March 02, 2021
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Due to COVID-19, all in-person courses have been cancelled until further notice. To continue to provide you with quality training with your safety in mind, we are offering online, instructor-led courses through the Zoom platform and self-guided courses through Canvas. Participants are able to interact with the instructor and other participants. We are offering a wide range of courses from one hour to six hours depending on the topic.
Learn how to set up your Canvas account and what to expect when taking T2's online courses.


Are you curious about Canvas (our Learning Management System)?

Need some additional help in setting up your account?


Join us for Tech Thursday as we tackle all your tech needs. We’ll teach you how to set up your Canvas account and what to expect when taking our online courses. We'll be online for an hour to address any questions you may have and help make this transition to our online learning management system.
March 4
9am - 10am
The Safe System approach aims to eliminate fatal & serious injuries for all road users. It does so through a holistic view of the road system that first anticipates human mistakes and second keeps impact energy on the human body at tolerable levels. Safety is an ethical imperative of the designers and owners of the transportation system. Here’s what you need to know to bring the Safe System approach to your community.

Reaching zero deaths requires the implementation of a Safe System approach, which was founded on the principles that humans make mistakes and that human bodies have limited ability to tolerate crash impacts. In a Safe System, those mistakes should never lead to death. Applying the Safe System approach involves anticipating human mistakes by designing and managing road infrastructure to keep the risk of a mistake low; and when a mistake leads to a crash, the impact on the human body doesn’t result in a fatality or serious injury. Road design and management should encourage safe speeds and manipulate appropriate crash angles to reduce injury severity.

There are six principles that form the basis of the Safe System approach: deaths and injuries are unacceptable, humans make mistakes, humans are vulnerable, responsibility is shared, safety is proactive, and redundancy is crucial.

Making a commitment to zero traffic deaths means addressing all aspects of safety through the following five Safe System elements that, together, create a holistic approach with layers of protection for road users: safe road users, safe vehicles, safe speeds, safe roads, and post-crash care.

The Safe System approach requires a supporting safety culture that places safety first and foremost in road system investment decisions. To achieve our zero deaths vision, everyone must accept that fatalities and serious injuries are unacceptable and preventable.
Learn more about Safe System from the following materials:
Perth, Australia – video explains how redundancy in Safe System can save lives
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Webinar Wednesday!
Ready to shake up your Wednesdays? This month, the KY LTAP is offering two interactive webinars, completely free of cost. Each webinar will be worth
one professional development hour, and will be recorded for training purposes.

So what are you waiting for, grab your coffee and join the discussion!

For more information, visit www.kyt2.com/web and remember to bookmark or download our interactive PDF on the bottom of this newsletter so you can stay up to date on our latest webinars that we have available.

All webinars are held in Eastern Standard Time.
What is a SWPPP and How do You Spell it Anyway?


9:00 am - 10:00 am
During our time together John will share with you the following information: What is a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)? When do you need to have a SWPPP? What should a SWPPP include? There will be plenty of time to ask questions and dialogue as we seek cost effective ways to protect our water resources.


Speaker: John Ricketts graduated with a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering and has been a licensed professional engineer since 1990. In his 34 years since graduation, he has been a consultant working on water related projects, including stormwater and watershed management, water quality, NPDES permitting, and associated capital improvements projects. John’s experience ranges from studies through preliminary and final design, bidding services, and services during construction.

How to Deal with the Media in Good
Times and Bad


9:00 am - 10:00 am
Tips and insight into how to navigate the avalanche of information media outlets deal with on a daily basis so you can get to the gatekeepers and improve your chances of receiving coverage and getting your message out. Also, crisis management tips, whether it's an incident that barely warrants attention or a major event that makes headlines. Learn steps to craft an effective and constructive response to help put you in a positive light during a tough time.

Speaker: Tom Kenny is a multiple Emmy Award winning broadcast journalist with 42-years of experience from local radio and television to the major networks. Tom is the only journalist in Lexington television history to earn a National Edward R. Murrow Award for his never-before-seen insight into the federal witness protection program. He is also the first broadcast journalist in Lexington TV history to receive the highest honor from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with induction into the prestigious Silver Circle, which honors broadcast journalists for professional excellence and achievement, mentoring and community service for a minimum of 25-years in the industry.
Employee Recruitment: Finding the Best Candidate


9:00 am - 10:00 am
Does your employee recruitment resemble a game of einy, meeny, miny, moe? This webinar will offer some tips and tricks for tackling one of the riskiest things employers do--hire good, honest and dependable employees. We will examine best recruitment and interview strategies to help you find the best candidate for your open positions.

