Kentucky Local Technical Assistance Program

February 10, 2026

KTC Welcomes 2026 Inductees into the Transportation Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) established the Kentucky Transportation Hall of Fame in 1990 to formally recognize people whose professional contributions have significantly improved the safety, quality, and efficiency of the Commonwealth's transportation systems. Both public and private sector practitioners are well represented in the Hall of Fame.

The 2026 Inductees included:

Bill Dougherty, Steve Parker, and Gary W. Moore.

These three accomplished inductees join a diverse group of individuals that deserve unparalleled recognition in the transportation community. Read more about this year's inductees or view past inductees.

Sign Up Now: Pesticide Training Program

Any person who handles, applies, or supervises the use of pesticides as part of their job must be certified and licensed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. For non-commercial pesticide applicators, this includes completing 12 hours of continuing education every three years to remain eligible for license renewal.

Our Pesticide Training Program offers six hours of continuing education per workshop and includes training, testing, and continuing education for Categories 3, 5, and 6.

Trainings are offered in person at locations across the state, along with online training opportunities, providing flexibility to meet a variety of schedules and needs.

With multiple sessions offered throughout the year, seats are filling quickly.

Plan Your 2026 Training - Spots Are Filling Fast!

If you haven’t checked out our 2026 Training Calendar yet, now is the time! Our lineup includes a variety of in-person and online courses tailored to local governments, state agencies, contractors, and industry professionals.

From roadway safety to bridge maintenance, our training sessions are designed to provide the skills and knowledge you need to stay ahead in the field.

What’s Available?

In-Person Workshops – Hands-on learning with industry experts.
Online Courses – Flexible options to fit your schedule.
New Course Offerings – Fresh content and updated best practices.

Seats are filling fast, so don’t wait! Visit our website to explore the schedule and register today.

View the 2026 Training Calendar Now!

If you would like to request a hard copy, please fill out the form here.

Become a Champion for Road Safety in Your Community

The Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP) is a nationally-recognized certificate program designed to build a knowledgeable, safety-minded workforce, responsible for operating, maintaining, and designing local roads. Road Safety Champions prioritize safety and are motivated to implement safety improvements that reduce fatalities and serious injuries on rural and local roads. Aspiring Road Safety Champions take core courses as well as trainings specific to their line of work. When all requirements are met, participants will be awarded a Road Safety Champion Program Certificate.

These webinars are offered free of charge and most Road Safety Champion Program webinars are held via Zoom from 9:00-11:00am. Road Safety Champion Program Zoom webinars are approved by the Departments for Local Government (DLG) for the County Elected Officials Training Incentive Program. Webinars are worth two credit hours.

February 18 - Countermeasures for Road Safety (Optional)

March 11 - Low Cost-Safety Measures (Required)

April 22 - Sign and Post Installation (Optional)

May 20 - Safety Analysis Process (Required)

June 17 - Overview of Data and Tools (Optional)

July 15 - Local Road Safety Plans (Required)

August 26 - Intersection of Transportation, Public Health, Law Enforcement (Optional)

September 23 - Road Safety Assessment (Required)

October 28 - Horizontal Curve Signing (Optional)

Browse the program requirements on the Road Safety Champion webpage and register for upcoming webinars today.

Road safety countermeasures are actions taken to improve transportation safety and therefore decrease the number of injuries and fatalities. These countermeasures can consist of infrastructure, behavioral, or programmatic/policy implementation.

Countermeasures

for Road Safety

February 18, 2026

KTC Research:

Formation of a PRISM-Focused Working Group to Address MCRS Issues and Expanded PRISM Requirements

This study, sponsored by the International Registration Plan (IRP), Inc. in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC), examined systemic challenges and opportunities to strengthen two critical safety oversight mechanisms in U.S. commercial vehicle operations—the Motor Carrier Responsible for Safety (MCRS) and the Expanded Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program. The research traced the evolution of federal and state data systems used to identify and monitor carriers, emphasizing the modernization role of the IRP Data Repository (IDR). The IDR now provides a secure, centralized platform for daily vehicle registration data and financial transactions, facilitating the exchange of carrier and safety information among jurisdictions.

Get the full Research Report contents.

Winter weather can quickly create hazardous driving conditions. Snow, sleet, ice, and cold temperatures reduce traction, visibility, and vehicle performance, making preparation and caution essential.

Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and use extra care around snow plows. Preparing your vehicle for winter includes checking tires, batteries, lights, windshield wipers, and fluids, and making sure safety features are working as intended. It is also important to carry a winter emergency kit and to fuel up or fully charge your vehicle before heading out.

If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle, make it visible, and run the engine only briefly to stay warm. Before traveling, check weather and road conditions, plan your route, and consider delaying non-essential trips during severe weather.

For detailed guidance on winter driving, vehicle preparation, child passenger safety, and emergency readiness, visit National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to explore the full set of winter driving resources.

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