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Kentucky Local Technical Assistance Program
May 5, 2026
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National Public Works Week | May 17–23, 2026
Communities across Kentucky and the nation will celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW), led by the American Public Works Association. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” highlights the essential role public works professionals play in supporting safe, connected, and thriving communities.
From roads and bridges to water and sewer systems, public works services form the foundation of everyday life. Celebrated since 1960, NPWW recognizes the dedication of these professionals while raising awareness of the critical infrastructure and services they provide.
We encourage agencies and partners to join the celebration by recognizing their teams and sharing the impact of public works in their communities.
More information and how you can get involved can be found at APWA's website: APWA NPWW 2026
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Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
Responder Training
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Join us on Wednesday, May 20 at the Hyatt Regency Lexington for Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training.
This FREE course brings together law enforcement, fire, EMS, towing/recovery, transportation, and other responders to learn safe, quick-clearance strategies that keep traffic moving and protect lives.
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LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Roads Scholar & Road Master Courses
Holiday Inn Express | Georgetown, KY
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Looking to advance your Roads Scholar or Road Master progress? Two upcoming courses in Georgetown have limited seats remaining and are filling quickly.
Both courses will be held at the Holiday Inn Express in Georgetown and offer valuable, practical training to help improve roadway performance, safety, and maintenance practices.
With only about 10 spots remaining in each course, now is the time to secure your seat.
| | 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.
May 20 - Safety Analysis Process (Required)
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.
| | The safety analysis process, as part of the FHWA Safety Toolkit, is a systemic process for identifying the factors that can contribute to crashes and implementing effective countermeasures. It is a best practice method that is flexible and can be used to fit your needs. | | |
Safety Analysis Process
(Required)
May 20, 2026
Register Today
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KTC Research:
Fiscal Year 2024 FHWA-536 Report for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Every other year, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that states submit a Local Highway Finance Report (FHWA-536) to the agency. This report summarizes data on local highway finances and is used by FHWA to evaluate relationships between and changes in revenues, expenditures and investment patterns, and financial trends. This report presents information submitted by Kentucky in its fiscal year (FY) 2024 FHWA-536. Total receipts from local, state, and federal sources used for road and street infrastructure equaled approximately $1.27 billion. Local sources of funding accounted for the largest share of total receipts (50%), followed by state government sources (41%), and the federal government (9%). Total expenditures amounted to $1.20 billion, while local government highway debt at the end of the year was approximately $2.36 billion.
Get the full Research Report contents.
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Click It or Ticket
May 11–31, 2026
The annual Click It or Ticket campaign returns this May, reminding drivers and passengers that seat belts save lives. Led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this national enforcement effort pairs high-visibility enforcement with a simple message: buckle up, every trip, every time.
The data makes it clear. In 2024, nearly 10,000 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts. Even more concerning, over half of those killed at night were unrestrained. Seat belt use remains one of the most effective ways to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on our roadways.
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Whether you’re driving across town or across the state, taking a few seconds to buckle up can make all the difference.
Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
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