Speaker: Carolyn Miller is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's of Science in History, from Pennsylvania State University with a Master's in Human Resources and Employment Relations, and East Carolina University with a post-graduate certificate in Community College Instruction. She is the human resources and risk management director for Chatham County, North Carolina and is the principal instructor in their comprehensive in-house training curriculum on leadership, management, and supervision. She also works with the North Carolina State University Local Transportation Assistance Program, instructing courses in supervision, leadership and managing conflict.


Developing Local Road Safety Plans


9:00 am - 10:00 am
A local road safety plan (LRSP) provides a framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements on local roads. The LRSP development process and content are tailored to local issues and needs. The process results in a prioritized list of issues, risks, actions, and improvements that can be used to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on the local road network. Adam will discuss how to develop your own and resources you may find helpful.



Speaker: Adam Kirk, PE, PhD, is a research engineer with the Kentucky Transportation Center. Adam leads training courses for KYTC in traffic operations, geometric design and surveying. He is also an adjunct professor with the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky.
We have started uploading our past Wednesday Webinar's through our YouTube channel. The videos are for information purposes only and does not constitute a training class or certificate. The viewer is solely responsible for the use of the information/equipment shown in the videos and insuring that all proper Federal, State, Local, and company rules regarding safety are followed.

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The LINK Winter 2021 Newsletter

Available Now!

Inside this issue you will find the 2020 Roads Scholar and Road Master Graduation, Safety Circuit Rider Program and Technical Assistance, EDC6 Innovations, and other information regarding training courses.
Taking a Qualification Course?
Canvas is a modern educational platform that supports a deep focus on teaching and learning. The robust features of Canvas help to enhance teaching and learning beyond the physical classroom.

All participants must have the following items:
  • A personal/work email address
  • Individual computer/laptop
  • Access to the internet

Each course has a unique link in Canvas - Do not create an account until you receive this link and only the person taking the course shall create an account.

We have created a Zoom and Canvas User Guide to help familiarize you with the software and give you a brief overview of what to expect when taking these online courses.

For more information and to see the structure of our Canvas courses, check out our page at: www.kyt2.com/canvas
To help serve your training needs during this difficult time, we have converted several of our Roads Scholar and Road Master courses to online courses. You can register for these online courses below or on our website at www.kyt2.com/online. We also have a resource page that lists our free Webinar Wednesday series as well as Tailgate Talks and other great resources for your agencies; visit https://www.kyt2.com/resources.
For more information on these courses and to register online, please click on the corresponding link below:
March
15-19 Grade and Drain I GRD
15-19 Grade and Drain II GRD
17-18 KEPSC Qualification KEPSC
April
19-23 Grade and Drain I GRD
19-23 Grade and Drain II GRD
For a full list of our upcoming course schedule, visit our online training page at: www.kyt2.com/online
Saint Patrick's Day
March 17, 2021
Each year, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated with city parades, funny leprechaun hats, and plenty of green beer.

Unfortunately, it often ends with risky drunk drivers taking to the streets when the parties end. Drunk driving accounts for nearly one-third of vehicle-related fatalities in the United States.

This St. Patrick’s Day, please remember that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If you plan to go out and enjoy the evening with alcohol, make sure you refrain from driving. Review these facts and share the word about the dangers of drunk driving so you can continue merry-making for all the St. Paddy’s Days to come.

For more information on the dangers of drunk driving, visit NHTSA’s Risky Driving.
Scholarship Information
The Technology Transfer Program (T2) of the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) at the University of Kentucky is dedicating our Snow and Ice course to the memory of Michelle Adams. Michelle lost her life in a vehicle crash resulting from dangerous winter road conditions outside of Indianapolis, IN. We were blessed to work with Michelle as a University of Kentucky student and as a staff member. 
Mark and Laurie Adams, her parents have established the Michelle Adams Memorial Scholarship in memory of their daughter.
 
This scholarship is available to a student who:
  • is an incoming freshman enrolled full time at the University of Kentucky; 
  • is the son or daughter of either an attendee of the Kentucky Transportation Center Snow & Ice Removal course or any public works employee in the state of Kentucky
  • demonstrate financial need
 
The scholarship award is $1,000. The scholarship recipient will be recognized at the KTC T2 Annual Awards Luncheon.

Fall Semester Application Deadline: May 31, 2021.

For more information and to submit your application, please visit here.
Snow and Ice Removal

This workshop will show you how to safely and effectively remove snow and ice. It covers pre-trip inspection and maintenance of the truck, plow, and spreader. It also discusses vehicle operation as well as plowing and salting techniques. Finally, this course will help you to identify different snow conditions and solve some common snow and ice removal problems. Register for this course below:


We dedicate the Snow & Ice Removal course to the memory of our beloved staff member and friend, Michelle Lynn Adams. She passed away on January 7, 2011 in a vehicle accident resulting from dangerous winter road conditions. She will be dearly missed.
Department of Local Government
DLG CREDIT HOURS

The Technology Transfer Program (T2) at UK, in agreement, with the Department of Local Governments (DLG) will provide first-rate educational opportunities for elected officials. T2 has outlined the DLG requirements below for those elected officials needing GOLD hours. Those T2 approved courses are listed under the Local Officials Training Program.

