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

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 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

“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

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

QUESTIONS???QUESTIONS???