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Missouri Local Technical Missouri Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)Assistance Program (LTAP)
presentation at the
Blueprint for Safer Roadways Conference
October 27, 2008
Missouri LTAPMissouri LTAPLocated 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
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 TrainingHannibal, MoDOT District 3 office
March 6, 2008
Motor Grader TrainingAudrian County
Apr. 16, 2007
Road Safety AssessmentCole 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 ScholarA training recognition program to promote a skilled workforce.
Safety Tool KitA “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
www.campus.mst.edu/moltap
• 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, pickeril@mst.edu
www.moltap.org
Missouri Local Technical Assistance Program (MO LTAP) at
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
(573)341-7200