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KTC Welcomes 2024 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 2024 Inductees included:

Phil Annis, Greg Pritchett, and Steve Waddle


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.

 

Brush Up On Professional Ethics with February's Webinar Wednesday

Our Webinar Wednesday series is back. This year, webinars will follow two informational tracks: Soft Skills & Transportation. These topics are applicable to transportation professionals and decision makers.


All Webinar Wednesday classes are held via Zoom from 9:00-10:00am. Webinar Wednesdays are approved by the Departments for Local Government (DLG) for the County Elected Officials Training Incentive Program. Webinars are worth one credit hour.


This year's topics include:

Ethical Decision Making | Mini Roundabouts | Recruitment & Retention |

Roadside Barriers 101 | Defusing Hostile Customers & Clients |

Local Road Safety Plans & Crash Data


More topics to be announced soon. Register for upcoming Webinar Wednesdays or follow along for updates on our website.

Ethical Decision Making

February 14, 2024


This webinar will cover ethical decision making in professional settings, including how we behave, performing ethics checks to determine reasonableness, and four key concepts to help you manage your work.


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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.

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 28

March 27

April 24

May 22

June 26

July 24

August 28

September 25

October 23

Road Safety Assessment

Maintaining a Safer Roadway

Safety Analysis Process

Intersection of Transportation, Public Health, & Law Enforcement

Low-Cost Safety Measures

Intersection Safety

Local Road Safety Plans

Overview of Data & Tools

Countermeasures for Road Safety

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

A Road Safety Assessment (RSA) is a formal, proactive hazard examination along a road or intersection. RSAs identify potential safety issues for all users and identifies prioritized improvements to mitigate risk. This course covers the basics of Road Safety Assessments and demonstrates their application through real world examples. The course will also discuss how participants can use RSA principles to identify potential safety issues during their routine activities.
 

Road Safety Assessment

February 28, 2024


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Learn Proper Surveying Techniques with our Basic Survey Course

This training program was created in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky Transportation Center to provide basic guidance and instruction to personnel involved in highway construction and maintenance surveying.


This course is intended for technicians and inspectors, especially those without previous experience. The training includes basic surveying concepts, measurements and mathematics, and several field exercises.


Learn more about the Basic Survey Course or click to register.


Country Inn and Suites | Elizabethtown

September 25, 2024 | September 26, 2024

Stop By and See Us at the KLC Risk & Safety Conference

We will be participating in the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services Risk & Safety Conference in Bowling Green, March 13-15. We will also be offering two hours of Work Zone Flagger Safety training during breakout sessions. Stop by the sponsorship table to pick up the 2024 calendar and find out more about our program.


Find out more about the KLC Insurance Risk & Safety Conference.

KLC Insurance Services Risk & Safety Conference

March 13-15, 2024

Sloan Convention Center

Bowling Green, KY

KTC Research:

Merging Multiple Existing Geotechnical Databases

Read more in the research report.

This report discusses a project undertaken by Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) researchers to create a comprehensive geotechnical database for highway planning, design, maintenance, and repair. The project consolidated multiple geotechnical data sources into a unified database accessible to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) staff, enabling informed decision making and improving project outcomes. Databases were merged with great attention to detail, ensuring data integrity and coherence. A geotechnical data collector app developed as part of the project supports convenient and efficient data collection in the field, even when phones or tablets lack network connectivity. A rockfall rating app and landslide hazard rating system streamline the collection and assessment of rockfall and landslide data.  


Overall, project deliverables strengthen the Cabinet’s geotechnical data management as well as its geotechnical investigations, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. It empowers staff by giving them access to valuable tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization, which in turn positively influence the safety and performance of Kentucky's highways.
 
 
 

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