What's New?
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.
