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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What's New?
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.
New! "Kansas Local Road Management Handbook" Now Available The 2011 edition of the Kansas Local Road Management Handbook (40 pages) is now 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.
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
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.
The Safety Edge A brochure that describes and illustrates how to create a recoverable safety edge on pavement edges. FHWA, 2005
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.
