KentuckyTransportation

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A Technology TransferNewsletter for Local

Transportation Agencies

Vol. 23, No. 4Winter 2007/2008

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New Work Zone Traffic Control Qualification CoursesFlagger, Technician and Supervisor

Honoring our Graduates

state in December 2007. This is an all time record in the nineteen-year history of the program and a 33% increase over the 2006 graduating class. This year’s series boasted 238 Roads Scholars and 142 Road Masters completing the training. Ninety-seven graduates were recognized at Lake Barkley State Park on December 5th, ninety-nine at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on December 6th, and another 184 in Erlanger on December 13th.

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is a growing roadway safety concern throughout the United States. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently issued a policy and procedure for safe mobility through work zones with a primary goal of reducing crashes and injuries in and around highway

work zones, as well as providing a safe and efficient environment for workers. Nationally,

the Federal Highway Administration has renewed attention to this need by making changes to the regulations which govern work zone safety. With

Register online www.kyt2.com

2007 Record Setting Year for Roads

Scholar & Road Master Graduations

Kentucky crash statistics show an average of about 642 collisions and four

fatalities annually are occurring in construction and

maintenance work zones. --KTC Evaluation of Work Zone Safety Operations

and Issues, KTC-06-08/SPR287-05-1F A

W ith a nearly 40% increase in work zone fatalities between 1997 and 2005, work zone safety

record 380 individuals were honored as Roads Scholars and Road Masters at graduation ceremonies across the

Graduates from Regions 8, 10, 11 and 12 enjoy the Graduation Luncheon at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on December 6, 2007.

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Numerous state and local officials attended the ceremonies in support of graduates from their areas. Whitley County Judge/Executive Pat White, Jr., was in attendance at Cumberland Falls as Whitley County Road Department Supervisor Jerry Davis received both his Roads Scholar and Road Master designations. “We’re proud of Jerry. He’s the first person with Whitley County to finish the program,” remarked Judge White, “I would encourage anyone interested to participate. We’re doing quite a few pavement projects and have two bridge projects we’re planning in the near future. Snow and ice removal is a priority for us right now,” Judge White added. State Senators Richard “Dick” Roeding (Legislative District 11) and Jack Westwood (Legislative District 23) both attended the ceremonies held in Erlanger in support of area graduates. “I was taken aback by the genuine constructive attitude of all the Scholars, both young and senior,” commented Senator Roeding, “These employees are working to make themselves and their work better for the Commonwealth. These people are really interested in building and making our roads, not only better but safer in Kentucky. This program has to motivate...employees to not only progress, but to work harder.” State Senator Jack Westwood was also impressed with this year’s graduates. “I’m very proud of the folks...,” Senator Westwood

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stated, “these guys and gals put their safety on the line every day in their work on Kentucky’s roadways. I appreciate the dedication they have shown in obtaining additional training. It shows a tremendous amount of effort to pursue it. I was particularly impressed with the number of individuals who not only achieved their Roads Scholar Training this year; but also completed both programs, and received their Road Master as well.” About the Program The Roads Scholar/Road Master Training Programs consist of nine and seven full-day courses, respectively. The combined programs total 96 training hours. This year’s graduates join 1,436 Roads Scholars and 893 Road Masters who have completed the programs since inception. Ninety-five individuals completed both programs within the 2007 training year. The Roads Scholar and Road Master Programs are invaluable to preparing and protecting communities throughout the

Senator Richard Roeding welcomed 2007 Roads Scholar and Road Master Graduates.

Senator Jack Westwood commended the graduates for their achievements.

Whitley County Judge/Executive Pat White, Jr., congratulates Jerry Davis, Whitley County Road Supervisor, for receiving his Roads Scholar and Road Master awards at Cumberland Falls.

