Missouri Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Missouri Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) presentation at the Blueprint for Safer Roadways Conference October 27, 2008

Missouri LTAP Located at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formally UMR). Serve local agencies (cities & counties) throughout the state. Provide training & resources at little to no cost.

What is LTAP? Directed by FHWA Office of Professional and Corporate Development 58 LTAP/TTAP Centers: –One in each state –One in Puerto Rico –Seven regional centers serving Tribal Councils of Government “Deliver Quality Services to Local Transportation Agencies”

The LTAP Mission LTAP's mission is to foster a surface transportation system that is: –Safe –Efficient –Environmentally Sound By improving the skills and increasing the knowledge of the transportation workforce and decision makers

All LTAP services are offered at little or no cost to municipalities & other local agencies!!

What can LTAP provide to local agencies & professionals? Training/Technical Assistance Technology Transfer Information Clearinghouse Cooperative Purchasing Program LTAP enables local counties, townships, cities & municipalities to improve their public works & roadway systems by supplying them with:

Training Low cost training, workshops, and conferences Popular workshops include: –Worker & workplace safety –Gravel Road Maintenance –Motor Grader Training –Snow and Ice Control –Work Zone Safety & Flagger Training Training can be tailored to meet an agency’s needs, and provided on site

Training Sessions Classes Trained in 2008: –Do’s & Don’ts of Chip Seal – Hannibal –Pavement Preventive Maintenance – Joplin –Pipe Culvert Installation & Maintenance – Jefferson City, Joplin, Maryland Heights –Rural Roadway Safety Assessment – Boone County –Tractor/Mower Operator Safety – Springfield, Maryland Heights –When to Upgrade an Aggregate Road – Joplin, St. Joseph –Worker Safety – Rolla –Work Zone Safety & Flagger Training – Bolivar, Rolla, Macon, New Madrid, Hannibal, Holden, St. Joseph, Joplin, Platte County, numerous locations in the St. Louis area

2007/2008 training Work Zone Safety & Flagger Training Hannibal, MoDOT District 3 office March 6, 2008 Motor Grader Training Audrian County Apr. 16, 2007 Road Safety Assessment Cole County Jul. 19, 2007

Training development Developed from previous LTAP course & MoDOT training Important because it is strongly recommended that local agencies have the training Work Zone Safety & Flagger Training Communication & Supervision Training Based on MDI courses & APWA session Future Training… Based on the needs of local agencies

Road Scholar A training recognition program to promote a skilled workforce. Safety Tool Kit A “train the trainer” program for safety workshops & tool box talks. Program development

“Show-Me” Road Scholar Program

Goal: To enhance the skills of all personnel involved in local agencies across the state. Objective: To provide development in creating qualified local transportation & public works personnel who are trained in the basic skills necessary for cost efficient delivery of transportation & public works services.

“Show-Me” Road Scholar Program Classes offered at least once every two years in multiple locations across the state Two separate professional levels: Road Scholar I & Road Scholar II Training conducted by instructors from LTAP, MoDOT, Linn State Technical College, APWA and other professional state organizations Recognition – certificates awarded at various conferences throughout the state

“Show-Me” Road Scholar Partners MO Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) MO Assoc. of Counties (MAC) MO Municipal League (MML) MO Assoc. of County Transportation Officials (MACTO) MO Chapter of the American Public Works Assoc. (APWA) MO Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) Linn State Technical College University of Missouri Extension Partnerships are important to ensure the success of the program.

Safety Tool Kit “Train the Trainers” workshops Tool box talks Laminated cards on various safety topics Posters, handouts, books, pamphlets Safety training classes part of Road Scholar Program

Technology Transfer & Information Clearinghouse Videos Free Publications Lending Library Web Site On-line registration Quarterly Newsletter

Missouri LTAP Advisory Committee 2 representatives from each MoDOT district Mix of MoDOT & non-MoDOT members Meet 2 times a year Last meeting was held March 20, 2008 Next meeting to be held November 5, 2008 Provide feedback & guidance

LTAP connections Serve on the MoDOT Blueprint Coalition Infrastructure subcommittee Serve on Meramec Regional Planning commission Participate in APWA Education committee Involved with MoDOT Safety Team

Contact Information: Heath Pickerill, Missouri Local Technical Assistance Program (MO LTAP) at Missouri University of Science & Technology Rolla, MO (573)

QUESTIONS??? We are here to serve the local agencies around the state. QUESTIONS???