KUTC
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).
Funding partners:
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Kansas LTAP is a member of the National Association of LTAP & TTAP Programs.
What's New?
How to use this site:
This page displays three panels. The panel on the left provides a site directory. The center panel provides the main page. The "What's New" section appears below.
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.
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.
Paving Guide-2006
Helps road departments make an informed decision about when to pave a gravel road.
Kansas LTAP Fact Sheet
Does your road and bridge department need training or technical assistance? Kansas LTAP Fact Sheet #2, 2009. A 4-page fact sheet on training, tech transfer and research resources available to Kansas local governments, related to road and bridge construction and maintenance.
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)
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.
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.
The Safety Edge
A brochure that describes and illustrates how to create a recoverable safety edge on pavement edges. FHWA, 2005
MINK 2007 powerpoint presentations are now available!
To request a CD with the presentations, write to Lisa Harris at LHarris@ku.edu
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.
