Kentucky Local Technical Assistance Program

June 2, 2026

We’re looking forward to connecting with you at this year’s Kentucky County Judge / Executive Association and the Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association Conference! Stop by our booth to learn more about our training programs, resources, and support for local government officials.

During the conference, KMCA will also present its annual training awards, and we’re proud to congratulate the 100+ magistrates who have completed the program so far.

Have you or your crew developed a tool, process, or simple fix that makes the job safer, faster, or more efficient? Share it through the Build a Better Mousetrap Competition.

Hosted in Kentucky by the Kentucky Transportation Center’s Technology Transfer Program, this competition is part of a national initiative led by the Federal Highway Administration’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). It highlights practical, field-tested innovations that solve real challenges in transportation.

From custom-built tools to modified equipment or improved workflows, if it works, it’s worth sharing.

Award Categories:

Innovative Project
Bold Steps
Smart Transformation
Pioneer
Putting Families First Innovation (NEW!!)

Why Enter?

Gain national recognition
Help other agencies learn from your success
Get featured locally and receive T2 promotional items

Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026

Click below to learn more and submit your entry. Show how Kentucky continues to lead in transportation innovation.

SHARE YOUR INNOVATION

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.

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.

Transportation professionals use a data driven approach to safety. In this two-hour training, learn about the different types of data, data challenges for local agencies, and the various tools available for network screening.

Overview of Data

and Tools (Optional)

June 17, 2026

ENSURE YOUR SIDEWALKS

MEET ADA STANDARDS

Are your sidewalks compliant and accessible for all residents?

Join us for the Americans with Disabilities Act: Sidewalk Facilities for Public Right-of-Way workshop and gain the knowledge needed to design and maintain pedestrian Infrastructure that meets accessibility requirements while enhancing safety in your community.

July 16, 2026

Country Inn & Suites - Elizabethtown

KTC Research:

KYTC Digital Project Delivery Phase 1 Summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) launched its Digital Project Delivery (DPD) Initiative in September 2020 with the goal of expanding the use of digitally formatted plan and project information throughout the transportation asset life cycle, from project delivery through asset management. KYTC retained Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) staff with expertise in construction and design to facilitate DPD implementation. This document summarizes DPD-related efforts undertaken by the Cabinet over the past five years.

Get the full Research Report contents.

As temperatures rise, NHTSA reminds drivers and caregivers to help prevent child heatstroke deaths by never leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a short time. A child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s, and vehicle interiors can become dangerous quickly. Before walking away, always check the entire vehicle, especially the back seat, and lock parked vehicles so children cannot climb inside and become trapped. If you see a child alone in a locked car, call 911 immediately.

For more tips and resources, visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke

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