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1 FHWA LTAP/TTAP Update Technology Partnerships Programs 2011 LTAP/TTAP National Conference: Boston, MA

2 Session Overview Highlight program successes and upcoming initiatives Preview program direction going forward Discuss the LTAP/TTAP strategic focus on safety Provide the FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse overview

3 OTS Technology Partnerships Program Full program team in place Jeff Zaharewicz – LTAP/TTAP Program Manager Cameron Ishaq – 50% of time now safety Fawn Thompson – Focus on TTAP, also TTAP AOTR Mark Sandifer – T² Coordinator, ASAP funding Clark Martin – Workforce, legislation, program expertise

4 Program Strategic View Reaching new heights as a program EDC Safety Emerging challenge – LPA?? Knowledge sharing ASAP Projects Peak training output

5 An EDC Challenge from The Administrator FHWA needs to expand its reach to the locals: Vision – 3-4 pilots, day-long, web-based/in-person nationwide training sessions on “Shortening Project Delivery” topics Partners – FHWA (HQ and Divisions), State DOTs, APWA and NACE LTAP/TTAP Role – provide logistics; convene, promote and market the training

6 An EDC Challenge from The Administrator Importance and benefits to the Centers and Program: LTAP/TTAP is now recognized as the “go to” community responding to national and local need Supports LTAP/TTAP mission and promotes our value Builds LTAP/TTAP knowledge base Strengthens relationships with partners

7 We need your feedback… How can we meet this challenge? What do you need from FHWA to continue your role in EDC implementation? What EDC success stories and best practices can LTAP/TTAP share with FHWA? How many LTAP/TTAPs are on the EDC State Implementation Teams? What barriers have you encountered that keep you from the table?

8 Into the Future…We Need: Your leadership Commitment to make a difference Collaborative partnerships for success

9 FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse

10 Five Years of Knowledge Management *2011 data through second quarter; estimated year-end totals indicated

11 Five Years of Knowledge Management *2011 data through second quarter; estimated year-end totals indicated

12 Five Years of Knowledge Management *2011 data through second quarter; estimated year-end totals indicated

13 Growing Use of Multimedia Discussion Forums Podcasts Conference Recordings

14 National Library: What We Heard What does it look like? What are its functions? Who does it serve? What types of materials should it have?

15 Recommendations to FHWA Support for national library initiative Multi-phased implementation and approach Comprehensive online format Interactive aspects of materials Copyright and licensing research Additional research/white paper and cost study

16 2011 Highlights

17 2011 Program Review Strategic focus on local roadway safety launched Active partner in EDC -- leveraged from our participation in EDC summit meetings LPA effort across the country increased Focus on technology transfer Knowledge sharing culture among Centers expanded TTAP strategic initiative advanced

18 2011 Successes Centers helped to make EDC a success for locals: Received highest praise from FHWA for coordinating the EDC Summits A key partner in the State-based Implementation Teams Leveraged the knowledge gained to help local agencies, most notably in Safety Edge and Warm Mix Asphalt Not done yet… More Centers are engaged in LPA issues with local agencies Approximately half working with their state Training tools coming in the fall Centers continue to embrace knowledge sharing Nearly 300 Seminar Room sessions since 2009 Close to 3,000 records added to the Resource Database

19 TTAP Strategic Initiative Continued focus on increased communication, coordination and collaboration with key partners: Additional opportunities to collaborate with FLH Coordinating Tribal Safety Summits / Tribal Safety Plans Working collectively to increase development of tribal materials Development of Web Based training Potential redevelopment of existing workshops Increased communication and coordination with BIA Regional Meeting Participation Participation in planning of NTTC

20 TTAP Strategic Initiative Continued focus on key partner communication, coordination and collaboration: Additional opportunities to collaborate with FLH Coordinating Tribal Safety Summits / Tribal Safety Plans Working collectively to increase development of tribal materials Development of Web Based training Potential redevelopment of existing workshops Increased communication and coordination with BIA Regional Meeting Participation Participation in planning of NTTC Extended focus to increase LTAP/TTAP cooperation: Continued interest to expand interaction with LTAP Centers on topics of mutual interest ND LTAP / NP TTAP leading effort to develop Tribal Awareness Training for State and Local Partners

21 Strategic Focus on Safety Coordinated, collaborative effort between NLTAPA, FHWA and LTAP/TTAP Centers to increase roadway safety activities across the local roads community FHWA responsibilities Build and maintain a tool kit of road safety resources for Centers Support NLTAPA to manage and grow external road safety partnerships Support Centers as they implement road safety actions FHWA role to lead outreach to critical stakeholders within FHWA for tool kit development FHWA Resource Center via the Safety TST FHWA Office of Safety via the Local and Rural Road COWG FHWA NHI via OTS team partnership for training elements Built new PAR and CAR forms to capture data on roadway safety efforts

22 Strategic Focus on Safety What does this mean for LTAP/TTAP Centers? Adopt the focused approach on safety Select activities from the menu of safety initiatives – or offer additional activities – for action in 2011 and beyond Integrate efforts into Center work plans Assess the effectiveness of these efforts annually Add new safety work plan items each year as necessary

23 2012 Preview

24 Outlook for 2012… Safety web page at www.ltap.org/safety – expected late Summer 2011www.ltap.org/safety New LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse contract – expected August 2011 New resources and knowledge sharing from our FHWA partners (NHI, Resource Center, Office of Safety) Assistance in implementing EDC technologies to local agencies Deeper PAR analysis for trends, needs – Spring 2012 Support LPA assistance Improved synergy between LTAP, TTAP, FHWA HQ, RC TSTs, NHI, FLH, BIA…

25 LTAP and TTAP Collaboration Goals to Enhance LTAP/TTAP Cooperation TTAP Increase LTAP awareness of tribal governments that function within state and how they work Increased participation in other Regional Meetings LTAP Increase understanding of how TTAP functions and challenges in Indian Country Develop process to inform TTAPs of what regional LTAPs offer

26 LTAP and TTAP Collaboration TTAP & LTAP Increase familiarity with each others programs Notify tribes that LTAP services are available to them TPP Deliver message that LTAPs can provide service to Tribal Community Increase discussion on Cooperation Develop a LTAP TTAP Cooperation Pilot Goals to Enhance LTAP/TTAP Cooperation

27 Questions, Comments, Feedback… Mike Burk PE Director, TPP (703) 235-0530 mike.burk@dot.gov Jeff Zaharewicz LTAP/TTAP Program Manager (703) 235-0991 jeffrey.zaharewicz@dot.gov Alison Premo Black VP Policy, ARTBA (202) 289 4434 ablack@artba.org

28 Thank You, Boston!


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