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ROADS SCHOLARS

Local Government

Derek Cobb Boone CountyAdam Engles Boone County Kevin Peach Boone County Jerry Allender Campbell CountyRobert Bowlds Campbell County John Schweitzer Campbell CountyBrent Brawner City of Bowling GreenRyan Johnson City of Bowling Green Rickey Jones City of Bowling Green Jason Smith City of Bowling GreenTim Aubrey City of Florence Ben Horgan City of FlorenceChristopher Knapmeyer City of Florence Mike Knotts City of FlorenceDan Marsh City of Florence Matt Miller City of FlorenceJim Perkins City of Frankfort Eddie Wiley City of FrankfortMichael Brewster City of Franklin Joey Kendall City of FranklinJosh London City of Franklin Jason May City of FranklinRandy Moore City of Franklin Kent Perry City of FranklinJason Cocagne City of Ft. Thomas Ronald Dill City of Ft. Thomas

Commonwealth. They were established in order to provide basic knowledge for those working, or wanting to work, in highway maintenance. Graduates each year include individuals from local and state transportation agencies as well as private businesses. The 2008 Roads Scholar and Road Master course schedule is now available. For more information on upcoming courses see page 13 or visit us online at www.kyt2.com or call 800-432-0719.

Melvin Blanton City of Hopkinsville Mike Brewer City of HopkinsvilleJoey Dulin City of Hopkinsville Ricky Durham City of HopkinsvilleJeremy Gibbs City of Hopkinsville Sam Hall City of HopkinsvilleMichelle Hayes City of Hopkinsville Phylip Huddleston City of HopkinsvilleJames Jordan City of Hopkinsville Jeff Lancaster City of HopkinsvilleBill Mills City of Hopkinsville Danny Patterson City of HopkinsvilleTim Powell City of Hopkinsville James Simpson City of HopkinsvilleAdam West City of Hopkinsville Tom Bridewell City of NewportDanny McNew City of Newport Kevin Verax City of WilderJason Denniston Harrison County Victor Donohue Harrison CountyRaymond Godman Harrison County Rocky Kearns Harrison CountyLes Courtney Henderson County Darrell Cummings Henderson County Rick Buster Kenton CountyJamie Schierer Kenton County Harry Holtkamp Kenton CountyGlenn Thoerner Kenton County Wayne Appling Logan CountyPaul Lyne Logan County

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2007 RS/RM Graduates, continued on page 4

Join us in saluting this year’s Roads Scholar and Road Master graduating class:

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District 2

Eric Chambers Daviess County Kevin Edge Daviess County Greg Dant McLean CountyJimmie O’Neal McLean County Larry Craig Ohio County

District 3

Travis Allen Butler County Christopher Newton Butler CountyFreddie West Butler County Dorris Blick Logan County David Gilliam Logan CountyJill Compton Warren CountyBrian Hendrick Warren County Jeremy Hendrick Warren County Marcus Hill Warren CountyBrandon Keown Warren County William Phelps Warren CountyCathy Stone Warren CountyJames Wilson Warren County

District 4

Rondal Glenn Breckenridge County Ronnie Robinson Breckenridge County Kit Davis Hardin CountyJames Benningfield Hart CountyRobert Pennington Nelson County John Simpson Nelson County Kevin Terrell Nelson CountyCurt Cox Taylor County Rex Curtsinger Washington County

District 5

Greg Aldridge Jefferson County Wade Garvin Jefferson County

State Government

District 1

Michael Garland Calloway County James Johnson Fulton CountyPaul Jones Fulton County Jimmy Treas Graves CountyDavid Harris Livingston County Sammy Carroll Marshall CountyBrent Copeland Marshall County Jeff Henderson Marshall County Mitchell MooreMark Scheer McCracken County Robert Joyce Trigg County

