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What We Do?

Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), one of 58 centers across the United States, promotes the national LTAP mission of fostering a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation system by improving skills and knowledge of local transportation providers through training, technical assistance and technology transfer.

Kansas LTAP provides services to local public works agencies and their employees throughout Kansas. In operation since 1983, Kansas LTAP offers a variety of services, including newsletters, video and publication lending library, training and technical assistance.

The Kansas LTAP receives funding from our partners at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

 

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What's New?

Spring 2012 LTAP Newsletter now available!
Check out the latest issue of the LTAP newsletter.

New 2012 LTAP Training Calendar Available in pdf form
Need a listing of all the classes offered by Kansas LTAP coming up in 2012? Download this pdf flyer or contact Kristin at kbkelly@ku.edu for a hard copy to be mailed to you.

New Kansas LTAP Workshops
View a list of the upcoming Kansas LTAP workshops and register online.

Pavement Safety Edge Resources
A fact sheet, brochure and other resources on the pavement safety edge and the Kansas LTAP pavement safety edge shoe are available for download.

Are Special Event Pavement Markings Cluttering Your Streets?
Pavement markings used to denote a special event route can also bring visual clutter to the streets if the markings are not removed immediately after the event, especially a problem when the markings interfere with utility line markings or traffic control markings. This article from the Fall 2011 newsletter provides some examples for management.

KDOT Policy for Quarry Roads Reimbursement (2009)
See article in Fall 2011 LTAP Newsletter.

Green Infrastructure Case Studies
Municipal Policies for Managing Stormwater with Green Infrastructure.

Sign Retroreflectivity Compliance Dates
Adapted from a Minnesota LTAP document showing dates for complying with federal regulations for retroreflectivity for signs. The document is in calendar form and is easy to read.

"Kansas Local Road Management Handbook" Available for Download
The 2011 edition of the Kansas Local Road Management Handbook (40 pages) is available for download. This handbook was developed for new road supervisors and county engineers. This guide emphasizes administrative issues, laws, rules and regulations that a road supervisor needs to understand. Produced by Kansas LTAP.

Sign Management Software Survey
Survey results that offer different features of sign management software for a vendor to vendor comparison. The survey was conducted by Kansas LTAP in Fall 2010. More information in the Winter 2010 Kansas LTAP Newsletter.

2010 De Soto Right of Way Policy
(See cover article in the Summer 2010 Kansas LTAP Newsletter for more information on De Soto's ROW policy.)

2010 KS LTAP Survey Results about Right of Way Policies


Implementing the High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program
This publication addresses common challenges such as inadequate data on crashes and exposure, project selection issues, and program coordination and administration. 52 pages. FHWA, 2010

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Manual
FHWA's HSIP manual has been updated from the 1981 version to reflect current laws, regulations, new and emerging trends, and noteworthy practices regarding state and local roadway safety improvement programs and activities. FHWA, 2010. 161 pages

Workplace Safety Workbook 2010
Developed by Kansas LTAP contains information for road and bridge workers on how to increase their safety on the job.

A Quick Check of Your Network Health


Transportation Asset Management Case Studies: Culvert Management Systems


Gravel Roads Maintenance and Design Manual


Stressing our roads brochure
Stressing Our Roads brochure. Describes how heavy loads from semi-trucks and agricultural equipment damage pavement, and how communities might address this problem.

Do Not Be an Impaired Driver - Poster
Kansas impaired drivers were involved in 18,500 crashes in the year 2000. They cost the public and estimated 900 million dollars. This poster provides reminders on improving safety on the road.

Kansas Road Scholar Program
The Kansas Road Scholar Program has now added Level III Executive Skills in addition to Level I Technical Skills and Level II Supervisory Skills. Check here for the program brochure.

Kansas Division of Purchases
Visit this link to access the State of Kansas purchasing Web site, where many products can be purchased by local governments in Kansas at state contract prices.

K-TRAN Research Reports.
Type in K-TRAN in the search window for a listing and pdfs of K-TRAN research reports completed by KU or KSU researchers under KDOT sponsorship.

Guide for Accommodating Utilities within Right-of-Way
Guide for Accommodating Utilities within Right-of-Way for Counties & Small Cities in Kansas is a new guide produced by Kansas LTAP that examines current issues and practices in Kansas and provide general recommendations that cities and counties can use to manage their right-of-way in the best interest of the traveling public, public agencies and the utilities. (or download a Microsoft Word version)

Road and Bridge Tasks in Kansas
A new information card was developed based on the study of "Duties of a Kansas Engineer." One side covers tasks which require a licensed engineer. The reverse side lists those tasks which do not required a licensed engineeer.

Paving Guide-2006.
Helps road departments make an informed decision about when to pave a gravel road.

Background to KS storm water program
Provides background information on Kansas storm water regulations related to road and bridge operations. Companion piece to article in KUTC Newsletter, Fall 2008 issue, on the topic.