  • The webinar must be live.
  • You must have your webcam on during the entire webinar.
  • You will only receive credit for the amount of time you are on the live webinar.

For a full list of guidelines, visit DLG's website at http://kydlgweb.ky.gov/.
We are offering many different dates and times to accommodate all schedules. All of the qualification trainings will require a computer along with access to a personal/work email for our learning management system (LMS). Some of these courses will be split between our live Zoom instructor-led platform and our self-paced LMS, Canvas.

These classes will fill up quick, click on a course below to register!
Pesticide
Continuing Education
This course will be set up as self-guided modules in Canvas. Once registered a participant will receive a confirmation letter with access to Canvas. Participants must have an account set up to access Canvas, each user must have their own email. Participants will need to complete all modules. Certificates will be emailed once completed. KYT2 will confirm and provide training hours to the Department of Agriculture. Canvas cannot be done in groups, each participant will have to register independently and complete the training, and knowledge checks independently. No credit will be given for shared work.
Six hours of online, independent training completed in Canvas. Participants can register at anytime during the week but must complete the course by 5 p.m. Friday of the same week. If the course work is not completed within the week, the participant will be considered a No Show and forfeit the course.
View the course structure here
Due to your comments, we have changed some of our online courses so that no pre-work is required.
Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (KEPSC)
KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors is required for state and federally funded projects in Kentucky. The course focuses on linear projects such as highway construction.
Work Zone
Traffic Control Qualification Training Program
*This is also a required course for the
Road Scholars program.
View the course structure here
Due to your comments, we have changed some of our online courses so that no pre-work is required.
Grade & Drain Qualification

These course will be set up as self-guided modules in Canvas. Once registered a participant will receive a confirmation letter with access to Canvas. Participants must have an account set up to access Canvas, each user must have their own email. Participants will need to complete all modules and the two hour exam. Results will be mailed out two weeks after the course. Canvas cannot be done in groups, each participant will have to register independently and complete the training, knowledge checks, and test independently. No credit will be given for shared work.
Six hours of online, independent training completed in Canvas. Participants can register at anytime during the week but must complete the course and exam by 5 p.m. Friday of the same week. If the test or course work is not completed within the week, the participant will be considered a No Show and forfeit the course.
KTC Director Joe Crabtree Retiring
Dr. Crabtree will retire March 1 after serving as Kentucky Transportation Center Director since 2010.
Joe Crabtree, director of the Kentucky Transportation Center at the University of Kentucky, will retire on March 1. Dr. Crabtree has served in that role since 2010. Doug Kreis, associate director of the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC), is serving as interim director.

A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Crabtree attended Bryan Station High School. As a senior, a classmate informed him of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s scholarship in Civil Engineering at UK. He applied and UK awarded him the scholarship. His student years brought about another important milestone: Dr. Crabtree began dating his future wife, Lisa. They grew up in the same church and were reacquainted when her family moved back to Lexington. Crabtree would go on to complete his bachelor’s degree and receive a National Science Foundation fellowship to attend graduate school. The Transportation Cabinet granted a leave of absence from the scholarship’s job commitment so that he could complete his master’s degree in one year. Crabtree began his transportation career in the Division of Research, working in the Traffic and Safety section.

When Governor John Y. Brown transferred the Kentucky Department of Transportation's research functions to UK in 1980, Crabtree became a UK employee and was released from his remaining scholarship obligation. Always up for a challenging opportunity to test his capabilities and limits, Crabtree sought out the Navy recruiter who had courted him as a student. The recruiter encouraged him to apply for the Nuclear Propulsion Program. Upon his acceptance, Crabtree reported to Officer Candidate School in February of 1983. He served as an officer in the United States Navy from 1983 to 1987.

After leaving the Navy, Crabtree went to work for Mobil Chemical Company in Illinois. Family roots in Kentucky—Lexington and Powell County—would lead him back to transportation, and back to the Kentucky Transportation Center in 1992. He enjoyed that first decade back at the Center—when KTC managed the Advantage I-75 Operational Test Project, created the Intelligent Transportation Systems research area and supported the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in many leading national initiatives. It was during this time that Crabtree earned his Ph.D. in civil engineering, which paved the way to eventually becoming the Center’s director.

In retirement, Crabtree plans to stay involved with KTC, assisting with research a few days a week.
 
The content for this article was provided by KTC.
LTAP Request for Technical Assistance
The Kentucky LTAP Center is dedicated to serving local transportation and public works agencies by providing a wide range of training and technical assistance. Please let us know how we can better serve you by completing the form below with your technical assistance request.