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James Fackler Meade CountyJoseph Padgett Meade County Joseph Ray Meade County William Durham Oldham County John Hurley Oldham CountyJoe Kelley Oldham County Lance Lashley Oldham CountyTim Antrobus Pendleton CountyLeon Brunner Shelby County David Clemmons Shelby CountyKerry Harp Shelby County Eddie Hughes Shelby CountyKeith Long Shelby County Lynn Whisman Shelby CountyJimmy Chesser Spencer County William Goodwin Spencer CountyJerry Davis Whitley County Other Don Edwards Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission Jay Brock Northern KY University

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Timothy Asbell Oldham County Wilson Kennedy Oldham CountyMitchell Ingram Spencer County District 6

Adam Fox Boone County Keith Shields Boone County Joe Rodriguez Grant County Megan Rhoden Kenton County Frank Pryor Owen County Roy Smoot Owen County James Adams Pendleton County Kevin Colvin Pendleton County Josh Platt Pendleton County

District 7

Kevin Arnold Fayette County Charles Barnes Fayette CountyDarrell Barnett, Sr. Fayette County Bobby Bowman Fayette CountyRichard Caldwell Fayette County Jeremy Claunch Fayette CountyLarry Goode Fayette County Philip Howard Fayette CountyWayne Hull Fayette County Jackie Lamb Fayette County Kurt Lear Fayette CountyTravis Logue Fayette County James Lowry Fayette CountyDavid Maupin Fayette County Sylvester Mills Fayette CountyWalter Monroe Fayette County Charles Nichols Fayette CountyJames Taulbee Fayette County Tony Tillett Fayette CountyJonathan Troute Fayette CountyCharles Moore Montgomery County

District 8

Ashley Brackett Casey County Roy Brown Pulaski County Kenneth Cox Pulaski County Chris Golden Pulaski CountyVance Guthrie Pulaski County Rodney Haggard Pulaski CountyGlen Hughes Pulaski County Jason Hutchinson Pulaski County Curtis McKnight Pulaski CountyMichael Ryan Pulaski County Bobby Tarter Pulaski CountyChad Williams Pulaski County

District 9

Robert Hodge Bath County James Archer Boyd County Donald Fannin Boyd CountyJerry Huffman Boyd County Ronald Jackson Boyd CountyCedric Masterson Boyd County Bruce McKenzie Boyd CountyBilly Moore Boyd County Barry Dotson Carter CountySammy Felty Carter County Shannon Holdbrook Carter CountyClarence Steele Carter County Chris Campbell Fleming CountyJames Endicott Fleming County Harold Fannin Fleming CountyEddie Jolly Fleming County Dwayne Laney Fleming CountyDavid Lewis Fleming County Lonnie Rollins Fleming CountyMichael Sapp Fleming County Bruce Madden Greenup CountyCharles Kennard Lewis County Russell Polley Lewis CountyNick Clark Nicholas County

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James Kenney Nicholas CountyCharlie Mynhier Nicholas County Michael Sims Nicholas CountyWilliam Bradley Rowan County William Fisher Rowan CountyJeffery Howard Rowan County Livingston McCoy Rowan CountyClyde Thomas Rowan County

District 10

Larry Maggard Breathitt County Richard Mazurek Breathitt CountyBobby Price Breathitt CountyCharles Reynolds Breathitt County Eddie Rose Breathitt County Roy Ware Breathitt County Frank Cox Estill County William Rogers Estill CountyJeff Gabbard Lee County Keith Horn Lee CountyMatthew Allen Magoffin County Jason Combs Perry CountyJames Deaton Perry County Everett Feltner Perry CountyRandell Stamper Perry County Timothy Marsh Powell CountyOrival Wireman Powell County Kevin Patton Wolfe CountyV.D. Risner Wolfe County

District 11

Chris Collett Bell County Lloyd Heck Bell CountyShawn Hensley Bell County David Sproles Bell CountyEdward Brock Clay County Timothy Burns Clay CountyTimothy Gibbs Clay County Jerry Sams Clay CountyTammy Weaver Clay County

