November 2019

2019 Roads Scholar & Road Master Graduation Ceremonies The Technology Transfer Program at the Kentucky Transportation Center is proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates. Announcement letters and registration forms are being mailed out this week. Graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the dates listed below: December 3rd - Local and State Governments within Districts 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Prestonsburg December 4th - Local and State Governments within Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7 Embassy Suites Lexington December 5th - Local and State Governments within Districts 1, 2 & 3 Rough River State Resort Park Falls of Rough

Are you graduating from RSRM this year? If you believe so and have any questions, please contact Becky Boston at [email protected] or 859-257-4509

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week November 3-10, 2019 The NSF campaign goal is to reduce the number of drivers who elect to drive while sleep deprived. Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually. These fall asleep crashes are often caused by voluntarily not getting the sleep you need. Millions of Americans also experience excessive sleepiness as a result of sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy. NSF encourages everyone to prioritize sleep and drive when alert and refreshed. For more information, please visit https://drowsydriving.org/

45th Annual KACo Conference & Exposition Martha Horseman, Program Manager; Joe Martin, Marketing & Publications Manager; Megan Martin, Training Manager; and our Safety Circuit Rider Jeffrey Hackbart exhibited at the Kentucky Association of Counties Conference & Exposition in Louisville a couple of weeks ago.  The KACo Annual Conference & Exposition provides an opportunity for members to attend educational workshops, view an exhibit hall of more than one hundred booths, and meet and build relationships with county elected officials, state leaders and business people from across the state. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and we look forward to working with you throughout the year. 

Megan and Joe were all smiles at the expo as participants started to make their way to the booths. Jeff Botts, Magistrate of Barren County is discussing the upcoming road improvements that our Safety Circuit Rider Jeffrey Hackbart will be implementing.

2020 Training Calendar is Coming Soon! The 2020 Training Calendar will be mailed the week of December 3. Please look for your copy in the mail. If you are not on our mail list to receive the calendar, contact Michele Baker at  [email protected]  or 800-432-0719 to be added to our list.

Traffic Incident Management (TIM) National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week November 10-16, 2019 TRAFFIC EMERGENCY ACTIONS MATTER Be part of the TEAM! Incident response is always on our minds. Every minute of every day emergency responders across the country work to help save lives at the scene of traffic incidents. Too many are struck on scene. Too many die. The goal of National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week is, for the fourth year, to reach out to every responder, and to every driver, and to every passenger, to make it more clear that every person has a role to play. Join us for a 4-hour training session where traffic incident management professionals come together to raise awareness of the dangers emergency responders face during traffic incidents. The following topics will be discussed: Safe, Quick Clearance Notification and Scene Size-Up Safe Vehicle Positioning Scene Safety and Zero Buffer Command Responsibilities Traffic Management Date November 13, 2019 Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location Jessamine County Fire District 1310 S. Main St. Nicholasville, KY 40356 

Don't Miss This FREE Training For Local Government Agencies

The Safety Improvements for Rural Roads course is designed for local governments to reduce roadway departures and fatalities. The program is a two-day training event which includes seven of the FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures and a review of Kentucky's Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The following additional topics will also be addressed: High Friction Surface Treatments, Shoulder Maintenance and Shoulder Drop Off, Signs Supports, and Guardrails. Dates December 11 & 12 - James E. Bruce, Hopkinsville February 4 & 5 - Red Lion Inn, Elizabethtown February 11 & 12 - Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg This training is provided FREE to local governments through the Accelerating Safety Activities Program (ASAP). Space is limited so register early. DLG Training Hours This two-day training is worth 9.75 DLG hours. If you are interested in learning more about this class visit our website below, or contact Megan Martin at [email protected]  or 800-432-0719.

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Be sure to register today and claim your spot before they fill up! Kentucky Erosion Prevention Sediment Control (KEPSC) for Roadway Inspectors Qualify erosion and sediment control inspectors for roadway projects as required by Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, published by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. Qualification is valid three years from the date listed on the wallet card. REGISTER HERE

Pesticide Continuing Education Any person handling, applying or supervising the use of pesticides as part of that person’s job must be certified and licensed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Non-commercial pesticide applicators must complete twelve hours of training over a three-year period to remain certified. Our workshops offer four hours of continuing education. Don’t let your Pesticide license expire! If you are currently licensed and need credit in order to keep your applicator's license, sign up for our Continuing Education Training workshop! We have six classes coming up in September! Category 3, 5, 6, 8, and 18 Continuing Education Training This workshop is for those individuals who are currently licensed and who need continuing education credit in order to keep their applicator’s license. November 13 - Blue Licks State Resort Park, Carlisle 20, 21 - Barren River State Resort Park, Lucas December 03, 04, 05 - Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg 11, 12 - Fairfield Inn North, Lexington REGISTER

Basics of Public Involvement in Transportation Decision Making Basics of Public Involvement in Transportation Decision Making is a 4-hour Web-based Training (WBT) course offered by National Highway Institute, the authoritative source in transportation training. In this course, participants will discover the importance of public involvement in transportation decision making and become familiar with the broad range of strategies and techniques transportation practitioners can use to identify and engage the public in a meaningful way. For more information and to register, please visit NHI - WBT

Upcoming Workshops November 13 - KEPSC Inspector Requalification AM & PM, Barren River State Resort Park, Lucas 13 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Blue Licks State Resort Park, Carlisle 14 - KEPSC Inspector Qualification, Barren River State Resort Park, Lucas 19 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Barren River State Resort Park, Lucas 20 - KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade 20 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Barren River State Resort Park, Lucas 21 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Barren River State Resort Park, Lucas 21 - KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors, Blue Licks State Resort Park, Carlisle December 03 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg 04 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg 05 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg 06 - SPT/SMDT Requalification Exam, Frankfort Testing Lab 10 - KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors, Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz 11 - Pesticide Continuing Education, Fairfield Inn North, Lexington 11 - KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors, Barren River State Resort Park, Lucas 12 - Safety Improvements for Rural Roads, James E. Bruce, Hopkinsville 12 - KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors, Hilton Garden Inn Northeast, Louisville To see a full list of classes or to register for a class online, visit the Event Calendar online.

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