Kentucky Local Technical Assistance Program - June 4, 2024

Click here to view the Kentucky Transportation Center quarterly report for the third quarter, featuring T2's current activities and other KTC news.

Learn New Road Safety Standards with Our Webinar Wednesday

Published by the Federal Highway Administration, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all streets, highways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and site roadways open to public travel.

In December 2023, the MUTCD underwent many changes with the release of the 11th edition. During this webinar, we will provide a high-level overview of the 11th Edition MUTCD updates and outline the adoption process for Kentucky.

MUTCD Updates

June 12, 2024

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Webinar Wednesdays follow two informational tracks: Soft Skills & Transportation. These topics are applicable to transportation professionals and decision makers. They are approved by the Department for Local Government (DLG) for the County Elected Officials Training Incentive Program. Webinar Wednesdays are worth one professional development hour.

Become a Champion for Road Safety in Your Community

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.

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 Department for Local Government (DLG) for the County Elected Officials Training Incentive Program. Webinars are worth two credit hours.

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

USDOT Provides Funding to Improve Roadway Safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program provides grants to local, regional, and Tribal communities for implementation, planning, and demonstration activities as part of a systematic approach to prevent deaths and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways.



Local agencies have until August 29, 2024, by 5 pm to apply for Planning and Demonstration Grants to improve roadway safety.

Planning and Demonstration Grants provide Federal funds to do three types of activities:

1. Develop a comprehensive safety action plan (referred to as an “Action Plan”)
2. Conduct supplemental safety planning to complete or enhance an Action Plan
3. Carry out demonstration activities to inform the development of, or an update to, an Action Plan

To learn more about the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program and how to apply., www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A.

T2 Celebrates Successes at KTC Research Spotlight Series

Director Martha Horseman, Outreach Engineer Adam Kirk, and Information Resources Manager Brittany Cloyd presented the many online and in-person resources and services T2 provides to local Kentucky agencies.

Our team was thrilled to showcase the services they provide to support Kentucky's transportation system, including facilitating workshops, training, on-site technical assistance, and so much more.

To learn more about how T2 can help you, visit our website at www.kyt2.com.

Lissette De la Cruz joins the Kentucky Transportation Center as an Information Specialist.

She previously spent over four years working in library marketing. She is excited to help the T2 team grow their promotional efforts.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, and volunteering at the King Library Press on the University of Kentucky campus.

Leah Scott joins the Kentucky Transportation Center as the T2 Office Manager.

After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2018 with a bachelor’s in integrated strategic communication, she went on to finish her Master’s in Library Science in 2021. She previously spent three years working in grant management with UK’s HEALing Communities project.

In her free time, Leah is an avid knitter, gardener and hiker who enjoys spending time with her wife and their three cats. 

Please join us in welcoming Lissette and Leah to T2.

Since 1966, organizations and individuals across the country have come together to join the National Safety Council (NSC) in observing National Safety Month. Held each June, NSC brings extra attention to vital safety issues from the workplace to any place.

We can help make people safer by engaging them on this year's featured topics:

• Safety Engagement
• Roadway Safety
• Risk Reduction
• Slips, Trips, and Falls

Learn how to make a difference during National Safety Month. Visit the NSC website for free resources.

After months of preparation, the new Technology Transfer Program website will launch later this summer.

At T2, we're committed to providing low-cost solutions for local governments to improve safety in the Commonwealth. Whether you're a seasoned public works professional or just starting your journey, our website platform will provide the tools, resources, and community support you need to thrive in your industry.

Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks as we prepare to launch our new website.

Kentucky LTAP | www.kyt2.com