ROAD MASTERS

Local Government

Andrew Hanssen Boone County Jim Marksberry Boone CountyShane Sproles Boone County Shawn Cary City of Bowling GreenRickey Jones City of Bowling Green Peter Glenn City of FlorenceChristopher Knapmeyer City of Florence James Price City of LondonSteve Steele City of London Bernie Fiorelli City of LudlowBilly Giles Franklin County Joe Hutcherson Franklin CountyJason Denniston Harrison County Victor Donohue Harrison CountyRaymond Godman Harrison County Rocky Kearns Harrison County

Donald Arvin Harlan County James Ball Harlan CountyMichael Grubbs Harlan County Kevin Hayes Harlan CountyMichael Middleton Harlan County Johnny Bright Knox CountyWilliam Cornelius Knox County Silas Mills Knox CountyCarl Smith Laurel County Andrew Truty Laurel CountyRandy Collett Leslie County Kathy Mattingly Leslie CountyElizabeth Sizemore Leslie County Kenneth Angel Whitley CountyJoseph Bundy Whitley County Keith Rains Whitley County

District 12Martin Wright Pike County

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State Government District 1Donald Durst Calloway County Michael Garland Calloway CountyPaul Hester Calloway County Robert Rudolph Calloway CountyJimmy Treas Graves County David Harris Livingston County District 2Kenny Blackford McLean County

District 3Travis Allen Butler CountyChristopher Newton Butler County Freddie West Butler CountyDorris Blick Logan County David Gilliam Logan CountyBrian Hendrick Warren County Jeremy Hendrick Warren CountyMarcus Hill Warren County Brandon Keown Warren County

Dennis Puffer Warren CountyJames Wilson Warren County

District 4 Rondal Glenn Breckenridge County Kit Davis Hardin County James Benningfield Hart CountyDebbie Thompson Larue County Timothy Embry Meade CountyKevin Terrell Nelson County Curt Cox Taylor County

District 5Landon Clark Franklin County Anita Fisher Henry CountyJonathan Donner Oldham County Andy Hall Oldham CountyWilson Kennedy Oldham County

District 6Adam Fox Boone County Keith Shields Boone County Gary Roaden Bracken CountyAlbert Fields Campbell County Jim Perry Gallatin CountyJerry Webster Gallatin County Joe Rodriguez Grant CountyFrank Pryor Owen County Roy Smoot Owen CountyKevin Wolfe Pendleton County

District 7Kevin Arnold Fayette County Charles Barnes Fayette County Darrell Barnett Fayette CountyRicky Bowles Fayette County Bobby Bowman Fayette CountyRichard Caldwell Fayette County Jeremy Claunch Fayette CountyDarryl Cole Fayette County

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Brett Finnell Kenton County Mark Kordenbrock Kenton CountyJames Phillips Nelson County John Hurley Oldham CountyDaniel Logan Owen County Tim Antrobus Pendleton CountyLawrence Blackaby Shelby County John Melton Shelby CountyJerry Davis Whitley County Other Tony Durham KYTC Dept. of Aviation Jay Brock Northern KY University

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TABLE 2. STATEWIDE RURAL CRASH RATES

BY HIGHWAY TYPE CLASSIFICATION (2002-2006)

2007 ROADS SCHOLAR AND ROAD MASTER GRADUATION HIGHLIGHTS!

City of Hopkinsville graduates pose following ceremonies held at Lake Barkley, December 5, 2007.

Before the Lake Barkley Ceremonies, from Logan County: left to right, Road Supervisor Paul Lyne ‘07 RS and Wayne Appling ‘07 RS KDOH - District 1 graduates were honored at Lake

Barkley on December 5, 2007.

We salute this year’s Roads Scholars and Road Masters with highlights from graduation ceremonies held at Lake Barkley (December 5th), Cumberland Falls (December 6th) and Erlanger (December 13th).

“I learned new technology on road building and road safety...

