July 2019
Kentucky Chapter APWA
Equipment Show & ROADeo
The Kentucky Chapter APWA is sponsoring the 1st annual APWA Equipment Show & ROADeo

The Equipment Show features some of the region's latest heavy equipment, construction, municipal and highway products & services from top vendors.

The ROADeo includes over 50 Public Works employees as they demonstrate their skill and knowledge in backhoe, mini-excavator, skid steer, and snow plow contests.
Cardinal Stadium
Green Lot
2900 S. Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40209

Wednesday
August 7, 2019
Equipment Fair: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
ROADeo: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM



For questions and additional information, please contact:

Dirk Gowin
(502) 574-5925
KYTC Standard Specifications Book Released
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet just released their standard specifications for 2019 and you contact the Cabinet to purchase them from this link here:



Construction specifications are a necessary step in a successful project.
ASAP Funding Provided for Roadside Safety Improvements for Rural Roads
The Accelerating Safety Activities Program (ASAP) is designed to help Safety Focus States promote safety innovations. Kentucky was awarded ASAP funding to host a Roadside Safety Improvements for Rural Roads course.

The Roadside Safety Improvements for Rural Roads course is designed for local governments to reduce roadway departures and fatalities. Speakers include subject experts from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and local governments within Kentucky. The program is a two day training event which includes seven of the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures and a review of Kentucky's Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The following additional topics requested by local governments will also be addressed: High Friction Service Treatments, Shoulder Maintenance and Shoulder Drop Off, Signs Supports, and Guardrails.

Technology Transfer (T2) is currently finalizing the dates and locations and will host the two day training in various locations around the state. Look in the coming weeks and posted to our social media pages and website.  

If you are interested in learning more about this class, contact Becky Boston a t [email protected]   or 1-800-432-0719.
2019 Southeastern States Pavement Conference
The 2019 Southeastern States Pavement Conference provides a regional forum for pavement professionals from State Agencies, Academia, Local and Federal Governmental offices, and Industry to share information and identify common issues related to pavement management and pavement design. Participants will have the opportunity to explore important issues impacting pavement construction cost, pavement life, and strategies to manage pavement networks. Past topics have included performance measures, balance flexible mix designs, data quality management, and structural data research.
All states are welcome to attend the annual Southeastern States Pavement Association meeting held on the last day of the conference.

October 9th-11th
The Brown Hotel
335 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202

Registration and agenda at http:// sespavement.org

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