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Kentucky Local Technical Assistance Program - October 4th, 2022

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New Complete Streets, Roads, and Highways Manual From KYTC

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has recently issued an Official Order from the Secretary of Transportation for a Complete Streets, Roads, and Highways Policy. In addition, the KYTC Complete Streets, Roads, and Highways Manual has been released. This policy and manual updates and replaces the KYTC 2002 Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel Demand Policy which provided guidance for KY’s bike and pedestrian infrastructure.


Complete Streets are an evolution of the way streets and highways address the transportation needs of the communities they serve, shifting from a motor vehicle-centric transportation system to a new, holistic approach for building a network that supports the needs of all users. Complete Streets are for every community, from the small towns and communities that are the fabric of rural Kentucky to the densest urban core.

They provide safe transportation choices within the context of the surrounding area. Complete Streets in the Commonwealth of Kentucky prioritize safe, connected, comfortable, equitable, and accessible transportation networks that provide people with the freedom to travel to the places they want to go and allow for the transport of goods and services. Beyond transportation, Complete Streets also provide opportunities for art, commerce, community events, and other gathering spaces.


The new KYTC Complete Streets, Roads, and Highways Manual supports and guides planning and engineering practitioners, transportation agencies, and local communities with the development of Complete Streets throughout the Kentucky transportation network. The Manual offers guidance, recommendations, and resources for the consideration of Complete Streets in all transportation projects as a tool to promote safety for all users as part of an equitable transportation network.


The Manual provides flexible Complete Streets guidance and recommendations, which may be modified and implemented based on location-specific context with prevailing planning and engineering judgment.


For more information on the manual and how to get a copy, click HERE.


Keith Lovan, KYTC

keith.lovan@ky.gov


Developing Leadership Skills

October 19

Online Training

By exploring different leadership styles and schools of thought, this course breaks down the skills and abilities of leaders and how to develop them.


With discussions on directive and relationship behavior, managerial styles, and communication tips, participants will be better prepared for leadership positions and roles.

Work Zone Technician Qualification

October 26

Hilton Garden Inn, Georgetown, KY

This course is intended for individuals working for governmental agencies, utilities, and private highway industry who place, monitor, and maintain traffic control devices on public roadways in Kentucky.


Included in the curriculum are concepts, techniques, and practices in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. Tort liability and risk management are discussed, as well as recognition and identification of deficiencies during the course of a construction or maintenance project.


Individuals seeking qualification as Work Zone Traffic Control Technicians are encouraged to take the Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger Course prior

to taking this course.

APWA Conference

October 6 - 7

Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY


Join us for the APWA KY Chapter Conference taking place October 5-7, in Lexington, KY. This year’s theme is “Women in Public Works”.


This conference will consist of a meet and greet Wednesday night with general session beginning on Thursday morning. 


General session will take place all day Thursday and conclude at Noon on Friday.


The award luncheon will take place on Thursday afternoon. 


During the conference you will have the opportunity to network with sponsors and exhibitors, view equipment displays, and hear from over ten different speakers.


Session topics include the latest information and innovations in public works. There will also be door prizes drawings on Friday!


For additional information,

contact Megan Martin at megan.perrin@uky.edu

or by phone at 859-257-7405.

RSRM Graduation Ceremonies 

The Roads Scholar and Road Master Graduations are quickly approaching!


Register HERE.


If you believe you are graduating and have not received a letter saying you are, please contact Megan Martinmegan.perrin@uky.edu

Webinar Wednesday - October

Chainsaw Safety

 

October 12

9am - 10am EST

Chainsaws are widely used throughout the world. They’re used in variety of industries such as commercial, residential, arborist, road maintenance, property maintenance, ground operations, and bucket truck operations. Chainsaws can be very useful, but it important to remember they can also be very dangerous.


Every year, numerous chainsaw operators and bystanders are seriously injured and killed due to chainsaw accidents. A large majority of these statistics could have been prevented by learning and practicing proper chainsaw safety.


During this presentation, we will discuss chainsaw maintenance procedures, how to select and properly use personal protective equipment, and how to safely operate the chainsaw to reduce the risk of injury.

Webinar Wednesday - November

Developing and Updating ADA Transition Plans


November 9

9am - 10am EST


This webinar will discuss best practices for developing and updating ADA Transition Plans. ADA Transition Plans: A Requirement for All Public Entities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination against

people who have disabilities.


Title II of the Act addresses how to make public services and public transportation accessible to people with disabilities.


Under the ADA, designing and constructing facilities for public use which are inaccessible to people with disabilities constitutes discrimination.


The Act covers all facilities built before and after 1990. To develop ADA-compliant accessibility plans, state and local governments, public entities, and agencies must self-evaluate their facilities.