It’s good to keep updated on what state and locals are doing and

compare it to what we’re doing. It’s been very worthwhile.”

-- Logan Co. Road Supervisor Paul Lyne ‘07 RS KDOH - District 10 boasted a large group of

graduates at the ceremonies in Cumberland Falls on December 6, 2007.

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City of London: from left to right, Street Department Supervisor Henry Wayne Karr, James Price ‘07 RM, Steve Steele ‘07 RM, and Public Works Director Steve Edge.

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Graduates from the City of Ft. Thomas pose after the Erlanger Ceremonies: left to right, Jason Cocagne ‘07 RS and Ronald Dill ‘07 RS.

2007 ROADS SCHOLAR AND ROAD MASTER GRADUATION HIGHLIGHTS!

“The sign class was really good. I also liked the snow and ice removal.

They showed a video that helped explain a lot.”

Erlanger Ceremonies, head table: from left to right, Senator Dick Roeding, Senator Jack Westwood; KYTC Acting Executive Director for Systems Preservation and Operations Jeff Farmer; D6 Executive Director Tom Schomaker, and D9 Executive Director Katrina Bradley.

KDOH - District 11 graduates were honored at Cumberland Falls on December 6, 2007.

“I’ve learned a lot. The Snow & Ice Removal and Small Bridges classes were

all very educational. There are 13 of us all together. I’ve been with the County for 23 years.”

--Whitley Co. Road Supervisor Jerry Davis, ‘07 RS & RM

--KDOH District 7 - Wayne Hull, ‘07 RS & RM

Boone County officials and graduates pose following ceremonies held in Erlanger on December 13, 2007.

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Denzil Fannin Fayette CountyLarry Goode Fayette County Philip Howard Fayette CountyWayne Hull Fayette County Thomas Johnson Fayette CountyJackie Lamb Fayette CountyKurt Lear Fayette County Willie Lester Fayette CountyTravis Logue Fayette County James Lowry Fayette CountyDavid Maupin Fayette County Joe Maupin Fayette CountyRobert Mayes Fayette County Sylvester Mills Fayette CountyWalter Monroe Fayette County Charles Nichols Fayette CountyPaul Richardson Fayette County James Taulbee Fayette CountyTony Tillett Fayette County Jonathan Troute Fayette County Tim Wright Fayette CountyCharles Moore Montgomery County District 8Robert Hatfield McCreary County

District 9James Archer Boyd County Donald Fannin Boyd County Billy Moore Boyd CountyClarence Steele Carter County Chris Campbell Fleming County James Endicott Fleming County Harold Fannin Fleming County

District 10Josh Back Breathitt County Wilgus Conner Breathitt County Richard Mazurek Breathitt County Bobby Price Breathitt County Charles Reynolds Breathitt CountyCornelius Watkins Breathitt County

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Frank Cox Estill County William Rogers Estill CountyMatthew Allen Magoffin County Jason Combs Perry CountyJames Deaton Perry County Everett Feltner Perry County

District 11Chris Collett Bell County Lloyd Heck Bell CountyShawn Hensley Bell County David Sproles Bell CountyEdward Brock Clay County Timothy Burns Clay CountyTimothy Gibbs Clay County Jerry Sams Clay CountyCharles Walker Clay County Donald Arvin Harlan CountyMichael Grubbs Harlan County Kevin Hayes Harlan CountyMichael Middleton Harlan County Johnny Bright Knox CountyWilliam Cornelius Knox County Silas Mills Knox CountyCarl Smith Laurel County Andrew Truty Laurel CountyRandy Collett Leslie County Kathy Mattingly Leslie CountyElizabeth Sizemore Leslie County Kenneth Angel Whitley CountyJoseph Bundy Whitley County Keith Rains Whitley County

District 12Martin Wright Pike County

See pages 8 and 9 for highlights of the 2007 Roads Scholar and

Road Master Graduation Ceremonies.

