Your Monthly Bulletin
from the Louisiana LTAP Center
February 24, 2020 // Volume 3, Issue 2
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A compilation of e-news, resources, tools and opportunities that help local public agencies enhance transportation innovation, mobility and safety efforts across Louisiana communities.
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41 parishes marked on LTAP's map at PJAL convention
Based on the number of LTAP booth visitors in two days, 41 of the 64 parishes were represented. The team also facilitated the general membership meeting of the LA Parish Engineers and Supervisors Association (LPESA) that was part of the convention’s Day 1 agenda.
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Basics of a Good Road classes wrapping up in next month
If you are a road maintenance and construction personnel from any of the parishes or towns around Acadiana and North Shore regions, we invite you to sign up for our last two classes of
March 11 in Hammond
March 12 in Lafayette
This course provides basic information on construction and maintenance of locally owned roads, aimed at helping agency personnel to better manage and operate their road networks.
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Work Zone with Basic Flagger classes held in Tangipahoa Parish
Our very own LTAP Director Steve Strength and Program Manager Chris Melson were in Amite City in Tangipahoa Parish last week to teach four series of half-day Work Zone Safety with Basic Flagger classes.
This course is offered by LTAP year-round upon the request of a parish, city or municipality.
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Chainsaw Safety, Precision Felling and Maintenance
This course is open to crew members and supervisors who deal with routine chainsaw use as well as tree damage response after storms or hurricanes.
Nationally recognized chainsaw safety instructor, Rip Tompkins of ArborMaster Training, will teach these classes on:
March 17 in Lake Charles
March 18 in West Monroe
March 19 in Baton Rouge
March 20 in Covington
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Roads Scholar #15: Safety for Public Works First Responders
This course is open to all levels of public work employees who may be required to respond in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Justin R. Hill, who is a Hazardous Materials Officer with Baton Rouge Fire Department, will teach these classes on:
April 14 in Lafayette
April 15 in Lake Charles
April 16 in Baton Rouge
April 28 in West Monroe
April 29 in Benton
April 30 in Alexandria
May 12 in Covington
May 13 in New Orleans
May 14 in Gray
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Local Public Agency (LPA) Training in New Orleans
If you are using federal and state dollars for your local transportation projects, you are encouraged to sign up for the LPA training scheduled on
June 23-25, 2020
at the New Orleans Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC)
located at 10 Veterans Boulevard.
The training aims to educate local agency personnel to understand the process and procurement requirements associated with implementing local transportation projects funded with federal and state funds.
Registration link
will be available soon.
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Other LTAP Classes
(Dates & Locations TBD)
Roads Scholar #13: Inspection of Local Bridges
Summer - Fall 2020 (Dates & Locations TBD)
Roads Scholar #3: Drainage: The Key to Roads That Last
Fall 2020 (Dates & Locations TBD)
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Louisiana DOTD Secretary: Deaths, injuries to our workers are caused by distracted drivers
Early this month, Dwayne Pitre, a DOTD employee was struck by a vehicle in a work zone near Carencro. He was seriously injured when a distracted driver swerved to avoid slowing traffic on Interstate 49, hitting Pitre instead.
In an effort to increase worker safety, DOTD recently introduced several safety enhancements that include additional personnel on work crews to monitor traffic, the extension of work zones, and the addition of impact-absorbing trailers that provides warning lights and flashing arrows.
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Louisiana hosts CarFit event to help improve safety fit for senior drivers
To help senior drivers find a better "fit" with their cars for comfort and safety, mobility experts from the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force (LPSTF), in partnership with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) and the University Medical Center (UMC), conducted a CarFit check-up in Baton Rouge this month.
CarFit is a national program designed to give a quick, yet comprehensive check on how well mature drivers and their vehicles work together. Interested in holding a CarFit in your area? Email LA CarFit Coordinator
Patricia.Clesi@lcmchealth.org
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Innovation of the Month:
Crowdsourcing for Operations
LTAP encourages local public agencies to deploy underutilized yet proven effective transportation innovations through FHWA's
Every Day Counts (EDC)
initiative.
This month, we feature one of the innovations under EDC-5,
Crowdsourcing for Operations,
which aim to help agencies respond to adverse weather conditions by providing traffic advisories and warnings to travelers and controlling the flow of traffic on the highways during inclement weather.
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LMA opens applications for Louisiana Small Town Podcasts
Last year, the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA) launched the Louisiana Small Town Podcasts, and the results were impressive. Over 900 listeners per episode have tuned in to-date to hear the unique stories of five Louisiana municipalities, and our listenership continues to grow.
This pilot was so successful that LMA is now calling for applications for Round Two, in collaboration with Mayor Matt Seale of Small Town Podcast.
Deadline is on February 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
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Louisiana Transportation Conference
March 1-4, 2020
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Online registration is closed for this conference, but you may register as a walk-in participant beginning March 1 (2-4 PM) until March 3 (7 AM to 5 PM) inside the Raising Cane's River Center in downtown Baton Rouge.Transportation professionals at the state, federal and local levels are encouraged to attend.
Stop by our LTAP Booth at the Exhibit Hall Lobby on Tuesday, March 3,
between 9:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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LPESA Spring Conference
May 6-7, 2020
Natchitoches, LA
Network with parish engineers and learn from technical sessions on various transportation topics at the LPESA Spring 2020 Conference on May 6-7, 2020 in Natchitoches, LA. More details will follow.
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National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Conference
April 19-23, 2020
Baldwin County, Alabama
The largest gathering of local infrastructure officials and engineering professionals will take place in Alabama next year. Louisiana LTAP invites parish engineers and supervisors to consider attending.
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APWA's Public Works Expo
August 30 to
September 2, 2020
New Orleans, LA
The Public Works Expo (PWX) is a gathering of thousands of public works professionals from all over the world. This year, it will be held at the N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA
Learn from 125 technical and professional development sessions. Network with industry exhibitors and peers. Hone your leadership skills and build lifelong friendships at the same time
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Traffic Records Forum
August 9-12, 2020
Nashville, TN
Registration is now open for the 46th Annual Traffic Records Forum which will be held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel
in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Association of Transportation Safety Information Professionals (ATSIP) Program Committee invites you to submit an abstract for presentations on topic focusing on advances in areas of planning, operations, motor vehicle crashes, GIS, traffic enforcement and more
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LTAP is a division within the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC), a collaborative effort between the DOTD and LSU.
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