On Our Plate for Today Next Steps for the Strategic Plan
Results from 2006 PARs and CARs Updated Roles and Responsibilities
Lets Hear It
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Review Annual Performance, Modify Tactics Highway
Reauthorization Bill LTAP/TTAP Strategic Plan 5-7 year horizon
Review/Update Strategic Plan Every 2-3 years Strategic Planning
Cycle
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2007 Strategic Planning Committee Leonard Brown OH Renee Koller
CO LTAP Ron Hall CO TTAP Lisa Harris KS [NLTAPA President through
July 07] Cheri Marti MN Terry McNinch MI Marie Walsh LA [Next
NLTAPA President] Cameron Ishaq FHWA SPC liaison
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2007 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Are we still doing
things right, and are we still doing the right things? Robust
discussion of the status of LTAP/TTAP and the Strategic Plan First
review of how far we have come since 2004 and where we are going in
2007 and beyond First new members in Cheri and Leonard Specific
review of all performance measures
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2007 SPC Meeting Outcomes New performance measures section
Edited and/or revised measures New text for the Plan Upgrades to
the PAR to reflect the changes in the performance measures New
Section III in the CAR to better capture best practices from
Centers Out-of-date portions of the text of the Plan to be revised,
with greater emphasis placed on strategy vs. sales Focus area name
changed to Operational Excellence
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Additional Deliverables for SPC Program Customer Survey
Determine the needs of local agencies Align national Program
resources to meet those needs Incorporate emerging local needs into
national planning and products Use input from previously scheduled
survey where appropriate, including the mailing list
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2006 Program Performance
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2006 PAR and CAR Overview Just over 50% submitted on time [26
PARs and 34 CARs by January 31 compare to nearly 90% in 04 and 05]
Integrity of PAR numbers much improved Depth of discussion and
quality of effort continues with CARs keep up the good work!
Transition to new FHWA Clearinghouse offers greater opportunities
for data assessment and use Positive reaction to ease-of-use
changes to forms
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PAR and CAR Data Enables sound management of the Program
Communicates the diversity of LTAP/TTAP efforts and Center
challenges Illustrates the impact of our Program to our
stakeholders Insures sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars
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Summary of 2006 PAR Data Total number of sessions = 4,978 [2005
total = 5,127] Total participants = 136,808 [2005 total = 132,906]
Total participant hours = 901,829 [2005 total = 923,725]
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Summary of 2006 PAR Data Total newsletter circulation = 461,377
[2005 total = 506,642] Total number of FTEs = 196* [2005 total
=201] *The average number of FTEs per Center remains around
three
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Summary of 2006 PAR Data Safety Remains the Primary Focus:
Total safety courses = 2,364 [of 5,127 total] Total safety
participants = 57,355 [of 132,906 total] About Half Our Courses and
Participants
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Summary of 2006 CAR Data Three Major Areas of Concern: Funding
Overall LTAP/TTAP appropriation DOT/University match Other
available program funds Staffing Hiring and keeping quality people
Maintaining ability to provide services Instructors Finding
qualified instructors to meet training needs of locals
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Summary of 2006 CAR Data Quality of CAR data continues to
exceed expectations FHWA is considering an effort to work with
Centers to make wider use of some CAR data e.g. best practices CAR
remains a valuable tool for FHWA to better understand the needs and
challenges of individual Centers
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However Around half did not submit on time A few Centers have
not submitted at all LTAP/TTAP is missing the full impact and
importance of our national effort and cannot tell our full
story
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Next Steps for PAR and CAR The FHWA goal for 2007 data is 100%
submission of both reports by January 31, 2008 FHWA is considering
a range of options to improve the submission rate, including
financial penalties FHWA will collect feedback on the draft 2007
PAR and CAR forms at the regional meetings Final versions of the
PAR and CAR will be released at the Chicago meeting
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Updated LTAP/TTAP Roles and Responsibilities
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Recap of the 2003-05 RnR Ad hoc working group from across the
community and reporting to the SPC Asked to review and define:
Roles and responsibilities across LTAP/TTAP Alignment of tasks,
gaps and overlaps Specific problem areas Completed a series of
one-pagers that clarified RnR for Centers, FHWA and NLTAPA
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The Need to Update RnR Change of leadership at FHWA Growing
role of NLTAPA New contractor for the FHWA LTAP/TTAP
Clearinghouse
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2007 Roles and Responsibilities Working Group Meeting Completed
a line-by-line critical review of the existing one-pagers Realigned
these into critical Program tasks Created new roles and
responsibilities outlines for Centers, FHWA and NLTAPA Recommended
inclusion of this information in the Strategic Plan
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Program Feedback
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Your Turn To Shut Me Up Any questions, comments or feedback?
Any new questions raised? Old questions unanswered? Your
participation in everything we do is vital to our continued
collective success...
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Hes Finally Done Talking Thanks for your hospitality Cameron R.