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funding provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Technology Transfer Program has developed a series of courses aimed at qualifying workers under the Cabinet’s new policy. This series, known as the Work Zone Traffic Control Qualification Program, includes three courses: Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger; Work Zone Traffic Control Technician, and Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor. About the Courses The Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger Course is intended for individuals who perform flagging and temporary traffic control activities on Kentucky’s roadways. Individuals are encouraged to take this course before proceeding to the Traffic Control Technician and Supervisor Courses. Flagger Training covers:

Proper use of personal protective equipment Work zone components and types of operations Flagging procedures Proper and improper flagging operations Communicating with workers and the public Individuals performing flagging operations on any Kentucky roadway must be qualified and certified by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet every two years. The Work Zone Traffic Control Technician Course is intended for individuals working for governmental agencies, utilities, and private industry who place, monitor, and maintain traffic control devices on public roadways in Kentucky. The principal course text is the Manual on

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U.S. Work Zone Safety

Facts & Statistics Between 2001 and 2005, the number of persons killed in motor vehicle crashes in work zones has risen from 989 to 1,074 respectively (an average of 1,068 fatalities a year) 85% of those killed in a work zone are drivers or occupants More than 40,000 people are injured each year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones More than 2 times as many fatal work zone crashes occurred on weekdays as on weekends --FHWA, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and General Estimates System (GES), 2002 - 2005

Work Zone article, continued on page 15; Registration, back of this page

Source: KTC Evaluation of Work Zone Safety Operations and Issues, KTC-06-08/SPR287-05-1F

Construction ZoneYEAR Fatal Injury Total Fatal Injury Total Fatal Injury Total

2005 5 100 441 1 28 127 6 128 5712004 4 104 490 0 19 104 4 123 5942003 4 165 719 3 32 139 7 197 8582002 4 133 544 0 23 107 4 156 6512001 3 170 750 1 27 112 4 197 8622000 6 156 738 0 38 149 6 194 887

Total 26 828 3,682 5 167 738 31 995 4,432

TotalMaintenance/Utility ZoneConstruction/Maintenance Zone Crashes in Kentucky 2002-2005

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Work Zone Traffic Control Employee Qualification Program REGISTRATION

Basic Work Zone and Flagger Qualification Course (Fee: $75 for Local Government Employees; $85 for all others)

Local All Others Date Location $75 $85 February 19, 2008 Receptions Inc., Erlanger $75 $85 March 4, 2008 Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill $75 $85 March 26, 2008 Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown $75 $85 April 15, 2008 KY Dam Village State Resort Pk, Gilbertsville

Work Zone Traffic Control Technician Qualification Course (Fee: $150)

Date Location $150 January 29, 2008 Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade $150 February 14, 2008 Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg $150 February 20, 2008 Receptions Inc., Erlanger $150 February 27, 2008 Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green $150 March 5, 2008 Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill $150 March 18, 2008 KY Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville $150 March 27, 2008 Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown $150 April 3, 2008 Holiday Inn Express, London $150 April 10, 2008 Rough River State Resort Park, Falls of Rough $150 April 30, 2008 Center for Rural Development, Somerset $150 May 28, 2008 Four Points by Sheraton, Lexington

Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor Qualification Course (Fee: $150)

Date Location $150 February 28, 2008 Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green $150 March 6, 2008 Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill $150 May 1, 2008 Center for Rural Development, Somerset $150 May 15, 2008 KY Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville $150 May 29, 2008 Four Points by Sheraton, Lexington

The registration fee covers materials, lunch and refreshments. Payment is due in advance. (District KDOH and Central Office employees must have approval from the Division Director.)

