KUTC
Kansas LTAP Training Webinars
Federal-Aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies
KDOT Local Public Agency Management
KDOT Bureau of Local Projects LPA Administered Program (recertification)
Roadway Safety
Please contact Kristin Kelly for a copy of any powerpoint slides associated with these webinars.
FHWA Federal-Aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies
KDOT Local Public Agency Management
- Local/State Project Coordination, Funding and Traffic Safety Programs. This section provides basic information on local program funding opportunities, understanding agreements, and traffic safety programs. Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects.
To receive credit for participating in the webinar, view the recording, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP. (Please note: Participation in Parts I-IV constitutes credit for Level III Roads Scholar Program "Local/State Project Coordination." )
- Local/State Project Coordination, Project Development and Managerment . This section provides an overview of project development and management. Topics include plan development and requirements, environmental clearance, and status of utilities. Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects.
To receive credit for participating in Parts II-IV of this webinar series, view the recordings, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP.
- Local/State Project Coordination, Bridge Inspection. This section provides an overview of the bridge inspection programs and will cover the responsibilities of the Local Public Agency (LPA). Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects. To receive credit for participating in Parts II-IV of this webinar series, view the recordings, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP.
- Local/State Project Coordination, Bridge Design. This section provides basic instruction on the Policies and Procedures for bridge design. Topics include design standards, geotechnical design for foundation elements, post design and construction, load ratings, scour analysis/assessment, and preparation of appropriate documents. Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects. To receive credit for participating in Parts II-IV of this webinar series, view the recordings, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP.
- Acquiring Right of Way on Kansas Local Roads, Lessons Learned (2014). Addresses the legal requirements of the Uniform Act and the expectations of the LPA’s to comply with those requirements. This 90 minute webinar follows Unit 6 “Right of Way” of KDOT’s Bureau of Local Projects, “LPA Project Development Manual."
KDOT Bureau of Local Projects LPA Administered Programs (recertification)
The goal of this webinar series is to provide required training, as a part of the recertification process, for LPAs who are currently certified to administer Federally-funded projects programmed by KDOT or anyone interested in becoming certified. Instruction provided by staff from KDOT and FHWA Kansas Division.
To receive credit and a certificate for each of these three modules, please watch the webinars, then download the Knowledge Check here and follow the directions for returning it to Kansas LTAP.
Roadway Safety
- Road Safety Assessment, Improving Safety and Reducing Liability Problems on Kansas Local Roads (2015)
This four-part series is designed to help county, city, township and tribal road/street and bridge managers understand the relationships among road/streets, roadside, user behavior and safety.
Road Safety Assessment Module 1:
Road Safety Basics, Roadways, Intersections
Road Safety Assessment Module 2:
Traffic Control Devices, Roadsides, Solving Safety Problems
Road Safety Assessment Module 3:
RSA Procedures, Common Issues and Challenges, Understanding Risk and Liability
Road Safety Assessment Module 4:
Case Study Examples
To receive credit and a certificate for each of these four modules, please watch the webinars, then download the Knowledge Check here. Follow the directions for returning it to Kansas LTAP.
- Low-Cost Safety Assessment (2015)
This course provides the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze crash data, identify crash patterns and select appropriate “low cost” countermeasures to improve roadway safety. Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to identify appropriate engineering countermeasures by using the Six-Step Crash Mitigation Process (CMP). The target audience for this course consists of individuals (engineers and non-engineers) responsible for identifying, recommending, selecting, installing and maintaining appropriate low cost countermeasures to help reduce the number of crashes on their roadway network.
Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 1: Roadside and Intersection Hazards and Crash Mitigation Process (CMP) Step 1: Identifying Crash Sites and Steps 2&3: Site Diagnosis
Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 1.1
Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 2: CMP Step 4: Identifying Contributing Factors, Step 5: Selecting Appropriate Countermeasures, and Step 6: Evaluation of Countermeasures
Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 2.1
To receive credit and a certificate for each of these four modules, please watch the webinars, then download the Knowledge Check here. Follow the directions for returning it to Kansas LTAP.
What's New?
Smarter, Safer Roadways: Road Diets for Rural Communities This article addresses pros and cons of road diet projects, feasibility, and community benefits to give local governments the necessary information to determine if road diets, or the underlying concepts, have a place in their communities.
Fish Passage Guide A new 16-page guide for constructing stream crossings on local roads and private drives to provide for fish passage. A cooperative effort of the Kansas Association of Counties, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and Kansas LTAP.
Kansas LTAP Webinar Series: KDOT Local/State Project Coordination Part 1 (of 2) Part I of a series on Local/State Project Coordination with the KDOT Bureau of Local Projects. Topics include information on Local Program Opportunities, Understanding Agreements, and Traffic Safety Programs. Viewed with all of Part I and Part II, satisfies Local/State Project Coordination requirement for Kansas Roads Scholar Program Level III.
Kansas LTAP Webinar Series: KDOT Local/State Project Coordination Part II - Bridge Design This webinar provides basic instruction on the Policies and Procedures for bridge design. Topics include design standards, geotechnical design for foundation elements, post design and construction, load ratings, scour analysis/assessment, and preparation of appropriate documents. Viewed with all of Part I and Part II, satisfies Local/State Project Coordination requirement for Kansas Roads Scholar Program Level III.
Stressing Our Roads Updated brochure on the effect of different size and weight vehicles on roadway pavement (March 2014).
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.
New Kansas LTAP Fact Sheets Available Looking for information on infrastructure management, highway safety, worker/workplace safety or other topics in local road and bridge management. Check out this Fact Sheets. New topics are added regularly.
GRS-IBS Resource Page GRS-IBS informational resources including presentations, video of GRS-IBS construction, a Kansas LTAP fact sheet and information on a Kansas-based peer exchange.
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.
Kansas Roads Scholar Program The Kansas Roads 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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