These evaluations are used to determine if facilities meet ADA accessibility requirements.


Speaker Jeff Jasper is a graduate from the University of Kentucky with

a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering and from Kentucky State University with a Master’s in Public Administration. 


He became a Professional Engineer in 1997. In 2013 Jeff retired from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) where he had worked for 24 years. Jeff finished his career at KYTC as the Director of Highway Design. 


He now serves as a Research Engineer and Trainer for the University of Kentucky Transportation Center.

KACERS Lunch and Learn &

Membership Meeting

October 20

Elizabethtown, KY


KACERS if offering a free Lunch and Learn on October 20 at 11:30am in Elizabethtown. This meeting will provide professional development hours and networking opportunities.


Join us as we hear from Nick Cammack of Contech Engineered Solutions followed by a short KACERS membership meeting. Lunch to be provided.


If you have any questions, please contact secretary Megan Martin

at megan.perrin@uky.edu or

by phone at 859-257-7405.

KACERS is the Kentucky Association of County Engineers and Road Supervisors. KACERS is a branch of the National Association of County Engineers (NACE).


The purpose of KACERS is to facilitate communication and coordination among association members and with other government, academic, and private institutions, by providing a forum for training, exchanging ideas and trading information.


The primary objective is to help advance members through training and networking.



Pesticide Continuing Education Training

October 4

General Butler State Park, Kentucky


October 11

Holiday Inn Express, Somerset, KY


October 17-21

Canvas

This workshop is for individuals who are currently licensed and need continuing education hours to maintain their applicator license. This workshop provides three general hours and one specific hour in categories 3, 5, 6, 8, and 18.


Individuals may only attend the workshop one time for credit. This course is offered in person or online. The online course is set up as self-guided modules in Canvas. Those taking the course online will work independently to complete the course.


Participants must complete all modules and knowledge check quizzes within the week. No credit will be given for shared work. KYT2 will confirm and provide training hours to the Department of Agriculture.

KTC Research:

Combining Behavioral and Engineering Approaches to Prevent Highway Fatalities

Traditional, single-discipline highway safety approaches can be augmented through multidisciplinary approaches that consider both engineering and behavioral interventions (e.g., education, enforcement, public outreach campaigns).


This research report proposes and demonstrates methods for unpacking the influence of behavioral-related factors on crash occurrences and outcomes. 

The primary focus is on behaviors targeted in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan — aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and driving without proper restraint (i.e., seatbelts). Based on application of these methods, the report highlights areas and highway corridors in Kentucky where behavioral-related crashes have been most common.


Practitioners can use methods presented in the report to locate areas where behavioral-related crashes are problematic and based on this knowledge design behavioral modification strategies and countermeasures which focus on at-risk populations.


Click HERE to read more about

how KTC Research has helped

prevent highway fatalities.

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Road Safety Champion 

Local Road Safety Plans


October 26

9:00am -11:00am EST


Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for free webinars that will cover job-specific information as well as general safety topics.


Road Safety Champions focus on doing their job safely, and we will provide you the tools to feel confident in promoting safety in any workplace. With diverse courses in maintenance, construction, engineering, and more, you will find one or many opportunities to learn.


Complete the program requirements and you can earn a Road Safety Champion certificate.

Learn more about keeping Kentuckians safe on our roadways.


Local Road Safety Plans (LRSPs) are a proven countermeasure that can be used to identify, evaluate and prioritize safety countermeasures on Kentucky’s roadways by directing strategic improvement projects and everyday maintenance activities. 


The Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) offers a framework for building consensus and helps communities take a proactive stance in reducing and preventing local road fatalities and injuries.


This course discusses Kentucky’s process that has been developed for preparing a LRSP, identifying road needs, and collaborating with local and state agencies to execute the plan.

Webinar Wednesday - Pesticide Safety

Are you curious about Pesticide Safety but missed our Webinar Wednesday? It’s available on our YouTube channel.


Speaker Ricardo Bessin talks about Pesticide Safety including core competencies of safety, storage and transport of pesticides. 


Dr. Bessin has worked at the University of Kentucky since 1991 and has had responsibilities including insect management on field and specialty crops, and greenhouses.

Last KEPSC Inspector

Qualification for the year

October 18-19

8:00am-noon each day


Online Training

Don’t miss the last KEPSC Inspector Qualification for the year.

 

The KEPSC Inspector Qualification course is designed to help participants meet regulations set forth in KYR10 Permit for Construction. This training is invaluable to public works employees, contractors and inspectors throughout the Commonwealth, since Qualified Inspectors are required for a project to receive the Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) General Permit issued by the Kentucky Division of Water.

The latest SUMMER LINK edition is here! 

To sign up to receive a hard copy in the mail, email Brittany.Cloyd@uky.edu.

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