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Register by: Fax: 859-257-1061 Phone: 1-800-432-0719 or 859-257-7364 E-mail: nworthy@engr.uky.edu Website: www.kyt2.com Mail: University of Kentucky

Kentucky Transportation Center, Attn: Nicole Worthy 176 Raymond Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0281

Register online www.kyt2.com

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TRAINING CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2008 - MARCH 2008

* Indicates Roads Scholar course # Indicates Road Master course **Indicates Central Standard Time Zone February5 Developing Leadership Skills ............................................................Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown#6 KEPSC Introductory Course ............................................................Madisonville Country Club7 KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing .....................Madisonville Country Club7 Pesticide Training & Testing - Category 6 .......................................Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park12 Communications II .............................................................................Executive Inn, Louisville#12 Pesticide Training & Testing - Category 6 .......................................Ramada Inn & Convention Center, Lexington14 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Jenny Wiley State Resort Park19 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger ...............................Receptions, Inc., Erlanger*20 KEPSC Introductory Course ............................................................Receptions, Inc., Erlanger20 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Receptions, Inc., Erlanger21 Drainage: The Key to Roads that Last ............................................Executive Inn Rivermont, Owensboro***21 KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing .....................Receptions, Inc., Erlanger21 Pesticide Training & Testing - Category 6 .......................................Barren River Lake State Resort Park**26 Pesticide Training & Testing - Category 6 .......................................Cumberland Falls State Resort Park27 Roadside/Vegetation Management ..................................................Cumberland Falls State Resort Park#27 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green**28 Work Zone Supervisor Qualification ...............................................Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green**

March4-7 Asphalt Training/Qualification .........................................................Frankfort Testing Lab4 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger ...............................Carter Caves State Resort Park*4 Managing People I ...............................................................................Executive West, Louisville*5 KEPSC Introductory Course ............................................................Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown5 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Carter Caves State Resort Park6 Construction of Concrete Pavements ..............................................Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park*6 KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing .....................Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown6 Work Zone Supervisor Qualification ...............................................Carter Caves State Resort Park11 Asphalt Field Technician Training ....................................................Kentucky Transportation Cabinet11 Computer Familiarization ..................................................................Bluegrass Community and Technical College#12 Asphalt Field Technician Training ....................................................Kentucky Transportation Cabinet12 Computer Familiarization ..................................................................Bluegrass Community and Technical College#18 Snow & Ice Removal ..........................................................................Natural Bridge State Resort Park#18 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park**20 Communications I ...............................................................................Holiday Inn North, Lexington*25-28 Asphalt Training/Qualification .........................................................Frankfort Testing Lab25 Traffic Management Through Signals, Signs & Markings ............Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park***26 Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger ...............................Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown*27 Erosion and Sediment Control .........................................................Barren River Lake State Resort Park#**28 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown

To register for a class contact Nicole Worthy (nworthy@engr.uky.edu) at 1-800-432-0719 or 859-257-7364. Contact Martha Horseman, Training Manager, (mhorseman@engr.uky.edu) or 859-257-4531 with questions concerning the training programs.

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PublicationsTE228.D44 2003 Defensive Flagging: A Survivor’s GuideTE228.K4 2002 Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones (Also available online or for sale: http://www.kyt2.com/publications.htm )

FHWA-HOP-05-066 Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plans for Work Zones

FHWA-HOP-05-068 Work Zone Impacts Assessment: An Approach to Assess and Manage Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts of Road ProjectsFHWA-HOP-05-067 Work Zone Public Information and Outreach Strategies

CLRP-99-4 (2002) Work Zone Traffic Control for Local Roads

CDs, DVDs & Videos AV-CD308 (2002) Basic Traffic Control for Short Duration Activities: A Modular CourseAV-VD033 (DVD) Defensive Flagging: A Survivor’s Guide (17 min.) Describes the equipment needed and the proper flagging procedures.

