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2025 Training Calendar Has Arrived!

We are thrilled to announce the release of our 2025 Training Calendar! Whether you prefer in-person sessions or online learning, we’ve got you covered with a robust lineup of training opportunities designed to meet the needs of local governments, state agencies, contractors, and industry professionals.


From roadway safety to bridge maintenance, our courses cover critical topics to help you build skills, enhance knowledge, and stay up to date with the latest best practices.


Here’s what you can expect:

  • In-Person Trainings: Hands-on experiences with expert instructors.
  • Online Courses: Flexible options to fit your busy schedule.
  • New Topics: Look out for fresh, relevant content added to our offerings.


The full schedule is now available on our website. Browse the calendar, plan your participation, and secure your spot today. Classes fill up quickly, so don’t wait!


👉 View the 2025 Training Calendar Now!


We look forward to seeing you in 2025 as we continue to support your success in building safer, stronger, and more efficient infrastructure.

Congratulations to Our 2024 Roads Scholar and Road Master Graduates!


We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our 2024 Roads Scholar and Road Master graduates! This year, 212 individuals completed the Roads Scholar Program, 179 individuals completed the Road Master Program, and an impressive 89 individuals completed both programs.

These programs, delivered by the KTC Technology Transfer Program (T2), provide specialized training that equips transportation professionals with the skills they need to promote safety and efficiency across Kentucky’s transportation system.

Graduates of the Roads Scholar Program have completed 53 hours of training, gaining foundational skills in road maintenance and management. The Road Master Program builds on these foundations, offering an advanced level of technical and leadership training with 42 additional hours of coursework.

This year, we celebrated these remarkable accomplishments at ceremonies held across the state in Lexington, Madisonville, and Prestonsburg, bringing together graduates, colleagues, and community leaders to honor their dedication and hard work.


Since its inception in 1988, this program has certified over 4,300 Roads Scholars and 3,400 Road Masters, showcasing its impact in fostering knowledgeable, skilled professionals who make Kentucky’s roads safer and more efficient.


Please join us in congratulating this year’s graduates on their commitment to excellence and their contributions to Kentucky’s transportation infrastructure!


🎉 Here’s to the Class of 2024! 🎉

Check Out Graduation Photos!

You can view photos from the graduation ceremonies on our Flickr page. Here are the links to photos from each location:


Be sure to tag us @ktcttechnologytransfer when you re-post to Facebook or Instagram – we’d love to celebrate with you!

Kentuckians for Better Transportation Conference

Stop by and see us at our booth during the KBT’s 47th Annual Transportation Conference, January 22-24, 2025, at the Louisville Omni Hotel!


Join us at this premier multi-modal transportation event to explore how we support safe, efficient transportation networks across Kentucky. Whether you're looking to connect, learn, or discuss innovative solutions, we’re here to share how our program contributes to critical infrastructure development.


Don’t miss the chance to meet with industry leaders and learn from experts shaping the future of transportation in Kentucky. We can't wait to see you there!

2025 Kentuckians for Better Transportation Conference

January 22-24, 2025

Louisville Omni Hotel


Register and learn more here!

KTC Research:

Evaluation of Kentucky’s Driver Focus Camera System

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who engage in federally prohibited activities such as not wearing safety belts, using hand-held mobile phones, or texting while driving endanger themselves and imperil the well-being of everyone who occupies the surrounding roadway environment. Unfortunately, conventional CMV inspection routines fail to detect many of these violations because inspectors have difficulty obtaining a clear view of truck cab interiors from inspection facilities. Recognizing it is critical to improve enforcement of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, this project evaluated the performance of a Driver Focus Camera System (DFCS) at an inspection facility on Interstate 75 northbound in Laurel County, Kentucky. 


Get the full Research Report contents.

FHWA is happy to announce the Call for Ideas for the next round of EDC. The FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC) program is making a positive difference in advancing a culture of innovation in transportation. 


The website provides instructions for submitting your innovations and provides an opportunity to comment on the innovations of interest FHWA staff has identified for consideration in this round.

 

The period to provide suggestions is open through February 4, 2025. FHWA looks forward to learning more about the innovations you suggest for EDC-8. 

Despite the fact that it’s illegal to drive drunk, one person was killed every 39 minutes in a drunk driving crash on our nation’s roads in 2022. That's a total of 13,524 people who died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in one year. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. In 2022, there were 2,337 people killed in alcohol-related crashes where a driver had a BAC of .01 to .07.


Buzzed Driving Affects More than Just You


In 2022, 282 children 14 and younger were killed in drunk-driving crashes.


That’s one in every four children who died in traffic crashes that year.

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