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Work Zone Basics
April 13
9:00am - 10:00am EST
Is the work zone even set up properly? In this exciting presentation, we will answer these questions and more that may be troubling you on a daily basis. This informative presentation will cover flagging, signage, traffic control devices and normal traffic control operations. Time will be set aside for questions at the end of the presentation.
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Join us at 9:00 am EST on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a free, one-hour webinar. The presentation will follow two tracks: Leadership and Transportation. Participants will receive one professional development hour. These trainings are approved by the Department of Local Government for the County Officials Program. | | |
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The deadline to apply for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant is April 14, 2022. Funds are to be awarded on a competitive basis for surface transportation infrastructure projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. | | |
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for free webinars that will cover job-specific information as well as general safety topics. Road Safety Champions focus on doing their job safely, and we will provide you the tools to feel confident in promoting safety in any workplace. With diverse courses in maintenance, construction, engineering, and more, you will find one or many opportunities to learn. Complete the program requirements and you can earn a Road Safety Champion certificate. | |
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Road Safety Champion - Horizontal Curve Signing
April 27
9:00am -11:00am EST
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Learn more about keeping Kentuckians safe on our roadways. Take part in the Road Safety Champion Program, established by the National Center for Rural Road Safety. Become a Road Safety Champion today!
Roadway departure accidents account for about 55% of crash related fatalities in Kentucky. In the past five years, about 17% of collisions with a fixed object occurred on a curve. The Horizontal Alignment Signing training course focuses on the aspects of assessing curve speed and the use of proper curve signing
Click Here to Register!
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Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor at the 2022 PD&P Conference.
For more information, click the button below or view the chart to the right.
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For questions or additional information about sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference, contact Megan Martin, (859) 257-7405,
megan.perrin@uky.edu.
*Registration closes Wednesday!
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Local Government Training*
Communications II –
April 20th – Hilton Garden Inn, Georgetown, KY
8:30 am -3:00 pm EST
This course is an interactive workshop that explores advanced communication strategies. It discusses how to craft powerful and effective e-mails, explore the do's and don’ts of communicating through social media, and demonstrate a simple technique that can be used when communicating with the public. This workshop will enable its participants to work quicker and easier by mastering their own communication style.
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Developing Leadership Skills –
April 21st – Hilton Garden Inn, Georgetown, KY
8:30 am – 3:00 pm EST
By exploring different leadership styles and schools of thought, this course breaks down the skills and abilities of leaders and how to develop them. With discussions on directive and relationship behavior, managerial styles, and communication tips, participants will be better prepared for leadership positions and roles.
*The Technology Transfer Program (T2) at UK, in partnership, with the Department for Local Government (DLG) provides first-rate educational opportunities for elected officials. These courses have been approved for six hours of credit through DLG. For a full list of guidelines, visit DLG's website at http://kydlgweb.ky.gov/.
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T2 wants to spotlight your ideas! Let us help you showcase your innovations. | |
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Projects can be anything from the development of tools, equipment modification, and/or processes that increase safety, reduce cost, improve efficiency, and improve the quality of transportation.
Past winners for Kentucky include a Snow Plow Handler submitted by Marshall County and a Spray Bar submitted by Kenton County.
The winner for Kentucky will be elevated to compete for
national recognition.
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This $1000 scholarship is available to a student who:
- is an incoming freshman enrolled full time at the University of Kentucky;
- is the son or daughter of either an attendee of the Kentucky Transportation Center Snow & Ice Removal course or any public works employee in the state of Kentucky; and
- demonstrates financial need.
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Jointless bridge designs have become increasingly popular
due to their low construction and maintenance costs. But this design carries risks. Most notably, integral end bents can be displaced and undergo settlement due to soil movement and loads carried by
the superstructure.
But researchers at the UK Kentucky Transportation Center are exploring new ways
to help reduce maintenance costs by recycling
Read more about that research by clicking the image to the left.
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Be on the lookout for the latest edition of the LINK!
To sign up to receive a hard copy in the mail, email Brittany.Cloyd@uky.edu.
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Coming this Summer
Basic Survey Course
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Although its origins are uncertain, April 20th (more commonly known as
420) has become synonymous with marijuana use and, in some circles, the
date is a marijuana “holiday.” On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, there will likely be an increase in marijuana use. NHTSA is teaming up with State and local traffic safety advocates to spread the message that drug-impaired driving of any kind is dangerous and illegal.
NHTSA wants to remind all drivers: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
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Every day about 8 people in the United States are killed in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.
Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving. Distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. In the U.S. in 2018, over 2,800 people were killed and an estimated 400,000 were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver.
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Every Day Counts
Call for Ideas
The Federal Highway Administration is collaborating with State, local, Tribal and industry partners and the public to build for the future by identifying proven, market-ready but underutilized processes or technologies in the next round of Every Day Counts (EDC) in 2023-2024.
With your help, we have the potential to deliver transportation projects more efficiently and effectively, enhance safety for all users, support a sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and incorporate equity in project planning and delivery.
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A sample of a previous suggestion for EDC-6 is provided here.
Responses should be submitted by April 11, 2022.
Submit responses by email to:
EDCsuggestions@dot.gov
Additional information about the EDC Program is available at:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts/
For questions, contact
Julie Zirlin FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation at
(202) 366-9105 or Julie.Zirlin@dot.gov
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