Materials on Work ZoneTraffic Control Topics:

AT THE LIBRARYCheck out your world

Laura Whayne, Librarian800-432-0719 or 859-257-2155

E-mail: lwhayne@engr.uky.eduFax: 859-257-1815

AV-V750 (VHS) Mobile Work Zone Operations (13 min.) Planning and setting up for a mobile work

zone are covered.AV-V946 (VHS) Work Zone Safety for Construction and Utility Employees (21 min.) Covers safe practices for construction and utility workers in work zones.AV-CD312 (2003) Work

Zone Safety: Beyond Cones and Barrels (APWA Click, Listen & Learn)AV-V962 (VHS) Work Zone Tort Liability (13 min.) Shows how a road agency may be held liable for improper set up and control of a work zone.

Internet Sites:National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghousehttp://wzsafety.tamu.edu/.DOT FHWA Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program:http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/index.asp.

Alabama Technology Transfer (T2) Center Work Zone Information Resources:http://www.eng.auburn.edu/department/eesv/T2/WZInfoResources.html. Work Zone Regulation and Policy Rules: http://www.atssa.com/galleries/default-file/WorkZoneTTCDevices-FinalRule12-2007.pdf

http://www.atssa.com/cs/root/news_pr/flash_2007http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/resources/policy.htmhttp://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/resources/final_rule.htm

For a listing of all the videos in the KTC Library, call for a free copy of our 2005 Video Catalog or check it out online at www.kyt2.com/library.htm.

Work zone traffic control is vital to keeping motorists and workers safe during road construction and maintenance projects, while also facilitating traffic flow. Listed below are some resources available either in our library or online. Contact us to borrow materials or find additional information on this and other topics: www.kyt2.com/library.htm.

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Publication Statement The Link© is published quarterly by the Kentucky Transportation Center, College of Engineering, University of Kentucky, using funds from the Federal Highway Administration and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The opinions, findings, or recommendations expressed in this newsletter are those of the Kentucky Transportation Center and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration nor the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet nor the University of Kentucky. Any product mentioned in The Link is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a product endorsement. Comments may be addressed to: Kentucky Transportation Center, 176 Raymond Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0281. Phone: 859-257-7401 or 800-432-0719. Staff include:Paul Toussaint, Director, Kentucky Transportation Center Patsy Anderson, Director, Technology Transfer Program Mardi C. Miller, Publications/Marketing Manager, Technology Transfer Program

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Kentucky LTAP Center

Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the curriculum covers: Concepts and techniques Installation and maintenance of traffic control devices Tort liability and risk management Recognition and identification of deficiencies during the course of a construction or maintenance project This course is a prerequisite for the Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor Course. Technicians must be qualified through training and testing and certified by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet every five years. The Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor Course is intended for individuals who supervise traffic control technicians and other field personnel and who are responsible for implementing the Traffic Control Plan. It provides comprehensive training that covers: Work zone standards and guidelines Installation and removal procedures Inspection and documentation Reading and interpreting traffic control plans for implementation

Correcting and documenting deficiencies The course expands upon the concepts and techniques taught in the Traffic Control Technician Course, which is a prerequisite for the Supervisor Course. Supervisors must be qualified through training and testing every five years. See upcoming course dates and registration information on page 12. Space is limited to 30 individuals on a first-come basis. Register online at www.kyt2.com, email nworthy@engr.uky.edu, fax 859-257-1061 or phone 800-432-0719.

Work Zone training is enhanced with hands-on learning and demonstrations.

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In This Issue:

Salute to Our 2007 Roads Scholars & Road Masters

pages 8 and 9

More Photo Highlights

NEW WORK ZONE QUALIFICATION

TRAINING !Register online www.kyt2.com

he Kentucky Transportation Center Technology Transfer Program is proud to announce that over 238 Roads Scholars and 142 Road Masters

completed the training series in 2007. We appreciate this year's students and their outstanding commitment to quality roads in Kentucky!

Campbell County: from left to right, Jerry Allender ‘07 RS; Road Dept. Director, Ken Schultz; Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery, Robert Bowlds ‘07 RS, John Schweitzer ‘07 RS

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See article beginning page 1; highlights pages 8, 9