Ishaq Fasterhorse LLC FHWA Office of Professional and Corporate
Development (703) 235 0525 [email protected]
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FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse Update
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Topics About the FHWA Clearinghouse and Staff FHWA
Clearinghouse Steering Committee Current and Upcoming Initiatives
LTAP/TTAP Website Upgrades Exhibit and Regional Meeting Schedule
About ARTBA and ARTBA-TDF
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Associations
Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) began managing
day-to-day operations of the LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse for FHWA last
September. About the FHWA Clearinghouse and Staff
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Alison Premo Black, Program Director Lisa Kelley McCluskey,
Program Manager Sarah Crane, Program Assistant About the FHWA
Clearinghouse and Staff
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Maintain the LTAP/TTAP website Distribute materials to the 58
centers Offer exhibit materials and support for relevant meetings
Operate a clearinghouse of technology transfer materials Provide
real-time information and material support for the community. The
LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse provides program support to the LTAP/TTAP.
The primary tasks in the contract between FHWA and ARTBA-TDF
include: About the FHWA Clearinghouse and Staff
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North Dakota State University UGPTI Staff: Tom Jirik Patrick
Nichols Julie Rodriguez Technical and website services are provided
to the LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse under a subcontract with the Upper
Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State
University. About the FHWA Clearinghouse and Staff
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Monthly Website Video Conference call with UGPTI
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FHWA Clearinghouse Steering Committee The Clearinghouse
Steering Committee ensures that the LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse
develops services that meet the needs of the centers and the
national program community in accordance with the national
strategic plan. 2007 Clearinghouse Steering Committee Members: Lisa
Harris, KS LTAP- Current NLTAPA President [transition to Marie
Walsh in following the 2007 LTAP Conference] Juli Kobayashi, HI
LTAP Janet Leli, NJ LTAP Terry McNinch, MI LTAP Jim Self, OK TTAP
Donna Shea, CT LTAP
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Current & Up-coming Activities Primary action item: Rebuild
and upgrade the LTAP/TTAP web site Continue to provide Centers with
publications and other materials Over 1,600 publications sent in
April Quarterly mailings of new Clearinghouse materials Publish
issues of the LTAP/TTAP e-news, an update from the FHWA
Clearinghouse to the community Working to finalize LTAP 101 for the
national LTAP/TTAP meeting in Chicago Scheduled for Monday, July
23
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LTAP/TTAP Website Upgrades The Clearinghouse is redesigning the
website for LTAP/TTAP. This is the first generation of revisions
that updates the design and navigation tools of the site only.
Content on the site is still under review and redraft process. May
3 - Rolled out a draft navigation to LTAP/TTAP Centers for comments
Reviewed comments with FHWA and CSC to revise June 15 - Rolled out
new website at www.ltapt2.org
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Planned second generation of upgrades include: An updated
database of resources that is easier to use with more search
options New links to other groups that provide training materials
Conversion of the instructor list to a new database format A
password-protected area for Centers only to update their contact
information and submit PAR/CAR data A new Program list-serve and
additional communities of practice LTAP/TTAP Website Upgrades
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The Clearinghouse exhibits on behalf of LTAP/TTAP at national
transportation conferences. 2007-2008 Exhibits: NACE, April 22-26,
Milwaukee National Scenic Byways, May 21-22, Baltimore AASHTO,
September 27-Oct. 1, Milwaukee ARTBA, INA 2007 and National Traffic
Management and Work Zone Safety Conference Oct. 10-12, Ft.
Lauderdale League of Cities, Nov. 13-17, New Orleans, LA TRB, Jan.
13-17, Washington, D.C. Exhibit and Regional Meeting Schedule
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The Clearinghouse staff traveled to all regional meetings in
2007 to present information to the community. Region 6March
6-7Texarkana, TX Region 4May 6-9Gainesville, FL Region 8May
15-16Boulder, CO Region 5May 23-24Chicago, IL Region 9May
30-31Boise, ID Region 7June 5-6Kansas City, MO Region 3June
5-6Morgantown, WV Region 2June 12-13Sitka, AK Region 1June
18-19Storrs, CT
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Region 6: Texarkana
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Region 4: Gainesville, Fl
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Region 8: Breckenridge & Denver
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Breckenridge, Colorado Site of 2008 LTAP National
Conference
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Region 5: Chicago, IL
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Region 9: Boise
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Region 7: Kansas City, MO
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Region 1: Storrs, CT
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TTAP Meeting: Sitka, AK
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About ARTBA and ARTBA-TDF American Road and Transportation
Builders Association (ARTBA) Located in Washington, D.C. ARTBA is
an association with over 5,000 members. LTAP/TTAP directors have
been designated as members of ARTBAs Research and Education
Division. ARTBA conducts conferences, publishes newsletters, a
magazine, educational materials, and maintains a comprehensive
website. ARTBAs Transportation Development Foundation, (ARTBA- TDF)
was established in 1985 as a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt entity to support
research, education and public awareness.
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ARTBA Headquarters
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Clearinghouse Resources
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FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse ARTBA-TDF 202.289.4434 1219 28 th
St. Washington, D.C. 20007 Alison Premo Black, Program Director
[email protected] Lisa Kelley McCluskey, Program Manager
[email protected] Sarah Crane, Program Assistant
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