- April 19-23, National Association of County Engineers Annual Conference, Peoria IL.*
- May-June, 2009 LTAP/TTAP Regional Meetings.
- May 17-23, National Public Works Week.
- July 27-30, 27th Annual National LTAP/TTAP Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.*
2009 Conference News: The NLTAPA Professional Development Work Group is now accepting nominations for the 2009 National Program Achievement Award. The latest conference agenda is now online.
*FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse will exhibit or attend.
We welcome LTAP/TTAPers to help staff the booth at conferences. For a full exhibit schedule or to plan a time to help out, please contact Sarah Crane.
Washington Update/Federal Notices
- FHWA has established a website to provide information concerning the economy recovery legislation that you may find of interest.
- Highway Safety Improvement Program Final Rule (23 CFR 924).
- America's Top Transportation Projects and Champions Recognized At Capitol Hill Reception.
- Public hearing scheduled on proposed cranes and derricks standard in construction.
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. View Alison Black's letter to Centers with details on the data collection and upload process.
- Select presentations from the TRB 2009 Annual Meeting are now available.
- Clearinghouse Quarterly Resource List- samples were mailed to each Center in January, contact Sarah Crane for details.
- Register a trainer in the LTAP/TTAP Trainer Database.
- The LTAP/TTAP: 25 Years of Service article from Public Roads is now available for download. You may also view this article online.
- The 25th LTAP/TTAP Anniversary brochure and insert will be shipped soon. These are also posted on the Clearinghouse website. Thanks to the Kentucky LTAP and the External Communications Committee for their hard work.
- Call for 2009 National Roadway Safety Awards Nominations.
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.
